If you have mildew problems on the exterior of a white house here are some tips for preventing mildew. 1. Make sure to clean the exterior of your house with bleach or Zinsser Jomax which can be ran through a pressure washer with the largest tip on the end of

Correctly preparing brick and masonry for painting depends on whether you’re painting the brick or masonry for the first time, or repainting it. Some prep is the same for both, so let’s look at the common exterior preparation steps you’ll go through for both new paint and repaint situations. Surface

Rough sawn lumber is often more difficult to repaint than traditional, smooth lumber because of the roughness and depth of the wood grain. Paint can appear to be solidly attached, when it’s really loose. This can lead to damage from dry rot as water seeps behind the paint. You want

Reglazing wood window that are in disrepair only takes a few minutes. Reglazing your windows can also rejuvenate your house, while adding the fringe benefit of lower heating bills. On older homes that have single-pane windows, the glass is held into the wooden frame by material known as a glazing

Damaged wood must be repaired before refinishing it. Not only will your paint job look bad when applied over the damage, but if the wood has water-damage or severe rot, the paint will not adhere properly. Before you repair the damaged wood, you must find and eliminate the source of

Learn The Causes and Remedies For Chalking Paint A fine, light colored, powdery residue on painted exterior surfaces of your home is chalking paint. This is normal and how all paints wear over time and is considerably better than peeling. How do you know if your exterior paint is chalky?