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Opt For Renew Crew For Your Log House Cleaning Services

Posted on April 26, 2014 by housefoo

While most home owners are used to spring cleaning their houses, log home owners understand very well that they own a house that needs attention the entire year. Wood decks, patios, porches and entire log homes require the same things: a lot of attention on the cleaning process. For most people, cleaning and maintaining their log homes are best left…

Things To Consider in a Wood Sealant for Your Fence Or Deck

Posted on April 18, 2014 by housefoo

Many contractors are searching for the best and most recommended sealant that they can use on decks and fences. Because there are more sealants available in today’s market, choosing the right product has become downright challenging. To start with, sealers are made from various bases and other chemicals and to keep the cost for every gallon manageable, there are certain…

What To Consider When Purchasing A New Garage Door

Posted on April 11, 2014 by housefoo

Garage doors – this you may not realize – actually contribute a lot to the appearance of your entire house. Since these doors are designed to allow people to drive cars straight inside the garage, they are huge – occupying almost thirty percent of the house’s facade. As such, giving garage doors a much needed revamp is a popular project…

How To Protect Your Wooden Fence From The Elements

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Home Expert

You have invested both time and money into a wooden fence. It is for this reason that you will want to make sure it stands the test of time. It is easy to maintain your fence, allowing it to stay beautiful for decades. There is nothing quite like the natural beauty and warmth of real wood. However, it is a…

If You Have Wood Or A Deck In Your Garden, Your Climate Determines How Many Times To Clean It

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Home Expert

The elements will batter wood when it is left outside. Although all wood will go through some for of biological deterioration and wetting, the degree depends in large part on your climate. The moisture load is the biggest factor that affects decking and cladding. Additionally, the type of wood will have an important effect. You have to take your climate…

Promote Your House For More By Purchasing A Brand New Garage Door

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Home Expert

It is incredibly important to maintain your home. You have to maintain each part of it, not in the least your garage. The biggest amount of maintenance you will see is in your garage door. Indeed, you may feel slightly shocked at the price of replacing your door, but it does bring a huge range of benefits. One of the…

Making Certain Your Wooden Fence Stands The Test Of Time

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Home Expert

Owning a wooden fence means an investment of both time and money. As such, you want to make sure that it won’t break down or rot before your very eyes. If you know how to care for a wooden fence, it can literally lasts for decades. A real wooden fence gives you unsurpassed beauty and warmth. Unfortunately, wood can easily…

Why Does Outdoor Wood Turn Grey With Time?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Home Expert

Ever noticed how people start working on “brightening” their wooden porches, decks or fences after a number of years; trying to get rid of the dull, dead-gray color the once shiny deck floors suddenly took on? While not uncommon, why does outdoor wood turn grey? The explanation is in a way, similar to how we humans shed old skin; if…

How To Remove Mildew and Moss From Wood Fences

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Home Expert

If you have a wooden fence, you will know how much mildew, moss and mold accumulates on it over time. You have to clean your fence regularly in order to stop the moss and mildew from building up. You do have to make sure that you don’t use any products that can damage the environment or plants. Luckily, you can…

Can My Wooden Deck Get Damaged If I Power Wash It?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Home Expert

Do not, ever, use a pressure washer on your beautiful decking. It is a shame that a large proportion of people actually are not aware of this. They are blinded by the pressure washing companies that come knocking on the door. Naturally, the fact that young, good looking college children often work for these companies doesn’t help either. However, you…