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Spring Clean Up

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Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com -

Spring Clean Up

OK, weather is getting nice now, time to turn our attention outside.  Take a look around your property, what do you see?  Old man winter has left his mark, decaying leaves and twigs have stained sidewalks and step walls, green stains most likely mildew, on siding, gutters and concrete walks look unsightly.  If you were taking a listing, would you recommend some cheap maintenance to spruce up these areas?

A few years back, I purchased a power washer.  Cost me only $88, but today it sells for around $100, well worth it.  These little electric power machines clean without detergent, but you can add it for tough jobs like cars, so you won't damage plants and shrubs.

It can even make weathered wood decks and fences look like new. I found this video on youtube; great information;

 

Comments (3)

Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

We are just starting to see the lawn here. It looks bad.  My wife bought some seed though for the gardens...thats has far as we have got.  We dont have a power washer.

Mar 20, 2011 02:31 AM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Kenneth.. When I owned my house (now living in a condo.. don't need one) but the power washer was worth it's weight in gold.  Came in very handy and did a GREAT job.

Mar 21, 2011 01:13 PM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Valerie;  Thanks for the comment.  My wife and I almost fight to use this machine.  Once we start, we don't want to stop.  "O, there is just this one more area to clean, no it's my turn, are you finished yet?"

Mar 21, 2011 01:36 PM