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Gearing Up for Fall
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by Michael
by Michael
The neighborhood will be teeming with kiddos in costumes tonight. And, for their safety (and my peace of mind) I need to be sure the sidewalk and front steps are clean and well-lighted.
And, the front door needs a little attention too. It’s amazing the amount of dirt that gets trapped between the storm door and the actual house door. So, I’ll be cleaning the glass, vacuuming up the dust bunnies, etc., etc.
I will also double-check to be sure all my landscape lights are working. Those little bulbs burn out at the most inopportune times, you know?
by Michael
The snow has melted. The Robins have returned. The lawnmower is calling my name.
That can mean just one thing: it’s springtime.
And it also means that spring cleaning should be happening.
So, let’s break out the buckets, the rags, and the all-purpose cleaner.
It’s time to wipe away winter and all its dreariness.
by Michael
by Michael
It’s an annual event here.
Power washing.
The ugly green mold and mildew seem to always find their way onto the north and east sides of my house.
In the past, I’ve used a gas-powered power/pressure washer — one that my wife bought several years ago.
It’s a monster. A LOUD monster.
It’s big, heavy, and you end up pulling your shoulder out of joint when you try to pull-start it.
I got tired of that.
This year I opted for a new, electric model.
I know. I know. An electric power washer is NOT as strong as a gas-powered unit. Yes. I get that.
And I’m perfectly fine with it.
I bought a SunJoe unit. An SPX3000 to be exact.
This one:
Let me tell you: it is AWESOME!
SunJoe and I have been working hard the past few weeks. We’ve cleaned the hot tub, the patio, and the PVC trellis and fence posts at the end of the patio.
It’s a miracle-worker.
It has TWO detergent tanks — and they work great. There’s a special nozzle to use for applying soap. It has great coverage and I use it pretty much every time I’m going to clean anything.
Sometimes I get a bit impatient and I skip the ‘wash cycle’ and SunJoe still kicks butt and cleans like crazy.
I highly recommend you check it out if you’re in the market for new pressure washer. It’s not very big, has wheels and a handle that make it easily portable.
The power cord is long enough for me to plug in once and reach the entire back of my house.
Oh, and it’s a lot quieter than my old monster.
Me and SunJoe are best buds. We’re going to be spending a lot of time together this year.