Short answer: about once a year. Here’s why our humidity, shade and pollen make East Tennessee homes get dirty faster, and how to tell when yours is due.

Those black streaks are algae, not dirt. Here’s what causes them on East Tennessee roofs, why you shouldn’t pressure wash shingles, and how soft washing fixes it.

They sound the same but they’re not. Here’s when we use high pressure, when we use soft washing, and why it matters for your siding, roof and concrete.

Red clay is part of life in East Tennessee, and it loves concrete. Here’s what works, what doesn’t, and when to call in a surface cleaner.

Pollen season is rough around here. Use this checklist to get the outside of your home, deck and driveway ready for spring and summer.