Exterior Cleaning Guides for Middle Tennessee

Seasonal Tennessee Guides

• Tennessee Pollen Season: Cleaning Yellow Film off Your Home

  Pine and oak pollen coat Middle Tennessee homes every spring. When to clean, why pollen feeds mildew, and how to wash it off safely.

• Fall Gutter Cleaning in Middle Tennessee: When and Why

  Oaks and maples drop late in Williamson County. When to clean gutters in fall, how many cleanings you need, and what clogged gutters cost you.

• Getting Your Home's Exterior Ready for a Tennessee Winter

  Freeze-thaw cycles, ice melt and clogged gutters do the damage in Middle Tennessee winters. A fall checklist for concrete, pavers, decks and gutters.

• Tree Sap and Honeydew on Driveways and Decks in Tennessee

  Sticky spots under maples, tulip poplars and pines? What causes sap and honeydew, why it turns black, and how to clean it.

• Why Mildew Grows So Fast on Tennessee Homes in Summer

  Heat plus humidity equals green and black growth on siding, decks and roofs. Why the South side stays clean and the North side doesn't.

• Spring Exterior Cleaning Checklist for Middle Tennessee Homes

  A room-by-room checklist for the outside of your house: siding, roof, gutters, windows, concrete, pavers and deck, in the right order.

• Red Clay Splash on Siding and Concrete After Tennessee Storms

  Heavy rain throws Tennessee's iron-rich soil onto siding, foundations and driveways. Why it stains orange and how to remove it.

• The Best Time of Year to Seal Pavers in Middle Tennessee

  Temperature, humidity and rain all affect how sealer cures. When to seal pavers and concrete in Middle Tennessee for a lasting finish.

• Getting Your Home's Exterior Ready for the Holidays

  Hosting family? A timeline for cleaning the driveway, walks, windows and porch before holiday guests and lights go up.

• A Seasonal Deck Maintenance Schedule for Tennessee

  Spring clean, summer care, fall clearing and winter protection: a simple deck schedule built for Middle Tennessee weather.