Year: 2012

Pressure Washing & Mildew Removal

Winter weather often leaves its marks on our home exteriors in a variety of ways, including gray/brown dirt and mildew growth. The buildup is gradual, and we often don’t notice it happening until we step back and take a good look: do your whites look a bit dingy and grey? Are there streaks or spots…

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Washing & Cleaning Gutters

With the winter over and the spring and summer approaching, now is the time to clean your gutters and get them back in shape. Over the winter, gutters tend to collect residue inside and out, washing and cleaning gutters can be both dangerous and difficult. A.G. Williams, as a residential painting contractor, has all of…

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How to Remove Smudges | How to Clean Painted Walls

Certain kinds of messes we notice immediately, such as spilled coffee or muddy footprints, but some kinds of soiling build up over time, like smudges and fingerprints on walls. It seems like you just painted that wall, and one day you notice it looks dingy or has a bunch of hand prints. Now it’s time…

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Caulking Bathtubs

Mildew, a species of fungus, is a common blight in many parts of the home, from gutters and siding to laundry rooms to bathrooms. Because of the consistent dampness and warmth, bathtubs and showers are particularly susceptible to this unwelcome growth. While regular cleaning and drying can help prevent mildew growth, once it has taken…

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How Do I Paint Baseboards (Especially With Carpet Floors)?

Baseboards can be tricky to paint without getting paint on the walls or floors, and the process is even more meddlesome when there is carpet involved. With a few simple tips, the process becomes manageable, and a skilled do-it-yourselfer can paint baseboards, producing a crisp, attractive result.

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How to Remove Fingerprints from Painted Walls

When children are young, it sometimes seems like you can chart their growth by the height of the fingerprints on the walls. Even orderly, clean-conscious adults, however, will eventually accumulate fingerprints around light switches, thermostats and other frequently touched items. This leaves nearly everyone, whether a renter or a homeowner, wondering, “How can I remove…

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