It's October, which means the phone is starting to ring with the same question — and the question behind it. "How much for Christmas lights on the house?" And then, almost every time: "Why does it cost that much? They had strings on sale at the hardware store for nine bucks." Fair question. Here's the honest answer. The first thing to understand is that you're not really paying for strings of lights. You're paying for a finished, lit-up house — designed for your roofline, ins

# How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters? The Honest Answer for Michigan Homes It's the question we hear every fall: "How often do gutters actually need to be cleaned?" Here's the straight answer — twice a year, minimum. Once in the spring, once in the late fall. And if your home sits under mature trees, plan on three or four times. That's the short version. Here's why it matters more than most homeowners think, especially here in mid-Michigan. ## Why Fall Cleaning Is the On

Every spring and fall, I watch the same thing happen at the hardware store: a homeowner loads up on a squeegee, a bucket, and a bottle of blue stuff, full of optimism. Two weekends later, they're calling us. Not because they're lazy — because clean windows are harder than they look, and the difference between “done” and “done right” shows up every time the sun hits the glass. Here's my honest take on when it makes sense to do your own windows, and when you're better off calli

If you've been shopping around for exterior cleaning services, you've probably seen both terms thrown around. Most homeowners assume they're the same thing — they're not. Using the wrong method on your home can cause real damage. Here's what you need to know. What Is Pressure Washing? Pressure washing uses high-force water — typically 1,500 to 4,000 PSI — to blast dirt, grime, and buildup off surfaces. The cleaning power comes almost entirely from water pressure. It's fast an

Splash N Wash is a local window washing company. We were formed in July of 2020. Our vision is to bring light into every home and...