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surfaces first; this helps paint last longer, and it will need less maintenance.
Experts recommend cleaning with ordinary soap and water and a soft brush: one-third cup liquid detergent to a gallon of water. Use one quart bleach to three quarts of water if mildew is a problem. (Be sure you don’t combine bleach with ammonia, which causes dangerous fumes.)
Check your paint and hardware store for new labor-saving devices that remove old paint easily and make sanding a breeze. Ask about new acrylic paints that are easier to apply, last longer and wear beautifully.
Flush your home’s gutter system to make sure it is clear and free-flowing. If it is sluggish, chances are the obstructions are hiding in bottlenecks such as the offset fittings in downspouts just below gutters. If flushing doesn’t help, take the fitting apart and pry out the tangle of leaves and twigs.
Now is the time to repair or replace screens so your house, porch and sunroom will be bug-free during upcoming warmer months.
If screens have only a tiny insectsized puncture or two, seal with clear waterproof glue (on metal screens) or acetone-type glue (on plastic screens).
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