Mathew Johnson

I have to clean a fairly old brick bank, The banks maintenance company pulled off a lot of vines (Ivy). On the brick there is still small pieces of vines 4-5 inches with some soiling. The question I have is this... what is the best pressure to use, Any special tip, and any special detergent? I will be able to get close to the building, I am renting a 45 foot articulating boom lift.

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Ken, John T. is right about Tom Vogel... He really got me started with decks and the chemicals. I called his phone one sunday morning from a Jobsite (Igot his number off his container of sealer peeler. I was shocked when he answered it... He was able to help me out over the pnone and get me through a problem. I have driven down from NY to see him and buy chemical... It was the best day I have spent learning since I started the PW business. I also bought my deck sprayer from him... another great piece of equipement and advise.

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Carlos, That monthly fee includes your domain name registration also.

Ipowerweb.com is 7.95 per month... I have used them for years and thier service is great!

I use my website as a reference resource for my customers. I use it in all of my advertising and on my vehicles. When I give a quote to people, I let them know that they can see my work on the web. I have gotten brocure request and job quote request through my website. For the 100.00 a year I pay for licensing and hosting, It has been well worth it. I use front page for my website and coffee cup for my animated picture shows.

Henry, We have the same thing up hear every year... Last year we raised 15 grand for a kid with Cancer

Ryan... that is hilarious. When I was a kid, it took 5 feet of snow to get school closed up here. Now we get 14 inches they declare a state of emergency up here. HELLO... Who are the real goobers.... And the weather channel still sends people out to cover the storm. It is supposed to snow up here and we are used to it. We still bring everything to a stop when it does. Welcome to Goober County, NY

I bought a Coress wand used last year, very light and easy to use!

My home show is a bit cheaper. It is sponsored by the local paper. 35.00 for the booth and 350.00 worth of advertising

Henry, those boards were stacked to dry at a lumber mill with "stickers" between them.

LOL... Gotta love those West Coast Power Washers

that rig on ebay looked pretty good on the surface...

Good Idea :-)

I am doing on in May... any more ideas would be benificial... I thought about asking the PWNA for promotional stuff to put out on the table as well

thanks, I will check it out

I was wondering how most of you deal with business postage for quotes, invoices and such. My postmaster suggested Stamps.com. I started using it a few days ago and it is unbelievable easy to use. It also interfaces with act and outlook. THey have a monthly fee, but it is a bit cheaper than pitney bows. It prints pages of stamps or it will print the envelope with the postage and address on it. You punch in the weight and how you want it shipped and it prints the correct amount of postage. Here is the kicker... it verifies the postal address and if it finds a more accurate address it gives you the option to select thier choice. If you misprint postage on the envelope, It gives you an immediate option to reprint the postage at no charge. Is anyone else using it?

That just a dusting...

Home phone / mobile phone Home Address. We are a rural area. Folks want to know where you are from.

I am activly looking to start an S Corp.... I am cutting a deal with my attorney... Corporation paperwork for DecK Restoration

Show up with your truck and I will give you all you want.

Celeste, I spoke with the safety officer at my hospital... believe it or not if you are not employeeing several guys, he believes that you are not accountable for any regs with OSHA. I know that as an independent operator I am not accountable to OSHA... the other thing is call OSHA direct and ask. The caveat is that if there will be iceing... check with your insurance carrier.

1) generally once a year... after the leaves are down. 2) Yes, I give what I refer to as a free cleaning in the spring / summer months to my clients that also have me wash thier house annually (I do it when I am there to wash the house. 3) No PICS specifically... I will clean gutters all day long... it is a great way to fill the checkbook.