
Soft Washing vs. Power Washing: Which Is Safe for Your Home?
Ask ten people how to clean a house and most of them will say “power wash it.” It makes sense. Strong water blasts dirt off,

Roof Rejuvenation vs. Roof Replacement: How Lebanon & Lancaster County Homeowners Can Save Thousands
A new roof is one of the biggest checks most homeowners ever write. So when the shingles start looking tired, a lot of folks around

Roof Cleaning: The Safe Way to Remove Black Streaks or Black Growth
Gross, what’s up with the ugly black streaks or black growth on your roof? Many roofs also grow green lichen, mold and moss. The good

Paver Patio Cleaning, Sealing and Polymeric Sand: Soft Wash vs. Full Restoration
Paver patios and hardscaping are a beautiful choice for outdoor living spaces, and we see more and more walkways and pool decks built with them

The 3 Common Imperfections of House Washing (and How We Handle Them)
I’ve owned Power Play since 2002. That’s over 24 years of washing homes, and I’m still out in the field. Between me and Rick, our

Vinyl Siding Oxidation: What Is That Chalky Film and Can It Be Fixed?
Vinyl siding is a great, low-maintenance choice for a home. It doesn’t need painting, and that saves you a lot of money as your house

Artillery Fungus: Is That Fly Poop on My Siding?
I can’t count how many times I’ve had the “fly poop” conversation. A homeowner points to tiny black specks all over the siding and asks

How We Clean and Seal Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete and other decorative concrete surfaces need to be cleaned and sealed regularly to keep their color, their pattern and the fine top layer

Cedar Siding Restoration: Stripping Old Stain and Sealing It Right
Wood siding is beautiful, but only if it’s protected with the right product. At Power Play, we clean, strip and re-stain wood siding so it

Black Streaks on Gutters: Why Washing Won’t Remove Them and How Gutter Brightening Does
Black streaks show up on the gutters of about 1 out of every 4 houses. So it’s no surprise one of the questions I hear

How to Choose the Right Power Washing Company
There’s no shortage of power washing companies in Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin and Berks counties. But are they all the right choice for your home? Here’s

Over 400 Five-Star Reviews: Why Homeowners Choose Power Play
Here at Power Play, hard work and skill are how we make happy customers. We’ve been pressure washing homes since 2002, and the over 400

High Pressure Isn’t Always Best: Soft Wash vs. Pressure Washing
I still have to laugh a little when I hear a contractor bragging about his machine’s pressure. It usually goes something like this: “My pressure

Fall and Winter Deck Care: How to Protect Your Wood Deck
Believe it or not, a few simple habits during the fall and winter months can make maintaining your deck a lot easier. They’re not the

Painting a Large Barn and Corn Crib: How We Prep and Paint Aluminum Siding
This barn and corn crib project came with a few challenges, but the final result was amazing. Here’s a walk-through of how we handled it,