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Tips, Guides & News From the Phillips Team

We share what we know so you can make smarter decisions about your home's exterior. Real advice from the people who do this every day.

July 6, 2026

Cleaning Stained Concrete Around AC Units and Outdoor Equipment

June 29, 2026

Can Power Washing Affect Your Homeowner's Insurance in Texas?

June 22, 2026

Why Your Windows Fog Up on the Inside and What It Means

June 15, 2026

How to Clean Window Tracks and Sills Between Professional Visits

June 8, 2026

How to Tell If Your Boat Dock Needs Repair or Just Cleaning

June 1, 2026

What Happens to Solar Panels That Go Years Without Cleaning

May 25, 2026

How to Spider-Proof Your Garage and Home Entryway in Fort Worth

May 18, 2026

How to Maintain Your Driveway Between Professional Power Washing Visits

May 11, 2026

How Clean Windows Can Improve Your Home's Appraisal Value

May 4, 2026

Christmas Light Color Trends for Texas Homes This Season

April 27, 2026

What Happens on Christmas Light Installation Day in Fort Worth

April 20, 2026

How to Choose the Right Boat Dock Cleaning Company in Texas

April 13, 2026

How to Read Your Solar Monitoring Data to Know When to Clean

April 6, 2026

Why Bugs Swarm Around Porch Lights and What to Do About It

March 30, 2026

How Spider Activity Changes Season by Season in North Texas

March 23, 2026

Why Power Washing Before Exterior Repainting Makes a Difference

March 16, 2026

Will Power Washing Damage Paint on Your Home's Exterior?

March 9, 2026

How to Safely Clean Second-Story Windows on a Two-Story Home

March 2, 2026

The Best Time of Day to Clean Windows in Texas

February 23, 2026

Most Popular Christmas Light Display Styles for Texas Homes

February 16, 2026

What Dirty vs. Clean Solar Panels Actually Look Like

February 9, 2026

What Different Spider Webs on Your Home Exterior Actually Look Like

February 2, 2026

Before and After Window Cleaning: What a Professional Clean Actually Looks Like

January 26, 2026

How Solar Panel Angle and Orientation Affects Dirt Accumulation

January 19, 2026

Wasp and Hornet Nests vs. Spider Webs: What Removal Covers

January 12, 2026

Power Washing Concrete Pool Surrounds: What Texas Homeowners Need to Know

January 5, 2026

What Design, Install, Maintain, and Remove Really Means for Christmas Lights

December 29, 2025

What Are Eaves and Soffits and Why Do They Collect So Many Webs?

December 22, 2025

How to Remove Tire Marks and Oil From Your Driveway

December 15, 2025

Interior vs. Exterior Window Cleaning: What's the Difference?

December 8, 2025

Ground-Mounted Solar Panel Cleaning: What Texas Homeowners Should Know

December 1, 2025

Spider Web Removal for Newly Purchased Homes in Fort Worth

November 24, 2025

The Right Way to Power Wash Brick Pavers in Fort Worth

November 17, 2025

How Pergolas and Covered Patios Affect Your Window Cleaning

November 10, 2025

Why Homes Near Highways Need Solar Panel Cleaning More Often

November 3, 2025

How Often Should You Schedule Spider Web Removal in Fort Worth?

October 27, 2025

How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew on Your Patio for Good

October 20, 2025

How to Clean Concrete and Poured Boat Docks in Texas

October 13, 2025

Using Solar Panel Cleaning Records for Insurance Claims in Texas

October 6, 2025

Christmas Light Installation for Apartment Complexes in Fort Worth

September 29, 2025

Power Washing Vinyl Fencing: What Fort Worth Homeowners Should Know

September 22, 2025

Window Cleaning Around Window Boxes and Exterior Planters

September 15, 2025

Window Cleaning for Homes With Storm Shutters and Hurricane Panels

September 8, 2025

Power Washing Playground Equipment and Swing Sets in Texas

September 1, 2025

What Happens to Your Driveway If You Never Power Wash It

August 25, 2025

Solar Panel Cleaning and Water Conservation in Texas

August 18, 2025

Why Streak-Free Window Cleaning Is Harder to Achieve Than You Think

August 11, 2025

What Fort Worth Homeowners Notice After Their First Solar Panel Cleaning

August 4, 2025

How Birds and Pests Nesting Near Solar Panels Affect Performance

July 28, 2025

Why Your Windows Look Dirty Right After It Rains in Texas

July 21, 2025

Power Washing Sports Courts and Recreational Surfaces at Home

July 14, 2025

Window Cleaning for Homes With Security Bars and Window Guards

July 7, 2025

Floating Dock Cleaning: What Texas Lake Homeowners Need to Know

June 30, 2025

How Solar Panel Cleanliness Affects Battery Storage System Performance

June 23, 2025

Questions to Ask Your Solar Installer About Cleaning Before They Leave

June 16, 2025

Why Removing Christmas Lights Yourself After Professional Installation Is Harder Than It Sounds

June 9, 2025

Cleaning Courtyard and Interior-Facing Windows in Texas Homes

June 2, 2025

Boat Dock Cleaning for Fishing Docks: What Anglers Should Know

May 26, 2025

Planning Solar Panel Maintenance When Building a New Home

May 19, 2025

How Holiday Lighting Makes Your Home Stand Out in Listing Photos

May 12, 2025

Power Washing Your Outdoor Kitchen and Grill Area the Right Way

May 5, 2025

How Clean Windows Improve Your Home Office Productivity

April 28, 2025

How Low Water Levels and Drought Affect Your Boat Dock

April 21, 2025

Understanding the ROI of Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean

April 14, 2025

Christmas Light Installation for Duplexes and Multi-Family Properties

April 7, 2025

Power Washing Your Pool Deck: What Every Texas Homeowner Should Know

March 31, 2025

Flat Roof Solar Panels vs. Pitched Roof: Cleaning Differences

March 24, 2025

How Holiday Lighting Boosts Curb Appeal When Selling in Winter

March 17, 2025

Power Washing Stucco Homes: What You Need to Know

March 10, 2025

Window Cleaning for Newly Built Homes in Fort Worth

March 3, 2025

Why You Should Clean Your Boat Dock Before Winter in Texas

February 24, 2025

Spider Web and Bug Removal for Commercial Properties in Fort Worth

February 17, 2025

Just Bought a Home With Solar Panels? Here's What to Know

February 10, 2025

Power Washing for Commercial Parking Lots and Business Exteriors

February 3, 2025

Window Cleaning for Rental Properties: A Landlord's Guide

January 27, 2025

Christmas Lights for HOA Neighborhoods: What You Need to Know

January 20, 2025

Boat Dock Cleaning for Vacation Rental and Airbnb Properties

January 13, 2025

How Spider Web Buildup Affects Your Home's Resale Value

January 6, 2025

Should You Seal Your Concrete After Power Washing?

December 30, 2024

How Dirty Windows Affect Your Home's Energy Efficiency

December 23, 2024

How to Get Your Home Ready for Outdoor Entertaining

December 16, 2024

How Power Washing Can Help Before a Home Appraisal

December 9, 2024

Why You Should Clean Your Windows After Home Renovations

December 2, 2024

Solar Panel Cleaning Myths Texas Homeowners Should Stop Believing

November 25, 2024

How to Prepare Your Boat Dock for Summer Boating Season

November 18, 2024

How to Tell When Your Home's Siding Needs Power Washing

November 11, 2024

Power Washing for HOA Neighborhoods: What Homeowners Should Know

November 4, 2024

Why Storefront Window Cleaning Matters for Your Business

October 28, 2024

How Solar Panel Cleanliness Affects Your Home's Resale Value

October 21, 2024

How to Preserve Your Boat Dock After Professional Cleaning

October 14, 2024

DIY Christmas Light Installation Hazards Homeowners Should Know

October 7, 2024

How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew on Your Fence

September 30, 2024

Can Clean Windows Actually Help With Indoor Allergies?

September 23, 2024

Does Your Home Have the Right Solar Panel Setup for Easy Cleaning?

September 16, 2024

Signs Your Home's Exterior Needs Professional Attention

September 9, 2024

The Curb Appeal Impact of Professional Power Washing

September 2, 2024

Cleaning Skylights, Bay Windows, and Other Hard-to-Reach Glass

August 26, 2024

How Much Does Boat Dock Cleaning Cost in Texas?

August 19, 2024

How Often Should You Get Your Windows Professionally Cleaned?

August 12, 2024

Budgeting for Christmas Light Installation: What to Expect