Cates Pressure Washing Blog

East Tennessee is an incredible place to be a homeowner. Full of incredible beauty and history, towns such as Elizabethton, Johnson City, and Kingsport are all places to be proud of calling home. With nearby Watauga River, Holston Mountain, and the Doe River, there are plenty of things to do outdoors. 

However, wintertime is on the way, and before you know it, cold, wet, East Tennessee weather will be wreaking havoc on your beautiful landscaping. Taking care of your landscaping in winter is not nearly as demanding as the warmer seasons, but when done right, solid winter landscaping can take your property’s curb appeal to eleven.

One of the factors that attract people to east Tennessee is the weather. During the spring and fall, comfortable temperatures combined with beautiful colors beckon people to explore the great outdoors. Summers are warm but often cooler than lower elevation parts of our state. We get enough rain to feed gardens and farms and enough sun to bring plenty of tourists to the Tri-Cities.

For the vast majority of the year, the weather is amazing. Even during winter, snow-lovers usually get several opportunities to watch the hills and mountains become a winter wonderland. However, rain, sleet, and snow also contribute to the collection of dirt and debris on our home’s outdoor surfaces. 

It has been a long summer here in East Tennessee. As we have transitioned into the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, there has already been a rise in the amount of moisture in our area. As the hot and dry weather continues to transition to warm and rainy, you can expect to see an increase in the development of mold and mildew around your home. 

You may think of mold as a problem primarily when it gets indoors; however, it can be an issue outside as well. As heavy rain combines with fallen leaves this fall, the environment for mold development thrives. 

Here is what you need to know about outdoor mold, and how pressure washing can help. 

Homeownership is an amazing adventure. Searching for the perfect property, making an offer, and closing on a house is exciting and taxing. Then you begin the process of moving in and making the home your own, filling it with the memories you will cherish for life. 

There will be many smiles and great times in your new home, but ownership is a lot of work. It may feel like all your spare time is dedicated to maintenance. Among the many tasks is keeping it clean.