Hidden damage lurking in plain sight

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Any homeowner wants to take the best care of their house. Most of us can remember to mow the lawn and clear the gutters with relative ease; it's pretty easy to notice when those things need to be done. What can be harder to realize is the steady growth of grime that will show up over time on the exterior of your home. Anything from mildew and mold to dirt and dings that can sneak up on even the most attentive homeowner, and you may not even notice it until the problem gets really bad! Why worry about grime on the outside of your home? Isn't that just a part of “being outside?” Well, yes and no. While organic messes like dirt, algae and mildew are