It's a hot summer day and the sun is bright—perfect weather for taking a dip in your pool. You venture out to the backyard to check out the pool you haven't used since last summer. Lo and behold, it's ...

Days ago, Jerry stopped by my website, AsktheBuilder.com. He reads my column each week in his local paper and was perplexed by algae growth on the exterior of his home. Jerry hales from Chesterton, ...

Half of a home's siding covered with mold or algae - Picunique/Shutterstock Cleaning the exterior of your home is just as important as tidying the interior, but you don't need a power washer to tackle ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you live in a humid place, there's a very good chance you'll have algae buildup on the siding of your home, particularly on the northern ...

Outdoor spring cleaning chores are some of my favorites. After a long winter indoors, it feels great to step outside and enjoy the sun while preparing my space for days in the yard. Cleaning algae and ...

Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics are all over the environment and even inside human bodies. Researchers have found a type of bioengineered algae that can clean up these pesky particles.