power washer

How to Use a Power Washer Wielding a power washing gun can be oddly fun and satisfying as you wash away layers of grit and grime from siding, concrete walkways, retaining walls and more. However, if you do it wrong, you can actually do some damage. Here are some tips on how to correctly use a power washer. Knowing the Difference First off, there are two kinds of pressure washers: electric and gas. Both operate a pump that works to pressurize the water from your garden hose to at least 1,000 pounds, then forces it out through a spray wand, says the Family Handyman. The more you turn up the pressure, the easier it gets to wash off even the most stubborn stains. For most [...]