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, ...

Are you at your wits' end trying to combat the unsightly green algae taking over your garden fence? Green thumbs unite on the perennial problem, especially as lush fences and patios tucked away in the ...

Algae can show up in all the wrong places: pools, patios, decks, roof shingles, rain barrels, fish tanks, birdbaths, and steps. If left unchecked, algae can be more than a nuisance — it can be a ...

The problem of brown algae is actually one of the very first that aquarium enthusiasts will find themselves facing, especially when it comes to newly created aquariums. The dusty brown film that it ...

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 ...

Simon Wardle, DIY expert and owner of Armstrong Chesire - supplier of timber and building materials, said: "The combination ...