Pressure washing removes dirt and grime, but it isn''t designed to strip paint or kill mildew on siding or decks. For the best cleaning results without damaging any surfaces, first test the pressure setting and spray pattern on an inconspicuous place.When washing house siding, follow these rules:* Lay tarps around the house perimeter to protect plants and collect paint chips blown off during washing. Houses built before 1977 may have lead paint chips that will have to be collected and properly disposed of at a hazardous waste facility.

Brad nailers shoot skinny nails called brads. Ranging from 3/8 in. to 2 in. long, brads are perfect for most door portable and window trim, baseboards and other moldings. Aside from car speed, you get better-looking results with a brad nailer: no hammer dents in the wood, less splitting, smaller nail holes to fill, and moldings don''t get knocked out of position as you drive nails. For heavier trim (3/4-in. thick moldings, for example), rent a finish nailer, which shoots thicker nails up to 2-1/2 in. long.TIP

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