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The EPA is certifying contractors for lead paint removal. They expect to certify 125,000 contractors. Any home or building built before 1978 is a potential job lead. It's not the sort of thing that all pressure wash contractors want to get involved in but it could be very lucrative. If this...

OK, people, let's have some fun. Let's talk price. Let's talk decks. Every year I post a recommendation to raise prices in January. This year I did not because the economy has people a little edgy about that sort of thing. At the same time, professionals still need to command a fair price for...

Some contractors use surface cleaners on wood deck floors. If the wood is completely petrified, that probably works OK. On the other hand, there are a few great reasons to never use that kind of tool on a deck. First of all, surface cleaners do not even spin without around 2000 PSI moving...

I have had recurring login problems on the board and so I've been pretty invisisble lately. Things seem to be all fixed now, thanks to the PWI gang. With spring coming fast (ignoring the forecast for snow we have today) I am looking forward to sharing information and job experiences on the...

We have been working all winter on upgrading the features of our Black Knight line of pressure washers. From this point on, all of our Black Knights come with gray non-marking hoses, a tach/hour meter, a Suttner Easy-Pull trigger gun, and lots more goodies like that. The way I look at it, a...

There is nothing like Christmas and family. We wish all of you the peace and joy of the season, and a happy and prosperous new year.

A lot of things are happening in the labs of sealer manufacturers this time of year. This is when changes are made in sealer formulas to be ready for the new season. What happens when a sealer changes formulas? Frequently, the new product behaves differently than the old formula. There may be...

Just finished the commercial shoot for the new store in Summerville, SC. Might be a little hokey (and this is a very low-res copy of the vid) but we are so proud of the store it just doesn't matter. <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie"...

This is the newest design of the BE/X-Stream Cool Drive series, at a very special introductory price. You won't find a better deal on a brand-name pressure washer! Laser-aligned belt, fan cooling for the pump, and more! Belt-drive pressure washer features a 13 HP GX 390 engine and a GP pump...

This is an article I sent out recently in our newsletter. I share it because I think it is an important thought for all contractors to consider. It’s time to raise your prices. Whether your power washing work is seasonal or year ‘round, some basic economic facts are inescapable. Your costs are...

I have come to the realization over the last couple of months that some of the efforts that I have put so much energy into over the years have subtly distracted me from what is truly important in my life. I have come to the inevitable conclusion that my top priorities must be my family, my...

PWNA promotes its member companies at every possible turn. Recently, a number of large operations have looked to our association as a good source of professional contractors. The latest example of this is the Kohl’s Department Store chain. The headquarters of this company has been in...

Support Our Troops -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My nephew Matt, a marine, was sent back to Iraq last month for a second tour. He was married last summer, right after his first tour, and he and his wife are expecting a baby girl this June...

About 4 years ago I was contacted by a company about their acrylic deck sealer. I believe the name of the product was Tropi-Deck or Tropi-tech or something like that. It was an alternative to Wolman Extreme. Supposedly Sea-Ray was using this product for their wood boat floors. I never followed...

PWNA is presenting a 2-day Certification Course for Kitchen Exhaust in Pittsburgh on October 30'th and 31'st. The class covers all the basics, including applicable NFPA codes. The 150-question test is offered at the conclusion of the class. There are package deals available that let you save a...

We are busy putting the finishing touches on the new PWNA Environmental Cleaning certification course, and this is the time when we really need some input from PW contractors all over the country. This is an appeal to members and non-members alike, for the overall betterment of the industry. We...

I was pretty surprised to read your post about leaving the BBS, Ron. I know a project like this eats up time, money, and sanity. You have done a great job, Ron. You have always been fair, which is a compliment to any person. On behalf of the PWNA members, thank you again for giving us a forum...

Sun Brite, the premier name in deck and fence restoration in Georgia, is offering franchise opportunities to both new and established contractors. With five operations currently active in Georgia, the company is geared up to support new operations in the southeast and as far west as Texas and...