The Lynex journal
Straight talk on keeping your exterior clean.
Guides written for northern Michigan homes — the algae, the roofs, the cedar and the lake houses.
May 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Soft washing vs. pressure washing: which does your northern Michigan home need?
They sound interchangeable. They're not — and using the wrong one is how siding gets ruined and roofs lose years of life.
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May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Why black streaks appear on Michigan roofs — and how to remove them without damage
That staining isn't dirt and it won't rinse off. It's alive — and blasting it off does more harm than the algae.
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April 15, 2026 · 3 min read
When to wash your house in northern Michigan: the pollen, algae and winter calendar
Up here the season runs roughly April to November. Within that, timing your wash to the pollen and algae calendar makes it last.
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June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
What house washing costs in northern Michigan — and what changes the price
Every house prices differently. Here's what actually drives the number — and how to get a real range in about 90 seconds.
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June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Cleaning cedar and lake-house siding without wrecking it
Cedar is beautiful and unforgiving. The wrong wash furs the grain and strips the finish — here's how it's done right.
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July 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Maintaining a second home you're rarely at
A house that sits empty still grows algae, streaks and grime. Here's how to keep a second home protected without being there.
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