I began a project of enormous proportions yesterday.  I really didn't think I'd attempt it without my husband, but ya know...a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do!  And it was just staring me in the face every day and I couldn't put it off any longer.  With a perfect 73 degree day, I began cleaning the vinyl siding.

Good golly...what a mess.  I  had no idea just how bad it was until my efforts began revealing a completely different color under all that grime.  I dare say the previous owner never cleaned it!   And while the rewards are sweet, the work is long and arduous. 

A few tips... 

Clean from the bottom up...it avoids streaking. 
Bring the hose up with you the first time when you climb 20 feet up the extension ladder.
DO clean the gutters and downspouts while you're up there already.
Wear shoes with excellent treads when going up on the roof ~ it does get wet up there.
Most important....take the children to a friend's house before starting ANY of the above!

I'll be back at it in a little while.  Please DON'T honk if you happen to drive by and see me up on the roof!