Pressure Washer: What Type of Soap to Use?

You’re standing there with your pressure washer ready to tackle a filthy driveway or grimy siding, but then you wonder—what type of soap should you be using? It’s a common question, and the wrong soap could leave you with streaks, damage, or worse. I’ve gone through this myself—what seemed like an innocent cleaning project turned … Read more

How to Test a Lawn Mower Ignition Coil

If your lawn mower won’t start or keeps stalling, the ignition coil could be the problem. The ignition coil is responsible for generating the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the engine. A faulty ignition coil can cause weak or no spark, preventing your lawn mower from starting or running properly. I’ve been … Read more

How to Fix a Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer

A few months ago, my Ryobi electric pressure washer suddenly stopped working mid-job, leaving me with a half-cleaned driveway and a lot of frustration. After some troubleshooting, I realized that many of the common issues are simple to diagnose and fix. If you’re dealing with an electric pressure washer that won’t start, has low pressure, … Read more

Why Is My Karcher Pressure Washer Pulsing?

One time, while cleaning my driveway with a Karcher pressure washer, I noticed the pressure started pulsing—cycling between high and low pressure. It was frustrating because the consistent flow was gone, and cleaning became inefficient. If you’re experiencing the same issue, you’re probably wondering why this is happening and how to fix it. A pulsing … Read more

How to Remove Paint with a Pressure Washer

A few years ago, I was faced with a paint removal project that seemed overwhelming. The peeling paint on my old wooden deck was everywhere, and sanding felt like a nightmare. That’s when I discovered that using a pressure washer was a fast and efficient way to strip paint—saving me hours of manual labor. However, … Read more

How to Siphon Water Using a Garden Hose

One day, I needed to drain a large puddle from my yard after a rainstorm, and I realized that using a garden hose to siphon the water was the simplest solution. Siphoning water with a garden hose is a handy skill for many situations, like emptying a pool, draining a flooded area, or moving water … Read more