By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

Cleaning the siding on the second story of your house used to be a difficult task. But pressure washers have made cleaning high up places easier than ever...without the use of scaffolding or ladders.

If some upper level spots are a little stubborn, consider getting a telescoping wand. These fiberglass or aluminum extension poles basically extend your spray gun from 12 to 24 feet.

Without the telescoping wand, the pressure diminishes as it climbs. The telescoping wand maintains the pressure much longer, resulting in a stronger, more...