As the warm summer sun begins to give way to crisp autumn breezes across Northern New Jersey, our minds naturally turn to cozy sweaters, football season, and the breathtaking fall foliage that makes towns like Alpine, Ridgewood, Saddle River, and Tenafly so spectacular. But before the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold: and before the freezing temperatures of winter set in: your home requires a little seasonal attention. Here at Gilligan’s Power Washing, we treat your home like our...

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If you’ve noticed a green, fuzzy carpet beginning to take over your roof, you’re not alone. In the shaded, tree-lined neighborhoods of Bergen County, from the estates in Alpine to the historic homes in Ridgewood, moss is a common but unwelcome guest. While it might look charming on a stone wall in the English countryside, on your asphalt shingles, moss is a slow-motion disaster. Many homeowners see moss and reach for the nearest ladder, a stiff brush, or: worse: a high-pressure power washer....