Driving by homes for sale in your area, or leafing through those glossy magazines, can be really exciting. Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and usually marks a major life transition as well. That’s the problem. Too many first time homebuyers are so swayed by the excitement and opportunity that homes for sale represent, that they forget to look at the most basic factor: what can I afford? The main reason you should power wash the exterior of your house is preventative maintenance. Building siding, sidewalks, patios or wooden areas like your deck and fence can have their lives extended by regularly scheduled maintenance plans. Regular power washing can help to eliminate contaminates that…