Port Washington and Sands Point sit right on Manhasset Bay and Long Island Sound. That proximity to the water is one of the best things about living here, but it's rough on your home's exterior.

Salt air carries fine particles that settle on windows, siding, and driveways. Over time, that buildup creates a haze on glass, promotes mildew growth on siding, and causes algae to take hold on concrete and pavers. Add to that the pollen that rolls through every spring, the tree debris in fall, and the freeze-thaw cycles that push dirt into every crack, and you've got a home exterior that needs more attention than the national average.