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Though Asheville is not known for being plagued by hurricanes and tropical storms, if 2018 taught us anything, it’s that we are as vulnerable to the effects of dissipating systems as anywhere in the state. Less than a month apart, the remnants of Hurricanes Florence and Michael attacked from entirely different bodies of water, leaving behind flooding, wind debris, power outages, washed-out roads, and landslides throughout western North Carolina.

Even though this season has been quiet thus far, the tropics seem to be finally heating up, and residents of Asheville need to make sure their homes are ready. Here are # tips for making sure your home is ready for hurricane season.

The heat is on in Asheville. Though our elevation takes some of the edge off of the extreme temperatures others in our state experience, high temperatures can still soar into the 90's several times each summer. Summer can be tough on your home. Whether it's the heat and humidity or surprise summer storms, your home is susceptible to the elements in western North Carolina.

The best defense against mother nature is proper and effective maintenance. In this article, we are discussing eight mid-summer maintenance tips to help protect your home and improve its efficiency:

Winter was bad enough for your sidewalks, patios, and house. It froze grit, dirt, twigs, leaves, and other detritus everywhere. It got ground in and some may have even started growing mold and mildew around it! April rain wasn't strong enough to wash it away, but it was enough to bring around mud and pollen season. Now everything's covered in dirt and pollen. It's time for power washing to make things clean again.

Indoor mold can be a health hazard. It can cause breathing problems and destroy parts of a home. But what about outdoor mold? How much do you know about it? The problems it poses are very different but still dangerous and destructive in their own way. A good way to deal with it is through power washing.