depending on the type of wash you operate. Full-service and exterior-conveyor washes need all the car washing equipment, such as the power-wash units, vacuums, dryers and a water reclamation system.

Additionally, regular washing helps remove contaminants like bird droppings, tree sap, and road salt, which can eat away at ...

When your house is 25,000 square feet, it has room for a lot of amenities. In 2010, Gerry Chastelet, a retired tech executive, designed and built such a home on 7 acres in Weldon Spring, Missouri.