Home Maintenance Advice

Paints come in a variety of sheens, from no shine flat to high gloss enamels. The relative degree of shine affects the durability and usage of the paint film. Generally, the higher the gloss, the more long lasting the finish. There is also an aesthetic component: A lustrous, light reflecting…

If rain is forecast, save water by turning off the automatic sprinklers.  The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) recommends customers leave their sprinklers off for several days after it rains to conserve water. It is estimated that an average customer can save 500 gallons by not watering…

Check the spray direction of sprinkler heads that are near your house. Pictured here is stucco damage caused by a misdirected sprinkler head. Prioritize checking sprinklers behind shrubs because the damage is often hidden by the plants.

Pictured here is a piece of termite infested wood. Termites are one of the most destructive house pests. If they aren’t found and eliminated quickly, they will cause thousands of dollars of damage to your home. Annual termite inspections are essential for early detection and protection of your house.

Don’t let your yard become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. A small amount of water in a neglected bucket, bottle, cup, toy, or clogged rain gutter can produce hundreds of new mosquitoes in just a few days. It’s important to control mosquito populations early so you can enjoy spending time…

Improve the look of your front and back yard by deadheading flowers. Deadheading is the term used for removing dead or faded flowers from plants. Deadheading improves the plant’s health and overall appearance. Pictured here is a camellia bush with dry blooms. https://alllosangelespaintingcompany.com/2022/01/tree-cleaning/

That mystery smell in the laundry room might be a dirty washing machine outflow line. Over time, outflow lines accumulate sludge and slime build-up that needs to be removed by cleaning.

Keep your rain gutters functioning properly by removing leaf accumulations regularly. Pictured here is a slate roof next to a rain gutter clogged with leaves. Clogged gutters prevent water from diverting away from your house, which can damage your structure. Also, long term leaf build-up in the gutter traps water…

Asphalt shingles are the most popular type of roofing material used in the United States. They are designed with a lifespan of 20-25 years. Pictured here are worn out asphalt shingles. When a roof wears out, it allows water to penetrate the home which leads to interior damage. Protect your…

Pictured here is a tree with a mixture of living and dead parts. This tree presents as unkempt, overlooked and dirty. Pruning dead branches and leaves makes the tree show as vigorous and strong. Performing detail cleaning jobs, such as dead tree part removal, can transform your garden and property…