Home Maintenance Advice

Home maintenance blogs provide relevant and up-to-date information for homeowners, renters and anyone interested in their living space. Whether you’re an experienced DIY enthusiast, or starting your first project, blogs are a valuable resource that provide inspiration and practical tips. Here are some benefits to reading home improvement blogs:  Inspiring…

One of the important items that need to be inspected on a regularly scheduled home maintenance checklist is the Hot Water heater. Drain your water heater once a year to remove sediment and mineral debris that accumulate at the bottom. Yearly Water Heater Flushing & Perimeter Checks protect the heater…

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 your automatic sprinklers.  The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) recommends customers leave sprinklers off for several days after it rains to conserve water. Turning off automatic sprinklers when it rains is a good idea for several reasons: Saves…

Every home has hundreds of items, ranging from plants to structural items, to mechanical systems, that need monitoring and maintenance. Here are some of the many exterior and garden items All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc. checks as part of their Home Maintenance in Los Angeles program. Unkempt Trees Pictured…

Sherwin Williams Powerhouse Caulk comes in 15 stock colors. This colored caulk can be applied to many surfaces without needing to be painted. Powerhouse is a good product for the following house parts: Window frames, skylights, doors, wood, facia, siding, stucco, and masonry. It has excellent adhesion and resists deterioration…

Roofs are where many mechanical items go in and out of a structure, and a hole is made in the roof sheeting for each of these items. It is at the transition between the roof and appurtenances that many leaks happen. Openings cut into the roof need to be checked…

A front door welcomes guests into your home, and sets the tone for what to expect when someone enters. Ideally, it should be both eye-catching and welcoming. A front door color refresh is an easy way to upgrade the look of your home. Front Door Colors These Sherwin Williams greens…

Choosing paint colors can be a chore. With so many shades and hues available, it’s difficult to imagine how they’ll look when applied to your home. That’s why painting large samples on your exterior is a good idea. Large color samples provide the following benefits: Accurate Color Assessment: Paint store…

Providing your home with maximum long-term protection requires regularly scheduled maintenance. Maintenance includes inspection of painted and non-painted areas, cleaning painted surfaces and either touching them up or repainting them completely. Performing regular home maintenance and repair tasks is a wise and inexpensive way to prevent costly repairs in the…