Home Maintenance Advice

Improperly working downspouts can contribute to structural problems including: Roof damage, interior structural framing damage, peeling interior paint, drywall damage, dry rot, mold and mildew growth.

Paint exterior window frames every few years to protect and preserve your home. Windows are one of the first things people see when looking at a house. Why Windows Painting is Important: Protection: Paint acts as a barrier, protecting the window frame and sill from moisture, sun damage, termites and…

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…

A well maintained interior includes vacuuming curtains and drapes regularly. Curtains and drapes accumulate dust, pet hair, and even mildew over time. Every time you open and close dusty drapes, the debris goes airborne and lands on your floors and furnishings. Make regular cleaning and dusting of drapes part of…

Check your house regularly for leaky faucets. Faucets are located in showers, bathtubs and sinks in bathrooms, and in sinks only in kitchens, laundry rooms, and wet bars. Leaky faucets send unused water down the drain and cost you money which is reflected in your water bill. Each leaky faucet…