Home Maintenance Advice

People usually focus on floors, countertops and bathrooms when cleaning a house. They rarely notice the home cleaning tasks above and around them that also need cleaning. Ceiling Fans Ceiling fans attract dust which collects on the blades. Deep cleaning a house properly includes cleaning ceiling fan blades. Clean blades…

The exterior of a house is prone to many issues. Peeling paint on wood, color fade, mildew, dry rot, etc.. are just a few problems that plaque exterior surfaces. Peeling Paint Paint that has lost its adhesion will peel off. To get the longest lasting paint job, all failing paint…

Caulking exterior wood is a primary defense against the elements. Caulking is one of the weapons that shields your trim against weather and insect related problems. It is a simple, yet crucial task to safeguard your home. Pictured here is an uncaulked exterior door jamb open to water damage, insects…

Colorful garden flowers are beautiful and enhance the enjoyment of your home. Make sure to trim away wilted or dead flowers that make the garden look unkempt. If everyone keeps their garden in tip top shape, entire neighborhoods will become places that delight the eye. Plant Colorful Garden Flowers and…

Don’t let trees touch the roof. Whenever trees come into contact with a roof for a long period of time, some type of damage is usually on the way. Here are some reasons why you should keep your trees and shrubs clean and maintained. Roof Damage: The branches and tree…

There are many small details on vintage homes that people don’t often notice. One item is the weathervane. Most weathervanes in Los Angeles have been either lost or tossed during roof replacements; but Antique Weathervanes connect us to our architectural past and shouldn’t be thrown away. Although weathervanes were originally…

Bad things happen under a structure and there are a lot of ways for them to happen. Most often it’s under house access being granted to someone or something through improperly sealed openings. Here are some ways to secure them. Unsecured Crawl Space Access Screen This unsecured crawl space opening…

Minwax Wood Furniture & Cabinet Touch-Up Products are a versatile tool for both maintenance and decoration. They provide a quick and easy solution for touching up nicks and scratches on furniture, moldings, cabinets, doors, and floors. With a variety of colors available, they can match most wood stains, allowing for…

Vine damage is one of the most easily prevented home maintenance items. Don’t let them grow all over your structure. Here a vine has grown through and under the rain gutter. Keep vines from growing on your woodwork. Vines Growing House One of the worst things for a wood porch,…

This picture shows termite damage that was hiding inside a painted wood beam that looked completely normal. The only clue termites were there was some tiny holes in the beam. With a small amount of scraping, this damage was revealed. A yearly inspection to discover termite activity, by an experienced…