Home Maintenance Advice

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…

Home Air Conditioning Management keeps the air in your house cleaner, and prevents some, but not all, costly maintenance bills. The unit system as a whole needs annual professional check-ups in addition to the maintenance that we suggest here. Replacing Air Condition Filters Air filters pull pollutants like dust, pollen,…

Pictured here is the comparison of two 2 x 4 wood studs. It shows the difference between old growth wood vs. new growth wood. The old growth piece is from 1918. It has 60 rings and is much stronger and insect resistant than the 2018 piece. The new growth piece…

Not Maintaining Curb Appeal is something all homeowners should avoid. The front of your house is important, and a well maintained house is more valuable than a poorly maintained one. Doing regular maintenance and paint touch-ups is an intelligent way to avoid costly bills when your house falls into disrepair….

People get so used to their daily routine that they don’t notice worn out, old, dirty, overgrown, or broken items that are right in front of them. Here are some often overlooked Los Angeles Property Management checklist items that will keep your home looking its best: Removing Hidden Weeds Maximize…

Nobody likes the look of a run down security door. Save the expense and inconvenience of replacing a rusty security door by repainting it. Rusty security doors can be made to look like new. This security door was primed, painted and back in use in less than one day. There…

The importance of removing shoes before entering a home cannot be overstated. Numerous scientific studies provide compelling evidence to adopt this simple yet effective habit…Leave shoes at the door. Not only does it reduce the dirt and bacteria in your home, it also keeps your living environment healthier. When we…

All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc. restored this vintage Mid-Century light fixture using Rust-Oleum aerosol paint. This charming ceiling light is 60 years old and after being painted with gold metallic, it looks like new again. Vintage Home Item Restoration is the art of making old house parts look new….