Home Maintenance Advice
All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.
A well maintained house can make you the envy of your neighborhood and give you a tremendous sense of pride. There are hundreds of ongoing tasks involved in the proper upkeep of a house and yard. Learn about them here.
Dry Rotted Wood Fencing
This fence is falling apart due to a fungus commonly called dry rot or wood rot. Dry rot is caused by water hitting improperly painted wood. It enables fungus to grow and destroy the structural integrity of wood boards.
Insecticide
No matter how clean your home is, there will be times when insecticide is necessary. Keep a spray can handy to knock out unwanted insect visitors.
Old Satellite Dish
Rusty satellite dishes are unsightly and give your house a run down look. Installing a new satellite dish will enhance the beauty of your home. Recycle the old dish at an e-waste recycling facility.
Summer Roof Maintenance
The average lifespan of a roof is twenty-five to thirty years. After that, a roof needs to be replaced. Perform summer roof maintenance work when roofers aren’t busy because their prices are lower. Waiting for your roof to leak before you call a roofer means you will pay higher prices for a repair job.
Replacing Air Condition Filters
Regularly replacing air filters keeps electricity costs down and keeps your air conditioning unit from over-working itself. Write the date on the filter when you install it and replace it every two-three months.
Lava Soap
Lava is my favorite heavy-duty hand cleaning soap to remove grime, dirt and paint. Keep a bar or two around the house, it always comes in handy. Lava soap can be found at Emil’s Hardware. 2525 S. Robertson Blvd.
Exterior Shutter Maintenance
Nothing makes an exterior look more run down than dilapidated shutters. Not only does it make your place look dingy, but it is a blight on the neighborhood. By maintaining the exterior of your property, you contribute to the beauty of your neighborhood and city.
Cob Web Cleaning
Cob web build up makes an interior look run down and unclean. The longer cob webs stay around, the more dirt they pick up, and the dirtier they look. Regular dusting, cleaning and removing cob webs, helps keep interiors and exteriors looking sharp.
Switch Plate Screw Uniformity
Make sure switch plate screws match and are uniform in color and finish. Missing or different colored screws make your light switches look run down and dirty. Match your screws to upgrade the look and feel of your home.
Brasso
Brasso cleans and polishes a variety of metals and provides a long-lasting brilliant shine. Brasso restores the original luster to most household items, especially door and cabinet knobs. It makes old items look like new.