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.
Remove Dead and Diseased Trees
It’s not uncommon for people to get so caught up in their daily routine that they stop noticing what’s right in front of them – including the exterior of their home. Neglecting the condition of your property has a negative impact not only on your own home, but on the aesthetic of the entire neighborhood.…
Paint Exterior Window Frames
Paint exterior window frames every few years to protect and preserve your home. Windows are one of the first things people notice when looking at a house. Keeping windows painted properly is important for several reasons: Protection: Paint acts as a barrier, protecting the window frame and sill from moisture, sun damage, and other elements.…
Curb Appeal Failures & Shutter Ugliness
Exterior shutters are considered a decorative enhancement of the window area. Shutters visually expand a window and its importance. These inexpensive and popular architectural details add color and dimensionality to a home. Aesthetically pleasing shutters are always of the same style and sized properly for the window opening. Pictured here is a house with an…
Fruit Tree Branches on Roof
Keep fruit tree branches off and away from the roof. Fruit trees growing over a roof create multiple problems, especially on flat roofs like this one. It allows rodents access to your roof, the rotting fruit attracts flies, and it’s an attractive food source for larger pests, like racoons. Additionally, the fruit and leaf debris…
Rusted Water Heater Bottom
Don’t let this happen to your water heater. Drain water heaters once a year to remove accumulated sediment and mineral debris. Over time, sediment builds up at the bottom of the heater which will rust through and destroy the tank. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for draining a water heater. Here is a little more…
Read Home Maintenance Blogs
Home maintenance blogs are a great source of home improvement news and advice. They provide a wide variety of home purchasing, ownership and upkeep related information. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc. was featured in this Redfin blog post discussing the benefits of environmentally friendly Low and Zero VOC paints. https://www.redfin.com/blog/environmentally-friendly-painting-tips/
Regular Roof Maintenance & Cleaning
Prolong the life of your roof with Regular Maintenance & Cleaning. Pictured here is a house with clogged rain gutters, scattered leaf debris on the roof, and tree branches touching the roof. Clean and inspect your roof at least twice a year. Remove all debris from the roof and rain gutters. Check the flashing around…
Water Heater Flushing & Perimeter Check
Drain your water heater once a year to remove sediment and mineral debris that accumulate at the bottom. Yearly flushing protects the heater and helps it run efficiently. Additionally, keep the environment around, above and below the water heater free of dirt, dust, spider webs and clutter. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for draining the…
Home Maintenance Tip | The Mosquito Life Cycle
Mosquitoes are a major annoyance. These pesky insects are known for their itchy bites and tendency to swarm around people when they are outside. Mosquitoes can also carry diseases, such as West Nile virus and Zika virus, which pose a threat to human health. This makes being outside in a backyard uncomfortable and even dangerous,…
Paint Sheen Guide
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 finish has a very different…