Home Maintenance Advice
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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.
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…
Turning Off Automatic Sprinklers
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 water: If your automatic sprinklers…
Sprinkler Damaging House
Check the spray direction of sprinkler heads that are near your house. Pictured here is stucco damage caused by a misdirected sprinkler head. Prioritize checking sprinklers behind shrubs because the damage is often hidden by the plants. Sprinkler discharge should never be allowed hit a structure as the repeated watering disintegrates stucco, cement or wood…
Annual Termite Inspection
Pictured here is a piece of termite infested wood. Termites are one of the most destructive house pests. If they aren’t found and eliminated quickly, they will cause thousands of dollars of damage to your home. Annual termite inspections are essential for early detection and protection of your house.
Mitigate Mosquitoes
Don’t let your property become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are annoying and produce an itchy bite. Here are tips to mitigate mosquitoes and enjoy time in your yard: Remove standing water: Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. A small amount of water in a neglected bucket, bottle, cup, toy, or clogged rain gutter can…
Deadheading Garden Flowers
Improve the look of your front and back yard by deadheading flowers. Deadheading is the term used for removing dead or faded flowers from plants. Deadheading improves the plant’s health and overall appearance. Pictured here is a camellia bush with dry blooms. https://alllosangelespaintingcompany.com/2022/01/tree-cleaning/