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.
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: Letting automatic sprinklers run…
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
April is annual termite inspection month. Pictured here is a termite infested board that All Los Angeles Painting Company Inc. uncovered during the preparation phase of an exterior painting project. Termites are a destructive house pest; if they aren’t found and eliminated quickly, they’ll cause thousands of dollars of damage to your home. Annual termite…
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/
Washing Machine Outflow Line
That mystery smell in the laundry room might be a dirty washing machine outflow line. Over time, outflow lines accumulate sludge and slime build-up that emits an odor. Periodically remove and wipe down the outflow line to remove musty smells.
Clogged Rain Gutters
Keep your rain gutters functioning properly by removing leaf accumulations regularly. Pictured here is a slate roof next to a rain gutter clogged with leaves. Clogged gutters prevent water from diverting away from your house, which can damage your structure. Also, long term leaf build-up in the gutter traps water against the sheet metal which…
Worn Out Roof Shingles
Pictured here is a worn out asphalt shingle roof. Asphalt shingles are the most popular type of roofing material used in the United States. They are designed with a lifespan of 20-25 years. When a roof wears out, it allows water to penetrate the home which leads to interior damage. Protect your house by inspecting…
Tree Cleaning
Pictured here is a tree with a mixture of living and dead parts. This tree presents as unkempt, overlooked and dirty. Pruning dead branches and leaves makes the tree show as vigorous and strong. Performing detail cleaning jobs, such as dead tree part removal, can transform your garden and property into your personal oasis of…