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.
Keep Microwaves Clean
Many homeowners forget to clean inside their microwave. Food and sauces often spatter inside the microwave and leave a mess that is difficult to clean. Prevent unsightly and hard to remove food build-up by regularly checking and wiping down microwave surfaces.
Skylight Sealing
Many homes have skylights to let in natural light. Skylights must be properly sealed to prevent leaks. Every area where there is a transition between materials needs to be checked and sealed. The sealing is done on the roof side of the skylight. Skylights should be checked yearly to make sure that the sealant hasn’t…
Properly Seal Roof Openings
Openings cut into the roof need to be properly sealed. Pictured here is an air conditioning unit with its electrical and condensation lines properly sealed. The openings need to be checked and resealed every two years.
Plant Colorful Flowers and Trees
Enhance the enjoyment of your front and backyard by planting colorful flowers and trees. Not only are the colorful plants beautiful, but they encourage bees, butterflies and birds to visit your garden.
Vines Growing on House
One of the worst things you can do for your wood porch, railings, beams, posts, eaves and fascia is to allow vines grow on them. Pictured here is a massive vine growing on a house. Vines eventually rot out wood members and they encourage mildew growth; necessitating costly repairs involving wood replacement, mildew cleaning and…
Front Door Color Refresh
A front door welcomes guests into your home, and sets the tone for what to expect when someone enters. Ideally, it should be both eye-catching and welcoming. Painting your front door a new color is an easy way to upgrade the look of your home. These Sherwin Williams greens are great for a front door…
Exterior Color Samples on House
Choosing paint colors can be stressful. With so many shades and hues available, it’s difficult to imagine how they’ll look when applied to your home. That’s why painting large samples on your exterior is a good idea. Large color samples provide the following benefits: Large samples are easy to study in various lighting conditions, compare…
Pool Deck Joint Sealant
Cracked and weathered pool deck joint sealant makes a pool look run down and it allows water to penetrate and damage the cement deck and coping. Keeping pool deck joints properly sealed saves costly hardscape repairs and keeps pool areas looking sharp. PIctured here is cracked deck joint material needing to be removed and replaced…
Mineral Deposits on Faucet
Kitchen faucets have a lifespan of approximately 15 years. Check faucets regularly for mineral deposits and scale. Unsightly mineral deposits are a sign that your faucet needs to be replaced. Replace faucets properly by using a qualified plumber.
Touch-Up, Maintenance and Repair
Providing your home with maximum long-term protection requires regularly scheduled maintenance. Maintenance includes inspection of painted areas, cleaning painted surfaces and either touching them up or repainting them completely. Performing regular home maintenance tasks is a wise and inexpensive way to prevent costly repairs in the future.