Home Maintenance Tips
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Every home should have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and detectors. They are life savers. Most contemporary furniture and furnishings are made from synthetic materials which burn faster. Smoke and fire detectors give you additional time to escape in the event of an emergency. BRK Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm BRK smoke alarms are available…
Read MoreAnnual Termite Inspections
Early Detection Saves Money Unless you are an experienced termite hunter, these pests are hard to detect until costly damage has already happened. Hire a professional who recognizes signs of termite activity. Annual inspections enable early detection of termite colonies, allowing for action before the colony spreads. By addressing issues early, property owners can save…
Read MoreWater Conservation & Leak Detection
Leaks can waste more water on a daily basis than a lawn sprinkler system uses. Fixing leaks not only saves water, it saves money on your water bill. A good home management checklist will include a checkbox for Interior Water Conservation & Leak Detection. If your water bill is higher than usual, you may have…
Read MoreCleaning Your Trash Can
Here is a tip to keep your home odor free. No matter how clean your kitchen is, trash cans and recycling bins can attract ants, cockroaches, mice, and smelly bacteria. A typical kitchen garbage bin has over 400 bacteria per square inch. That’s not a lot compared to the 3.2 million per square inch in…
Read MoreLocal Historic Districts (HPOZ’s)
Los Angeles City has a program that creates local historic districts (HPOZ’s). It conserves the distinctive architecture and cultural resources of LA’s historic neighborhoods. Designating a neighborhood as a local historic district – also called a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) means that any new project in that neighborhood must maintain its historic character. Maintaining…
Read MoreAvoiding Mistakes When Choosing Colors
Some consumers dread picking their own colors because often, the color they chose turns out to look different when painted in their space. Avoiding mistakes when choosing colors saves time and money. Here are five tips to help. Mistake #1 is selecting a color based just on a paint store color chip. Paint store chips…
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