Home Maintenance Tips
Annual 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…
Read More »Water 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…
Read More »Cleaning 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…
Read More »Local 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…
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