Home Maintenance Tips
Home Fire Safety Tips
Having a clear home fire escape plan ensures that everyone knows how to evacuate safely in case of a fire emergency. Read and understand these home fire safety tips to protect you and your family. From identifying escape routes to practicing drills, preparation saves lives. Take the time to create and practice your plan. If…
Read MoreSun Protection Tips
Remember, sun safety is important for everyone, regardless of skin color or type. By following these tips, you can reduce your risk of sun damage and heat stroke. Sun Protection Tips Hydration Tips Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Dehydration can happen quickly in hot weather, leading to heat exhaustion or…
Read MoreSmoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are essential safety features for any home. They provide early warning in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide leak, which can save lives. By following best practices and ensuring that your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly, you’ll provide excellent protection for your home and…
Read MoreAnnual Termite Inspections
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 termite inspections enable early detection of termite colonies, allowing for action before the colony spreads. By addressing issues early, property owners can save the money that…
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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