home maintenance

A well-designed landscape can be your home's first line of defense against burglars. You might not realize it, but your landscaping is like a secret agent. It protects your home from unwanted intruders. And yes, it's more than making your house look pretty – it's about creating a space that screams, "Hey, not today, thieves!" While a beautiful yard enhances your home's curb appeal, it can also deter...

Predicting the weather is tricky. And it will get more so as the climate everywhere is changing significantly. Keeping your energy bills in check during the hot summer months is a challenge. This blog post shares six practical tips to optimize home air conditioning efficiency.  Clean and Replace Air Filters: Regularly cleaning or replacing your air filters is crucial for efficient air conditioning....

California has many natural blessings. We enjoy a fantastic ocean coast, great mountains, forests, and all kinds of weather. But we also have fires that endanger life and property. As of June 2023, 223,834 fire incidents have been reported.  Here are some steps you can take to make your home more resilient to wildfires: Create defensible space: Maintain a 5-foot non-combustible zone immediately...

Gadget of the Month: One Touch Door Stopper We are still in the midst of the California fire season. As a long time California resident, I’m no stranger to these brutal fires. Many homeowners have lost their homes and sentimental belongings due to this tragedy. If you own a single family home, it is required that you have a self-closing mechanism between the garage and the house. This prevents...

How To Choose a Filter and When to Replace It There are many benefits to having filters. You can improve your indoor air quality, keep your home clean, lower your energy bill, relieve your allergies, etc. Air contaminants can greatly effect your health--so, stay healthy! With a good filter, you can enjoy better air flow, less Choosing a filter can be a troubling task--which one do I want? Which is...