Your Home Doesn't Stop at your Back Door!

Spring has sprung! Now is the time to weed, plant and feed! Don't forget the inside of your house also. Spring cleaning has become a welcome tradition! Yard Sale season! This is the time of year to service your air conditioners and change your batteries in your smoke alarms too.

Here are some tips from garden expert Jim Clatfelter.
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California Garden Calendar The calendar tells what to do in the garden and what looks good each month of the year. I expand the calendar every month, so check back to see what has been added.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plants for California Landscapes This is an indexed database of plants commonly used in California landscapes. Most of the listings include a photo.

Best Shrubs for California
Broadleaf Shrubs
Coniferous Shrubs
Xeriphytes
Favorite Roses
Vines
Orchids
Bedding Plants Lots of photos!

Home improvement Tips from the Experts!

Master Gardeners Tips

California Gardening

5 Ways to Add Value to your Home

When you purchased your home, you selected it based on your specific criteria for space, number of bedrooms and baths, and amenities to suit your lifestyle. As you live in your home, you stamp your own personality on it through decorating, improvements, and other enhancements.

How about adding value to your home at the same time that you personalize it? Here are the five most common ways to add real value to your property, for your comfort and enjoyment-and for resale down the road.

Maintenance:
Many small problems, when left untreated, can blossom into major repairs. By spending a little time and money on the problem up front, you save major repair bills over time. A good example is earth-to-wood contact. Clear the dirt away from the house. This will minimize pest infestation later on.

Cosmetic Improvements:
The best way to enhance the value of your property is to paint, update fixtures, and replace/refinish carpets and flooring. This immediately enhances your home's appeal and updates it without a major cash outlay.

Remodeling:
Select your projects wisely. Updating the kitchen and baths usually provides the greatest return on your investment. But make sure you don't over-improve for the neighborhood, or you will not get the return on your dollar.

Financing:
Stay on top of interest rates. You may want to take advantage of interest rate drops to refinance at a lower rate.

Energy Efficiency:
Consider installing energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling systems, and double- or triple-pane windows. Spending money up front can save you substantial sums long term.

Find Contractors in Your Area

Who to Call!

Homeowners and tenants have called us asking who we would recommend for repairs and cleanup. Below is a vendors list of people or companies that may help you keep your Happy Home. Always remember to get a bid before you start any work. Hire the right person for that job, i.e., don't hire a Handyman if you are doing an extensive remodel, you need a contractor for that job! If you are doing a big job, get at least 3 bids, and check these contractors out! Don't be afraid to ask questions and get references! Do you need a Los Angeles Building and Safety permit? You can now get it online! Click here https://www.permitla.org/ *Carpet Cleaning* Bubble Bath Carpet Cleaning and Water Extraction (818) 786-3723 *Chimney and Duct Cleaning* Flameproof Chimney Service Fresh Aire Duct Cleaning (818) 771-9397 *Contractor* Estevez Contruction. Inc. CA Lic. #852480 Domingo Estevez (818) 221-2916 www.estevezconstructioninc.com Team Spirit Construction, Inc CA Lic. # 890569 Jay Chang (800) 420-6016 Commercial Construction R.L. Stevens Construction, Inc CA Lic. #697524 Bob Stevens (818) 705-3174 *Exterminator* Chuck Latrel (818) 819-7378 *Garage Door - New & Repairs* Frank Castruita Garage Doors (818) 895-8997 J.E. Garage Doors (818) 713-0212, cell (818) 355-2708 *Gardening Cleanup and Tree Trim* Felipe Gonzalez (818) 261-3110 *Handyman* Tom Miller (818) 913-4037 *Heat and Air* Repairs Tate Heating and Air (818) 883-9444 New and Repairs Air Flows - Ricky (818) 388-8161 *House Cleaning* Special Touch Cleaning Service (818) 894-8433 *Locksmith* Neal's Key Service (818) 363-8010 *Painter* Chung Kim Painting (818) 249-3334 *Plumber* Bob Lensch Plumbing repairs and re-pipe (818) 920-5500 Gary Schift Plumbing repairs (818) 700-1079 Valley Discount Plumbing 24 hour emergency (818) 366-8087 Clogged drains, sewer problems: Pro-Rooter (818) 782-8532, (818) 705-4024 *Retrofitter* Retrofitter Plus (895-0010) low flow toilets, water heater strapping smoke detectors, window slider glazing *Roofer - new and repairs* Remedy Roofing (818) 341-2792 *Termite* Gill Brothers (661) 273-9438 Jennings Termite and Pest Control (800) 870-7378, (818) 841-2220 *Window Glass Repair* Mark Miller (818) 269-4367 (213) 920-5606 pgr. If a number has changed, or you are not satisfied with a vendor, please let us know as soon as possible. If you need a vendor not on the list, call or email us.

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Your Home Doesn't Stop at your Back Door!

5 Ways to Add Value to your Home

Who to Call!

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