{"id":20,"date":"2026-09-16T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.room-vu.com\/janineg-com\/2026\/09\/16\/los-angeles-late-summer-home-checkup\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:00:00","slug":"los-angeles-late-summer-home-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/16\/los-angeles-late-summer-home-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Late Summer Home Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-zmyer\">\n<div class=\"video-frame-zmyer\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/agent\/embed\/janine-gershon\/august-home-maintenance-7c43\"\n                frameborder=\"0\"\n                allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n                allowfullscreen><br \/>\n        <\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"video-description-zmyer\">\n<p>As summer winds down in Los Angeles, I always encourage my clients\u2014whether you own a Bel Air estate or a Malibu pied-\u00e0-terre\u2014to take advantage of this quieter moment for a thoughtful home checkup. Late summer is an ideal time to assess your property\u2019s comfort, outdoor living appeal, and long-term value, especially before the seasons shift or travel plans call you away.<\/p>\n<p>After months of heavy cooling, your home\u2019s HVAC deserves attention: schedule maintenance, replace filters, ensure air flows seamlessly, and confirm your thermostats and multi-zone systems are properly calibrated. Our city\u2019s signature heat and dry air can be tough on gardens, so now\u2019s the time to inspect sprinklers, drip lines, and drainage\u2014look for dry patches or overwatering, particularly near foundations.<\/p>\n<p>For those with pools, spas, or outdoor kitchens, a quick review goes a long way: water testing, filter cleaning, equipment and gas-line checks, grill maintenance, and pest-proof storage keep your spaces guest-ready. Don\u2019t overlook exterior finishes; the late-summer sun can be surprisingly harsh on stucco, trim, gates, fencing, paint, windows, and entry lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, smart home features and security systems deserve a review\u2014cameras, smart locks, automation, leak sensors, alarms, and temporary access codes should all work smoothly to support your lifestyle. My decades of working with Los Angeles\u2019 most discerning homeowners have shown me that these small, proactive steps not only protect your investment but also ensure your home remains a sanctuary, season after season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As summer winds down in Los Angeles, I always encourage my clients\u2014whether you own a Bel Air estate or a Malibu pied-\u00e0-terre\u2014to take advantage of this quieter moment for a thoughtful home checkup. Late summer is an ideal time to assess your property\u2019s comfort, outdoor living appeal, and long-term value, especially before the seasons shift [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":52,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janineg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}