ESTATE MANAGER’S VENDOR PICK: MARBLE SHOOTERS
And here are a few tips exclusively for estate managers from EMC’s very own marble and stone expert James Basille, owner of Marble Shooters:
1.To insure that your natural stone will be as beautiful as the day that it
was installed, a proper maintenance program is needed. Dirt and dust will scratch the surface of stone. Therefore, stone floors should be vacuumed or dust mopped frequently to remove abrasive agents from the stone surface.
2.Natural stone should be cleaned with neutral ph cleaners.
3.Stone cleaners should never contain acid or bleach. Acids, even a light solution of vinegar and water, will etch and eventually damage natural stone.
Marble Shooters are the best when it comes to…
ESTATE MANAGER: GARAGE DOOR REMOTE PROGRAMMING VIDEO TIPS
This latest video brought to you by Dana from Overhead Garage Door Company located in Los Angeles.
I wanted to insure we had extra garage door openers at the principal residence in the event of loss or theft so I asked him to guide us through the
easy programming process. When first pressing the button on the back of the motor DO NOT HOLD in down position just press once and release or you will wipe out all of the existing programming.
BRYAN-TOLOGY: ESTATE MANAGER PRODUCT PICK
Pictured here is the latest craze in Southern California estate management compliments of www.towergarden.com.
Vertical veggie and fruit gardens that require no soil, only water and a power source. Perfect for rooftop gardens or if just trying to maximize space.
Also great for introducing your principals kids to the art of gardening, helping to make the household truly interactive with the property around the estate.
BRYAN-TOLOGY: LA ESTATE MANAGER RESOURCES
THE one stop shop for contemporary art in Los Angeles is “Fresh Paint” in Culver City. Ask for Paul Dahmen, pictured here at their latest show featuring an assortment of the most prolific Southern California based artists.
#1RESOURCE IN KAUAI, HAWAII
Loved meeting Stephanie Michaels of www.kauaibystephanie.com and welcoming her as a new corporate member of Estate Managers Coalition. She is awesome and I highly recommend her for all things Kauai, Hawaii!
BEST EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT IN LA
I have principals ask me all the time who I recommend as an educational consultant for their kids. Whether its helping with re-location, applying to college or kids of any age, one name is synonymous with excellence in this niche market ….Lauren. I have attached her card. Tell her I sent you.
BEST TRAVEL VACCINATION DOCTOR IN LA
If your principals are traveling make sure you see them here first. She will even do medication schedules for them prior to their departure and they can take the medicine with them to b prepared in advance without having to worry about finding a doctor in a foreign land.Definitely a contact to have in your arsenal as an estate manager in Los Angeles. Harry in her office is the best! No one can hold a candle to his thoroughness. They don’t take insurance but readonably priced.
HOUSEHOLD SECURITY
Is the house secure?….. No, seriously.Is there an exit strategy in place for the family? Does everyone know what it is?Is there a safe-room? If not, are there weapons? Does everyone in the house know how to access them along with ammunition and more importantly know how to use it safely?How many days of provisions are there? Where are they stored? Do you know where the shut- off valves are for water and gas? When is the last time you had a drill with the staff? When is the last time everyone brushed up on first aid and CPR skills? Pictured here are the guys from Omega Security who among many other things help answer these questions an more. Proud corporate members of the Estate Managers Coalition, who among other things provide members of the coalition with “no cost assessments.” This past week they showed up and now will work on planning and executing an extensive safety plan for the household and everyone in it, giving the entire family that priceless gift…. Peace of mind. Remember, it is your job as the estate manager to always bring peace into the household in a multitude of ways.Security assessment is a big part of that. Thanks Omega!
TIP FROM INTERIOR DESIGNER: CLEAN THE HOUSE BEFORE HOLIDAYS
Interior designer David Phoenix suggests always doing a major fall cleaning of the household PRIOR to the Holiday season.It’s always a good time to clean out items that are creating clutter in your house and reflect at this time on those less fortunate by donating those items at your local shelter.
RESOURCE: REFRIGERATED CLOSETS SERVICE
When servicing the refrigerated closets for furs and couture pieces I have found that Cellar Masters is one of the best in Los Angeles.
