When that first frost is in the air, it’s time to pack up the car and head south. But will your home be ready? And what about when you head back north? Here are some home management tips for Florida snowbirds. Two Homes, Similar Preparation Checklists Much of what snowbirds must do before leaving one…
The tight real estate market of 2021-2022 saw prices rise as homeowners stayed put rather than putting their homes on the market. While things may cool down a bit as interest rates go up, South Florida homeowners may still choose to hunker down rather than uproot themselves, considering all the hassle and uncertainty of moving.…
Sometimes, cranking the air conditioner down to 68 degrees Fahrenheit doesn’t seem to cut it during Florida summers. There could be several explanations for why you don’t feel as comfortable in your home as you think you should in the summer heat. Florida’s summer heat and humidity can be so oppressive that it’s just not…
Even if your home is off the beaten track, it’s hard to escape noise. Vehicle noise from interstates several miles away can carry through the night. Teenagers have an unbelievable endurance for deafeningly loud music, and the local garage band may decide to favor you with their compositions at any hour of the day or…
Hurricanes are a fact of life in South Florida. In recent years, they’ve become more frequent and fiercer. That’s why homeowners in Broward, Miami Dade, and Palm Beach counties should consider these upgrades that make your home hurricane resilient. Note that we used the word “resilient,” not “resistant,” or “hurricane-proof.” There’s no such thing as…
Before listing their homes for sale, homeowners want to know ways to get the best possible price for their houses. Sometimes, it’s hard to choose which projects might pay for themselves and then some when buyers make offers on the home. These four profitable home improvements to make before selling could make the difference between…
Most people just want some peace and quiet to enjoy their homes and spend time with family and friends. It’s disturbing when your neighbors are constantly posting doorbell camera video of every person or animal who comes anywhere near their front door. Many of these neighborly alarms turn out to be just misunderstandings: no, the…
Looking for ways to save money as prices rise on necessities like food, rent, and gas? These four ways to make your home more energy efficient may help reduce your energy bills, easing the strain on your budget. Manage Your Thermostat Keep your thermostat no lower than 78 degrees in the summer and no warmer…
Home shelters you from the storm. Have you ever considered your home’s safety in the face of raging storms like Hurricanes and tornadoes? If you wish to keep your dream home safe from the devastating storms and the gushing wind, only experts can help you. The best solution would be to call a home improvement…
Hurricane storms have become annual catastrophes these days. With increasing weather changes, experts predict the intensification of storms. Property damages from tropical storms and hurricanes can be severe depending on how heavy the wind speed is. Controlling tropical storms and hurricanes is not something you can do, but you can protect your home from the…
