Home improvement tips & guides

Practical advice for South Florida homeowners hurricane protection, energy savings, insurance discounts, and how to choose the right upgrades for your home.

8 Ways To Theft-Proof Your Home, Inside and Out

Police advice and Justice Department research show which simple fixes make a South Florida home a harder target for burglars.

Home Management Tips for Florida Snowbirds

A practical close-up plan for seasonal owners, from AC and water settings to who protects the windows when a storm

5 Signs That You Need A New Roof

Five roof warning signs that point to a replacement instead of another patch, and how Florida's roof-age insurance law and

Three of the Best Types of Roof For South Florida Homes

Compare tile, metal and shingle roofs for a South Florida home using hurricane field data, Florida code rules and what

4 Profitable Home Improvements to Make Before Selling

Paint, insurance-ready roof and windows, a cleaner front entry and refreshed floors: how a Florida seller can pick upgrades that

4 Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Florida's energy code and Florida test homes point to four places a South Florida house can cut cooling costs: its

3 Types of Roof Damages You Need To Fix Before Hurricane Season

Leaks, cracked tiles and lifting shingles are small problems on a calm day and big ones in hurricane winds, so

5 Questions Home Buyers Should Ask During An Inspection

Five inspection questions that protect a Florida purchase, from roof age and impact windows to the two insurance reports that

How to Prevent Mold in Your Home

Mold needs moisture, so prevention starts with the water you can control, from humid indoor air to a leaking window

Top Home Projects for Florida Homes

A ranked list of Florida home projects, starting with the storm, roof and heat work that protects every other upgrade

Commercial Rooftop HVAC Unit Costs

Federal cost estimates for a commercial rooftop air conditioner by efficiency level, the factors behind a quote, and the curb,

What Offers Better Protection, Impact Resistant Windows or Hurricane Shutters?

Impact windows and hurricane shutters both protect your home but in different ways.