- Practical Tips to Make Moving Easier
If you’re planning to move house in the near future, chances are you’re already groaning at the thought of organizing a move. But don’t worry—moving doesn’t have to be a complete nightmare. Check out these practical tips and make your next move smooth and trouble-free. - Salt and Chlorine Pools: Which is Best?
For those of us who don’t enjoy swimming in chlorinated water, it’s good to know that there’s an alternative available. Salt water swimming pools are increasingly popular, but how safe are they? Salt or chlorine—which does a better job at keeping your pool clean? - Choosing the Right Pool Heater for the Job
Which heating system is best for your swimming pool? In most cases you’ll be able to choose between electric, gas, and solar heating systems, but the best system for your situation will vary depending on where you live and what your specific needs are. So which is best? The answer to that question depends on a fairly long list of factors, including your budget, location, the size of your pool, and how and when you normally use it: check out the full article to find out more. - Get Ready for Florida Hurricane Season
With the Florida hurricane season almost upon us, it’s important to make sure you’re ready. A family disaster plan and a disaster supply kit are two important actions you can take to make sure you’re not caught out if a hurricane cuts off your electricity, isolates you in your home, or forces you to evacuate. - Florida Home Inspections: Common Issues
The warm, moist Florida climate means that we often have our own special set of common issues that crop up during home inspections. Why is it important to learn about these? It not only gives you some forewarning when you’re buying a new home, but it also means you’ll know where to concentrate your maintenance efforts on the home that you buy. - The Immovable Stink: How Smoking Can Reduce Your Property Value
Smoking cigarettes used to be a symbol of sophistication and style. Classic black and white films featured glamorous movie stars enveloped in a dreamy haze of smoke, which created an aura of mystery and seduction. Now that we know about the health risks involved, world opinion has turned on this past time, and smoking bans are popping up in restaurants and bars around the nation. - Tee-Up to Golf Course Living in Tampa
If you are looking for affordable luxury living in a setting that will take your breath away, look no further; it is time you explored golf course community living in Tampa. - On Vacation Forever with a Second Home in Florida
So you've come to Florida for a vacation, and somewhere between the surf, the sky and the sand you've decided you want to stay – at least for part of the year. All dreaming aside, there are many practical reasons to purchase a second home: you may be looking for a rental income, a way to diversify for investments, a personal retreat or a familiar vacation spot. - Greening your Florida Garden
While some people move to Florida dreaming of the sea and sand, I do hear the occasional sigh from relocating gardeners who aren't sure what to plant in our lovely climate. In fact, Florida's nursery and landscape business is second only to California, so you'll find plenty of fellow planters here who love to talk shrubs.
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