Wind mitigation is the application of the recommendations that result from a wind mitigation inspection report. It is the process of adding features to a home to increase its resistance to damage from wind storms. A wind mitigation inspection, sometimes called a windstorm inspection, is a visual inspection of your home, its features, and the […]
We are fast approaching the height of hurricane season, and while it has been quiet so far, forecasters don’t expect that to last. Forecasters are expecting 14 to 21 named storms, including three to six major hurricanes. While these projections are often accurate, the big unknown is where these storms will go. So, the best […]
If you’re trying to keep your home cool during these hot summer months, and you’re not sure where all that cool air being pumped out of your air conditioner is going, try looking up. While some cool air can escape through windows that are not property sealed or through the doors, it’s likely that the […]
We write here every quarter with suggestions for seasonal home maintenance ideas. We offered our summer home-maintenance tips just a few weeks ago. But in this article, we are offering something a little different. We are instead giving you the opportunity to plan ahead a little bit by offering a checklist or calendar of things […]
We have written here many times about home maintenance, along with what falls under the do-it-yourself projects and what doesn’t. Three areas that usually fall on the side of calling a professional are electrical, HVAC and plumbing. In this article, our focus is on plumbing. There are a handful of things on the plumbing side […]
Yes, we know summer does not start until June 21, more than three weeks away. But we are in Florida, where summer actually started weeks ago. How can we tell? Simple, 90-degree temperatures with high humidity and evening thunder showers. With that in mind, it’s time to consider our summer home-maintenance tips before it gets […]
It may seem early but here in Florida, it’s time to prepare for hurricane season. Officially, the Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and runs until Nov. 30. But in half of the hurricane seasons in the last 15 years, named storms have developed before June 1, and some of them have been significant. In […]
We all know that for a good portion of the year, it’s great to live in Florida. But there is a tradeoff. Our unique climate often creates problems for our homes that are far worse here than in other parts of the country. One example of that is dealing with termites, fungi, mosquitoes and roaches. […]
For our friends up north, taking steps to lower their energy bill is primarily a winter activity. But here in Florida, we all know that the heat and humidity make the upcoming months uncomfortable on your body and your budget. While other parts of the country may deal with warm summer weather, it’s usually limited […]
If you’re waiting for the start of spring, you missed it. After a very mild winter, with only a few short freezes, it seems like we went straight to summer. But if you check your Farmer’s Almanac or a calendar, spring started on March 20. For all of us, that can only mean one thing. […]