Flies are nuisances, whether they be a common housefly or a horse fly. But have you heard of the spotted lanternfly? It’s a nuisance on a grander scale. It’s considered to be beautiful by some…but deadly by all. Spotted lanternflies won’t harm you. Your crops, however, are a different story. Don’t be deceived by the […]
How Do You Survive a Home Renovation Without a Working Kitchen?
So you plan to live in your house during your upcoming kitchen renovation, but how do you survive without a functioning kitchen? Consider these three tips. Adjusting your menu If you’re like most people you don’t have a second kitchen in your home, so you’ve got to be strategic in order to adjust to temporarily […]
Considering Living in Your House During a Remodel? 2 More Tips to Consider
You’ve heard the horror stories of families living in the midst of home renovations. Their daily routines disrupted by noise, debris, equipment, and contractor foot traffic. During your remodel should you take up temporary residence at a local hotel, or seek shelter with family and friends, or should you stay at home and tough it […]
Should You Live in Your House During a Remodel? 3 Tips to Consider
You’re planning to remodel your home, and although you’re excited to get to the finished product, you’re dreading the inevitable noise, debris, contractor foot traffic, and overall disruption to your daily routine. You could take up temporary residence at a local hotel, but who has the extra cash for that? Your in-laws offered to take […]
3 Words to Watch for in Real Estate Listings
If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a good deal of time scouring real estate listings in Lake City – and you’ve probably read plenty of listing descriptions along the way. While you’ve read, you may have noticed a few words that got you thinking: Do these really mean something else? Check out these three […]
3 More Ways to Beat the Heat Without Busting Your Budget
Florida summers can bring sweltering heat, and your air conditioner is probably doing double-duty to fend off outdoor temperatures while combating heat generated indoors. To help save on energy costs consider these three ways to chill without running up your cooling bill. Dry Your Dishes By Hand Many dishwashers have a setting that performs a […]
3 Home-Selling Secrets Most People Won’t Tell You
If you’re kicking around the idea of selling your home this summer (or any other time), you need all the help you can get when it comes to bringing in top dollar – but there are some things you can do to encourage buyers to fall in love and make better offers. This guide explains. […]
3 Tricks to Stay Cool Without Using Your Air Conditioner
The dog days of summer are upon us and your air conditioner is probably working overtime to keep you and your family cool. To help save on energy costs consider these three tricks to chill without running up your cooling bill. Curtain call When the day’s heat has begun to subside, but things are still […]
Upgrade Your Backyard: How to Define and Design Outdoor Dining
Who doesn’t love an upgrade? Whether it’s a bump-up to first-class, an upgraded room for your hotel stay, or upgraded finishes in your new construction home—getting more than the average always feels good. Well, why not upgrade your outdoors? Consider these ways to define and design outdoor dining. Define your space If you’ve got outdoor […]
2 More Things That Attract Wasps to Your Yard, and What You Can Do
If you’ve been having to duck and dodge the flight of an unusually high number of wasps around your yard this summer there’s a good reason. Certain conditions on your property may actually be attracting these winged critters. Here are two more things that are attracting wasps to your yard. Open Trash Cans This shouldn’t surprise […]