Q: Squirrels keep chewing through my soffit screens. Do you have any suggestions for handling this? A: When this becomes a ...
Q : I’ve been doing some spring cleaning and organizing. I want to place a number of things in storage, and wonder if I can use ...
We will all get older and have to pay taxes. Eat healthy, stay active, and try to cheat father time to the greatest degree ...
Appreciation in home values is one of the most common ways to build wealth available today. Purchase a home, take good care of it ...
After our short, often mild, winters here in Florida many are eager to get back outside. They have pools, a patio or deck where ...
As homeowners look to have their deck surface replaced, they should at least consider composite decking. Today we’ll discuss the ...
Most homes have a mailbox at the street. Some are a simple metal box on a wooden post. Others are quite elaborate, made of brick ...
The official start of “Fall” is a week out still, but I’ve always treated the return from Labor Day Weekend as the start of Fall. ...
Many homeowners look for projects to dress up their home. This is especially true if you have purchased a previously owned home ...
A: Everybody has a “technique” they use for this. Something a mentor taught them long ago. Here is my way. Open the door and stand ...
After a relatively mild spring, summer has arrived in greater Jacksonville. The next 2-3 months will be the hottest and most humid ...
Q: We need brighter reading lights, but many of our lamps have the highest wattage bulb they are rated for. Does this mean we need ...
While moving into an assisted living facility, or in with family, may be required at some point in our lives, we’d all prefer to ...
Water is tough on Jacksonville homes. Mildew, algae, mold, and rotten wood are all direct results of moisture. One of the best ...
Merry Christmas I use this space to offer helpful tips and suggestions which I hope are valuable to home and business owners. ...
The holidays are coming. Whatever you celebrate, it will be here quickly. December has many trying to wrap the year at work. There ...
When looking for a new home most consumers have a list of ‘must have’ features. The number of bedrooms, yard size, proximity to ...
New cabinets in the kitchen, bathrooms or laundry room come down to three selection criteria: aesthetics, functionality, and ...
Many want to personalize their new home. Whether that home is brand new (just built) or new to you (previously owned), many want ...
According to the 2021 Cost Vs. Value Report© ( www.costvsvalue.com ) not a single one of 22 common home upgrade projects in ...
Q: Our kitchen cabinets have no pulls and we’re worried about discoloring them with wet or dirty hands. What do you recommend? A: ...
Q: We purchased and installed a new faucet ourselves, and it seems loose and flimsy. It’s a reputable brand name faucet from a ...
Ian has come and gone. Northeast Florida survived the storm with limited damage. Southwest Florida is another story completely. It ...
Delay Work to Save? Economic headwinds, specifically inflation, are affecting everyone. Fuel and food are the most visibly ...
Weather is getting more extreme. Drought and fires in the west, tornadoes are happening earlier in the spring in the south and ...
Spring is when the real estate market goes into hyper-drive. As you work with your realtor to find the home of your dreams, I want ...
Q: We need some exterior painting and want to avoid working in Florida heat. We’re considering doing this now. Can it be ‘too ...
