Are you sick of staring at the same walls in your home for months on end? One thing that might help is painting those walls! Yes, painting a room is a relatively easy do-it-yourself project that can produce good results, and it's a very cost-effective way to make your...

If you own a commercial building that has had limited use through this pandemic due to restrictions or other reasons, there's a chance that the energy bill seems to be higher than expected. If that's the case, it could be that there is an appliance that is drawing...

If you own a home or business with central air conditioning, you have ducts that run throughout the building, pushing cool air into each room. These ducts can be fairly small, and can be very difficult for most people to clean. Contrary to what the movies would have...

Someone once said that there are only two seasons in Florida: hot, and hot with dead leaves all over the place. If you've found yourself bombarded with a lawn full of leaves, are you doomed to a fate of endless raking? Not necessarily. Consider a few alternatives....

This year has caused a lot of problems for people, not the least of which is the economic downturn and the overall unemployment rate in this country. When things like these happen, it's not confusing why there is often a spike in crime, as well. One of the more common...

From palm trees to giant oaks, Florida has some of the best trees in the country. We love having them on our property for the abundant benefits they bring. However, trees may also be a liability if they are left unmaintained. So what can you do to maintain them? Well,...

Here in Florida, summertime heat can be extremely uncomfortable. Understandably, many people either own a window unit air conditioner, or have a central air conditioning system in their home. Over the years, these outstanding machines can perform so well that we start...

Have you ever thought that the use of your home changes with the seasons? While the weather patterns throughout the seasons in Florida are quite a bit more stable than other parts of the country, the overall concept is still true here too. For example, as kids are out...

Have you ever heard of "green" lumber? Nowadays, when someone puts a "green" label on things, we almost instinctively imagine that it's referring to something eco-friendly, or some kind of natural product. In this case, green lumber refers to wood that has been left...

It's the middle of summer! If you haven't been making good use of your grill yet, it's time to get out there and get something cooking! Before you do, though, here are some tips to keep in mind that will help you to be safe - whether you're an accomplished grillmaster...