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A window covered with water due to high humidity
March 17, 2023

How to Lower Humidity in Your House

When you’re living in a humid climate like Florida, it’s imperative that you know how to lower humidity in your house. Otherwise, that humid air can cause several significant problems for you and your family. For example, if the air in your home is overly humid, it can create an environment where mold and/or fungus

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Is a Mold Home Inspection Really Necessary?
February 2, 2022

Mold Inspection Cost: Is a Mold Home Inspection Really Necessary?

Despite the popular view to the contrary, molds are a natural and even beneficial part of our environment. Some molds including Ceratocystis and Ophiostoma (lumber molds) are even common in houses and present no danger to the structure or its occupants.

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First Things To Do After Buying a House
December 20, 2021

First Things To Do After Buying a House

Ready to pack that U-Haul? Not so fast! Here are the first things to do after buying a house.   Buying a home is an exciting (and sometimes stressful) time, but before you pack all those boxes and hire your movers, there are a few things that you should prioritize before moving in. As daunting

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Should You Be Worried About Radon in Florida?
August 25, 2021

Should You Be Worried About Radon In Florida?

This gas is odorless, colorless, and radioactive… But do you need to be worried about radon in Florida?   In the last year, you’ve probably made several lifestyle changes to protect yourself from viruses, like wearing masks, washing your hands, getting vaccinated, and limiting your public exposure. But as Americans are spending more time at

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Florida Home Maintenance Checklist
July 19, 2021

Florida Home Maintenance Checklist

Take care of your home and it will take care of you. Protect your investment with this home maintenance checklist.   Do you remember the last time you had your car serviced? Whether it was a major repair or a run of the mill oil change, you can probably remember when it was. Can you

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How to prepare your home for a hurricane
May 22, 2020

How to Prepare Your Home For a Hurricane [10 Steps]

Hurricane season starts on June 1st. Are you ready to weather the storm? Here’s how to prepare your home for a hurricane.   First, a global pandemic; now, hurricane season is upon us. Hurricanes are arguably one of the worst features the Sunshine State has to offer, with torrential rains and wind speeds of 74

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Complete Rental Inspection Guide
September 17, 2019

The Complete Rental Inspection Guide

At first glance, a home may appear flawless, but out-of-sight factors could make a huge difference when it comes to realizing your vision for the property. Sometimes, these defects are uncovered during the initial inspection, but others don’t surface until years down the road. The good news is that there’s a secret weapon that can prevent scary remediation

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10 Easy Ways to Save Energy in Your Home
July 18, 2019

10 Easy Ways to Save Energy in Your Home

With energy costs increasing 42% in the last decade, we all want to find easy ways to save energy (and money). These 10 energy saving tips will help you keep electric costs down all year.   1. Switch to LED Light Bulbs For around $5, an LED light bulb will save you at least $100 before it needs

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Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
June 4, 2019

EDC’s Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Summer is coming, and the Farmer’s Almanac says it’s going to be an extra hot one. Is your home ready to take on the heat of summer? Here in Central Florida, are summers are brutal. Bust out that home tool kit, because it’s time to ensure your home is in pristine shape with our summer home maintenance

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