Solar Battery Storage for Storm Power Outages Hurricane season is as unpredictable as it is devastating. Having a solar battery storage system can help during power outages caused by a hurricane. During the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, there were 18 total storms reported, racking up over $10 billion in damages altogether. In Florid...

If you’re like many people, you don’t give your home’s insulation a whole lot of thought. After all, it’s hidden in your floors, attic, and walls - out of sight, out of mind, right? But your insulation is an absolutely vital part of your home. It’s the barrier between your home and the air outside. Are you building a new hom...

Florida Snowbirds - welcome back to the land of sunshine and warm temperatures! We hope you enjoyed your New England summer! But now that you’ve flown south for the winter, it’s time to make sure your winter home is ready for you. Reopening Your Florida Home When you left Florida in the spring, you almost certainly went through a ...

As October comes to a close, many people around the country are bracing for a winter full of snow and ice. And while many Floridians are expecting temperatures to drop as we get into the winter months, right now air conditioners are still humming across the state. The downside of living somewhere that’s warm for so many months of th...

Florida is well known as one of the warmest states in the country, and for good reason. As winter approaches the rest of the United States, many northerners will begin to fly south for the winter, seeking warmer temperatures and an escape from the snow. But whether you’re a snowbird or a Florida local, you’ll start to notice lower...

When you think of mold, does your mind wander to that loaf of bread you left on the counter too long? It’s gross, but that type of mold is relatively harmless - tossing it in the trash quickly gets rid of your problem. Other types of mold and mildew lurking in your home are much harder to get rid of - not to mention they’re ha...

More than just a home covering that your neighbors will covet, a cool roof is one designed to reflect energy and heat from the sun. A traditional dark roof absorbs heat, so it can wind up being as many as 50 degrees hotter than a cool roof! This temperature increase can put a hefty burden on Florida homeowners, especially during the ...

It’s the perfect time of year to think about... house ventilation Summer time and the living’s easy. It’s that time of year again, my friends. A Florida summer is the perfect time to hit the beach, take the kids to the water park and roast marshmallows over a crackling fire. But it’s not just the marshmallows roasting these day...

How often do you think about your attic? That might depend on the kind of home you have. While many people have attic bedrooms or storage spaces they frequent regularly, others may rarely give their attic a passing glance. But no matter how you use your attic space, it’s important to keep it cool, especially in hot Florida summers. ...

Summer is in full swing, and in Florida that means heat, humidity, and more heat! All across the state, air conditioners will be running full steam ahead to try to keep up with the hot weather. But what does this mean for Florida homeowners? You may have already prepared your home for the season, but how can you be sure you can beat...