HOME & GARDEN
Photo spreads in home design magazines can be awe-inspiring. Quite often homeowners wish they could lift the looks right off the pages of magazines and transform their own homes into picture-perfect retreats...
BY | June 25, 2021 at 10:56 a.m.
How to remove mildew from your home's exterior
Homeowners want their residences to look inviting inside and out. Part of keeping an attractive property involves addressing issues that can compromise not only the appearance of a home, but even its integrity...
June 9, 2021 at 3:19 p.m.
Great ways to treat Dad for Father's Day
The month of June is filled with many different celebrations. Once summer arrives in June, schools shut down for a few month’s worth of vacation and most recreational attractions, such as amusement parks and boardwalks, begin operating at full capacity. June also is the month to show dads how much …
May 28, 2021 at 1:55 p.m.
Home Office Must-Haves
As the dust settled and working professionals grew accustomed to working from home, many recognized the need to have an office in their homes. Various factors can make home offices more conducive to getting work done, and the following are some home office must-haves that can help people be more …
May 17, 2021 at 5:19 p.m.
Signs your gutters are in need of repair
Spring time in Florida is a great time to tackle projects around the house. The weather each spring allows homeowners to make improvements to their homes’ exteriors without worrying about extreme heat of summer, while interior projects like painting can be completed in the air conditioning...
April 28, 2021 at 4:44 p.m.
Simple ways to improve a kitchen pantry
People have been spending more time at home in 2020 than in years past, and certain projects around the house have become a priority. One home improvement idea that serves the double benefit of creating organization and making cooking at home more efficient is to reimagine the kitchen pantry...
April 14, 2021 at 4:31 p.m.
A guide to buying and setting up a bird bath
Making a backyard hospitable to birds can increase the chances for sightings and hearing their sweet songs. Installing a bird bath can be a step in the right direction...
April 1, 2021 at 3:36 p.m.
Exploring Backyard Structure Choice
Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a relaxing oasis or a central entertaining focal point?
March 19, 2021 at 4:51 p.m.
Daylight saving serves as reminder to replace batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 14, and Sarasota County Emergency Services personnel are reminding the public that it's a good time to take precautions that could help protect homes and loved ones by changing out batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios...
BY PROVIDED BY SARASOTA COUNTY | March 10, 2021 at 2:26 p.m.
Home & Garden
Improve Your Home Storage Homes are getting bigger, but it seems like people are still lamenting a lack of storage space. National Public Radio says the average American home has nearly tripled in size during the last 50 years. Despite that, 10 percent of Americans still need to rent off-site …
February 18, 2021 at 4:54 p.m.
Home & Garden
DIY Projects That Can Conserve Energy Around The House Home renovation projects can pay numerous dividends. Renovations can have a positive effect on resale value, make homes more livable for residents and, in some ways, make homes more affordable...
February 9, 2021 at 2:52 p.m.
Home & Garden
DIY Projects That Can Conserve Energy Around The House Home renovation projects can pay numerous dividends. Renovations can have a positive effect on resale value, make homes more livable for residents and, in some ways, make homes more affordable...
February 3, 2021 at 5:09 p.m.
Home & Garden
Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop Visitors’ impressions of a home are often dictated by the home’s entryway. Much like one may judge a book by its cover, the same can be said about the impression that a front door and entryway can create, regardless of …
December 17, 2020 at 12:55 p.m.