Category: Home Improvement

Metro Media Foods cooked over an open flame are a staple of summer. Whether you’re looking to avoid heating up the house by using the stove on a summer weeknight or hosting…

Metro Media Landscaping goes a long way toward how residents, guests and even prospective buyers view a property. A 2023 Thumbtack survey conducted in partnership with Nextdoor found that 73% of homeowners…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. As the summertime temperature rise, it seems the electric bill rises right along with them. Even during the approaching hot dog days of summer, there are ways…

Sponsored Content Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For their daily needs, most in our community use one of two options for garbage disposal: either paying for a private garbage collection service, or…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. We all want our homes to be an inviting and comfortable place for us to live and guests to visit. What we don’t want, however, is for…

Metro Media Backyards are experiencing a resurgence in recent years. Driven largely by a collective desire to reduce screen time, which has surged among many age groups, particularly children, families are investing…

May is National Electrical Safety Month: Stay Aware, Stay Safe Story Submitted Each year, the month of May is recognized as National Electrical Safety Month, a time set aside to raise awareness…

Metro Media Electrical fires at home may not be foremost on the minds of homeowners, but they’re a notable threat that should not be overlooked. The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that April is National Lawn Care Month? In North Florida, spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your yard…

Metro Media Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do…

Metro Media Trends that seem ubiquitous one day can seemingly vanish before the sun rises again just 24 hours later. That’s especially true in the digital age, when overnight celebrities and viral…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, twice a year, an invasion falls upon residents of North Florida. This invasion consists of thousands of insects, paired up in twos end to end…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), the U.S. weekly mortgage rate average, as of Tuesday, March…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s 13 native bat species tend to call cozy sheltered places home, like caves, crevices, hollowed-out trees — and your house. If bats have taken up unwanted…

Metro Media Does it seem like your hamper is always full and the washing machine is running constantly? You may not be imagining it. Laundry Butler for You, a wash, dry and…

Metro Editorial Contributor Wood floors are a worthwhile investment that can improve the beauty and function of just about any room in a home. Even though wood floors are durable, and new…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill recently approved by a panel in the Florida House of Representative would bar local governments from requiring permits for work done on single-family homes if…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc.  Many homeowners consider buying property in rural Florida for the scenic surroundings and the abundance of wildlife. There is much allure to waking up in the morning…

Story submitted A pristine lawn can be the finishing touch to a landscape and add significant value to a home. According to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the…