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Posted on 10/20/2019

How to Choose the Right Furnace Air Filter

Changing your furnace air filter at the right time is vital when it comes to the quality of your indoor air. However, choosing the right furnace filter might be confusing because there are lots of options in the market. Therefore, consider the factors below before you purchase a furnace air filter. Consider the type of HVAC unit The...

Posted on 10/17/2019

Another Property Sold - 1000 Osceola Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34223

Move in ready in the lovely Bay Vista community. This home will have a NEW ROOF prior to closing!!!! Low optional HOA fees. This home has been updated and well taken care of. Windows have been replaced with energy efficient Pella windows. The kitchen features a bar area for seating and morning coffee, plus there is room for a breakfast table! Laminate flooring through most of the home. The split floor plan offers privacy for guests. New hot water heater in 2018. New washing machine in 2018. Plenty of room for a pool! All you'll have to do is move in your clothes- it is turnkey furnished for convenience. The exterior has been newly painted....

Posted on 10/16/2019

Video Tour - 204 Linda Street, Venice, FL 34293

This is it! Enjoy proximity to beautiful Manasota Beach, (1.4 miles) but have your privacy and quiet also! This well cared for home sits on a large double lot with mature trees and lots of grass. The owners have added many conveniences, the driveway was widened in 2015- so bring your RV or boat- plenty of room. Gutters have been added to the front of home, new garden beds and plantings have been added. Sewer was hooked up in 2016. The homes boasts hurricane rated windows- and hurricane shutters, both lanais have been rescreened and the front entry was enclosed in 2012. The kitchen has been updated with replaced cabinets, appliances and...

Posted on 10/16/2019

204 Linda Street, Venice, FL 34293 is now new to the market!

This is it! Enjoy proximity to beautiful Manasota Beach, (1.4 miles) but have your privacy and quiet also! This well cared for home sits on a large double lot with mature trees and lots of grass. The owners have added many conveniences, the driveway was widened in 2015- so bring your RV or boat- plenty of room. Gutters have been added to the front of home, new garden beds and plantings have been added. Sewer was hooked up in 2016. The homes boasts hurricane rated windows- and hurricane shutters, both lanais have been rescreened and the front entry was enclosed in 2012. The kitchen has been updated with replaced cabinets, appliances and...

Posted on 10/13/2019

Common health Issues Your Cats may Experience

Cats are wonderful pets, but before you get one into your home, some illnesses are common to our little feline friends. Below are six common health issues to look out for: Cancer Just like humans, cats can have cancer too. In cats, the two common types of cancer are feline leukemia virus and lymphosarcoma. Lymphosarcoma is very deadly,...

Posted on 10/06/2019

The side hustle chores, you know the ones that you do while you are doing something else. For example, you are vacuuming and picking the kids room at the same time. While the gas pump is filling your tank, you are cleaning out the car. Multi-tasking is a necessity with the way our lives run these days. You...

Posted on 09/29/2019

Which Life of Luxury Fits Your Style?

The millionaire lifestyle conjures up visions of luxurious Country French-style mansions nestled in verdant estates at the end of a mile-long tree-lined drive, their arching bows of blossoms dipping overhead as you pass through in your top-down convertible. And that lifestyle is a perfectly pleasant way to live. But is it your way to live? Luxury comes in...

Posted on 09/22/2019

Why You Should Clean Your Home’s Clogged Gutters

Falling leaves are lovely in the fall but can fill your gutters quickly. Clogged gutters can pose a serious problem to your house. One reason for clogged gutters is a lack of maintenance after rains and over a long period. Regular maintenance of your gutter systems can prevent problems from accumulated debris. Clogged gutters can cause leakages that...

Posted on 09/15/2019

Tips for Energy Efficient Landscaping

Everyone talks about saving the planet these days, and it's good to do your part, but it's even better when your earth-friendly landscaping can keep that other all-important green safely in the bank. Here are some useful tips that manage to be both kinds of "green living," keeping your wallet fat and your yard gorgeous. Bushes, Trees, and...

Posted on 09/13/2019

3336 Trinidad Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 now has a new price of $429,000!

Come home to Paradise! A boater's paradise. This home features an open floor plan with soaring ceilings, and an emphasis on the view of the pool, lanai and sparkling waterway. The split plan allows for privacy for guests and accessibility to the guest bath from the lanai. The pool is heated by heat pump and solar panels. The generous pool deck and covered lanai area have an outdoor shower and wide vistas of the saltwater canal and your private boat dock. The dock has a 10,000 lb lift and can accommodate a 35' power boat. Upgrades include newer tile roof, AC and hot water heater. The kitchen appliances were updated in 2018. Central vacuum is...

Posted on 09/13/2019

Another Property Sold - 5224 Florida Road, Venice, FL 34293

Elevate Your Everyday. This Custom 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home Welcomes Your New Polished Casual Lifestyle. Home Features Volume Ceilings, Architecture Highlights with Crown Moldings, Niches prominently placed and Brazilian Hardwood Floors throughout. Greeted by the Living and Dining Areas ensure ample space for Entertaining family and friends. Kitchen, Recently Updated with Wood Cabinets topped in Quartz invite you to the Over-Sized Island, JennAir Applicances and Beverage Station complete with Dine-In area. Open Desgined Family Room extends onto the Lanai for Out-Door Living. The Master Suite, Spacious, Two Walk-in Closets with En-Suite...

Posted on 09/08/2019

Television Isn't The Only Form of Entertainment

After work and hustle, the landing pad for many in their homes is the couch, holding a remote control and watching TV. TV is fun, and it is such a great way to relax. However, considering long-term effects, it is not your best option. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages, or so the cliché goes; the efficiency of...