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How To Decide If Homeownership Is Right For You
Homeownership offers a lot of freedom, but comes with an equal amount of responsibility. Most people know they’d like to own a home eventually. That aspiration is certainly admirable, but in our experience, it often leads to a whole other set of questions. Such as: How do you know when is the right time to... Read More
8 Storage Must-Haves for Teeny-Tiny Bedrooms, According to Interior Designers
by CAROLINE BIGGS Credit: Melanie Rieders When you’re dealing with tight quarters, it’s in your best interest to make your furnishings work harder for you. Bedrooms are no exception to this rule, but the good news is you don’t need much more than a bed, a lamp, and maybe a place to set down a book or... Read More
10 Easy Pieces: Keypad Leversets
There are a dozen reasons why a keyless door lock is useful. For starters: lost keys. But it’s also helpful when keys are accidentally locked inside, forgotten, at the bottom of a bag, or annoyingly tucked into your sock or shoe while on a neighborhood run (never again). There’s also the issue of copied and... Read More
EASY DIY DECOR IDEAS THAT LOOK LIKE YOU SPENT A TON
If you’re longing for a home that exudes a sense of luxury but you don’t have the budget to match, there’s no need to despair – we’ve got some easy DIY décor ideas for you that won’t cost the earth but which will make it look like you spent a fortune! Adding Window Trims A... Read More
51 Cool Bedrooms With Tips To Help You Accessorize Yours
Just about everyone loves the idea of having a stylish bedroom, but this is perhaps particularly important to teenagers and 20-somethings. At the younger end of the age scale a bedroom isn’t just for sleep. Tween rooms and teenager’s bedrooms are a place where a large proportion of time is spent just hanging out and... Read More
Use Paint to Create Upbeat Stair Risers
Raise your stairs’ profile with a five-color palette of related hues By Deborah Baldwin of This Old House magazine PHOTO BY GEOFFREY HODGDON PHOTO BY GEOFFREY HODGDON Tip: Scatter colors in a seemingly random pattern to add a little extra punch. A stairway naturally sets the tone inside the entry of a house. Open the front... Read More
4 Steps to Staging for an Open House
It’s hard to have a successful open house without quality staging beforehand. This is how you impress even the pickiest of buyers! Holding an open house can be a great way to get your home for sale noticed — that is, if your home is in good condition. If not, well… “I have personally witnessed... Read More
Record Breaking Turtle Nesting Season
Big Numbers for Turtle Time Fort Myers Beach broke its sea turtle nesting seasonal record on Sunday, July 14, when Turtle Time, Inc., documented Estero Island’s 100thnest, breaking its previous mark of 99 from 2017! This achievement is a wonderful way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Turtle Time, a non-profit established in 1989 by Eve... Read More
Fort Myers Beach Sand-Sculpting Event is a Must- Do!
Known as the largest sand sculpting competition in America, the 29th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship is an event not to be missed. Every year, thousands gather to Fort Myers Beach over the week span to see all of the magnificent sand sculptures crafted by the some of the most creative and artistic... Read More
News-Press Reports SWFL has the Largest Rent Spike in America
According to a recent report by the Gannett News-Press, Cape Coral and Fort Myers areas have seen the fastest increase in rent costs than anywhere else in the United States. Renters are faced with higher rents costs from hundreds to thousands which is causing more renters to turn to buying with record low... Read More
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