558 Ocean Cay Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
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Home for sale 58549 Morton Street, Grassy Key, FLORIDA 33050
58549 Morton Street, Grassy Key, FLORIDA 33050 Mobile
Charming old Florida style home hidden away in a secluded venue amidst tropical fauna on pretigous Morton St. The main home has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths.T...
Home for sale 117 Coco Plum Dr #12, Marathon, FLORIDA 33050
117 Coco Plum Dr #12, Marathon, FLORIDA 33050
Lovely 3 bedroom,2.5 bath townhome with deeded boat slip. Fully furnished - Turn Key. This is a beautiful unit! Large balconies off livingroom and master bed...
Home for sale 185 Avenue G Coco Plum, FLORIDA 33050
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4 BDR/3 Bath Concrete Block home situated on 1/4 acre lot with 110 feet of water frontage. The ocean side canal is 200 feet across and has 6 foot draft,ideal...
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http://www.hdworldmedia.com In High Definition, a visual tour of Jacksonville Florida. Not all areas of the city could be featured. There is so much to disco...
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Universal Orlando Vacation Planning Video (1 of 2)
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO FLORIDA!! 2011 (PARK TOUR/ OVERVIEW
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1-9-13 Key West/Fl keys King fish and bonita in the keys Earl Vanbuskirk
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The Mathis family gets into some good dolphin fishing aboard the sea boots with captain Jim.
Home Improvement Tips to Sell Your House Fast
When selling their home, every homeowner wants their home to sell fast and get top dollar. With the proper planning you can have a marketable house which buyers won't be able to resist. Read on to find out simple ideas you can implement in your home in order to sell it faster.
The first step to getting your house ready to sell is to de-clutter. Many people collect an incredible amount of junk. Consider throwing away or donating items you haven't used in over a year. If your house is cluttered, it will look smaller. Also, buyers will focus on all your clutter and overlook more important features of your home.
In order for a buyer to want to see the inside of your home, your exterior must make a good impression. Make sure your house has good curb appeal. A home that has a curb appeal that is inviting will attract more buyers. Make sure your lawn is mowed and that your bushes are trimmed. Also, plant colorful flowers or place potted flowers around your front door. If the exterior of your home is dirty and dingy-looking, pressure clean it to spruce it up. All these easy and inexpensive changes will make a big difference in how fast your home sells.
Always make sure your home is odor-free. A smelly house is a big turn off for buyers. If you or someone else smokes in the house, try smoking outside while your house is on the market. Open all the windows and air out your house. Try lighting candles or using scented oils to get rid of the smoke odor. Also, remove ashtrays from inside the house. Make sure you steam clean your carpets to remove all smoke or pet odors.
Just as a smelly house is a big turn off for buyers, so is a dirty house. When a buyer sees a dirty house, they think the house has been neglected and may have potential problems. Make sure to keep your house clean when it's being showed. Dust all the furniture and clean out the cobwebs. If you have pets, make sure to vacuum all pet hair if your pet sheds. Wash all your windows inside and out.
One important step to take when your house is on the market is to de-personalize it. Pack up all your family heirlooms and photographs. Buyers get distracted looking at your personal items and many times cannot picture themselves living in the house. You want them to imagine their own pictures on the walls, and if yours are there is hard for them to do that.
Make small repairs to your home. If you have a leaky faucet, fix it. Patch any holes you have on the walls. Also, if possible paint your walls a neutral color. Although you might love your pink and orange walls, buyers might not be as receptive to them. Replace light bulbs that have burned out and fix any doors that do not close properly.
As you can see, there are many things you can do to make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Hopefully, these tips will give your house that extra edge to sell faster.
Fast Ways to Implement Green Energy in Your Life
With so much information floating around out there about the shape of our planet and how harmful carbon emissions are, we're thankfully seeing more and more people take global warming seriously. This means that more people are now attempting to go green. However, not everyone knows how they should proceed, and that's where articles like these can come in handy.
One of the easiest ways to start out going green is to actually work on your aesthetics. Once you realize just how efficient it can be to set up solar powered garden or pool lights, you'll then begin to realize that larger changes can be equally as easy and effective.
If you have any electrical skills, then using an old motor, some fan blades, some electrical components and a few batteries can give you a great wind turbine. If not, then paying a few hundred dollars can buy you a lifetime of free energy. Small turbines won't power your entire home, but it will help you supplement.
Instead of going the solar panel route, you can just use the sun's energy without needing it converted. For instance, if you're looking for more light in the kitchen, maybe you should consider installing skylights instead of new lighting fixtures. If you want more heat, lighting tubes is a great way to heat up your home while brightening it up as well.
Instead of fussing around with different solar panels to supplement your electricity, start on a smaller scale by installing a solar hot water heater in your home. For a few hundred dollars and a little bit of installation work, you can have all the hot water you need without having to pay anything to heat it once it's installed.
If you're willing to have some conversion work done on your vehicle, you can convert most automobiles into bio fuel automobiles. So instead of going to the gas station and paying an outrageous sum of money for fuel, you can instead receive fuel from fast food restaurants and convert it to usable fuel.
A heated pool is a luxury that not many people have, and that's because not many people can afford it. Putting in a pool is one thing, but paying hundreds of dollars every month just to heat it is another thing entirely. With a solar system, however, you can have a heated pool and save a ton of money in the process.
You might be really scared about going broke if you make changes like new windows, solar panels, wind turbines, new insulation, etc. But it's important to note that not only can you find grants for a lot of these upgrades, but you can also receive big tax rebates at the end of the year. Your out of pocket expenses will diminish significantly.
Going green is something that will pad your pockets in the long run. Though some of these items might seem like a big expense now, you'll more than make it up as time goes by.
Five Easy Ways to Simplify Home Improvement
A home is truly where the heart is, and as such, should reflect the style and needs of its homeowner. Whether you are a novice in the realm of home improvement or a veteran do-it-yourself type of person, there are a few ways you can make your next home improvement project run more smoothly.
1. Plan every detail before you start work. One of the major causes of a home improvement project going over budget and taking longer than it should is poor planning. Make sure you hash out all of the details of your job before you dive into the deep end. Take accurate measurements, establish set goals, and determine a shopping list that stays within your budget. Failing to plan properly can lead to material shortages, extra expenses, and lost time when you have to correct mistakes.
2. Make a list and purchase all of your materials before you start. This includes any specialized tools you will need for installation. Having you materials purchased at the same time is especially important for any material that can vary in color or pattern from batch to batch. It will ensure that all of your building material matches perfectly. If the material you are working with includes a particular tile pattern or brick style, you may even want to purchase some extra material. Available patterns change frequently, meaning that if you need to make repairs in the future, you may not be able to find an exact match.
3. Streamline the planning and design process by using computer software. There are numerous home improvement software packages available today that can help you plan your next project. These will let you "test" your plans before ever having to pick up a hammer. Many of these programs can help with everything from design to generating a list of materials.
4. Don't juggle multiple projects. No matter how enthusiastic you are, it is best to stick to one project at a time. It can be tempting to try and get all of your desired projects done in one massive build, however that can lead to disaster. Mixing projects can both drain your bank account and leave you completely overwhelmed. It is much better to focus on one project at a time, and make sure it is done right.
5. Sometimes you need to call in a professional. No matter how many do-it-yourself projects you have under your belt, sometimes it is better to seek the help of a professional, especially for electrical wiring and major plumbing projects. These types of projects are not only technically demanding, doing them improperly can also pose significant dangers to you and damage to your home. The cost of hiring an electrician to wire the new addition to your home is far less than the cost rewiring your blown circuits, or worse, rebuilding a home after an electrical fire.
Improving the home you live in is a pastime that is both enjoyable and beneficial. With the proper planning and forethought, it can also be fun and add to the value of your home. Use the advice you learned here to turn your house into the home of your dreams.
Choosing The Best Roof For Your Home
Roofing materials come in a wide variety of types and materials. If you are roofing your new home for the first time, or replacing the roof on your existing home, there are several important issues to consider. Use the information in this article to help you make the right choice of roofing material for your home.
Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used roofing material, although they are less popular than in previous years. The shingles typically have an expected life ranging from 15 to 25 years, and the more you spend the longer your roof will last. Asphalt shingles are relatively easy to install, and many times the replacement roof can be installed without removing the existing roof. There is a limit to this practice though, and installing a new roof over two layers of shingles is not recommended.
Wood shingles have been used for many years, and they were the most common type of shingle before asphalt shingles became available. Usually, wood shingles are made of cedar because this type of wood is resistant to moisture. One big disadvantage of using wood shingles on your home is the fire hazard it creates. Since cedar contains a lot of resin, it only takes a small spark to set it on fire and it burns very fast so extinguishing it is very difficult.
Tile and cement shingles are becoming more popular due to their long life and fire resistance. Most of these shingles are formed to resemble either wood shingles or adobe shingles common on hacienda type homes. One drawback for cement shingles is the amount of weight they exert on the supporting roof structure. A lightweight version of the tile is available, but the lighter tiles are more susceptible to breakage.
Slate roofing has been around for literally thousands of years, and some ancient European buildings still have their original slate roofs intact. While the slate tiles are very durable, they are also very weighty and a strong underlying roof structure is necessary.
Metal roofing is enjoying great popularity for modern homes. Part of the reason is the varied designs available, as well as the fact that metal roofs are very durable and often last as long as the buildings they protect. Originally, metal roofing material was found mostly on outbuildings such as barns and garages, but modern metal roofing materials are made to resemble many types of shingles and tiles. Metal roofing material is more expensive than asphalt shingles, but does not cost as much as slate and cement tiles. Many modern home builders are now offering metal roofing as an option for their custom homes. Considering the long life of a metal roof, the cost versus durability factor makes the choice easy for new homeowners.
If you are considering a new roof for your existing home, or deciding on one for a new home, there are many choices of roofing materials, styles and colors. Use the information in this article to help you choose the best roofing material for your home.
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