How to Prevent Mold in Your Florida Vacation Home
If you own a vacation home in Florida, then you are undoubtedly tasked with everything from repairs and maintenance to keeping your lawn and pool in shape. Some things that few home owners stop to consider are whether their houses could be infected by mold. And yes, it is more common than you think! While some people are not particularly sensitive to mold, those with asthma and allergies can see their health deteriorate if they are in an environment that has been infected with mold. Musty smells and watermarks are usually signs of mold, in which case you might have to hire a professional to remove it. Here are some tips to prevent mold from growing in your house in the first place: Keep Things Dry If you kids taking a dip in the pool have and leaving wet towels on the floor, make a rule that...
read morePreparing Your Lawn for Fall in South Florida | Tips from The Garden Management Pros
The Florida sun is starting to set a little earlier and rise a little later. And, you know what that means… Fall is here! One thing is for sure; your garden has already noticed the change in season and you can now expect for your lawn to transition from a growth phase to a dormancy phase. If you own a property in South Florida and if you are not always around to take care of it, you might be concerned about how to prepare it so that it is able to survive the fall. Preparing your lawn for fall in South Florida does not have to a be a tricky task. If you are away or do not have the time, the services or a professional estate management or landscape maintenance team can make things easier for you. Why Does Lawn Need to be Prepped for Fall in...
read moreWhat Is Included In A Home Watch Service In South Florida?
South Florida is a popular location for retirees and semi-retired people who want to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery that the Sunshine State has to offer. There are many private estate-communities with seasonal residents who spend parts of the year in South Florida and the rest of the year elsewhere. As such, a home watch service has become increasingly prominent and important in the region. Whether you spend the majority of your time at your South Florida home or whether you are only there for a few months a year, the peace of mind that comes along with knowing someone is keeping an eye on your home is priceless. At Gardens Home Management Services, we offer a comprehensive home watch service that includes the following: We monitor severe weather warnings and provide emergency preparations. As many residents know, tropical storms and hurricanes can cause a lot of damage...
read moreSummer 2018 Maintenance Checklist for Your South Florida Home
Want to get your South Florida home ready for summer? Then follow this summer 2018 maintenance checklist compiled by our home maintenance company: A New Coat Of Paint For Your Home’s Exterior Want to add some curb appeal to your home and give it an instant facelift? Then make full use of the warmer weather outside and give your home a fresh coat of paint. You can also consider incorporating some of the trendy exterior paint color palettes such as: Peach, cream, and green Soft gray and canary yellow Cotton white and deep blue Ivory, white, and aqua Crisp white, aqua, and royal purple Honey yellow, mustard yellow, and brown Cool green and pure white Taupe and rustic brown Olive green, oak, and white Window Maintenance While the interior facing sides of windows get cleaned relatively often, the windows’ exteriors are a different story. They are...
read moreHome Management and Maintenance Services for Your Vacation Home
If you own a vacation home in Florida, you are undoubtedly aware that maintenance is essential if you want to maintain the property’s long-term value. That is why it is essential to set home management and maintenance services in place: to ensure that your vacation home is properly maintained and taken care of while you are away. Home maintenance emergencies tend to be inevitable. The best thing you can do is ensure that you’re prepared to fight back when they strike. Having a list of reliable contractors on hand is certainly helpful. But not if you don’t stay in the area as the contractors won’t have easy access to the property. And if you’re handling your own vacation home maintenance and care, chances are that you will only discover the problems during the holiday season when the service providers are working with skeleton staff or are unavailable. Even worse,...
read moreWhy You Should Hire A Home Maintenance Company To Look After Your Florida Vacation Home
If you own a vacation home in Florida, chances are that it’s vacant for many months of the year. Hiring a professional home maintenance company to take care of your property while you away is the best way to maintain the property’s aesthetic appeal and value. It’s also a great way to ensure that you don’t have to spend your vacation time taking care of maintenance and upkeep issues and chores. Some of the Benefits of a HomeWatch Service Below are just a few reasons why you should hire a home maintenance company to look after your Florida home: Regular and thorough checks will be carried out to ensure that your property’s security hasn’t been breached and that there’s no damage from the weather, insects or similar. If a hurricane or storm is headed towards Florida, you will be promptly advised and the team will fully hurricane proof your...
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