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Hydrogen Powered Home in Miami
With rising costs of fossil fuels, the diminishing supply of these fuels, and the concern to become a ”greener” society, research into alternative fuels and ways of producing energy has brought on developments that could very well be more efficient, less expensive, and better for the environment. As one of the few homes with hydrogen powered energy, this home [...]
Continue reading...You’re ready to move, but is your home ready to be bought?
4. October 2008
Depending on what kind of market we’re in, depends on what you should do with your house. Some people want a fixer upper house with light repairs. Others want new appliances in a home. In other words, they want a picture perfect house that shows the amount of money they placed down for it. Here’s [...]
Continue reading...Don’t move, improve. Top 10 ways to improve your house.
28. September 2008
With the current housing situation, our new mantra should be “Don’t move, improve.” Homeowners should do some research and work on improving the way their house looks, so ultimately they can get more money when it is time for move out. With that being said, I have created a list of things homeowners can do [...]
Continue reading...Home Improvement of the Hurricane Kind
1. June 2007
Inventors are getting better and better at helping homeowners protect their homes against hurricanes. Today we took a look at University of Florida’s “Hurricane House” in Davie. Please check out our on-site report on Hurricane House below. This is one of four facilities, soon to be six, that showcases and demonstrates products that help hurricane-proof your home. The [...]
Continue reading...WHY DIDN’T XTARP’S SELF-ADHESIVE POST-STORM ROOFING TARP WIN???
14. May 2007
Are we so numb to hurricanes in Miami that we can’t see a blessing if it sticks to our roof? The Miami Herald’s 9th Annual Business Plan Contest drew 135 entries from throughout the southeast U.S., among them XTarp, a revolutionary, post-storm, roof-saving product. But the People’s Pick was some do-it-yourself invitation CD ROM. Why? Hurricane season doesn’t even [...]
Continue reading...Summer Vacation Checklist: Pool Safety
9. May 2007
“In my head I hear a humming: Summer, summer, summer’s coming… swimming’s much more cool Swimming in a swimming pool…” And so the poem goes. The children will be free as quick as thought. Have you fenced your pool yet? The Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests installing fences and gates completely around pools. Here are some guidelines for pool barriers, [...]
Continue reading...Heating Pools Affordably in South Florida Homes
29. November 2006
By Alexandra Tarallo Now that temperatures are starting to drop, you might be thinking about heating your South Florida home’s pool so you can enjoy it throughout the winter months. Don’t be discouraged if you think it’s too expensive. There are many ways to heat your pool without breaking the bank. Here are a couple of useful tips to [...]
Continue reading...South Florida Homes Can Get a Makeover at New Ikea Store
26. October 2006
By Mary Damiano It’s going to get a lot easier to furnish that new South Florida home. Ikea is coming to Sunrise. The new Ikea store—the first one in Florida—broke ground yesterday in Sunrise, on the corner of State Road 84 and Northwest 136th Street. Currently the closest Ikea store to South Florida shoppers is Atlanta. The Sunrise [...]
Continue reading...Staging Your South Florida Home For Sale
25. October 2006
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. A saying was never truer for the South Florida real estate industry. It has been said that buyers form their decisions within the first 30 seconds of walking in the door. Knowing this, many sellers are getting their homes ready for resale with the [...]
Continue reading...Hurricanes and South Florida Real Estate
24. October 2006
By Alexandra Tarallo Dealing with hurricanes is not an easy thing to do, but it’s the price we pay for living in one of the sunniest places in the world. This week put a new hurricane in the spotlight. Hurricane Paul is out in the Pacific headed for the Baja peninsula in Mexico. As grateful as we [...]
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2. March 2009
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