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The Florida Legislature’s passage of HB 7071 on March 14, 2022, provides a two-year sales tax exemption for consumer purchase of impact-resistant windows and doors. That exemption period runs from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. Information from the Florida Senate notes that retrofitting buildings with impact-resistant doors can help reduce damage caused by hurricanes. According to the nonprofit…
How To Maintain Your Windows And Doors In The Winter With cold weather here to stay in many northern states, lots of people have been expressing frustration with the high cost of heating their homes this winter. With inflation rising, and gas prices at the highest they’ve been in years, it is simply not sustainable for many people to continue…
Welcoming in a new year can be an excellent opportunity to take care of those home improvement projects you have been dreaming about. Many homeowners like to tackle some of these projects on their home improvement wish list because DIY can seem like the cheapest or more affordable option. However, many homeowners skip over the one home improvement project that…
Both french doors and sliding doors are a great way to let in light. They are stylish and make a home’s backyard, patio, or balcony entrance a focal point. But, with countless varieties of these two options, it can be hard to figure out which one will look right. There are plenty of factors to consider, from aesthetics to function,…
As fall arrives and the weather begins to cool down, now is the best time of year to spend evenings on the patio. Unfortunately, in the South, bugs still persist well into December. That means many nights with friends can still be ruined by a mosquito attack at dusk. That is why having an enclosed patio is absolutely essential in Florida…
With last month’s arrival of Hurricane Elsa down in South Florida, it is safe to say that hurricane season is officially up and running for the year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs in the Southeast from June 1st to November 30th, leaving coastal homeowners at risk of having their homes flooded and damaged for a major chunk of the year.…
Sliding doors are a beautiful option for rooms that need a little more light. They also help with the lack of space for a more traditional hinged door. These beautiful doors function more like windows, but with the extra benefit of effortlessly sliding open. But what happens when these sliding doors become something more like sticking doors? If you are…
Let’s face it, sometimes windows are less than great. They can get dirty, look dated, or show off less than stellar views. Not every window is a winner and some of them need a bit of a makeover. New curtains and blinds are often too expensive or offer too much of a permanent change for space you are only renting.…
So many houses have one room that is too dark; it’s not inviting and everyone stays away from it. Maybe it doesn’t have many windows or the windows are too small for enough light to get in. Whatever the reason, it’s time to fix your dark room. And with a few simple changes, you can transform it into a bright…
The weather is already starting to heat up here in Florida and as the seasons steadily march toward summer it’s time to start thinking about all the money, and energy you might be wasting as your drafty windows let the cold air out, and the hot air in. Here are a few money-saving changes to make your windows more energy…