Identifying and Managing Mold in Your Home

Mold is a fungus that grows in damp, humid environments - like Florida! It can grow on many surfaces and it reproduces by releasing tiny spores into the air. The spores can spread and grow new colonies on the right types of surfaces. Ingestion of mold spores can cause a variety of health problems es

Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce: Enough Said

Ingredients:  * 4 fresh pineapple spears (about 8 ounces) * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar * 2 Tbs dark rum * 3/4 tsp ground ginger * 4 tsp butter cut in small pieces * 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or low-fat frozen yogurt. * 4 gingersnap cookies, crushed Directions:  Preheat oven to 425°. Place pineapple

Why Isn't My House Selling?

Q: My house has been on the market for more than a year. Why isn’t it selling? A: At the end of the day, there is really only one reason a house doesn’t sell: THE PRICE. The trick to getting the best price for your house is to show potential buyers it’s VALUE. Now, I’m not suggesting that you lower

Home Maintenance Tips and Tricks for Pet Owners

Home ownership means home maintenance and that includes protecting your home against the damage and devaluation that pet problems can cause. I know getting rid of your fur babies is not an option, so here are some things to do instead: Manage Pet hair and shedding by grooming your pets regularly. In