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Immediate Steps After a Hurricane

Orlando Area, Storm Damage

Hurricane Idalia looks likely to pass well to the north of the Orlando area, but homeowners could still experience some storm damage. With months of the 2023 hurricane season left, Orlando area residents should be ready for any potential aftermath of storms. After a hurricane has passed through an area, homeowners should take several immediate […]

Preparing Your Orlando Home for Hurricane Season 2023

Orlando Area, Storm Damage

If you live in the Orlando area and want to prepare for a hurricane, here are some general guidelines to help you get started. It’s important to note that these recommendations are not exhaustive, and you should always follow official guidance from local authorities and emergency management agencies: Stay informed Monitor reliable weather sources and […]

Preparing for Hurricane Season 2022

Home Tips, Orlando Area

As spring slowly but surely starts to fade into summer in the Orlando region, our thoughts invariably turn to hurricane season 2022. Even though we’re not quite out of April yet, preparing ourselves and our homes early will help to ensure a safe weathering of the storms if they do come. Hurricane Season 2022 Officially […]

Get Ahead of Hurricane Season 2021

Home Tips, Orlando Area

Experts are predicting another very active hurricane season for 2021. The team of researchers at Colorado State University predicts 17 named storms. Of those 17, 8 will become hurricanes, 4 building up to major hurricane status. With a nearly 70 percent chance that one of these hurricanes will make landfall along the United States’ coastline, […]

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Roof Replacement: The Right Time

Home Tips, Orlando Area

Home owners must consider many factors when deciding on roof replacement. The first considerations most people take into account are pricing and products. Then they might look into warranties, life span, or even aesthetics. Many homeowners, however, might not put enough thought into another important factor: the right time. When is the right time to […]

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Straight-Line Winds Mean Roof Damage

Home Tips, Orlando Area

It’s Not Always About the Hurricanes Residents of the Orlando area typically keep a close eye on the weather during hurricane season. Any signs of activity out in the Atlantic Ocean could mean tropical trouble heading that way. But hurricanes aren’t the only warm weather phenomenon that the people of Orlando should worry about. A […]

July 4th fireworks

Fireworks Safety in Orlando

Orlando Area

The First Independence Day In the hot summer of 1776, a group of courageous men signed a document that would begin the life of the United States of America. Having approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, citizens of the new nation would celebrate that independence one year later in 1777 with music, […]

Botanical Gardens in Orlando

Five Botanical Gardens in the Orlando Area

Orlando Area

Early forecasts for the month show a particularly pleasant May for the Orlando area, free from much of the potentially roof-damaging weather that will come during hurricane season. With spring winds calming down, homeowners can turn their attention away from roof maintenance and can get out of the house to enjoy the weather and to […]

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Light Up the Roofs in Orlando

Orlando Area

With typically mild weather throughout the holiday season, the Orlando area is ideally placed for spectacular lights displays. While neighbors to the north are contending with a regular onslaught of ice and snow, the roofs in central Florida stay clear. No snow means easier access to the roof, which means a better opportunity to cover […]