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Not everyone who buys or builds a new custom Florida home gets into gardening or landscape beautification. But, those of you who do will appreciate living in the Sunshine State. Gardening can be a never-ending pastime in Florida’s balmy climates. That means ICI Homes customers with green thumbs — or wannabes — can play in …
For most of us, there’s nothing like searing favorite meats, seafoods, fresh fruits and vegetables over an outdoor cooktop. Then, enjoying the delicious results right on our back porch or patio. The ability to do this year-round is a major perk of Sunshine State living. You don’t need expensive appliances and stage-setting to make it …
Springtime can be an inspiration to refresh your home. A change of seasons always brings new weather, even though year-round warmth is a hallmark of Florida living. The energy, colors, and brightness of spring often inspires us to clean out, spruce up and embrace freshness. So, let’s allow it to inspire us around the house. …
Love the idea of a garden, but not the fuss and bother of installing and maintaining it? Not to mention the sweat equity required? Look no further, friends. A container garden is your solution and the best part is, it’s simple and fun. A container garden allows you to enjoy blooming flowers and vegetables from …
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It’s springtime and Mother Nature is ringing a giant alarm clock. Let’s get outside! Fortunately for Florida residents, that’s pretty much year-round, but sometimes we can find ourselves stuck in occasional ruts. So, let’s gear up our outdoor living areas for a new season. Renewal is all around us, and we at ICI Homes promise …
Read moreReady, Set, Go! For A New Season of Outdoor Florida Living
Many people move to Florida for many reasons, but one of the biggest is to avoid winter weather in colder climates. You might be one of those people — or in the process of trying to move — and you’re just done with freezing temperatures, nasty winds and icy precipitation of all kinds. You don’t …
If you’re not familiar with Florida living, you’re probably googling the word “lanai.” We’ll save you by telling you that “lanai” has two distinct meanings, one of which applies to architecture and another that’s helpful for geographical trivia. For our purposes, a lanai is an outdoor living space in a coastal or tropical climate. It’s …
Paying attention to our fun series on lanais? We’ve got another edition for you, this time how to get the lanai you want in your new custom Florida home — because you can. By now you likely know the definition of a lanai, but just in case, it’s an outdoor living space common in coastal …
Florida’s outdoor lifestyle is a major reason many people move to the Sunshine State each year. Its gorgeous beaches, world-class attractions and temperate climate are other factors, but the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors year-round is simply irresistible for most home buyers, particularly those from colder climates. No matter why you’re headed here, being able …
Many of us likely grew up with slamming screen doors that signaled passage between indoors to outdoors. That signature BLAM — especially in summer — meant someone was heading in from, or out to, outdoor living spaces and possibly a lot of fun! In Florida, a lanai is your entry point to year-round outdoor living, …