Emily Ellyn is a well known Orlando Food Network Star and was recently a contestant on the Food Network’s show Food Network Star.
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Protecting Patios of Florida Homes
While there is plenty of sunshine in Florida, thus the nickname, during the summer there also is lots of rain. The nearly daily downpours provide some nice cool evenings, but they also add to the wear and tear on the patios of Florida Homes. The patio ICI Homes provides you will be of top quality construction, but you have to maintain it. Here’s some tips of protecting your patio.
Front Door Design for Your New Florida Home
Your front door is your welcome to the world. It’s where people get their first impression. It is where you want your new Florida home to be on its best behavior. But, of course, it also has to be functional.
Brighten Your Florida Home with Summer-Ready Flowers
As a proud owner of a new Florida home, you’ve likely noticed that summer brings some serious heat! While the intense sun and humidity can be challenging, it doesn’t have to spell disaster for your garden. With the right selection of flowers, your outdoor spaces can thrive in the heat and keep your home looking vibrant all season long.
Here are a few heat-loving flowers that will add color and charm to your Florida landscape this summer:
Summer Vegetable Gardens and Florida Homes: What to Plant and When
As Florida’s summer heat rises, many gardeners tend to take a break from their vegetable gardens. But for those who love fresh produce, there are plenty of summer-friendly vegetables that thrive in the state’s unique climate.
Keeping Your Florida Home Secure
You can now keep tabs on your Florida home anywhere you can get a cell-phone signal or wi-fi.
Keeping Sand Out of Florida Homes
When you live in Florida, especially along the coast, you inevitably are tempted to hit the beach. After all, that’s why many people buy Florida homes.
Front Porch Comeback
Front porches are making a comeback is one of the new home design trends for 2011.
Making A Home Safer For Kids
Here are some things that can be done around your home to provide a safe environment for children by Matt Fox, Making A Home Safer For Kids: Smoke detectors are the most important home-safety item. You can double your chance of survival and you only need to change the batteries …
Cleaning Up After a Party
Entertaining is a fun and wonderful way to spend quality time with your friends and family. One way to know you’ve had a successful get-together if there is a big clean up afterward. It’s important to have a cleanup strategy and the proper tools that will help you quickly and …