Too much of anything can be a bad thing. Just like humans, too much sun can be bad for trees, as well. Sounds silly, right? We all know trees need sunlight to grow and thrive, but too much sunlight can actually harm a tree. A tree can get a “sunburn” just like you; there’s potential for the sun to cause permanent damage or even death in a tree. When a tree receives too much sunlight, it can develop sunscald. Sunscald…
It is difficult to get a standard temperature to spread throughout a home, especially one with a large amount of square footage. Here is a list of a few things that can make a difference and cause that variance. Tip # 1 Close all window coverings (shades, curtains, blinds) in rooms that receive a lot of sunlight if that room tends to become too hot in the summer. South facing rooms will receive more sunlight, so adjusting the window coverings…
Keeping your home clean is a no-brainer, but keeping a restaurant clean is ESSENTIAL. Whenever you’re preparing and serving food to the public, everything and anything needs to be clean. From top to bottom, equipment, rooms, appliances, utensils, etc., must be clean and sterile…even humans need to wash up before encountering food and dishware. If things are not clean, germs can spread, and guests can get sick. Unlike your home, restaurant owners and managers must be very concerned of the…
If you are noticing that when switched on, your HVAC unit is giving off a slightly chemical smell it can be disconcerting. First, check to be sure it is indeed your air conditioner that is emitting the odor. Turn it off, see if it stops, then back on again. If it is your AC, it can be one of a few things. The first and most likely culprit is that someone has been using chemicals near the unit outside. Go…
Thinking about a new bathroom? Ready to make your dream bathroom a reality? Our team at Luxury Home Solutions work with our clients from concept to installation to design and layout a bathroom that reflects their wants, needs, budget, and space. Our goal is to create a bathroom that is specifically tailored to the client. Our in-house designers and projects managers are experienced and trained to maintain aesthetics while incorporating aging-in-place design elements to prepare for the future. For this…
It was 36 degrees outside in Fort Myers, Florida this morning. There was ice on my windshield! This unusual cold spell is causing residents to not only turn on but crank up their rarely used heaters. If you are like most of us, your heater has been gathering dust all spring, summer, and fall. You may get a lovely burnt smell added to your air as it begins to warm your home. But what if you flip that switch and…
As a Category 4 Hurricane, Hurricane Irma’s wrath was felt in the Southwest Florida region, especially in Naples and Marco Island. Homes and trees were damaged and destroyed. Six months later, people are still repairing roofs, lanais, and have trees down in yards. Living in Florida, there’s always a chance a hurricane will pass on by, so it is crucial to trim trees regularly. Regular tree trimming keeps trees healthy and appropriately sized, so they are less likely to fall…
No one likes opening utility bills to find a surprise rate jump and a higher bill than last month. Here in Florida, it happens quite easily and often. Hot tropical weather can easily spike your bill. We have a few creative tips you and your family can use to get that bill to go in the other direction. Top Tips for Energy Savings! The Refrigerator – 100 to 150 KWh of power a year is wasted opening and closing the…
Just like flowers, bushes, plants, mulch and garden gnomes, trees are an essential part to your property’s landscaping. Trees aren’t just pleasing to the eye, they also provide us with shade and oxygen, and give birds and other animals shelter. However, trees can also become a nuisance or liability. When a tree is very old, sick, or is affecting your home, it’s probably time to get rid of the tree (as sad as that may be). Although it’s sad to…
Thinking about remodeling your home? Just like building a home, there’s a lot to think about when going through the remodeling process. While the beautiful images and possibilities of your newly remodeled room or rooms swirl in your head, there’s something important you must do first: choose a contractor. You want to choose a trusted remodeling contractor with experience, innovation, commitment, quality service, reliability, communication skills, and a breathtaking portfolio. Whether it’s an easy or complicated remodeling job ahead, you…