In Florida, it’s the dry season. In the past few years fires have popped up across the state due to the drought. For this article, our tree professionals at Fortune’s Lawncare Services wanted to share with you some brief tips about proper tree care during a dry season or drought. Older trees can withstand drier conditions than younger or newly planted trees. These younger or new trees can become weak and even die from lack of water. How can you…
We are not used to being cold living here in Florida. It takes us off guard and sends us towards the thermostat to jack up the inside temperature. The problem is that along with the raised thermometer, a higher electric bill is also soon to follow. Keeping your home heating costs to a minimum doesn’t have to be difficult or uncomfortable. Try some of these habits and see your bill get back in check. Install a Smart Thermostat Smart thermostats…
Bathroom Remodeling Planning and Ideas for 2018; a detailed Guide to get it right the first time. Bathroom Remodeling Planning and Ideas for 2018 will walk you thru questions like where to begin, what to buy, how much it will cost or how long will a bathroom remodeling project take? By writing in segments; one week we will discuss cabinets, and the next week tile and so on; you will get “bite” size chunks of information that you can then…
It’s winter time – the season of harsh weather (for many regions of the United States). Snow, salt, mud… you name it, and it will be on your tile floors. These dirty and harsh substances can make your tile and grout go through quite the beating. The wetness and dirt can discolor your grout/tile and potentially even loosen your tiles, and the salt can eat away at your tiles and grout. Not to mention, the outside temperature itself can…
The master bathroom, aka your own personal oasis, isn’t the only bathroom that should get all the attention. Your guest bathroom should be equally as inviting, calming, and beautiful. Your guest bathroom will be used often by friends and family, so why not show off your aesthetic tastes and brilliant design ideas in this room as well? A guest bathroom is more than just a sink and a toilet – there are so many elements for you to play with….
No one wants THAT yard in the neighborhood. You know what we’re talking about. The unkempt yard with overgrown bushes and branches blocking the house and dead branches and leaves everywhere. Tree maintenance isn’t just critical for preventing a neighborhood eye sore, it also has many benefits. Our team at Fortune’s Lawn Care Services wanted to share with you reasons you should get your trees properly trimmed throughout the year. Dead branches, that haven’t been trimmed, can fall at any…
When it comes to home design, fads come and go. When designing a home, a client takes a risk building in a “fad” element, because it may not stand the test of time, and it will look dated or the client may get bored of it. One home design element that has stood the test of time are white kitchens. White kitchens seem to be more popular some years than others, but they never go out of style. They have…
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…