Did you know that the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map shows Tampa with two separate hardiness zones? The USDA zones are the standard by which gardeners and plant growers use to figure out which plants are most likely to survive in an area. It’s based on average annual minimum winter temperatures. The zones are split […]
If you’re buying a home for sale near Tampa, you may want to check on the home’s water pressure tank. Is it big enough to provide a constant flow of water for the size of your family that will be living in the house? Water pressure tanks aren’t complicated, but things do need to work […]
For most people, exposure to a little mold is not usually a serious health risk. For people with mold allergies or asthma, it can be disastrous of course. Yet, mold is literally everywhere. It’s in your yard, your garden, in drains, in potting mix. Basically wherever moisture is allowed to settle, mold spores may thrive […]
Ybor City, Florida’s first industrial town, was founded as a community in 1886. It was first industrialized when Don Vicente Martinez-Ybor moved his cigar factory from Key West to Tampa. At that point, most of southern areas of Florida were still unsettled. The cigar factory he built was the largest brick structure in Florida, and other […]
Look, mortgage interest rates have been on the rise. Right now, they are already over three-quarters of a percentage point higher than they were in January. Freddie Mac reports that rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage just rose to 4.72%. Here’s the thing: Those rates are only expected to rise. The interest rate you secure […]
Ariel Homes, a Tampa townhouse development, is moving forward on two vacant parcels of land located between N. Franklin and N. Tampa. Ariel Homes paid $2.15 million for the 18,000 square foot property. 14 four-story townhouses will be constructed on the site. Each townhouse will be built with open rooftop decks and range from 1,600 […]
Dade City, the Pasco County seat, offers plenty of entertainment opportunities to pull kids away from their electronics. Whether you have a sudden day off and want to learn about the pioneers who first settled Florida, or constantly have days where you do nothing and want to find some way to get outdoors, Dade City […]
In New Port Richey, the community is constantly holding events so that you can spend your downtime having fun and fighting boredom. From weekly yoga, to ever changing weekly events in the parks, you’ll never get bored in New Port Richey. If you wanted to whip yourself into shape fast, one of the best ways […]
As many homeowners know, property tax can be a pain to deal with, if they aren’t rolled into an escrow account. Property tax can be even more difficult to deal with if you’re late on your payments. While nothing can be done about it being annoying, those in Florida’s Hillsborough County can counter the confusing […]
If you’re preparing for a move, you should know a couple of things about a moving company. First of all, don’t ever hire a moving company that isn’t licensed or doesn’t carry insurance. Sure, you may normally have your friends come help you move and think that it’s not too big of a deal if […]
