The rainy season still continues in Florida in late summer and early fall. For the state’s residents, individuals cannot let their guard down until almost Thanksgiving when the hurricane season is officially over. The chance for flooding currently remains as the state gets drenched day after day by the typical showers brought on by the humidity. “As the ground continues to be saturated, some homeowners’ properties cannot hold the inches of rain that happen daily,” […]

It is not rocket science that the right flooring in a home will improve its ambience and resale value. “While you may well have great ideas for your home, you might be stumped when it comes to knowing what kind of flooring is right for you,” said Dean Dupre, who owns Champion Tile, a Clearwater Flooring, Tampa Flooring, and tile installation company. “Honestly, just dive right in and go see for yourself what a terrific […]

Orlando, Fla. – With the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean waters heating up dramatically, the 2011 hurricane season is now fully underway. Many homeowners should take the time to review their insurer’s hurricane policy even if they are not in an evacuation zone. Homeowners need to look at their hurricane deductible to make sure that the deductible amount is still affordable. Normal home insurance deductibles are a flat amount, whereas hurricane deductibles are a […]

For a floor with a long life, choose laminate. It is easy to care for and very durable. “There are so many flooring choices on the market today it is often really tough for a consumer to know what to choose,” remarked Dean Dupre, owner of Champion Tile, a Clearwater Flooring, Tampa Flooring, and tile installation company. “Here’s an idea – consider laminate flooring. It is a cinch to care for and long lasting. With […]

Many people do not put much time into planning for their future care. Without long-term care in place later in life things may be very difficult. “Long-term care is an issue many Americans want to shove under the rug,” explained Evan Tunis, president and CEO of Nextexitretirement.com. “It is one of those things no one really wants to confront when they are younger and in relative good health. The thing is, with each passing year […]

Tampa, Fla. – An individual’s driving record affects their auto insurance rates. Every insurance company has its own guidelines on how police tickets and driving violations increase the premium. Parking tickets and other minor infractions are not included in their review. In Florida, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles assesses points depending on the speeding or moving violation. Each insurance company will review these points on a driver’s record. Here are the points […]

Americans do not realize that most of the bottled water touted as being safe is actually contaminated tap water. “This is a scary thought, but in actual fact it is a reality,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that makes truly pure distilled water. “The fact is that a large portion of the bottled water sold across the nation is contaminated tap water. It is contaminated at the […]

Orlando, Fla. – The recent Orlando headlines are filled with auto accidents. One driver under the influence of prescription pills crashed her car. Another accident closed State Road 415 outside of Sanford. And five people were injured in a two vehicle crash off Colonial Drive. With more than 1.5 million residents and countless tourists, Orlando area drivers need to protect themselves and their assets with adequate car insurance. “Many people think a bad car accident […]

Most people judge water on how it looks. However, just because it looks ok does not mean it is good to drink. “One of the biggest myths about water is that if it looks good, smells good and tastes ok, then it is safe to drink,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “Unfortunately, that is not true. Many of the pollutants in […]

Tampa, Fla. – Florida is known for its summertime storms. In some instances, the rain and lightning can make for treacherous conditions. A semi truck recently lost control as storms hit the downtown Tampa area and crashed into a Mercedes. All southbound lanes on I-275 were blocked, putting a damper on the morning rush to work. Drivers need to be particularly cautious when extreme thunderstorms hit the area. From driving slower to being mindful of […]