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Building A Hurricane Safe Home in the Tampa Bay Area

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Hurricane season is upon us. The question we all face this time of year is: Is our home prepared? If you find the answer is no, you must take the steps now to ensure your home is safe in the event a hurricane does hit your area. Florida’s hurricane resistance standards are the highest in the nation and for good reason. Our state has been hit hard by hurricanes in the past with more to come in the future. Florida building code requires homes and buildings to be able to withstand wind forces. What does that mean for homeowners? Here we break down how to create a hurricane-safe home in the Tampa Bay area: Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors Protect yourself and your home with impact-resistant doors and windows. These types of features offer wind/pressure protection and are shatterproof so that no matter what the hurricane brings, you can help lessens the impacts from wind damage. If you aren’t in the market to replace your windows and doors, consider a shutter system that can

Best Flooring For Resale Value

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  When it comes to home renovations, it’s always important to think long-term. First, you want to ensure you are using quality materials that will hold up over time. Second, it’s important to take into consideration the resale value that your renovations will have. One of the biggest design elements that truly gets put to the test is flooring. Here we discuss two solid choices for flooring options during your home renovation that will have the best resale value: Hardwood Flooring Hardwood floors are a classic floor design that is most sought after by buyers. In fact, hardwood can have 70-80% ROI when it comes to selling. Not only do they match almost every décor style, but hardwood floors are low maintenance and easy to clean. They don’t trap dirt and allergens and can be easily swept, steam cleaned, or vacuumed without any damage making them easy to sustain. Hardwood is strong and durable and is sure to last for many years to come. Tile Flooring Another great flooring