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I came across this duck with her brood of 13 a block from my home today. Too cute not to post!

Are Raised Brick Flower Gardens The Right Choice for Your Landscape? Although ground-level perennial flowers and native grasses enhance any landscape, hardscape elements make a significant difference. Raising gardens by employing brick, stone and other masonry products elevates a property’s aesthetic value and curbside appeal. But with wide-reaching landscape d...

4 Benefits of bedroom plants Bedroom plants can improve your space in more ways than one. Not only is adding houseplants a great way to liven up a room and add some natural greenery, it can also have specific benefits for your bedroom. Here are some of the top benefits of bedroom plants: Plants increase humidity Many plants can...

How to Choose the Perfect Bathroom Layout When you’re having a custom home built, you’ll get to choose the layout for different rooms, including bathrooms. Deciding on a layout for your bathrooms involves knowing how to ensure that these rooms are as functional as possible. Understanding how to choose a layout can make this deci...

Another Property Sold - 1517 Banyan Drive, Venice, FL 34293 Now is your opportunity to own a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the highly sought after community of Venice Gardens. Priced to sell, the property boasts 1620 square feet under air with its much desired split floor plan. Other home features worth noting are a large kitchen, a laundry room, crown molding,....

5 Top Shrubs Homeowners Can Plant To Create Living Privacy Fences Property owners and abutters often want to escape into the backyard to take a break. When landscapes are wide open, even the courtesy of saying hello and briefly chatting with neighbors reduces the peaceful enjoyment of the property. Homeowners who do not want to invest thousands of dollars to stare...

Another Property Sold - 616 Sheridan Drive, Venice, FL 34293 Come see this single family home in Venice Gardens. Two car garage with sliding screen doors, Living area with sliding glass doors to Florida Room. 2 bedroom 2 bathroom split floor plan. Eat-in Kitchen, dining room and living room with plenty of light. Patio area for barbeques or a nice place to lou...

Vintage home decorations: Timeless & trendy ideas to try Regardless of your personal design style, there are plenty of ways to incorporate vintage home decorations. Trends repeat themselves over time in interior design, making certain elements – such as vintage accents – timeless. Interested in adding some vintage flair to your indoor space? Here are ...

How to Make Keto-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies Health and diet experts are always coming up with new ways to customize recipes to fit certain needs. For people following the keto diet, it’s simple to swap out certain ingredients for approved alternatives. This even includes desserts. Here is a keto-friendly version of a classic chocolate chip ...

Why & when to overseed: Lawn care guide If your lawn has bald patches, it might be time to overseed. Lawn grass can develop empty patches for a variety of reasons, including weeds, diseases, heat damage or cold weather. Luckily, overseeding is a simple process to help fill in the existing grass and promote a lush, green lawn. Want to know...

A beginner's guide to PITI & property taxes PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and insurance. In real estate, it's used by lenders to estimate your qualifications for a mortgage. One of the key variables in the formula is property taxes, which vary by location and individual home. But how do property taxes affect your PITI rati...

How to start buying a house in 3 steps With myriad steps involved, the question of how to start buying a house might feel difficult to answer. Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you’re likely to make, and you want to make sure you make the appropriate choices along the way. To help make the process more manageable, ...

Another Property Sold - 2062 Mesic Hammock Way, Venice, FL 34292 BUILT IN 2018! 9ft CEILINGS! GRANITE COUNTERTOPS! GREAT ROOM W/ TRAY CEILINGS! PRIVATE PRESERVE VIEW! Why wait to build when you can live in a like new home located in the premier gated community of Stoneybrook at Venice. This rare, 2018 KB built home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2 car garage. As....

Choosing the best furniture for a media room While the projector screen or television is the main attraction, there is no denying the importance of perfect furniture for a media room. The right furniture can improve your media enjoyment tenfold by providing comfort, functionality and great style. But where to start? Here is a quick guide to th...

Another Property Sold - 169 Villoresi Boulevard, North Venice, FL 34275 There’s absolutely no need to wait for new construction in the premier community of Toscana Isles. This like new “Cottage Series” “Brighton” built in 2021 is a two bedroom, two bath home with a large den and a two car garage. This newly built, boasts 1544 square feet and features crown mol...

Choosing lawn benches: What to consider While many regard lawn benches as a ubiquitous and utilitarian outdoor feature, the right bench can make a stylish statement in your outdoor living space. But how do you choose the best bench for your yard? Here are some of the key factors to consider when shopping for the perfect garden or lawn ben...

How to Plan Your New Home Addition When you need more room in your house, having an addition built can provide extra space for you and your family. Home additions are complex projects, so it’s important to keep certain factors in mind during the planning process. Whether you need to accommodate a growing family or add a home of...

1517 Banyan Drive, Venice, FL 34293 is now new to the market! Now is your opportunity to own a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the highly sought after community of Venice Gardens. Priced to sell, the property boasts 1620 square feet under air with its much desired split floor plan. Other home features worth noting are a large kitchen, a laundry room, crown molding,....

How to Clean Tile Grout on a Budget If you have tile in your kitchen or bathroom, you’ve likely had to contend with stained or dirty grout. While tile itself is easy to clean, the space between the tiles requires more effort. However, you don’t need expensive chemicals or cleaning services to make the grout look brand new again. H...

Another Property Sold - 7851 Cleveland Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA! 4.8 acres of land with 2 bedroom + office/den, 2 bath manufactured home, large carport, barn, storage sheds, 2 greenhouses, private pond plus the entire property is fenced. Zoned RE1 and for horses. Spacious interior floor plan offers o...

Another Property Sold - 4700 Forbes Trail, Venice, FL 34292 10 ACRE VENICE PROPERTY!!! Now is your golden opportunity to own a home on 10 sprawling acres in Venice, Florida! This 2000 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage residence has the much desired split floor plan that is open with high ceilings and lots of light. The outside space with its matur...

Rebuilding vs. Renovating: How to Determine the Cost Knowing whether to tear down an old or damaged house and rebuild is not something that cannot be decided in a vacuum. The existing structure will likely present as a mixed bag of pros and cons. Before making a decision solely based on perceived cost, consider digging deeper into the facts. How Has T...

The Best Shrubs for Your Front Yard The right plants can make a vast difference in your home’s curb appeal. While there are countless landscaping possibilities, one major aspect of the front yard and first impression of the home is what’s right outside. What are the best plants to have right in front of your house? Here we’ll go...

Interior design basics: Symmetrical & asymmetrical balance Symmetrical balance is a crucial part of interior design. The arrangement of furnishings and decorative pieces in a space can have a profound effect on the overall aesthetic, regardless of the style of the room. To help you achieve a symmetrical or asymmetrical balance in your home decorating, here....

169 Villoresi Boulevard, North Venice, FL 34275 is now new to the market! There’s absolutely no need to wait for new construction in the premier community of Toscana Isles. This like new “Cottage Series” “Brighton” built in 2021 is a two bedroom, two bath home with a large den and a two car garage. This newly built, boasts 1544 square feet and features crown mol...

Dark room ideas: How to brighten a space If you’re in need of dark room ideas, there are plenty of options for lighting up a space. Whether a space has obstructed windows or no windows at all, there are design secrets you can use to bring light inside. Here are some tips to brighten a dark room: Reflect light with mirrors Decorating with...

Art at home: Wall decor trends to spruce up your home Wall art is often a great way to create stunning feats of home decor with little effort. As design trends continue to ebb and flow, certain facets of wall decor remain timeless, such as canvas art by independent artists or reprints of famous fine art pieces. But what about other elegant art styles t...

Another Property Sold - 6796 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard 80, Englewood, FL 34224 Now is your golden opportunity to own a 2 bedroom, 2 bath end unit in the 55+ community at the Village of Wildflower. Convenience is king with the large community pool, private covered parking and storage just a few steps away from either your front or your back door. Furthermore, the home boasts 1,...