Home Care

by PTI Marketing | Apr 06, 2018 Our pets are part of the family and that’s why it’s so important to help keep them safe! Your home can hold a lot of unrecognized dangers for your pets, and some items that are completely safe for humans are actually unsafe for your pet. Pets can be curious and want...

Hurricanes Ian and Nicole and the other severe weather hitting Florida lately demonstrated how trees could pose a serious hazard to your home during a windstorm event. Every year, falling trees and limbs cause millions of dollars in damage, according to the Insurance Institute for Business &...

Florida homeowners count on water heaters for just about everything at home – taking a hot shower, doing the laundry, washing dishes – the list goes on. In fact, heating water is one of the leading expenses in a home, accounting for as much as 18% of utility bills. And while it may seem as though...

Between crisp, cool mornings and chilly evenings, the start of winter presents a new set of challenges for home maintenance. The following tips will help make planning your winter home maintenance checklist a cinch! We’re here to help you keep your house in top shape as the temps begin to drop –...

Home in Need of a Repair? Beware of Scary Contractors While most home restoration contractors are reliable, Florida has witnessed a frightening increase in cases related to the scary concept of Assignment of Benefits abuse in recent years. Shady repair contractors team up with public adjusters and...

Wildlife in Your Florida Backyard? Here’s What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do Florida is a biologically rich and diverse state that’s home to thousands of different wildlife species – and there’s a good chance you’ll encounter some of them in your own backyard. While there’s nothing wrong with...

Between the planning, crowded airports, hefty hotel bills, and all those other travel expenses, summer vacation trips can quickly become costly and stressful. And isn’t the point of a vacation to relax? Why not make the most of where you spend much of your time – your home? We’ve rounded up...

Buying a Generator to Power Your Florida Home? Here’s What to Consider Before the Storm Hits. The only thing worse than riding out the storm at home? Riding out the storm without power… especially if it feels like 100 degrees outside. Yuck! Fortunately, there’s an easy solution – generators. Too...

Feeling Itchy? 9 Tiny Intruders That Could Be Infesting Your Florida Home Pests and bugs are more than a nuisance, they can pose serious hazards to your home and family. Unfortunately, Florida's mild, humid climate makes it a pest’s paradise, especially in the central and southern regions of the...

Ahhh … There’s nothing quite like a breath of fresh air, something we don’t get enough of these days. Our homes are often filled with furniture, building materials, and cleaning products emitting toxins that can be hazardous to our health. The good news is that there’s an easy and affordable way...