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Handy Tips: Wall Hangings
When you first get the keys to your new Northwest Florida home rental we know you can hardly wait to freshen up your newest living space. But, especially with a rental home or condo, you don't want to mess up your nice walls! So, what are some tips for easily hanging pictures in your new home on the Gulf Coast? Grab a few sheets of paper, a tube of toothpaste and clear tape. Cut the paper to the rough size of your photos and tape to the wall in ... Read More
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Handy Tips: Reducing Your Electric Bill
Things are starting to heat up here on the Gulf Coast and that means we will all be doing one thing very soon, no matter if you lease a home on the beach or rent in Crestview - cranking up our air conditioning! We all know how hot it can be starting in May, and let's not even talk about how hot it can get in your Gulf Coast rental home come August. All that running of the A/C is sure to send your electric bill sky high, but what can you do? We c... Read More
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Handy Tips: Add Some Spring to Your Step!
It's time to add a little spring to your step! Your doorstep, that is. Whether you're Gulf Coast rental home has a full deck with rolling lawn beyond or simply a private patio, potted plants not only add curb appeal but make coming home a treat! Potted plants are a great way to add color and life to your home. The best part about incorporating plants into your indoor/outdoor decor plan? You can take them with you if and when you decide to move! ... Read More
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Handy Tips: Fix It With Everyday Items
If you happen to be sharing your Northwest Florida rental home with a toddler, odds are you've come upon this sight before. Crayon marks on a wall can be a pain to deal with but an everyday household item can fix this quickly! Items around your home have surprising uses, such as rubbing non-gel toothpaste over crayon marks brings them right up out of your paint. Do you have a hole starting to form in a window or door screen? Grab that bottle of ... Read More
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Handy Tips: Mold Prevention!
Either the title of this blog or the image to the right sent shivers of "ew" up your spine, right? We couldn't agree more so let's talk preventing mold in your rental home! We all love living in these great rental homes on the Gulf Coast but with our awesome climate come some not so awesome side effects including the nearly instant growth of mold at the first sign of a leak or water source of any sort. The humidity and heat nurture it and you ge... Read More
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Handy Tips: 12 Simple Fixes!
It's bonus week on our Southern Residential Leasing handy tips! This week we're revealing not one, but twelve fast fixes for everyday household issues. Ok, so, really we just found a great Real Simple article and thought we'd share it with you. There are twelve tips, however, and they are perfect for issues such as a dusty chandelier, hard to remove decals and even removing stubborn stains from a bathtub. Did you know toothpaste will take the sc... Read More
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Handy Tips: Unstick A Stuck Window!
It's almost that time of year when we all want to throw open the windows of our Gulf Coast home rentals and let in that fresh spring air! Unfortunately, it's also that time of year when we realize the temperature changes of our "winter" and ever-present humidity have caused all our windows to swell shut and stick. If you discover your windows are stuck shut (and not just locked - be sure and check), there is a very easy fix that should unstick ... Read More
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Handy Tips: Fixing The Toilet!
It's not a subject many of us like to discuss, but sometimes the toilet backs up. And, if you're like this renter, the first time it happens it can cause a lot of panic if you don't know what to do! Now I, of couse, knew I needed to get the plunger but, frankly, I wasn't all that effective in using it. I was definitely unaware that step number 1 should be to flip the rubber stopper in the bottom of the tank, after removing the lid, to stop the f... Read More
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Handy Tips: Go Green to Save Green
We're all aware of the green movement that has been happening for several years now. Maybe saving the earth isn't for you but everyone loves to save money, right? A few changes around your rental home can help you save green while going green! Being environmentally friendly can be challenging as a home or condo renter. The major suggestions is always to get new appliances as the first step in conserving energy but that isn't really an opt... Read More
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Handy Tips: Carpet Cleaning!
Many of our long-term home rentals in Northwest Florida include tile or hardwood flooring in the home, but a majority offer carpet, even if it's just in the bedrooms. While carpet is lush and wonderful to walk on, it inevitably gets stained one way or another. Whether you knock a drink off your nightstand in the middle of the night or a guest spills a glass of red wine during a party, you don't want to live out the rest of your home lease lookin... Read More
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