The PHS Blog
Practical advice on caring for your Florida home — from pool cages and gutters to keeping an empty house safe while you're up north. Written by David, a Navy veteran and local home-services pro serving Charlotte and Sarasota County.
Garage cleanout, an old couch, appliances, or a pile of storm debris — junk removal should be the easy part. Here's how it works and roughly what to expect here in Southwest Florida.
Read the full guideFlorida's sun and summer storms are hard on screen enclosures. Screen mesh usually lasts about five to seven years here before it starts to fail — and a small tear today can turn into a full re-screen tomorrow. Here's what to look for.
Read the full guideLeaving your Florida home empty for the season? A little prep before you go — plus someone checking in while you're away — prevents the small problems that become expensive surprises. Here's a simple checklist.
Read the full guideSouthwest Florida gets sudden, heavy downpours. Without good gutters, all that water pours straight off your roofline — against your foundation, your walls, and your landscaping. Here's why seamless gutters are worth it.
Read the full guidePavers are one of the best upgrades you can make to a Florida home. They look sharp, they hold up to our heat and downpours, and they add real curb appeal (and resale value). If you're weighing a new driveway, patio, or pool deck, here's what's worth knowing before you start.
Read the full guideWhen you let someone into your home — or hand over the keys while you're a thousand miles away — who they are matters as much as what they charge. I'm David, a US Navy veteran, and here's what that background means for you as a customer.
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