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A neighbor of mine had a side yard that sloped toward the street. I watched him each week as he laboriously hand-mowed that area of grass. Soon, the turf became sparse and he hired a landscaper to do the mowing. A simple solution could have saved the neighbor time, effort and money: ground ...

As much as we dread thinking about it, we are entering the busiest time of hurricane season; storms typically peak in August and September. According to NOAA, the 2025 Hurricane Season is forecast to have above normal activity, with a likely range of 13-19 named storms (winds of 39 mph or ...

Dominoes Dominoes is a 1 to 3-year-old female. She spent this last part of her life journey being the best mama to her adorable puppies, but now it’s finally her turn to find a forever home. She is a super sweet girl with a heart full of love and cuddles just waiting to be ...

Dear Mr. Feichthaler: I have been hoping to take out an equity line to fix a few items at the house, but the interest rates continue to be high. Plus, on a retirement income, I am not sure I qualify for a typical HELOC. Recently, I have been hearing commercials on the radio for “Hometap,” ...

We continue to see a lot of sellers in Cape Coral and throughout Southwest Florida struggling to attract potential buyers and get their homes sold. Based on our personal experiences and from conversations with a number of Realtors, it is clear that the level of frustration is continuing to ...

No — I haven’t suddenly discovered a pie in the sky get rich idea — I’m talking about composting – nature’s other “black” gold. Composting is an effective way to reduce household waste while creating nutrient-rich soil for our gardens. Thanks to Florida’s warm and humid ...