Hurricanes, Roofs & Weather
How solar holds up to Panhandle storms, salt air, heat and hail, and what to know about roofs before and after installing panels.
Do You Need Flood Insurance in the Florida Panhandle?
Ask a Panhandle homeowner whether they have flood cover and a common answer is that their lender did not require it. Flood insurance in the Florida Panhandle is one of the most misunderstood parts of protecting a home here, because the rules about who must buy it say...
How to Control Humidity in a Florida Home
Humidity in a Florida home is the part of summer that the thermostat does not show. Two houses in Navarre can both read 76 degrees, and one feels crisp while the other feels sticky, smells musty and grows mildew in the closets. The difference is moisture. Getting...
Heat Pump Water Heater vs Tank: Which Makes Sense in Florida?
Water heating is usually the second-largest electricity user in a Florida home, behind air conditioning. When the old tank starts to leak or rumble, most people replace it with the same thing. A heat pump water heater in Florida deserves a look first, because our...
How Long Does a Roof Last in Florida? Shingle, Metal and Tile Compared
How long does a roof last in Florida? Shorter than the brochure says. The warranties printed on a bundle of shingles assume a mild climate. A roof in Pensacola, Destin or Port St. Joe gets year-round ultraviolet light, summer heat, salt air, daily thunderstorms and...