Twinkling string lights, a charming pool house, a plate full of crunchy Tampa Cuban sandwiches –– if this doesn’t sound like your Tampa pool, then it’s about time for a makeover. You may have your sunscreen and flip-flops ready, but that cracked patio and broken grill sure don’t signal fun […]
What are the best shade trees for your Tampa yard? The Southern live oak, sugar berry, slash pine and American elm all are excellent choices that will provide some sun cover for relaxing outside. Tree swings are optional. Tampa has more trees than any other city on the planet. That’s […]
A hurricane is not a matter of if in Tampa Bay, it’s a matter of when. In 2017, the metro area was one of the many targets for Hurricane Irma as it bounced across the Caribbean and up Florida’s western coast. It caused billions of dollars in damage. While it […]
No tree says Florida like the palm tree, especially the state tree, the sabal palm. But lethal bronzing disease threatens dozens of palm tree species across the state, including the sabal palm. And the organism causing it is on the move. Lethal bronzing disease can kill a tree in less than a […]
American white ibis. Evening bat. Nine-banded armadillo. Osceola turkey. These are four examples of the diverse wildlife native to the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg area. But wildlife in Florida has been fighting a losing battle to human development, and urban growth is pushing out more wild animals. You can help by […]
If the words “head lice” make your skin crawl, you’re not alone. While these nasty little suckers evoke fear or disgust, they’ve been with us for millions of years. Scientists believe they hitchhiked on our scalps when humans first left Africa. And they show little sign of disappearing anytime soon. Yes, […]
Tampa comes in first in a competition no city wants to win — the metro area with the most cockroaches. More than a third of the homes (37.6%) in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg have cockroaches. The American Housing Survey says that’s more than Miami and Houston! Even worse? We’ve got several […]
Think of your yard as an extension of your home. It’s an extra room to entertain, cook and relax. The front yard is probably the first thing visitors see and the backyard is where lots of people like to spend their time. Not sure how to spruce it up? Here […]
John Egan It’s safe to say that the nearly 370,000 residents of Tampa, FL, are not amused by comedian Amy Schumer. In her new book, “The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo,” Schumer slams Tampa as a “horrendous” city: “I was on the road doing a tour and traveling between […]
First impressions matter a lot, particularly in real estate. A buyer might be less likely to check out the rest of your house if the outside is unattractive or rundown “even if the interior is breathtaking. Curb appeal is the undefinable aspect that draws a buyer to your home at […]