The Journal

Notes on caring for a home.

What we've learned keeping Southeast Florida homes ahead of salt, sun, and storm season — written plainly, for owners.

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Florida Homes

The complete storm-season checklist — shutters, generators, docks, boat lifts, AC, pool, valuables, and evacuation. Built for Southeast Florida homes.

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Guide8 min read

Closing Up Your Florida Home for the Summer

Everything that needs attention before you head north — water, humidity, security, pool, vessels, insurance, and the vacancy gap most people miss.

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South Florida hurricane checklist for September

September is no time to leave storm preparation unfinished. Use this checklist to identify weak points and confirm who will secure your South Florida home.

The June 1 list that actually matters

Nine hurricane-season items, in order of consequence — and the three that homes skip every single year.

Systems5 min read

How long your equipment really lasts in salt air

Realistic service lives for AC systems, pool equipment, generators, and boat lifts within a mile of the ocean.

Projects4 min read

Planning a summer build in January

Why the best trade partners are booked by February, and how permitting really runs across Southeast Florida.

Water7 min read

Where salt water gets in

A short tour of the five places we most often find quiet, expensive moisture and corrosion damage.

Vendors5 min read

How we vet a tradesperson

The questions we ask, the references we chase, and the reasons we say no.

Off-season4 min read

Closing the house for the summer

The close-down checklist we run on every member home before a long northern summer — humidity, shutters, and water.

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