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St. Augustine residents share thoughts on city’s vulnerability plan
Read full article: St. Augustine residents share thoughts on city’s vulnerability planA group of St. Augustine residents gathered Tuesday evening to learn more about the city’s vulnerability assessment, which is specifically focused on community assets and their flooding risks.
How to get rid of ants and keep them out of your home in the first place
Read full article: How to get rid of ants and keep them out of your home in the first placeWe all know ants like the sugary foods in our kitchen, but they often use our homes as shelter from rainstorms and long periods of dry heat, which is why you’ll likely see more ants in your home over the next few months.
Make cleaning your floors fun for just $15
Read full article: Make cleaning your floors fun for just $15Now you can make your floors sparkling clean as you just glide and dance away while wearing these snugly comfortable elastic mop slippers. Get the 3-pack of Lazy Maid Quick-Mop Slippers today while the usual $59 sticker price is discounted by 74% and you can have them for just $14.99.
Historic Fernandina Beach home built in 1863 up for sale
Read full article: Historic Fernandina Beach home built in 1863 up for saleThe home was originally used as a hospital for Union troops and was later passed on to Chloe Merrick — a teacher and the founder of the children’s asylum and schools across Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine, North and South Carolina.
Rising rent prices forcing Jacksonville-area residents out of their homes
Read full article: Rising rent prices forcing Jacksonville-area residents out of their homesRising housing costs, combined with persistent inflation for basic necessities such as gas and food, have left more Americans newly homeless and millions more fearing they’ll soon lose their homes.
Notice a spike in your electricity bill? This could be why.
Read full article: Notice a spike in your electricity bill? This could be why.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The next time you get your electricity bill, don’t be surprised if it’s a little higher. JEA spokesperson Simone Garvey-Ewan says paying more to use electricity is expected during the time of year when temperatures drop. “When you adjust it by more than two degrees, your HVAC system works a lot harder and that caused more energy use and that causes a higher bill,” Garvey-Ewan said. But she said there are also heat strips inside the heating system, which are like coils on an electric stove. So as long as they run, your electricity bill continues to rise.
Jacksonville firefighters respond to house for fire 3 times in 2 days
Read full article: Jacksonville firefighters respond to house for fire 3 times in 2 daysJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A state fire marshal has been called to investigate what caused a house in Arlington to catch fire three times over the last two days. Jacksonville firefighters first responded to the home on Aletha Drive before 2 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters determined the fire started in a crawl space area underneath the home Wednesday morning. They were able to put the flames out quickly during their initial call but returned before 6 a.m. when the fire reignited. Thursday morning around 5:30, firefighters returned a third time when flames were seen in the back of the home and along the ridgeline.
Record early vote leads to tranquil Election Day at polls
Read full article: Record early vote leads to tranquil Election Day at pollsAbout 103 million votes were cast before Election Day, an early voting push prompted by the pandemic. Every Election Day comes with problems as millions of people try to cast ballots simultaneously in 50 states. Those who did vote on Election Day included some who wanted to vote by mail but waited too long to request a ballot or didn’t receive their ballots in time. Anthony Medina, of Phoenix, who turned 18 four months ago, accompanied his cousin, who turned 18 on Election Day, to the polls Tuesday. “Given the difficulty election officials faced with Congress not giving them enough money, with all the disinformation and political fights — yes, I think today was an astounding success on all fronts,” McReynolds said.
Ready to tackle home improvement projects now that you finally have some time? 5 tips
Read full article: Ready to tackle home improvement projects now that you finally have some time? 5 tipsMore time at home has turned into more of an opportunity to do various home improvement projects, although that sometimes can be dangerous. Scott Frankel, co-president of Frankel Building Group in Texas, offered five tips for those who are currently attempting or about to start home renovation projects while quarantined. They aren’t things that are going to necessarily wow your neighbor, but they need to be done.”Don’t bring in outside workers. It’s a real easy way to throw your back out or slip off of a ladder.”Clean out items you don’t need anymore. “When you go to a professional and you say that this is what you want to do, your ideas are organized,” Frankel said.
A triple dose
Read full article: A triple doseThis great addition to your home can add beauty and energy efficiency all at the same time. Awnings reduce the amount of heat generated on the outside of your home by blocking the sunlight. According to Getwithgreen.com, recent study found that "window awnings can reduce household cooling energy by as much as 26 percent in hot climates". Make sure this company will offer an "Estimate and Visit at no charge". The awning company will also need to do a "Final Measurement" to ensure a perfect fit.