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What’s the Difference? Block Versus Wood Frames

What’s the Difference? Block Versus Wood Frames

September 28, 2025

We at ICI Homes have built new custom Florida homes all over the state for more than four decades, and one frequent question our sales associates, floor plan designers and builders hear from customers is a good one: what’s the difference between a block or wood-framed home? Let’s peel back

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Why Master-Planned Communities Are Thriving in the Sunshine State

Why Master-Planned Communities Are Thriving in the Sunshine State

August 3, 2025

A Forbes.com contributor recently spotlighted Florida residents’ affinity for master-planned communities, an observation that’s spot on. The article, “Master-Planned Communities Are Thriving and Growing in Florida,” contains researched statistics and summaries that we at ICI Homes know well. We’ve built new custom Florida homes all over the state for more

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What’s a Florida Basement?

What’s a Florida Basement?

June 15, 2025

At first, you might think, “Wait a minute, I thought…” And you’re right! A new custom Florida home from ICI Homes won’t have a basement thanks to the state’s geology and water table. But that doesn’t preclude having the valuable space and features you’ll find in traditional, dug-out basements in

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Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: The Basics

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: The Basics

February 5, 2023

If you’re the happy owner of a new custom Florida home by ICI Homes, you probably know maintenance tasks will be necessary down the road. It’s a common obligation and one that embodies the old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Taking care of tasks

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Tricks and Tips to Keep that New Home Feeling

Tricks and Tips to Keep that New Home Feeling

May 26, 2021

Moving into your new home is an exciting milestone even with the work required to get it done. Pat yourself on the back for this big accomplishment whether you moved from across town or across a continent! After you rest up and get your bearings, we at ICI Homes want

Top 10 Fall Lawn Care Tips for Florida Homeowners

Top 10 Fall Lawn Care Tips for Florida Homeowners

November 1, 2010

Living in the Sunshine State has its perks, and one of them is the mild Fall weather! While most of the country experiences crisp autumn days and leaves changing colors, Florida’s fall is a bit different. But just because the temperatures are more moderate doesn’t mean you can ignore your