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Choose a Hurricane-Ready Home

Choose a Hurricane-Ready Home

October 5, 2016

Potential damage from a tropical cyclone might be the last thing you want to consider when searching for your new Florida home, but it should be a primary concern. Here’s why: good planning = peace of mind. Florida’s natural beauty and gorgeous climate stems from its tropical setting amid the

Five New Home Building Tips

Five New Home Building Tips

September 26, 2016

Deciding to build a new home can feel like these two extremes — either flinging yourself headlong into your first bungee jump, or being gifted with a surprise (big-time!) promotion at work. On one hand, you’re terrified. On the other hand, you’re thrilled. That same cold sweat or adrenaline rush

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To Build or Not to Build

To Build or Not to Build

September 23, 2016

That is the question… You knew it was coming, right? Forgive us. But what if the Bard himself — writer William Shakespeare — faced the same housing dilemma in 16th-century England? He likely would’ve conducted the same back-and-forth consideration that you, a prospective Florida homeowner, may face. Similar to the

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Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Sprinkler Filter

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Sprinkler Filter

August 2, 2023

When you buy a new custom Florida home from ICI Homes, you’ll quickly discover that the sprinkler system is one of its important exterior features. Luckily, Florida’s sub-tropical and tropical climate comes with Mother Nature’s sprinkler system — those typical summer showers and occasional tropical downpours. But, like most climates,

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Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Smoke Detector

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Smoke Detector

July 18, 2023

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are much more than another addition to your homeowner maintenance to-do list. In fact, it’s not a bad idea to move them near the top of that list, to be safe. Guarding your household is exactly what they’re designed to do, so read on

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Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Paint Touch Ups

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Paint Touch Ups

July 11, 2023

Aside from architecture and building materials, paint likely makes the most significant design impact on your new custom Florida home. Its colors and finishes help shape a home’s exterior and interior appearances. And, like all home-construction elements, paint eventually requires a little maintenance help. Periodic touch-ups help keep your painted

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