Homeowner Guides
Guides for Southwest Florida homeowners
Practical, plain-English advice on hiring a contractor, permits, hurricane repairs and remodel planning in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples and across Southwest Florida.
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Kitchen Remodel Planning in Southwest Florida: Timeline, Materials and Quotes
Plan a Southwest Florida kitchen remodel with a realistic timeline, materials that stand up to humidity and salt air, and a simple way to compare quotes.
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Do I Need a Permit? Remodeling Permits in Lee County, Cape Coral and Fort Myers
Which remodels need a permit in Lee County, Cape Coral and Fort Myers, which building department to call, and how unpermitted work hurts insurance and resale.
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Hiring a Contractor After a Hurricane in Southwest Florida: Avoiding Storm Chasers
How to hire a licensed contractor after a hurricane in Southwest Florida, spot storm-chaser scams, protect your claim and avoid paying for work never done.
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How to Check a Florida Contractor's License (CGC, CBC, CRC, CCC)
How to verify a Florida contractor's license on the DBPR website, what CGC, CBC, CRC and CCC mean, and the red flags to watch for before you sign a contract.