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• Why You Should Remove a Dead Tree From Your Property

  

  When you think of trees, you envision tall, strong trunks and sturdy branches covered with leaves for the sun to peek through. Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2022 GARDENING

• How to Care for Your Central Florida Lawn in Summer

  

  Central Florida is the vacation capital of the world, and a great place to live – as we make very clear on our website’s home page! That being said, our... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2022 GARDENING

• What You Need to Know About Protecting Your Pool During Hurricane Season

  

  It’s once again hurricane season in Florida! If you’ve lived in a home with a swimming pool for a while, you probably know the drill about preparing for a... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Do Plaster Cracks Mean Your Concrete Pool is Leaking?

  

  If you’re a conscientious pool owner, you pay attention to the condition of your swimming pool on an ongoing basis. As we always emphasize here at Certified Lea... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Being Prepared for Hurricane Season

  

  If you’re a Florida native or semi-native, please bear with us. The Sunshine State welcomes numerous new residents every year, most from states that don’t... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2022 GARDENING

• Common Causes of Pool Leaks

  

  You may be the most conscientious swimming pool owner in Central Florida, faithfully following a maintenance schedule and paying attention to every nuance of it... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• How to Plant a Butterfly Garden

  

  As colorful spring and summer flowers bust into bloom in Central Florida’s gardens, butterflies make their eagerly awaited appearance, bringing delight and a... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2022 GARDENING

• How to Maintain a Vinyl Liner Pool

  

  Vinyl liner swimming pools are popular for their numerous design options, lower cost as compared to that of a concrete pool and low maintenance. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Turn Up Your Spring Cleaning With Pressure Washing

  Pressure washing provides many benefits when added to your spring cleaning checklist. While you may focus mainly on the aesthetics of your landscaping as you... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2022 GARDENING

• Spring Ahead – What to Do in Your Central Florida Yard in March

  

  Spring represents renewal and change. In Central Florida, it also represents the start of longer daylight hours and a welcome period of comfortably warm... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2022 GARDENING

• What Happens If You Ignore a Swimming Pool Leak?

  

  Owning a home with a swimming pool is part of the Florida dream. If you are fortunate enough to be living the dream, however, trouble with your pool can turn... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• What is Bush Hogging?

  

  While bush hogging — sometimes referred to as brush hogging, rotary cutting, or rough-cut mowing — may sound like a foreign concept to many people, it’s... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2022 GARDENING

• Is Your Pool Light Leaking?

  

  Pool lights are seldom thought about – especially during the day. At night, of course, they illuminate the pool, making it possible to enjoy an evening dip. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Best Plants for a Privacy Hedge in Central Florida

  

  You may have a passion for making your yard the envy of the neighborhood, but there are some areas of your property you want to keep private. Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2022 GARDENING

• Is Your Pool Skimmer Leaking?

  

  Consider the pool skimmer. This humble workhorse of the pool quietly does its job of filtering dirt, insects, leaves and small twigs from the water’s surface... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2022 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Care and Maintenance of Your Central Florida Pool in Winter

  

  It’s winter in Florida! Or what passes for it, anyway. While overnight temperatures in December plunge to what Florida natives and semi-natives consider... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2021 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• How to Protect Your Plants From Freeze

  

  Now that nighttime temperatures are plunging (by Central Florida standards, anyway), we switch the air conditioner over to heat and add a blanket to keep warm.... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2021 GARDENING

• Why You Should Mulch Your Central Florida Landscape in the Fall

  

  A fresh layer of mulch always helps your landscaping look its best, and boosts your home’s curb appeal! But while you may typically mulch in spring, mulching... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2021 GARDENING

• Does Your Pool Pump Have a Leak?

  

  Pool leaks are insidious. You may notice the water level dropping a little too rapidly for evaporation to be the cause. It’s common for pools to lose from 1/8″... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2021 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Why is My Hot Tub Losing Water?

  

  Fall has arrived in Central Florida, and cooler weather usually means hot tub season! While early autumn temperatures here aren’t as chilly as northern climes,... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2021 HOME IMPROVEMENT