Jeff Cashmore's Blog

Posted on 12/26/2021

Seniors face increasing risks of injuries as they get older. When you have a senior member of your household, it's important to make sure your home is safe for them. If you're the senior in your home, try these safety measures: Eliminate fall hazards Falls are one of the top causes of serious injuries. Go through your home...

Senior Citizens

Accessibility

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Posted on 12/19/2021

Easy Ways to Keep Your House Warm

For most homeowners, lower temperatures outside mean a spike in utility bill costs. Gas and electric bills can skyrocket with extra use from HVAC systems and hot water consumption in order to stay comfortable. This can be especially problematic for homes with subpar insulation. Whether you live in a drafty house or you just want to save some...

Posted on 12/12/2021

How You Can Improve Your Smart Home's Cybersecurity

Image by Biljana Jovanovic from Pixabay Smart homes might be convenient, but there are always trade-offs to technology. Cybercriminals already have a wide reach and the increased popularity of smart technology can leave your home open to possible threats. However, there are plenty of easy things you can do to bolster your home security while still enjoying the...

Posted on 12/05/2021

Open Floor Plans: Where Accessibility and Design Unite

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels It may come as something of a surprise to prospective home buyers and contractors, but the open floor plan was popularized as far back as the 1950s. The open floor plan boom took off during the 1990s, and that’s when it evolved into a new construction norm. By its very nature, the open...

Posted on 11/28/2021

How to Build Your Own Rain Garden

Photo by InspiredImages via Pixabay Typically made in shallow depressions in the landscape, rain gardens are a great way to beautify your yard and give back to the environment. Since they contain native grasses and perennial flowers, these gardens do not have to cost much — and they are easy to build on your own. To get started,...

Posted on 11/21/2021

DIY Herb Garden Ideas for Small Spaces

Do you dream of growing your own herbs but only have a tiny outdoor space? The good news is that it’s possible to have a thriving herb garden on your small porch or patio. With the right lighting and temperatures, you can grow a plethora of fresh herbs to use in your cooking or other projects. Here we’ll...

Gardening

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Posted on 11/14/2021

5 Clever Succulent Planter Ideas

For houseplant enthusiasts, there never seem to be enough plant pots. While lots of household items can work as planters for houseplants, finding items that work as well for succulents can be difficult. This holds true especially for succulent arrangements with multiple plants in the bunch. To help inspire you here are some tips for items you can...

Posted on 11/07/2021

What Affects Your Home's Value?

The difference between home price and home value causes confusion for many buyers and sellers. Both price and value are a combination of many variables that are constantly changing. Understanding what can affect home value will help you understand and navigate the market. Here are the key factors that go into determining a home’s value: Comps “Comp” is...

Home Value

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Posted on 12/28/2021

Another Property Sold - 1230 Hancock Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34232

Privacy abounds in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sitting on 1.4 + acre at the end of a private drive just off Bahia Vista St. A horticultural paradise! Watch the wildlife from the dining room/sitting area through the sliding glass doors or from the detached screen room at the back of the home. Plenty of room to store things in the oversized 1 car garage or in the huge ‘hidden ’storage shed/workshop. Property has several kinds of fruit trees... Home has a newer roof, 2020. 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes to Siesta Key Beach. Home is well kept and easy to show. Showing times during the week is after 1:30 Weekends by appointment...

Posted on 12/11/2021

Another Property Sold - 4119 Wyatt Circle, Sarasota, FL 34241

You start noticing the PERFECTION as soon as you pull into the brand NEW driveway...looking at the home with the NEW roof, NEW paint, and NEW landscape makes you curious about the inside. Walking to the front door you'll see the MODERN lights on the exterior and the TILED entryway...ALL WINDOWS have been replaced with impact windows...this is JUST the beginning! When you step into the foyer, you are PLEASENTLY SURPRISED and feel as though you walked into a MODEL home. The now HUGE kitchen is open to the living area with NEW white shaker cabinets and GRANITE everywhere. Don't miss the PREP counter with sink at the end and all NEW stainless...

Posted on 11/17/2021

Video Tour - 1230 Hancock Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34232

Privacy abounds in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sitting on 1.4 + acre at the end of a private drive just off Bahia Vista St. A horticultural paradise! Watch the wildlife from the dining room/sitting area through the sliding glass doors or from the detached screen room at the back of the home. Plenty of room to store things in the oversized 1 car garage or in the huge ‘hidden ’storage shed/workshop. Property has several kinds of fruit trees... Home has a newer roof, 2020. 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes to Siesta Key Beach. Home is well kept and easy to...

Posted on 11/17/2021

1230 Hancock Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Privacy abounds in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sitting on 1.4 + acre at the end of a private drive just off Bahia Vista St. A horticultural paradise! Watch the wildlife from the dining room/sitting area through the sliding glass doors or from the detached screen room at the back of the home. Plenty of room to store things in the oversized 1 car garage or in the huge ‘hidden ’storage shed/workshop. Property has several kinds of fruit trees... Home has a newer roof, 2020. 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes to Siesta Key Beach. Home is well kept and easy to...