The tropical disturbance pushing its way through the western Atlantic won’t be a disturbance for Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast anytime soon. The disturbance — a tropical depression that forecasters expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto by early Thursday — was packing sustained winds of 35 mph Wednesday night and is expected [...]
Advantages of Above Ground Pools The main advantage of above ground swimming pools is their cost. The cost of buying necessary material and setting it up is generally three or four times less expensive than comparable in-ground pools. Above ground pools are also mobile and can move to other locations on the lawn or with [...]
Whether you’re new to your home or have owned your home for several years, there are a number of tools you should have on hand. Sure, you could buy a tool kit with some or most of the tools included, but you would do better to select the tools individually and if money is an [...]
Beat the heat Tips for keeping safe during excessively hot weather from the American Red Cross: • If you suspect heat injury, call for help. • Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable. • Try not to work outside in the hottest part of the day; if you must work in the heat, [...]
Power Out At least 492,000 customers in Washington, Maryland and Virginia were still without power today, according to statements by Dominion Resources Inc. and Pepco Holdings Inc. The weekend storms knocked down trees, closed roads and interrupted Amtrak service between Philadelphia and Washington. There is a chance of severe thunderstorms today and tomorrow from Virginia [...]
The Florida Division of Emergency Management urges residents and visitors in Central and South Florida to stay alert and use caution on area roadways as a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico brings the potential threat for heavy rainfall through early next week. “Abundant tropical moisture moving into the state may bring thunderstorms [...]
1. Start With a Clean House The first step in achieving great curb appeal is to start with a clean house. Power-washing the exterior is a great way to remove any dirt, grime and moss that has accumulated. All of the windows should be clear and sparkling, and because some are hard to reach [...]
A rip current is a narrow, powerful current of water that runs perpendicular to the beach, out into the ocean. These currents may extend 200 to 2,500 feet (61 to 762 meters) in length, but are typica...lly less than 30 feet (9 meters) wide. Rip currents can often move at more than five miles per [...]
Tropical Storm Beryl made landfall in Jacksonville as the strongest tropical storm to hit land before the beginning of the hurricane season. Beryl packed 70 mph winds as it came ashore at about midnight Sunday. That was stronger than 1972's Subtropical Storm Alpha, which had peak winds of about 60 mph. It also was stronger [...]
Did you know that south Florida now has three separate Whiteflies? The first is the Ficus Whitefly, and it’s the one that damages and kills our Ficus hedges and trees. These are best dealt with as early as possible. Prompt chemical treatments will usually save a hedge and the privacy it provides. The Rugose Spiraling [...]
