Early to mid last year my wife and I noticed flickering lights throughout our entire house pretty much at all times of the day; not just when the ac came on, or a big appliance was running.

I figured it was normal because we have older stuff. We called an electrician-they suggested a complete replacement of our panel. Not knowing any better-I said that sounds great and would schedule it. Thankfully I didn't.

A few months later we called our home warranty company. They...

(Originally published March 2013 in response to the fallout from his infamous National Prayer breakfast speech):

Dear Dr. Carson,

As a moderate progressive, I disagree with much of your social and political perspective, but your personal story and prodigious achievements in medicine are nonetheless inspiring. I agree that everyone would do well to foster productive discussion without venturing into disparaging and accusatory rhetoric. That said, I do believe your public...

The Lifespan of 20 Essential Household Items

As you drive through Lehigh Acres everyday you see new buildings being built everywhere in Lehigh Acres. About a month or two ago I was driving on Lee Blvd and I saw that they were working on a new gas station and I automatically though of Exxon Mobil.

But come to find out that its a RaceTrac right across from the 7-Eleven. I am not too sure how I feel about another RaceTrac just miles from the one on Leonard but I am happy to see that Lehigh Acres is finally redeveloping.
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In just a few months, private businesses and homeowners will be able to decide if they want to restrict beach access to the public in certain stretches of dry sand after a bill signed by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

The "Possession of Real Property" bill bans cities and counties from "adopting or keeping in effect certain ordinances and rules based upon customary use" – meaning local government cannot force a private beach to be open for public use in certain instances....