Rob Dandrea Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar's (robdandrea) Blog

(ARA) - While economic factors have slowed consumer spending in the home improvements category in recent years, new reports, including one from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, show homeowners are planning to invest in their homes once again. What's more, data shows tha...

(ARA) - In the summer, most activity moves to the great outdoors. Porches, patios and decks are the official "heart center" of most homes during the warm weather months, especially at mealtimes. Instead of congregating in the kitchen as they do in the colder season, families tend to gather on the...

(ARA) - The average retail price of electricity for American homeowners has increased nearly 40 percent in the last 10 years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, costing homeowners hundreds of dollars on utility bills. "With energy costs rising right along with demand for electricity, mor...

(ARA) - Mixed up by modern? Confused by what's considered contemporary? With more emphasis on home design today, it can be difficult for homeowners to distinguish between the array of design styles. Contemporary (or "modern") is characterized by clean lines and smooth surfaces without intricate d...

(ARA) - When it comes to adding value and enjoyment to your home, kitchen and bath remodels still remain tops, remodeling and real estate experts say. But how people remodel is changing. High-end renovations, costing tens of thousands of dollars, are dwindling, replaced by upgrades that provide h...

(ARA) - Ceramic tile has held a hallowed place in bathroom renovations for generations. Durable, easy to clean, and available in a wide range of color, format and design, tile just makes sense in a bath. But some enterprising designers and homeowners are finding a new spot in the home where tile ...

How to save water and cut utility costs without sacrificing comfort and convenience   (ARA) - In the United States, Americans consume 3.7 billion gallons of water every year that are not replaced, leaving a huge water deficit - a result of growing demand on finite water supplies. In fact, at leas...

(ARA) - Concrete is so durable and dependable it's easy to take it for granted. But like any other surface around a home, concrete needs maintenance - and sometimes repair. In fact, performing simple upkeep on concrete surfaces when problems are relatively small can spare homeowners the time drai...

(ARA) - If you've looked into kitchen renovation at all, you've probably heard some staggering numbers - it costs $15,000 or more, on average, to update one of the most important rooms in the house. In this economy, who has that kind of budget? Yet don't we all deserve a kitchen we can love, not ...

Are you looking for a deal on a home in Tarpon Springs, FL? (ARA) - "It's a buyer's market" is a popular headline right now. It's one that's hard to ignore, especially if you're a young adult or even a long-time renter who has been waiting for the right time to pursue the American dream of owning...