If there’s one sound of the summer season we hope to never become accustomed to, it’s the hum of generators in our neighborhoods after a hurricane. As generators are becoming a way of life for many of us to cope with the summer storm season, it’s important to remember...
This month, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County hosted more than two dozen teenagers for our inaugural Habitat U Youth Summit. During the event, generously sponsored by PNC with support from United Foundation of Central Florida and Central...
Have you ever opened the door to your dishwasher and recoiled when what should smell clean reminds you instead of your old school locker room? It seems counterintuitive that the fixtures in your home created for the express purpose of cleaning things need to be...
Your credit plays a major role when you’re applying for a loan or credit card, leasing or buying a car, applying for certain jobs, shopping for insurance, and renting or buying a home. You can (and should) check your credit report once a year to determine where your...
Spring is on its way! As the weather warms, plants exit their dormant season and start showing signs of life through new leaf buds, blossoms and growth spurts. If you’re a first-time homeowner, maintaining your suddenly blooming yard may look like a daunting task. The...
By Pete Barr Jr. Last month, I was proud to be among nearly two dozen Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County Board members and staff who boarded a bus bound for Florida’s capital. We traveled halfway across the state to speak face-to-face with...
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