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Month: November 2017

Vanessa Puleo of Led2Serve taking steps to rebuild Houston

Vanessa Puleo of Led2Serve taking steps to rebuild Houston

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In the days and weeks following Hurricane Harvey, St. John the Divine mobilized over 600 parishioners to serve the community and assist residents in cleanup and relief efforts. SJD has developed ongoing partnerships with other local organizations as we continue the work of disaster recovery, including World Vision, Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Houston’s Fifth Ward, and long-time partner Agape Development in the Third Ward.   St. John’s also recognizes the call felt by mission teams to serve in Houston….

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Got a Spare? Ideas for that Extra Room in Your Home

Got a Spare? Ideas for that Extra Room in Your Home

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A spare room or bedroom in your home is a gateway to possibilities. Whether you plan to use this room as a guest room or a home gym, there’s a lot of design and architectural elements and ideas you can play with to truly have fun with this room. Unlike other rooms in the home (kitchen, bathroom), a spare room doesn’t have a “set” purpose, which means this room can become anything you want it to be. The possibilities are…

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Has Your Air Conditioner Been Leaking Freon?

Has Your Air Conditioner Been Leaking Freon?

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As the cooler weather hits, it is time to turn off your AC and take a look at how well it has been performing. One of the most common issues, when a system is in use so consistently as it is during most of the year here in Florida, is a refrigerant leak. It works under considerably high pressure. The lines that hold freon can degrade over time. If your system happens to get a leak it will need to…

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Vanessa Puleo changing hearts and replacing walls

Vanessa Puleo changing hearts and replacing walls

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SERVICE MISSION ~ JASPER, GA What a super way to spend Valentine’s week! This team showed a lot of love to our partner camp in Jasper, Georgia. They installed new wood panelling on the walls of “Eagle Branch” at SharpTop Cove. Project leaders helped to ensure that the team understood the scope of the work and also coached them during the week. You can always learn a new skill on a Journey!   On our National Journey, your accommodations will…

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Energy Saving Season is Upon Us

Energy Saving Season is Upon Us

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Here in Southwest Florida, we run our air conditioners nearly all year long. This adds up when it comes to power usage and billing. In fact, due to our heated climate AC use will often make up one of the largest energy usage charges in your entire home. If you are looking for ways to cut back on your bill, there needs to be a way to cut back on air conditioner energy usage. Here are a few ideas to…

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Believe It or Not, We Do Actually Turn On The Heat Here in SW Florida!

Believe It or Not, We Do Actually Turn On The Heat Here in SW Florida!

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No one thinks of chilly temperatures when the word Florida is spoken. Beautiful hot sunny summers and tepid winters are what makes this a destination hot spot for tourists and snowbirds alike. Although truly cold weather is rare low temperatures are common at night during the winter months. Many people are more comfortable installing a heating system in their Florida home for those colder days. What is the best option for heating a home in Florida during the winter? The question…

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Design Ideas to Revamp Your Bedroom

Design Ideas to Revamp Your Bedroom

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Your bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It can be a place to relax with a book or cup of tea, a venue for you socialize with a loved one, a spot for you watch your favorite show or music, or just a space where you unwind from the stresses of the day. It’s a room that nourishes your soul – your own personal sanctuary. With that said, it is crucial that you pay attention to the…

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Bon Appetite: Ideas for Designing the Dining Room

Bon Appetite: Ideas for Designing the Dining Room

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It’s November – it’s the start of the holiday season. This month is when family and friends begin to gather to stuff their faces full of big meals and delicious desserts. During this time, people spend a lot of time together in the dining room. Dining rooms are an ideal space to bring together a larger group of people to enjoy each other’s company. Since many people will be in and out of this room throughout the holiday season, it’s…

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Turn off your AC and Let the Fresh Air Flow!

Turn off your AC and Let the Fresh Air Flow!

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It is that time of year once again Southwest Florida. Crisp cool air has hit the state. Windows and screened indoors are opening and a brisk refreshing breeze is filling homes with fresh air. With temperatures dropping into the 50’s there is no reason to keep your air conditioning on and running. To maintain a comfortable temperature in your home, open the windows on both sides of the house to allow for a good cross breeze. Turn on ceiling fans…

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Keeping your home safer with motorized screening

Keeping your home safer with motorized screening

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In an ideal society, you could simply leave your windows open all night and your doors unlocked. These days that just isn’t the state of the world.  Crime is a fact of life here in Florida no matter how nice of a neighborhood you live in. Feeling safe in your own home is a must. So long as proper precautions are taken, you can limit your vulnerability. Locking the doors at night and when you go out, installing alarm systems…

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