Plenty of useful free information is readily available for residents who want tips on selecting Florida Friendly plants for their yards. Some information is online. Or landscaping experts are available via phone & email. The information includes recommendations for selecting perfect plants for South Florida, and allows for factoring in such specifications as shape and …
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Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And the planet. Broward Water Partnership is offering a free webinar featuring water-saving tips, and offers rebates for water-efficient toilets to eligible residents. For Rebates, application & approval is required prior to purchase For an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates …
If you’re interested in upgrading your outdoor irrigation system, perhaps you’ll qualify for a rebate of $200 to $600. Different factors determine eligibility for Broward residents, including Where you reside, use eligibility map your existing irrigation is operational your existing irrigation uses metered city water If you’re eligible, apply online prior to performing any upgrades. …
Resources are available for assisting residents and entrepreneurs with employment, social services, paying rent, free food & other expenses. Many resources are free. Eligibility requirements vary. Rent Assistance Eligible renters receive assistance paying for housing & utilities Eligibility includes renting a unit, apartment or house in Broward qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction …
For reducing energy use in your South Florida residence, FPL offers free online resources. Using less electricity helps homeowners reduce utilities fees. FPL Tips Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs Turn off your overhead fan when you leave a room for potential savings of up to $85 per year per fan Ensure a tight seal is …
Worried about the next named storm? Not sure what it will mean to South Florida? Miami-Dade County offers the free ReadyMDC mobile app, which allows you to get the most up-to-the-minute information to deal with a hurricane before, during and after. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the …
If you’re interested in picking up a fresh, at-home activity, producing edible indoor plants such as radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home is fun, relatively easy and relatively inexpensive. For wisdom on the topic, we solicited tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida …
South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. Miami-Dade County has an online hurricane guide that …
Who wants a free tree? Just head to the site of the Community Canopy program, which is designed to help people plant trees on their property for maximum energy savings as part of Arbor Day Foundation efforts. The program partners with cities, states, energy companies, corporations and nonprofit organizations to distribute trees throughout the country. …
Events that offer Broward residents free paper shredding and rewards for turning in old prescription drugs are offered by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with financial and other private information. The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal. In fact, they …
Ready to take down your beautiful Christmas tree? Don’t fret: If you don’t know what to do with the once-festive fir, now that the holiday is over, we’ve got some answers for you. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Solid Waste Management offers some pretty specific options, so please read the instructions carefully. To keep up with …
