Melinda Leake's Blog

Posted on 02/20/2022

Growing Cacti Indoors: 5 Varieties to Add to Your Home

If you’re interested in growing a cactus inside as a houseplant, there are many varieties that do well indoors. Similarly to their succulent relatives, most cacti do not need constant attention to thrive. Here are some of the best varieties of cactus to grow indoors as houseplants. Bunny Ear Cactus Also called the angel wing cactus, bunny ear...

Cacti

Cactus

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Posted on 02/13/2022

Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid

When you have a custom home, you’re able to set your kitchen up in almost any way you want. While this gives you a lot of freedom during the design process, there are some common mistakes that creep up. These mistakes can make your kitchen less functional overall, which can affect your home’s value and your day-to-day life....

Design

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Posted on 02/06/2022

Home Gaming: Create Your Perfect Retro Arcade at Home

If you have fond memories of playing video games at a local arcade, you can recreate that experience in your home. While it might sound complicated, creating a retro arcade in your home can be a simple project. Gather the Games You Want Think about the games you want to include in your retro arcade. If you still...

Entertainment

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Posted on 01/30/2022

DIY Guide: Miniature Trellis Ideas

Many popular houseplants are climbers in nature. Even when living in containers, many plants benefit from having something to climb or something to support them when they get larger and heavier. While there are lots of options available on the market for supporting your houseplants, you can also make your own trellises from inexpensive materials. Here are some...

Posted on 01/23/2022

How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate: 3 Things to Look For

Image by Mabel Amber from Pixabay Investing in commercial real estate can be an excellent source of passive income. It can also be one of the easier ways to get started in real estate investment because there are so many options. However, with the many types of commercial real estate investments, it's hard to determine what will be...

Posted on 01/16/2022

Succulent Benefits: Why You Need These Plants in Your Life

The many types of succulents are all incredibly beautiful, especially when kept in fantastic condition with the right growing techniques. Unfortunately, their care can be difficult to master, leaving you troubleshooting more often than not. It’s well worth putting the time into learning what they need, however, since these sweet plants can provide many amazing benefits. Want to...

Posted on 01/09/2022

A Beginner's Guide to Potting Mix

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay With the amount of different soil options available, it’s hard for houseplant beginners to know what’s best. While many plants can thrive in almost any environment, soil included, others have specific requirements. Here we will go over the differences between the most commonly used potting mixes to help you make the best decisions...

Gardening

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Posted on 02/08/2022

Another Property Sold - 13080 E White Marsh Lane #102, Fort Myers, FL 33912

TURNKEY FURNISHED / BOTTOM FLOOR with a GIANT front porch. Meticulously maintained. This light and bright open floor plan unit has been gently used only seasonally by the owner so furnishings look brand new. All furnishings, appliances, kitchen wares and decorative accessories will remain in the home so just bring your toothbrush and clothes. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. Full size washer and dryer. Mature landscaping, walking trails and golf course views surround this section of the complex for truly a beautiful and serene resort feel. Community pool and spa is a VERY short walk...

Posted on 02/08/2022

Another Property Sold - 13080 White Marsh Lane 102, Fort Myers, FL 33912

TURNKEY FURNISHED / BOTTOM FLOOR with a GIANT front porch. Meticulously maintained. This light and bright open floor plan unit has been gently used only seasonally by the owner so furnishings look brand new. All furnishings, appliances, kitchen wares and decorative accessories will remain in the home so just bring your toothbrush and clothes. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. Full size washer and dryer. Mature landscaping, walking trails and golf course views surround this section of the complex for truly a beautiful and serene resort feel. Community pool and spa is a VERY short walk...

Posted on 02/04/2022

Another Property Sold - 53 Long Meadow Place, Rotonda West, FL 33947

Florida living at its best, this unique home is located in the highly sought-after Long Meadow section of Rotonda West, a premier golfing community. As you enter this home through the spacious entrance way, you instantly feel at home with the ample living space. The kitchen has upgraded appliances and new solid counter tops, sink and sculptured cupboard doors. Both Bathrooms have been upgraded with solid counter tops. The pool and deck were resurfaced with new tile in 2010. Pool Heater added in 2012, new pool pump in 2019. New Irrigation pump fitted in 2019. Air Conditioner replaced 2012. Water Heater replaced 2020. New Roof Being Fitted End...

Posted on 01/15/2022

Another Property Sold - 1846 NW 21st Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33993

WATERFRONT NW Cape lot on the Chagres Canal. Build your dream home in this desirable Cape Coral community near Coral Oaks Golf Course, an 18-hole, Arthur Hills designed, championship course built within a century old oak...

Posted on 01/07/2022

13080 E White Marsh Lane #102, Fort Myers, FL 33912 is now new to the market!

TURNKEY FURNISHED / BOTTOM FLOOR with a GIANT front porch. Meticulously maintained. This light and bright open floor plan unit has been gently used only seasonally by the owner so furnishings look brand new. All furnishings, appliances, kitchen wares and decorative accessories will remain in the home so just bring your toothbrush and clothes. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. Full size washer and dryer. Mature landscaping, walking trails and golf course views surround this section of the complex for truly a beautiful and serene resort feel. Community pool and spa is a VERY short walk...