Flagship Handbook
Florida Homeowner Care Handbook
The playbook for keeping a Florida home comfortable, protected, and beautiful.
8 chapters ~53 min total Updated July 4, 2026 By Maria Banou
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About this handbook
Humidity, sun, salt, storms, and snowbird cycles — the whole Florida homeowner picture in one place, written by Maria Banou.
Table of Contents
Chapters
- 01Chapter 1· 4 minWelcome to Your Florida Home
How this handbook works and how to use it season to season.
- 02Chapter 2· 8 minManaging Humidity Year-Round
The single most important variable inside a Florida home.
- 03Chapter 3· 6 minSun, UV & Fading
Protecting fabrics, wood, and finishes from Florida light.
- 04Chapter 4· 6 minSalt Air & Coastal Living
Metal, hardware, and outdoor pieces near the coast.
- 05Chapter 5· 7 minPreventing Mold & Mildew
Early warning signs and simple daily habits.
- 06Chapter 6· 9 minHurricane Season Playbook
Before, during, and after the storm.
- 07Chapter 7· 6 minThe Florida Seasonal Rhythm
A month-by-month cadence for a Florida home.
- 08Chapter 8· 7 minSnowbird & Vacation Homes
Leaving a home safely for weeks or months.