Boca Raton Becoming a Serious Cultural Destination Only a few cities can claim to hold the country’s greatest arts festivals. Arts destinations like Tanglewood and the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina count Boca Raton’s “Festival of the Arts BOCA” on par with their contributions. In only its third year, the festival managed to attract artists like violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman with the Russian National Orchestra, writer Salman Rushdie and Indian diplomat and author Shashi Tharoor.

The state of Florida was battered by a series of hurricanes during 2004-2005. Increased property insurance rates in Florida coastal areas are an unfortunate consequence of the damages incurred during this period.

Unchecked mold in your home can cause many health related problems. Discover how your air conditioner may be contributing to the problem.

Many South Florida homeowners have been complaining of a rotten egg smell coming from their homes. Learn how defective Chinese drywall is the suspected culprit.

Once drained, the muck at the bottom is shoveled out and the pool is given a day or two to dry before returning and testing it out. At SkateandAnnoy.com, they even feature an article with extensive details on how to effectively drain a pool. Once the boys return for their reward, they generally go from house to house, only indulging in short skating sessions to avoid attracting attention.

In the Hamptons, New York's playground for such financiers and celebrities as Edgar Bronfman, Steven Spielberg, and Blackstone Group CEO Steven Schwarzman, home sales fell 41 percent in December. The median home price slid from $800,000 to $690,000 in a matter of one year. Real estate inventory increased by 19 percent and is not moving.

Buckling or stained floors may indicate a wood floor that has absorbed water from a leak. High risk areas include the kitchen floor around the dishwasher or the refrigerator (if it has an ice maker or filtered water), or in front of a poorly sealed window. The bathroom is another problem area. Watch for water rings around the toilet or in front of the tub or shower.