Naples, Florida Remodeling Blog

There are many reasons people love living in Naples. It’s a naturally beautiful area. It’s no surprise then, that people who live here also have beautiful homes. Many of those homes take advantage of their stunning surroundings and design their homes to incorporate their settings. So where can you find residences that reflect the remarkable surroundings? To be honest, they are spread out all over the area, but let’s take a look at a few of the top ZIP codes near Naples for beautiful homes.

There’s no question that Naples is a great place to live. The weather is wonderful, the beaches are spectacular, and the downtown area is full of fun places to shop and enjoy fine dining. But there's another thing that makes Naples a great place to call home. There are intriguing places to visit outside the Naples city limits.  Here's a quick look at some of the best towns to visit near Naples, Florida.

Living in Naples, we don’t experience the same kind of harsh winters that people weather up North. Let’s be honest, it’s one of the great things about living in this area. It’s also why so many Naples residents are “snowbirds.” But just because we don’t worry about the impact of snow, ice, and sub-freezing temperatures on our homes, spring is still a great time to do a home check-up. Let’s take a look at how to prepare your Naples home for spring.

While it’s true that the weather and the fantastic beach views are definite draws for people coming to Naples, there’s a lot more to the area than that. There are a plethora of activities for a wide range of interests. Here's a look at some of the best 2018 spring events in Naples, Florida. And these events are just some of what's happening in the month of March alone!

A lot of people associate spring break with crowds of rowdy college students packing Florida beaches. But what about those of us who actually live here? If you’re a Naples resident you may need to take a break from the people who flock down here for spring break! With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best spring getaways near Naples.

There’s no question that Florida is a popular retirement destination. And there are plenty of reasons that Naples is high on the list of great places to live. But there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Florida. And retirement in Florida is about so much more than reclining on the beach! Let’s take a quick look at 5 factors to consider before retiring in Florida.

According to Investodeia.com, Florida remains the most popular state in the country to retire to. It's also clear that (for many reasons) Naples is a great place to live if you’re headed to Florida. But even if you decide to make the Naples area your retirement residence, you’re not going to spend all of your time at home. You may not be working anymore, but you’ll still have plenty of things you want to do. With that in mind, let’s take a quick look at 7 things to live near when you retire in Naples.

One question that may cross your mind as you’re considering a remodel of your Naples-area home has to do with how remodeling can influence real estate taxes on your home. We’ve talked before about how improvements can increase the value of your property, and that certain projects have a higher return on investment (ROI). But what happens at tax time?

It’s always interesting to keep an eye on emerging trends in the remodeling industry. Some things are just fun to watch. Watching out for the next “Color of the Year” is always entertaining. But at Reed Design, we keep an eye on more long-term trends as well—such as design trends that reflect changes in the ways people live that are reflected in the way their homes function. With that in mind, let’s look at the future of remodeling—trends that could take off in 2019.