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We also went with Diamond Pure - twin star water softener and RO system. In case you go with them, there's a coupon on Yelp that should still be valid for a small discount. I had never owned a water softener or RO system before, surviving mostly on Brita filters. Having these as part of my...

A few things that come to mind - Openings in the roof that should have been left unobstructed but had been partially covered by roofing material (Steve regularly goes into the attic for inspections). Certain extra fire sprinkler adapters that are required under fire code to be in the fire...

We recently bought a new build in PS and hired a home inspector (Steve from Bilt Rite). I would highly recommend even if the builder tries to convince you otherwise. There are a lot of building code infractions that wouldn't be apparent to a layperson. And what I liked about Steve was that he...

Does anybody have any tips or advice on types of trees that would be suitable for a backyard in Portola Springs? I?m worried that a tree might turn into a ball of flame the next time another wildfire comes around. However, the prospect of having natural shade is intriguing as well as it being...

Are there any current residents of Talise who can provide thoughts on the community's proximity to Route 241? We are considering buying in the community but are a little hesitant about buying next to a highway and the air pollution, especially when it eventually goes from being a toll road to a...