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Old 02-26-2010, 09:27 PM
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Gardenia,
You'll probably want a new sign out front with your name on it. ($40 for regular, or $100+ for lighted)

Solartubes in the bathrooms or any dark rooms are nice. ($500) (Note, don't have solartubes or any ceiling lights installed above your ceiling fan. When you turn on the fan you get a strobe light effect.)

You might want to get a mat for underneath your golf cart so it doesn't drip onto your garage floor. Sometimes the golf cart place will include it with your golf cart.

Another thing we did that is REALLY useful is the coded entry for the garage door. ($50) You don't have to take the house keys or garage opener with you when you go for a walk in the neighborhood or dancing at the town square.

When you finally change your address, the USPS will send you a coupon for 20% off one item (or something like that) at Lowe's. Maybe you can use it for your grill, or a lovely new water feature in your garden or on your lanai? lol

You'll want a weather radio, too. ($30)

Sign up at Ace Hardware and you'll get $5 coupons in the mail. You know you'll need something from the hardware store.

Hope this helps, and welcome!
Judy
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