[Bumpmedic]

Sounds like all great advice, we brought our master bedroom but bought the rest down here, had unfortunate dealings with City Furniture and the quality if the furniture is not very good. Had my first door knocker today (landscaper) so far no phone calls

[jagdl]

Yes, delima2000 is right! They are not from welcome wagon and want to sell you things you don't need. Also there are two transports to the airport. The Villages Van will pick you up at your house. The Villages Transportation will not. The Villages Transportation does not honor their prepaid orders. I personally had them increase the cost of my transportation by $26 in the airport parking lot before they would bring me back.

[Jefftonio]

My wife and I just moved here permanently this past October. Talking to your neighbors is good advice. A lot of quality contractors rely on word of mouth. Also check the forums for the near do wells and rip off artists. Here are the ones I found and would recommend (I live in Springdale). Ben Sykes electrician 352-267-1766. Sprinkler James Baumgartner 352-504-2317, Landscaping used Michael at Landsculpture (Curbing All American), I ordered a garage screen from Michele's Hideway waiting to install but seem nice husband and wife team, Blinds for Less just installed came out great, The Villages Insurance

[Back9]

Originally Posted by Bill32

Agree with don't ever pay up front, especially landscapers. One of my favorite improvements was the solar tubes in the dark area's of our home'

"solar tubes in the dark area's of our home' "


Are these the same/similar to skylights?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Back9

"solar tubes in the dark area's of our home' "
Are these the same/similar to skylights?

Better.

[Freckles42]

We are about to move to a "new to us" house in The Villages ... who was your village builder?

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Let's do a thread with some advice for newbies, things to do and NOT to do when you first move here.

First I will say not to buy from the door pounders who come to you in the weeks right after you move in. Not because they are all unworthy contractors, but some of them are, and nothing, NOTHING has to be done at once. Take your time and wait for changes to water supply, adding pest treatments, painting driveways or even if you will add downspouts to the back of your home. Wait to see who your neighbors use for lawn maintainance.

Please jump in here and add your comments here everyone.

If you see someone walking with ski poles it's safe to assume they live in the north end of town. The south end of town doesn't get any snow.

[myluckyday]

I find getting several quotes from different company and contractors for everything to get done as the prices do vary quite a bit..we got a price for gutters and got a really high price and a really low price with two fairly middle 0f the road . ask whats included in each quote and get all in writing! then make a decision

[LouandTomMack]

Aspen Dental did the same “ Deep Cleaning” to me. Stay away

[Panthers]

Originally Posted by myluckyday

I find getting several quotes from different company and contractors for everything to get done as the prices do vary quite a bit..we got a price for gutters and got a really high price and a really low price with two fairly middle 0f the road . ask whats included in each quote and get all in writing! then make a decision

Would like to know the firm that gave the low price. Please message me the info if you do not want to post.

Thank you

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

Contrary to some advice, we came down to TV just to "look" and found the perfect home with all the extras we were looking for, including a pool!. We had an offer accepted before we flew back north on Sunday. I'm sure this is not the typical senerio, but are thrilled and close the 1st week of Sept and will be moving just after the holidays. Can't wait!

Rent for a YEAR to see if you can tolerate the heat and humidity from April to October or November.

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by Back9

"solar tubes in the dark area's of our home' "


Are these the same/similar to skylights?

Skylights in hot and humid Florida would not be a good idea.

[EPutnam1863]

Don't paint for six months until you "feel" a color that must be in that room.

[wisbad1]

blasting in fenny!!!!!

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

blasting in fenny!!!!!