Home Maintenance

Learn how often to check a Florida second home (weekly vs bi-weekly vs monthly) and get a free checklist to prevent costly damage.

Owning a second home along Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a dream—but leaving it empty for weeks (or months) at a time can create expensive surprises. Salt air, moisture, storms, and pests can all cause damage long before you notice from out of state. So the big question is: How often should you check your Florida second home? Here’s a simple guide based on local conditions and what we see every week at Keys & Collars. 🌧 Florida’s Environment = More Frequent Checks Our climate