A practical guide for settling into a Florida home — what to decide before closing, how the climate shapes your materials, and how to have the house ready before you arrive.

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What’s inside

• The timeline before and after closing, especially if you are still out of state

• How humidity, salt air, and light shape materials and furnishings

• What is worth shipping, and what you may want to choose new

• How to furnish the home before you arrive