Tips for Choosing a Surge Protector for Your Home
by Jason Radford, operations manager at Lightning Bug Electric and a member of Atlanta’s Consult a Home Pro (CAHP) Let’s talk about surge protection and why everyone needs surge suppression, commonly...
View ArticleHome and Garden Events Around Atlanta April 26-May 2, 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend or in the coming week? Spring in Atlanta is full of home and garden events to enjoy, including many that are taking place in the next week. For starters, this...
View Article3 Named to National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) “30 Under 30”
Three Atlanta area kitchen and bath professionals have been named to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s first ever 30 Under 30: Courtney Foster, kitchen and bath designer at Bell Kitchen &...
View Article2013 Decorators’ Show House & Gardens Shines with Ideas
By Sylvia A. Small, principal, Sylvia Small Communications & Marketing If you’re like me, you probably have at least one room in your house where you shut the door when guests arrive. My problem...
View ArticleMakeover Transforms Atlanta Area Backyard
What was once a tired landscape is now a more functional and beautiful outdoor living space thanks to Seasonal Solution, Inc. The homeowners wanted to enhance views of the existing hardwood forest...
View ArticleEditor’s Picks–May 2013
Check out our editor’s product picks for May 2013: Touch-Free Sensate Faucet by Kohler Kohler’s new touch-free Sensate faucet means no more worries about messy or full hands. The activation area is...
View ArticleGet Ready for Summer with an Outdoor Living Space Makeover
by Robby Monk for Exovations When it comes to remodeling a home, many homeowners tend to think about rooms on the inside because that is typically the area their family spends the most time. A trend...
View ArticleGeorgia Companies Join “We Build American” Initiative
More than 180 companies, including several from Georgia, have joined the national “We Build American” initiative launched by 84 Lumber at this year’s International Builders Show. “This initiative is...
View ArticleThinking Outside the Box with Your Interior Design
by Robby Monk for Drexler Shower Door and Custom Glass One of the most exciting things you can do as a homeowner is remodeling the interior of your home. From drastic renovation projects that include...
View ArticleCelebrate Memorial Day 2013 with Delicious Recipes
The Memorial Day holiday weekend signals the start of summer, and what better way to kick it off than to fire up the grill and celebrate with some delicious recipes? If you’re still looking for ideas,...
View ArticleNot Your Typical Wall Sconce
by Jack Waybright, Lighting Effects sales director, IAGroup Just when you think you’ve seen every wall sconce available Tech Lighting adds a new twist to the lighting market.
View ArticleModern Atlanta Hosts Design Events June 3-10, 2013
Modern Atlanta’s 2013 “Design Is Human” Week kicks off June 3 with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Georgia Chapter Vanguard Speaker Series featuring John Picard, AIA, of John Picard...
View ArticleLocal Remodeler Wins National Contractor of the Year Award for Ne-Yo Project
M Remodeling, Inc., with team members MODA Floors and Interiors and Recentered Pieces, LLC, has won a national Contractor of the Year Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry...
View ArticleGrids or No Grids for Windows?
By Rebecca Scott, North Georgia Replacement Windows Perhaps you are wondering ‘What are grids?’, so let’s address that question first! Grids, also referred to as muntins or grilles, are strips of...
View ArticleAckerman Security Systems Partners with Essential Housing and City of Atlanta
Ackerman Security Systems is providing a home security system for a model home in Legacy Pointe, a new affordable and sustainable community in Reynoldstown.
View ArticleWhat Makes a Conservatory Different from a Sunroom?
by Tom Clark for B Modern ‘Conservatory’, ‘Sunroom’, ‘Solarium’, ‘Patio’…. each of these words has been used interchangeably today, though they are different from each other. This article tries to...
View ArticleRemodeled Home Enhances Lake Views
by Kathy Kantorski When a Georgia family was remodeling their home overlooking Lake Sinclair, one of their primary goals was to maintain and enhance the lake views. “The sunroom was the family’s...
View ArticleTip of the Month: Secure Your Home
Going on vacation this summer? The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has some tips for keeping your home safe while you’re away: Keep your traveling under wraps. While you may want to share your...
View ArticleHow To Spot Roof Damage After A Storm Without Going Up on a Ladder
by Chad Janisch, owner of the Roofing Annex With hurricane and tropical storm season here, the roofs on our homes will be working double-duty shielding against powerful winds, heavy rain and even large...
View ArticleWhy Do I Need a Building Permit?
by Kevin M. Veler, attorney, www.kmvlaw.com If there is a local ordinance, failure to obtain a building permit can create many problems. You could find a stop work order issued and have to pay...
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