By Mary Kay Woodworth, executive director, Georgia Urban Ag Council, www.georgialandscapepro.com Just as in a woodland forest, the best soil for shade-loving plants is a humus-rich, good-draining soil. In the woods,…
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Atlanta Home Remodeling Blog
Daylighting is the use of windows and skylights to bring sunlight into your home. Today’s highly energy-efficient windows, as well as advances in lighting design, reduce the need for artificial…
The difference between a house and a home is the amount of TLC and effort that has gone into it. For this reason, many homeowners are reluctant to sell their…
One of the most important steps in painting is surface preparation and priming. Unfortunately it’s also the step that people often leave out or don’t do properly. Proper surface preparation…
Safety Tips Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician. Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if…
The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of bulb and the cost of electricity. The type of lightbulb you use is important for several…
Video: Planning to remodel a bathroom? Should you hire a contractor or DIY? Rick Goldstein of MOSAIC Group explains the pros and cons for both options. Via About.com.
Photo Courtesy: King Landscaping Spring is in the air and soon our temperatures will be warming and our spring bulbs will start blooming. Since spring brings with it a burst…
Properly insulated homes would significantly reduce the release of these pollutants into the atmosphere: Sulfur Oxide, Nitrous Oxide and Fine Particulate Matter. In the United States there are at least 45 million…
The year is still fresh and it is the perfect time to begin a plan for remodeling your home. If you’re not sure where to start, then you might want…
For homeowners either considering a home remodel, or in the midst of a remodel, it can be a very overwhelming time. There’s the excitement, along with the stress of having…
Injuries and the natural aging process can make wheelchairs a necessity. There are a number of low-cost and little-work modifications you can make to your home to make it more…