Be sure the contract includes the contractor’s name, address, phone and license number (if applicable). Detail what the contractor will and will not do. Your contractor should detail a list…
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Choosing the right light bulb is a balancing act between energy savings, comfort, durability, cost, and compatibility. Each area of a home or office will require different types of light…
Here are some energy-saving tips from Georgia Power to help you get ready for winter. On sunny days,open curtains and shades to let the sun warm your home naturally. If…
By Rick Goldstein, co-owner, MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] This week’s cool weather reminds us how warm and comforting a fireplace can be. If you’ve been thinking of adding one…
This brief video by Eric King, King Landscaping, provides information on how to get your trees ready for winter. Start by thinking about some of the steps you…
Stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life for many people. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do…

By Rick Goldstein, co-owner of MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] Here are some reasons why you’ll want to hire a professional to construct your new deck. The building codes for…
Choosing the proper cutting board—sometimes also called a chopping block—is as important as the selection of the proper knife and can extend the life of your kitchen countertops. Too hard…

MOSAIC Guest Blogger: Mary Kay Woodworth, executive director, Georgia Urban Ag Council, www.urbanagcouncil.com It’s great to live in Georgia, where the climate is conducive to enjoying the outdoors 12 months a…
In this video from About.com, Linda Castle of Decorated Designs uses paint to create warmth in a bathroom. Warm, formal paint colors for bathrooms range from the sea foams to the terra cottas….
In this brief video, Eric King, ASLA, King Landscaping, talks about how to choose sod for your lawn. The video covers usage, soil preparation, and watering. http://video.about.com/landscaping/How-to-Choose-Sod-for-Your-Lawn.htm
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry is providing tips to homeowners on how to prevent a remodeling project from becoming an allergenic nightmare, since it is estimated that 36…