Going on vacation this summer? The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has some tips for keeping your home safe while you’re away:
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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 number-one priority in the remodel, so we realized that the link from the kitchen to the decks and new patio had to function almost like a breezeway,” says John T. Mack, the project’s architect.
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 point out the basic differences between them. Before discussing the differences, let us first understand what they are.
Ackerman Security Systems is providing a home security system for a model home in Legacy Pointe, a new affordable and sustainable community in Reynoldstown.
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 material (such as wood, vinyl, milled PVC or aluminum) that divide the window glass into a grid system of smaller panes of glass, called lites. There are three types:
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 (NARI). The award was given for the team’s entry in the Residential Interior Element category, a fireplace makeover at the Atlanta home of R&B singer Ne-Yo.“It was a fun project that allowed us to stretch our creativity,” says M Remodeling president Mark Galey. “I want to thank Ne-Yo and Mo for the opportunity to do the project and, secondly, thanks to all who participated.”
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 & Associates, and John Edelman, president of Design Within Reach. Picard and Edelman will discuss new ideas and developments in design at the Rich Theater at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta.
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.
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, several home improvement companies have some suggestions:
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet recommends a complete menu of Rustic Gazpacho with Grilled Shrimp, Homemade Sweet Potato and Beet Chips, Bacon Bison Burgers and an Oberon Flip cocktail to get your party started. Several of the dishes involve grilling to create that unmistakeable flavor and fresh ingredients that are sure to please.
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 removing walls and adding new space, to minor DIY projects such as updating kitchen and bath hardware, updating your home’s interior can add dramatic appeal and value. But where do you start? Regardless of what you believe needs to be done to the interior of your home, challenge yourself to think outside the box when it comes to renovation ideas.
