Category Archives: Expert advice

How Do You Determine Return on Investment (ROI) for Home Renovations?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Kali Mallard

By Rick Goldstein, registered architect and co-owner, MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] Trying to determine what constitutes a good return on investment for home renovations? It’s generally best to have conservative goals. Over time, factors such as inflation will raise … Continue reading →

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Why an Interior Home Inspection Is Important

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Guest

by Bob and RodMan, of The Bob and RodMan Home Show on 920 AM-WGKA The exterior inspection, properly done, can give a good indication of the structural integrity, condition and maintenance concerns for the home under consideration. Interior inspection, however, can go even … Continue reading →

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Make Your Home More Energy Efficient with a Green Mortgage

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Guest

by Brentt Taylor, MortgageLoan.com Homeowners are responsible for 41% of the United State’s annual energy consumption. That percentage is down from a decade ago, but it is still nearly half of all energy consumption in the United States, a striking … Continue reading →

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Color Advice for Atlanta Home Exteriors

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Guest

by Rebecca Ewing, interior designer, Rebecca Ewing Color & Design When Jane (Doe) asked for my help on her new house at the beach, she already had bright white windows and lattice and tan siding—all vinyl, for longevity and low maintenance … Continue reading →

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Sanding and Refinishing Makes Hardwood Floors Look New

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Kali Mallard

By Janice Howell, vice president, MODA Floors & Interiors Like many fine things, hardwood floors need an occasional touch-up to retain their beauty. Except in cases of severe damage, these floors can be sanded and refinished rather than replaced, not … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Home Vegetable Gardening the Organic Way

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Guest

By Holly Brooks, principal, King Landscaping Home vegetable gardening is growing in popularity. Some people consider gardening part of their exercise routine. Others like the fresh taste, the wide variety of edibles that can be grown, and the potential cost-savings … Continue reading →

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3 Questions To Ask Yourself When Selecting an Exterior Wood Stain

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kali Mallard

by Caroline March-Long for Sansin Do-it-yourselfers often struggle to decide what wood finish is best for their deck, siding or furniture project. But selecting an exterior wood stain really boils down to three key questions, according to Sjoerd Bos, Vice … Continue reading →

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Cork: Nature’s Gift to Flooring

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Kali Mallard

By Janice Howell, vice president, MODA Floors & Interiors Cork flooring has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Many people think cork is a relatively new and possibly unreliable flooring option. Yet, you can find examples of cork floors that … Continue reading →

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Why Hire an Architect?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kali Mallard

We recently asked Bulent A. Baydar, AIA, project architect at Harrison Design Associates, about the advantages of hiring an architect when building a house or doing arenovation. He outlined several advantages including:

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10 Tips for Protecting Plants During the Winter Season

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Guest

by Sabeena Hickman, CEO PLANET, the national trade association for landscape professionals With the winter season around the corner, homeowners should be thinking about how tobest protect their plants, trees and shrubs from snow, ice, winds and winter temperatures. Taking … Continue reading →

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