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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 equates to writer’s block. You have … Continue reading

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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 known as surge protection. Every home that is supplied with electricity … Continue reading

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by Bob and RodMan, of The Bob and RodMan Home Show on 920 AM-WGKA A recent furnace problem encountered by a new homeowner confirmed the urgency of critter security around the home. The furnace simply stopped working. No problem with the thermostat, no … Continue reading

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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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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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While we have taken a look at the master bathroom and universal design bathroom in the new MTI Baths guest house, the house includes several other baths with unique features and inspiring ideas. One is the bath featuring a Jentle … Continue reading

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Without either adding on or adding up and without “clear-cutting” the interior walls? Yes, possible, and desirable in many cases in order to convert a drafty, outdated and sometimes dark home into a comfortable, modern residence. Bigger, by selectively opening … Continue reading

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by Stan Garnet, a Certified ASHI and Building Code Inspector in Atlanta and president of Consult-a-Home-Pro (CAHP) People are in a real quandary today and need to make tough decisions. As a property inspector I get to see it all … Continue reading

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by Sarah Parker It’s no fun to look around your house and feel that it does not look it’s best. For many, moving and expensive renovations are not an option right now. The good news is that there are lots … Continue reading

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By Jeffrey Bruce Baker, AIA, Jeffrey Bruce Baker Designs This fall, we prepare for the holidays ahead with a mixture of excitement and anticipation. Follow these five easy tips, and your home will be as warm and welcoming as the … Continue reading

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