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Tips for Choosing a Surge Protector for Your Home

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Guest

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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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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Things To Know About Buying Flooring

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Kali Mallard

By Judi Provence, co-owner of Glover’s Flooring America and a member of Consult a Home Pro (CAHP) Flooring gives you an endless amount of choices, from material and style to colorand texture. Each option can affect the way your home looks and … Continue reading →

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Tips for Enjoying Your Backyard, Part 2

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Guest

by Scott Newton, brand manager, BioGuard pool and spa care products, Lawrenceville, Ga. Here are some more tips for enjoying your backyard: 6. Maintain a perfect pool. A pool filled with cloudy water equals no fun. Fortunately there’s a pool-care strategy … Continue reading →

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Tips for Enjoying Your Backyard, Part 1

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Guest

by Scott Newton, brand manager, BioGuard pool and spa care products, Lawrenceville, Ga. Here are some time-savers, water-care ideas and maintenance and safety suggestions for backyard living: 1. Safety first. Follow a few common-sense rules in the backyard and around the pool: … Continue reading →

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Tips for Preventing Insect Stings

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Guest

by Lauren Bullington, Arrow Exterminators Anyone that has had an encounter with one of the stinging insects on our list knows that they can really put a damper on summer fun. Take the sting out of your summer with our prevention … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Preventing an Interior Design Disaster

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Guest

by Jerome Abecassis, founder and CEO of Divano Designs, and Brigitte Beltran, professional interior designer, certified Feng Shui practitioner and founder of FS2D Design Group, Inc. Interior design is not simply a set of arbitrary ideas, an eclectic assortment of favorite … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Coming! Time to Get your Outdoor Furniture Ready

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Guest

With summer just around the corner, now is the time to haul out all of your outdoor furniture to get it dusted off and prepared for regular use. While your furniture may be in good shape if it was in … Continue reading →

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The Case for Proper Home Maintenance

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Guest

by Bob and RodMan, of The Bob and RodMan Home Show on 920 AM-WGKA “A stitch in time saves nine.” This proverbial saying is especially true when it comes to taking care of business around the home. Minor fixes neglected can lead … Continue reading →

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A Lawncare Tip for Increasing Curb Appeal

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Guest

When you stand in front of your house, where does your eye gravitate? Is it drawn to the front door, an air conditioning unit on the side of your house or a neighbor’s privacy fence? For better or worse, your … Continue reading →

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