A Georgia Tech School of Building Construction team led by Dr. Javier Irizarry recently captured the top prize in a National Housing Endowment competition, taking home a four-year, $99,535 grant. The award was accepted at the 2012 International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla.,
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
Before This basement went from drab to fab with a little bit of TLC from Designs by Paisley, which transformed it from dark and dull to a light, airy and casual space ideal for frequent family use. Contributing to the room’s
For the second year in a row, the design team of George Taylor, of Eastlight Studio, and Gary Tilson, of Barefoot Kitchens (formerly American Classic Designs), have won two first place awards in Wellborn Cabinet’s National Design Contest. The competition
Terracing a steep yard can transform a completely unusable and sometimes treacherous space into a functional, brand new type of lot. The pitfalls to beware of with a steep yard are drainage issues, erosion issues and making sure any retaining
See a different side of Atlanta during Modern Atlanta’s 2012 “Design Is Human” Week, June 1-10, 2012. The fifth annual event is a celebration of all things modern, from fashion to film to architecture, and held at various venues throughout
Style Profile Perhaps “elegant” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think of a toilet. But if you’re in the market for a new one, you’ll find some sophisticated new looks out there in addition to high-performance
Sustainable Stone With granite countertops popular as ever, one local manufacturer has found a way to reuse granite remnants and waste for other home applications. Called GREENSTONE, the product line includes pavers and split-face tile (shown) that are suitable for
Here are three things you can do to ensure your remodeling project is smooth and enjoyable: Select a general contractor by calling multiple references and checking on their reliability, communication, timeliness, adhering to a budget, cleanliness and attention to detail.
The question facing my family is: renovate or re-decorate? Accepting the fact of our current market conditions, we chose to freshen up our interior by hiring an interior decorator to give us focus and direction with color and style of
