The first wave of the baby boomer generation just hit 65, but these individuals are far from giving up the active lifestyle and creature comforts they have come to know. Today’s housing market has baby boomers either selling their homes
February is unpredictable in Atlanta—if warm winter weather prevails, tulips and daffodils could be in bloom with Lenten roses and forsythia showing their lovely flowers! Frosty weather will certainly continue (Remember that ice and snow in late February and early
Seems like we only get hit by ice storms a couple of times a year, but the immediate and long-term damage can be enormous. A few basic precautions can reduce both damage and danger. Georgia was famous for pine and
Several months ago during the course of a home inspection, I approached an electrical panel box located in the basement. I noticed that hanging below the panel box, coiled on a nail, there was a large sheathed wire with a
What started as a cluttered, storage-challenged kitchen with a poor layout now looks and functions better than ever. To maximize space, the existing peninsula was removed and a new island was placed in the center of the kitchen, creating an
Like many things in the world, pools and spas have changed—mostly thanks to technology. From droid-like automatic-cleaning machines to full-fitness swim spas, there are more benefits to water recreation than ever before. Many of the newest options also can improve
Living and Dining Room renovations by Pickard Design Studio, (214) 902-0069, www.sarahpickard.com, and Wilson Associates, 2811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75219, (214) 521-6753, www.wilsonassociates.com With all of the pressures on the average American family these days, it’s
If a remodel or home improvement project is on the horizon, now is the time to make plans to include green, or eco-friendly, products and services. Why go green? It increases long-term energy efficiency, conserves water and other resources, improves
Each member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry has pledged to observe high standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business by: • Promoting in good faith only those products and services which are known
Green remodels are to homes what the little black dress is to fashion: They never go out of style, are affordable on any budget and work on any home regardless of age. Newly constructed mini-mansions that leave a super-sized footprint
