CAHP (Consult a Home Pro) Talk is a new monthly column featuring the expertise of local home inspector and CAHP director Stan A. Garnet. So, you think you’re ready to list your house? Do you know what’s going on in
Daytime temperatures may still hit the high 80s this month, but cooler evenings are a welcome respite during “Indian summer”. Weed prevention, reseeding fescue lawns and tending to long-lasting perennials and summer annuals will keep you busy this month!
For every complex and troubling problem there is a simple answer; and it’s almost always wrong. With another drought (or phase of a continuing drought) pestering the homeowners of the region, reuse of greywater would seem to be a quick-and-easy
Remodeled by Outside Landscape Group, (770) 754-1188, www.outsidelandscapegroup.com For this landscape makeover, the homeowners desired to create an exciting entrance into their Buckhead townhouse with an enhanced front yard. To achieve this goal, a bubbling stream with a waterfall and
Bath remodel by Elite Remodeling, 2930 Preston Road, Suite 980, Frisco, TX 75034, (972) 334-9800, www.elitehomeremodeling.com Sometimes, inspiration can be found in the simplest of objects. For homeowners Kathryn Loo and Michael Meade, inspiration was found in a simple vase
Bathroom renovation by Home Revision, 104 W. Main St., Clayton, NC 27520, (919) 631-0557, www.myhomerevision.com BEFORE Home Revision’s crew was challenged with turning the tiny, dimly lit bathroom in this 1980s two-story house in Cary into a sunny and spacious
Wouldn’t it be great if you could cross your arms, blink your eyes and update every room in your home? Unfortunately, it just doesn’t work that way. A remodel—whether large or small—is a significant undertaking that requires extensive planning before
Forget the lazy days of summer. With Labor Day right around the corner—not to mention the beginning of prime tailgating season—there’s no better time to fire up the grill, invite your friends and perfect your recipe for a party
With the development of new surface technologies and the popularity of remodeling, why not have a little fun with your floors? While floors may not seem a likely avenue for creativity, inspired homeowners are increasingly turning to what is underfoot
1 Bamboo 2 Reclaimed materials 3 FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified wood 4 Recycled steel 5 Radiant barriers 6 Weather-resistive barriers 7 Bio-based spray-foam and recycled-content insulation 8 Recycled-content concrete 9 Permeable pavement 10 Low-E glass windows
