Spring is in the air! The dogwoods and azaleas are blooming, and this is the month to plant annuals and start your summer vegetables outside. Careful, though—the average “last frost” day in Atlanta is April 15th! Garden Maintenance •  Prune

“April showers bring May flowers,” or so goes the saying. Those showers may also bring roof leaks and attendant damage. Chances are that those leaks have less to do with the shingle roof that you can see and more to

Is your green thumb more Toxic Avenger than Jolly Green Giant? Under your supervision, are plants more likely to become 6 feet under than 6 feet tall? Mine, too! But Mother Nature will take no more excuses since the creation

With the sweltering Southern summers, pools in Atlanta serve a dual purpose of function and fun. A backyard isn’t complete without a place to cool off and, considering the extended warm-weather months, Atlanta is an ideal city in which to

At best, allergies may have you sniffling and sneezing when the flower blooms announce, “It’s spring.” At worst, allergies can keep you stuck at home, feeling miserable, sometimes all year long. But what if being stuck at home is actually

When building or remodeling a home, flooring materials are often chosen for function and general aesthetic, sometimes without regard to the space’s other interior-design elements. This common mistake can lead to a decrease in your home’s resale value. Be aware

Waterproof door installation is one area where manufacturer installation guidelines may not give all the details required. In the process of explaining plumb, square and level procedures, weatherproofing precautions are sometimes given little coverage. The assumption might be that such

Bold color is the most cost-effective way to make a big impact in a space. The use of bright, bold color is an art in itself.  DecorDemon.com’s Brian Patrick Flynn lends some advice for using these hues successfully.    

Wood is a natural living material, elegant and sophisticated. Combined with its warm characteristics, it has opened up a beautiful world of design options in countertops for homeowners today. Despite the versatility, timeless elegance and durability wood offers, many homeowners

From walkways and steps to retaining walls, the materials available for hardscaping can be broken down into three categories: brick, concrete and stone. “Hardscaping can be one of the most expensive components of your landscape,” says Dean Hill, member of