To maintain your home is to retain its value, keeping it in working order not only for convenience and comfort, but also for energy efficiency, aesthetics and to keep it marketable when you sell it. Take a look at the

Consider your landscape a canvas. Your artistry with plants, hardscapes and other features can make the space a customized refuge where you can enjoy fresh air and a natural environment. Include in that refuge a fountain, pond and/or waterfall, and

Insulating your attic is an excellent way to save on energy usage and ease the strain on your pocketbook. It sounds simple enough: Add insulation and the savings roll in. However, an insulation project is much more complex than just

Purchasing an indoor area rug is a simple way to change the look of a room, whether you want to add a pop of color to a drab space or cozy up an area with hardwood floors. But with so

Renovation by Home Revision LLC, 104 W. Main St., Clayton, NC 27520, (919) 585-4361, www.myhomerevision.com BEFORE The originally awkward and 30-year-old bathroom in this Raleigh home was in need of more space and a more welcoming atmosphere. The space was

Sunroom addition by Distinctive Home Renovations, 1848 Main Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, (847) 352-1800, www.distinctivehomerenovations.com Located on a corner lot in Elk Grove Village, this home’s owners wanted to build what was originally conceived as a screened porch

Renovation by Lonestar Garage Solutions, www.lonestargaragesolutions.com BEFORE After having lived in their 1960s-era home for more than 11 years, the owners of this home decided it was time to make a change in their garage area and knew they would

Renovation by Earthly Delights, www.earthlydelightsnc.com BEFORE Consisting of major improvements, additions and a few rearrangements that took 14 months to complete, this Wakefield home filled with three kids now caters to the entire family. Originally a barren backyard full of

  Atlanta Home Improvement’s best renovation projects Compiled by Shelby Stevens Have you been looking for a little inspiration to make your renovation dreams a reality? We scoured the home makeover projects featured in Atlanta Home Improvement over the past

What do you think of when you hear the word “autumn”? For most, the image of a countryside radiant with orange-, yellow- and red-leafed trees comes to mind. Whether on the trees or in our home decor, these warm tones