Monte Hewett Homes Finishes Basements to Fill Needs
Looking for good news in today’s economy? Prices for construction materials are the lowest they’ve been in many years. You may find that hard to believe since the economy is in such disarray, but it’s entirely true. Homeowners who aren’t ready to move can build equity in their homes by finishing basements or completing other projects they postponed at purchase, and they can do it at a significant value. Monte Hewett Homes is available to help, with basement finishing and other renovation services that include all aspects of design and construction.
Since vendors are offering great deals on materials, Monte Hewett Homes wants to pass those deals along to their past and future customers. (Continued…)
Safety Tips for Remodeling Projects
There are many things to consider when remodeling a home or buying buying an older home in Atlanta. Homes built before 1980 could easily contain asbestos. Of course, even homes build after 1980 still may also contain products that are worth taking note of. As technology and long-term cost efficiency is constantly evolving, so is our need for environment-friendly and healthly building materials. If you are interested in remodeling, saving money and improving your environmental standing in the world, then here is some information to get a project started in the right direction.
In the Beginning
If you’ve thought about remodeling a home that was built before 1980, you’ll probably be faced with a number of toxic materials during the process, not the least of which will be asbestos. (Continued…)
WicksteadWorks Helps Buckhead Family Breathe Easier
Atlanta remodeling company WicksteadWorks is well known for its devotion to green-building practices, and a recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlighted exactly how their expertise in green building can benefit the health of homeowners. It’s really important to promote such positive attributes for green building because many homeowners really do not realize that green building benefits more than the environment, although that should be reason enough to go green. Because there are so many options and details related to green building, it’s important to go with an industry expert when you are remodeling. Frank Wickstead, President of WicksteadWorks, is a Certified Green Building Professional, a verifier for the National Green Building Program and a LEED Accredited Professional. Basically, you cannot be more of a green building expert than that. It’s probably for this reason that the AJC decided to feature one of his projects in prominent article.
The article focuses on one particular project done by WicksteadWorks on a 1940s cottage, owned by the Fosgates, in the Ardmore Park neighborhood of Buckhead. (Continued…)
Rosebud Co. Sponsors the Inaugural Decatur Old House Fair
The Rosebud Co., an Atlanta remodeling company, is among the sponsors of The Inaugural Decatur Old House Fair, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Plaza, 130 Clairemont Ave., Decatur. Michael Purser of Rosebud Co. will also be available at an exhibit during the event. The Decatur Old House Fair is a day-long celebration featuring new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials and quality services for old-house owners interested in rehabilitating, furnishing and maintaining their older homes.
Tickets to the event are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. More information about the event, including a list of ticket locations, can be obtained by going to (Continued…)
Frank Wickstead Receives Green Building Designations
Frank Wickstead, President of Atlanta remodeling company WicksteadWorks, recently furthered his expertise in the green building industry by becoming a Certified Green Building Professional and a verifier for the National Green Building Program. The Certified Green Professional designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes, without driving up the cost of construction. In order to receive this prestigious designation, an individual has to complete numerous hours in continuing education, which helps provide a solid foundation of knowledge in green building methods. This is a designation provided by the National Association of Home Builders. Congratulations to Frank because he worked extremely hard to achieve this designation, and it is only a symbol of his expertise in green building.
Another example of Frank’s broad knowledge of the green building industry is the fact that he is now a verifier for the National Green Building Program. As a verifier, Frank will thoroughly analyze different homes to ensure that they meet the criteria of the national green building certification. In other words, Frank is the authority when it comes to green building standards. (Continued…)
