Although fireplaces are seldom used today for heating an entire home or cooking, they are still sought-after by today's Atlanta new home buyers. A fireplace will warm up a room on a cold winter day, and the dancing flames and crackling wood are comforting. It has been a bit cooler at night in Atlanta. If you are in the market for[...]
Talk about smart, green homes! New, high-tech, energy efficient (yet simple and relatively inexpensive) bathroom fans can ventilate an entire house. Several manufacturers, including Air King, Broan-NuTone and Panasonic have developed bath fans that can rid a home of off-gassing, formaldehydes, chemicals and humid air and can communicate with one another to maintain constant air movement throughout an ultra-tight new home.[...]
Keystone Homes has new homes in Augusta, Ga., that offer open floor plans and spacious yards that are perfect for a growing family. Our Riverstone community in Augusta has homes ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to 4,000 square feet, with prices starting in the $180s. Once you've found that perfect home and settled in, celebrate with family and friends.[...]
The kitchen is often the most widely used room in your home, especially if you have a large family. Your friends, your kids, your kid's friends and the occasional house guest all seem to gravitate toward the kitchen. Whether it's to grab a quick snack or prepare dinner, people are shuffling in and out all day. Before you know it,[...]
In a busy city like Atlanta, you may think that everyone is constantly on the go. Between work, school, family and the occasional emergency, who has time to sit down and relax? Well, according to the folks at American Standard, there are still quite a few people out there who enjoy the luxury of sitting and soaking in a stand-alone[...]
Ravin Homes has been in business for 35 years, and during that time, we have learned the value of staying ahead of the curve. Whether that means addressing the ever-changing needs of consumers or adhering to the latest building standards, keeping up with the times is vital to our success. With the amendments to the 2009 energy code that went into effect[...]
The June issue of Men’s Health magazine ranks the Top 100 least-active cities based on how often residents exercise, the number of households that watched 15 hours of cable television each week and bought more than 11 video games a year, and other factors. The article is called, "Where Sit Happens" and the city scored the worst is Lexington, Ky.[...]
Attention allergy and asthma sufferers: Valspar Paint wants to help you breathe easier. Whether you're remodeling or redecorating your Atlanta real estate, consider using Valspar+™ paint, which is proven to help reduce airborne irritants. The paint is the first of its kind and the first to be certified allergy and asthma friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Valspar+™[...]
Wondering what the most popular paint colors are for 2011? If you are shopping for Atlanta new homes you are bound to see some design trends related to paint colors. We interviewed Cindi MacPherson, partner with The Interior Partners to find out about the hottest color trends. Cindi says, "The colors this year are influenced by our quest for balance in[...]
Summer is here, which means that families everywhere will be heading outside to spend time in the backyard. No matter which type of home you have, if it includes a patio, chances are that you've considered sprucing it up a bit. Keystone Homes has seven great tips for adding a little decorative flair to your patio. If you have an[...]