Extreme Home Makeover first launched in 2003 and this popular home show ran for nine years on ABC! Designers would race the clock to completely renovate a house for a family within one week. The remodel included every room, as well as the exterior and the landscaping. When Extreme Home Makeover ended, fans flocked to HGTV’s new home remodeling show Fixer[...]
With hot summer days on the horizon, homeowners must get their homes ready for increased humidity and higher temperatures. Before breaking out the floppy hat and sunscreen, don’t miss crucial pre-summer home maintenance tasks to make sure the house is ready for the hot summer sun. Indoor Tasks Check HVAC filters: Prepare for pollen season with new HVAC filters. New filters[...]
With this year’s COVID-19 outbreak, people are focused more on their health and the need for healthy indoor living spaces is more important than ever. A huge part of what helps create a healthy environment is the air quality within it. Unfortunately, many of our homes are filled with hidden toxins and allergens lurking in some of the most unsuspecting[...]
It’s summertime in Georgia which means extreme heat. While hot summer days typically cause more energy usage in homes, this summer people may see an even bigger increase in their energy usage and bills as COVID-19 is keeping everyone closer to home rather than out and about. Georgia Power has some helpful tips on how to save energy and money[...]
Spring cleaning season is here. In the midst of all the dusting, mopping and home organizing, take some time to perform some basic home maintenance. All homes could use some TLC after the winter season and what better time to provide that than the warm spring season? Here are a few things homeowners should look out for doing their spring home[...]
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas prevalent in many homes in North Georgia and has been linked to several cases of lung cancer. UGA Radon Educator Derek Cooper joins this week’s All About Real Estate segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss how to detect, prevent and mitigate radon in a home with co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd[...]
Fibo Wall Panels are now available in the United States through a partnership between Innovate Building Solutions and FiboUSA. A solution for wet areas sure to turn heads as much for its beauty as its ability to solve tough problems, builders, developers, designers, architects, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) can solve tough wet room challenges with Fibo Wall Panels. These panels[...]
Gone are the days of leaving the house wondering if all of the lights are turned off. With SR Homes new smartTRAC® Program homeowners can now connect to their homes from anywhere, at any time, on any screen in real time. On today’s All About Real Estate episode Alan O'Rouke, Owner of KCO Audio and preferred vendor of SR Homes[...]
It’s time for the annual Fall Atlanta Home Show & Outdoor Living Expo, where you can discover the latest in home décor, design, landscaping, outdoor living and more. The show takes place September 7 – 9 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The annual event features a lineup of home improvement experts offering advice and tips, as well as a multitude of[...]
Imagine living in a home comfortable enough to enjoy life and spacious enough to rent a room out on Airbnb for supplemental income. It’s a new trend hitting Atlanta and Van Hardimon, President of Van Hardimon Homes joins us on today’s All About Real Estate episode to discuss how these homes are geared primarily toward millennials and empty nesters. Van Hardimon[...]