This past weekend, we turned our clocks ahead one hour, meaning Spring is not far away. In fact, the first day of Spring is this weekend, and we hope that everyone is ready for a heavy dose of Spring Fever. There is a reason that Spring is the favorite season for so many people, just look at all of the[...]
Metrostudy recently reported that housing markets across the country are heating up with builders buying lots and subdivisions. This expected to be a trend throughout 2010 as many builders are out or low on inventory and need to start building again. The BIG news for the Atlanta real estate market is that Kolter Homes is buying Levitt and Son’s Seasons[...]
What are the BIG trends in the home building industry for 2010? Well, it may be a little surprising to find out that the biggest trend is downsizing. Traditionally, home buyers have been seeking spacious, lavish homes with all the amenities as well as extra rooms, like a home theater or present wrapping room, to complement their unique abode. However, this[...]
The New Year is well underway and many of us are still trying to keep all of our New Year’s Resolutions including ones to organize your home. A common resolution for many was to become more organized in their home. If this was one of your resolutions, have you made steps to reach your goal? Are you still finding yourself[...]
If your home was built before 1978, it most likely contains lead. Many coatings like paint, lacquer, polyurethane and stain used lead before it was outlawed in 1978. Lead can be a huge problem, especially for children under 2. Now, we all know that lead can cause major problems in high doses, but you may be unaware that this hazardous[...]
This year, don't just throw away that beautiful Christmas Tree that has been the highlight of your holiday decorations, recycle it! Instead of being taken to a landfill, taking a long time to biodegrade and having a negative effect on our environment, a recycled Christmas Tree will be composted or turned into mulch used for playgrounds, local government beautification projects[...]
Your Christmas tree is usually the focal point when it comes to decorating for Christmas, but remember to take the Holiday decor throughout the entire house - simple, small touches can make a difference. Remember to not over do it, if you are too extravagant it can be distracting from the more important expensive pieces you really want to showcase. Trees[...]
It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday festivities, and Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without turkey and trimming, but during the seasonal activities it’s also important to keep your home a safe place for family and friends. Here are some tips to enjoy a safe holiday: It’s tradition to spend hours and hours in the kitchen during Thanksgiving roasting[...]
It’s so cute when my dog begs for food while we’re cooking in the kitchen. He plants his golden retriever butt on the floor, sits and stays….until he’s kicked out of the room. My cats, too! I used to love it when they climb on counter because they knew I’d give them little bites of chicken…before I got married and[...]
With the winter season quickly approaching, Raymond Previto, environmental services director at Park Springs, the Southeast’s leading continuing care retirement community and Brian Thomas, director of operations management, sat down to answer questions about how to properly prepare your home for the Atlanta’s cold Winter months ahead. Q: What are some basic tips homeowners should know during cold winter months? A: Set[...]