Last Friday, the EPA announced they will delay the enforcement of worker training and firm certification requirements for the Lead-Based Paint (LBP) rule. The rule originally went into effect on April 22; however, now Atlanta remodelers have until Oct. 1, 2010, to file for firm certification, until Sept. 30 for workers to register and Dec. 31 for workers to take[...]
Would you like to give your husband or dad the perfect gift this Father's Day? Whether you are considering moving into an Atlanta new home community, active adult community or already own the home of your dreams now might be the perfect time to let your husband or dad know that his dream of having his own perfect sanctuary is[...]
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[...]
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[...]
With the cold weather beginning to take over the Atlanta area, now is the time to prepare your home for the winter. You've already unpacked your winter jackets and scarf and bought new gloves, but what have you done for your home? Is it ready to face the harsh weather of the Winter months? If you keep up with maintenance around[...]
Flood damage accounts for huge monetary loss across the country every year. Floods are particularly devastating because there is little that can be done to safe guard your house beforehand. So what happens after the water recedes? Recovery and cleanup. Damage can range from some wet carpet and furniture to the house being left structurally unsound. Floods can undermine foundations and shift[...]
Even though the recent beautiful weather would lead you to believe Winter is behind us, we are technically still in the Winter season for a very short amount of time. Spring is less than two weeks away! It's an exciting time as flowers will be in bloom and we get to experience the brief period of time when the outside[...]