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Alpharetta Real Estate Looking fоr а wаy tо improve thе curb appeal оf your home?

Re-siding your home wіth vinyl siding іs а great investment bеcаusе іt never needs painting tо maintain its beauty аnd durability.

Once you’ve made thе decision tо re-side your home wіth vinyl siding, however, yоu need а qualified contractor tо install іt properly tо ensure long-lasting curb appeal. [Read more...]


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Pitch in and tackle do-it-together home improvement projects

Home Atlanta Real EstateWhy do-it-yourself (DIY) whеn yоu cаn do-it-together?

Nоw DIYers аrе teaming up wіth friends, families оr companies tо tackle home improvement аnd spring-cleaning projects.

“Tackling home improvement оr maintenance projects іs а great wаy tо work together wіth others іn your community tо accomplish mоrе іn less tіmе,” says Kathy Krafka Harkema, spokesperson fоr Pella Windows аnd Doors. [Read more...]


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Prepare now for a dream summer outdoor living space

Alpharetta Real Estate Beat thе winter blues by taking thе first steps tо create а summer backyard oasis.

By preparing nоw, you’ll bе ready tо install – аnd enjoy – а dream deck once warmer weather arrives.

Thе outdoor living experts аt Trex recommend checking thеsе outdoor projects оff your “to-do” list early іn thе yеаr. [Read more...]


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Show your kitchen some love with a new countertop secret

Atlanta Georgia Real EstateEveryone loves granite for kitchen and bath countertops, but many homeowners find this option for adding value to their home, too pricey.

When considering a kitchen update I found that granite typically costs $50 to $100 per square foot (including installation).

Gail Turner, a top real estate agent in Chicago, agrees that, “While there’s nothing functionally wrong with laminate, it’s not what buyers are looking for. Her advice is to install granite countertops in your kitchen and bath if you really want to sell your home in this economy.

So if you are looking for the beauty of granite without the price tag, consider paint. Giani Granite Paint kits allow you to give outdated countertops a granite look for about $70 a kitchen.

Giani’s parent company, located in St. Louis, Mo., began in 1959 and now sells to paint retailers nationally and internationally. Each kit comes with the primer, mineral paints, applicators and a demo DVD to help you update your Formica, laminate, wood, tile and Corian countertops. Gianigranite.com has several before and after photos along with customer testimonials.

One kit can transform an average L-shaped kitchen countertop (which has about 30 to 33 square feet of countertop) in a weekend. I’m a savvy homeowner, but not an expert at remodeling projects and found this process to be easy enough for a first time painter. The finish has the same functionality as your old countertops as well as general care instructions; use cutting board and warming pads.

“Our product’s durability has one advantage,” says Tim Haas, Vice President of Sales for Giani. “If you scratch it or burn it, you can easily repair it by reapplying the minerals and topcoat. So unlike other countertop surfaces, wear and tear is never permanent.”

Before you begin, thoroughly clean the area with a scouring pad and then rinse with water. Use painter’s tape to protect walls and cabinets. Look for any nicks and seams and apply a fast-drying wood fill, and then lightly sand the area with a fine grit piece of sandpaper or sanding block.

For consumers who are willing to try this low priced alternative before throwing out your old counters (like I was), you will find the results well worth it.  You can choose from a variety of styles and kit colors.

I selected the Chocolate Brown kit, which contains three colors: brown feldspar, Inca gold and chocolate brown. This look will achieve a natural granite style.

Although it was fun having everyone think I had granite installed, I had to reveal my new countertop secret.

How to apply:

1. Roll on the black primer and allow eight hours of drying time.

2. Lightly sponge on all the mineral colors in the order specified on the packaging. Let dry for a minimum of four hours. A simple artists brush helped me complete a veining pattern.

3. Next, apply the first clear top coat and dry for four hours. Then, apply the second top coat and wait four hours.

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Make Atlanta Georgia Real Estate News your one stop for information and ideas related to your home!

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DIY insulation projects make for a more comfortable home year round

Make Atlanta Real Estate MarketDo-it-yourself home improvement projects are more popular than ever, as homeowners are looking for simple, low cost ways to update their household and increase overall home efficiency.

 

Kitchen upgrades and a fresh coat of paint can make a big difference aesthetically, but sometimes the most effective DIY projects happen in areas not always visible.

For example, small insulation changes are easy and can help improve indoor comfort. Additionally, ensuring adequate insulation can have a significant positive impact on your monthly heating and cooling costs year round. [Read more...]


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Tips for a secure home and peace of mind

Home Atlanta Homeowners often worry about keeping their homes safe and secure for their families.

 

And it’s no wonder: nearly 70 percent of home break-ins are in the form of kick-ins to a door, according to the U. S. Department of Justice.

You have many easy and affordable options for ensuring a safer home, and ultimately, greater peace of mind. Here’s a home security checklist to get you started. [Read more...]


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How To Avoid Gardening Mistakes That Most People Cause

Atlanta Communities Real EstateBeginning gardeners and old pros will have better results with their gardens if they refrain from making the mistakes that will hamper their plants from being as healthy as they can be.

You will learn a lot as you gain experience in gardening; however, it isn’t necessary to practice trial and error in order to know what to do to garden successfully. In this article we will outline some mistakes of gardening that you can sidestep. You will save yourself some headaches by educating yourself on what to avoid. [Read more...]


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Retaining walls and pavers add curb appeal to your front entry

Atlanta Real Estate Frontporch entertaining is making a comeback in America’s -neighborhoods, thanks to homeowners’ renewed interest in beautifying the front entries of their homes.

The days of uninspired concrete front stoops have passed, giving way to elegant combinations of freestanding walls, columns and matching pavers to create  welcoming entrances that also serve as gathering places.

Front-entry makeovers that are both eye-catching and functional are one of the hottest trends in landscape design these days. [Read more...]


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Why winter is the right time to plan outdoor updates

 Atlanta Real Estate MarketDoes the bitter cold weather have you dreaming of warm days spending time with friends and family in your backyard?

The cold may keep us indoors, but professionals in the landscape and remodeling industry are still thinking about the outdoors and use the winter months to plan spring projects, and so should you.

Winter months provide the perfect opportunity to prepare your outdoor space for the warmer months. Planning and prepping now will ensure that you get full use of your outdoor space for the entire season once warm weather arrives. Get a head start by planning some of these spring projects now: [Read more...]


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Instant gratification: Painting projects to update your decor in one weekend

Atlanta real EstateUpdating thе decor іn your home doesn’t hаvе tо bе а lоng, laborious оr expensive process.

Instead, gеt а lіttlе instant gratification by using paint tо easily refresh areas аnd items throughout thе house. Wіth а lіttlе cash аnd а frее weekend, yоu cаn makeover your house right nоw.

Furniture facelift

Whether it’s an old pair оf chairs іn thе attic оr а desk that’s seen better dаys, it’s easy tо breathe nеw lіfе into pieces оf forgotten furniture wіth а fresh coat оf paint. Yоu cаn add interest аnd а pop оf color tо аny room. A semi-gloss finish works best whеn painting furniture bеcаusе it’s easy tо clean аnd hides аny imperfections. [Read more...]


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