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New Design Resources Now Open in Atlanta Several new design resources are now available in the Atlanta area, including SawHorse Inc.’s new design center, the recently re-opened Ligne Roset showroom and a new location for RAO Design Studio. An Atlanta area remodeler, SawHorse Inc. now has a brick-and-mortar design center on Miami Circle in Buckhead. Ligne Roset, a high-end contemporary furniture retailer, has re-opened its Atlanta showroom on Peachtree Street under the leadership of owner Jose Rodriguez. RAO Design Studio, owned by kitchen designer Matthew Rao, CKD, moved to a new space on Juniper Street. The studio/ showroom built by Atlanta’s Cablik Enterprises features SieMatic cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances. For more information, visit www.sawhorse.net, www.ligne-roset-usa.com and www.raodesignstudio.com.
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What is the musthave new appliance product or feature to emerge in the market this year? Possibly the most exciting new appliance feature to emerge in 2013 is the convection steam oven. The unique new technology featured in a convection steam oven senses the amount, size and shape of food once an automatic mode has been selected. While cooking, it monitors the time, temperature and environment, eliminating all guesswork in the kitchen. Additionally, the steam oven cooks with a convection oven element and steam to crisp and brown while keeping the inside moist and juicy; the result is perfectly cooked food that would be impossible for any other type of oven.” —Theron Gunter, executive director, Guy T. Gunter Appliances, www.guytgunter appliances.com
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A store that provides a small-town feel in the “backyard” of a big box and has catered to suburban Atlanta residents for 28 years has just earned the title of one of the “Coolest Hardware Stores” in the country. Intown Ace Hardware joins just five other stores nationwide recently recognized by Ace Hardware Corporation for their unique offerings and special service. “We’ve really mixed the feel of nostalgic small-town America with a modern environment for our customers,” says Dave Jones, co-owner of Intown Ace Hardware. “There’s a lot of color and a lot of interest in the store.” Visit www.intownhardware.net for more information.
CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio has added Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry to its lineup of cabinetry options. “Rutt’s quality and versatility is well-known in our industry, and we are extremely delighted to be working Photo courtesy of CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio with them and to be the only dealer in the Atlanta area to offer these fine products to the discriminating Atlanta consumer,” says Mimi Clausen, vice president of CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio. The company offers appliances, countertops and plumbing fixtures in addition to cabinetry at its Norcross showroom as well as complete design and remodeling services. Visit www.csikitchenandbath.com for more information.
EarthCraft Celebrates Award Winners and Completion of 24,000 EarthCraft Certified Buildings The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (Greater Atlanta HBA) and Southface recently celebrated the completion of 24,000 EarthCraft buildings across the Southeast over the past 13 years. These include EarthCraft houses and renovations, multifamily units and light commercial buildings. Seventeen awards also were presented to professionals from across the Southeast who demonstrated leadership in green building design and construction for projects completed in 2011 and 2012. “We are seeing positive signs that the next generation of homes and light commercial buildings in our communities are increasingly green,” says Southface’s Dennis Creech. “Thanks to our EarthCraft professionals for making it happen.” For a complete list of award winners, visit www.earthcraft.org. Editorial Resources begin on page 61.
WHAT’S HAPPENING This Month Now – Sun., March 31 The South’s Next Wave: Design Challenge Hours vary Museum of Design Atlanta 1315 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA (404) 979-6455 www.museumofdesign.org Sun., Jan. 27 – Sun., Feb. 3 Cathedral Antiques Show & Tour of Homes Hours and locations vary (404) 365-1107 www.cathedralantiques.com
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Pool Party! Spend the summer swimming in style with the latest pool and spa updates
By Laura Judy
It may still be chilly outside right now, but warmer weather will be here before you know it! Winter is a great time to think about updating your pool so it will be ready to jump into when summer arrives. Whether you want to give your pool a visual makeover, make it more functional or cut down on time and money spent on maintenance, there are plenty of things you can do right now to ensure a fun and successful pool season a few months down the line.
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Swimming in style If your pool has been around for a while, you may want to update the materials of the pool itself and the surrounding areas. “Replacing and updating the pool tile, coping (edging around the pool) and interior finish are good ways to give the pool a fresh look,” says Evan Horning of Neptune Pools, www.neptunepools.com, in Sugar Hill. “Replacing or resurfacing the pool deck can help as well.” For concrete pool owners, updating the pool’s surface is a popular choice right now. “Many customers are renovating from white marcite plaster to pebble products,” says Kelly Erjavec of Hilltop Pools and Spas, www.hilltoppools. com, in Jonesboro. The pebble creates a fun, textured surface, and it also comes with another bonus: a better warranty. “Pebble is better because the consumer receives a 15-year warranty compared with a two-year warranty on plaster,” Erjavec says. Of course, if you have a pool with a vinyl liner, replacing the liner will be necessary every so often. Depending on how well you take care of the pool, it will most likely need replacing every eight to 12 years. If your pool has fiberglass steps, they might need to be updated every 20 years or so.
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Covered Up Want to make your pool a little bit safer? Consider adding an automatic pool cover. They’re usually simple to install on existing pools, and in addition to making the pool safer, they also keep it clean, cutting down on time and money spent on maintenance. And when they’re used properly, automatic covers can act as passive solar collectors, increasing the temperature of the pool by as much as 12 degrees! Source: Automatic Covers Inc. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com
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Aquatic add-ons While updating the surface of your pool can make it more attractive and help keep it in good shape, it’s the extras you add on that help make the pool a fun and exciting place for your family and friends to play. Diving boards aren’t the only special features these days. Having a pool is like having one big water feature to play with, and adding other goodies to it only makes it more special. “Adding a water feature to a constructed pool is a great idea,” Erjavec says. “Water features such as slides, waterfalls, grottos, spillways and fountains can make an old pool look new and contemporary.” Adding a new spa that’s built into the pool is a popular choice as are swim jet systems that create a water treadmill of sorts. Custom-made features will make your pool unique, and highlighting them with special lighting will create an amazing atmosphere for nighttime swimming and pool parties. “Slides and waterfalls featuring LED lighting can be added to existing pools to make them more interesting and fun,” says Lorina Zavala of Lusk Pools, www.luskpools.com, in Canton. For the athletic crowd, built-in basketball hoops and volleyball nets are popular Photo courtesy of Outside Landscape Group
choices – although you may have a hard time getting the kids out of the pool for dinner!
Warming Water Solar heating is a great option for heating pools. If you heat a pool in the cooler months, it’s best to use some type of “solar blanket” or cover to prevent excess heat “steam” from leaving. Gas heaters are going to do the best job of heating in cold weather and can be used in conjunction with other types of heating, such as solar. Source: Neptune Pools www.atlantahomeimprovement.com
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What’s in the water? Perhaps the most common update among pool owners over the last five years or so has been converting the water to a salt system for chlorination. “A saltwater pool is a chlorine pool. These systems are also referred to as saltwater chlorine generators,” Horning says. “These systems eliminate the need to purchase chlorine since it is being produced within the pool, and the byproduct of the process creates soft water.” Saltwater systems can be used in both concrete and vinyl-lined pools. Overall, these systems provide better-quality water for swimming, and, perhaps just as importantly, they are also an economical choice, as they will save pool owners time and money. “You save money on pool chemicals, such as shock and chlorine tablets, and added equipment controls, just to name a few,” Zavala says. When it comes to the chemicals in your pool, automated chemical management systems are the way to go. “These systems are similar to the ones that are used in commercial pools, hotels, subdivisions and water parks,” Erjavec says. “They are programmable chemical feeders that will automatically dispense chemicals Photo courtesy of Sunbelt Pools of Georgia
to the pool to help keep the swimming pool clean, clear and safe
Heater Safety If you do have a heated pool or spa, stay safe and make sure to test your system before you start it up for the year. You may want to have a certified technician test the gas line and wires to make sure it’s ready to go. Also, never store pool chemicals near the heater, as this could lead to a fire. Source: Tallman Pools www.atlantahomeimprovement.com
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to use.” The latest systems are basically maintenance-free, and some even allow you to operate your pool remotely from a smartphone, computer or tablet.
Remember maintenance Since the most common pool repairs are those to equipment, such as pumps, filters, cleaners and heaters, updating your pool equipment will allow for more time swimming and less time working. “Equipment upgrades, pool cleaners and alternative sanitizers can help the pool perform better and reduce maintenance,” Horning says. Automatic pool cleaners, automatic chemical feeders and salt systems are also great ways to keep maintenance at a minimum. Don’t forget to keep your water balanced. No matter what type of chlorination you use, always test your water and balance the chemicals regularly. Failure to maintain the water balance can lead to many issues in the pool or spa’s interior as well as equipment failures. Keeping the water balanced will help protect your swimming pool and equipment, and it will also help extend the life of your pool, no matter what type it is. Remember, if you aren’t sure you can keep up with the maintenance on your own, it’s probably a good idea to hire
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and running, you can start dreaming of the warm months ahead. Happy swimming!
Keep it up! The No. 1 tip that experts have for pool owners is to set a maintenance schedule and stick to it. It’s much easier and less expensive to keep up with a pool than it is to wait until you have a serious issue to deal with. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com
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RESOURCES B-Level SE, INC. (770) 516-4476 www.b-levelse.com See p. 11 CTI of Georgia 125 Mansell Place #105 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 753-4900 www.ctiga.com See p. 11 Fern Valley Landscapes & Interiors (404) 225-2710 www.fernvalley.net See p. 61 Innovative Outdoors (770) 995-6795 www.innovativeoutdoorsllc.com See p. 49
Grilling out is a great way to spice up your pool party. Check out these burger recipe suggestions to start the season right: The Other Burger 1 pound ground pork, about 80 percent lean 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Gently mix together ground pork and seasonings; shape into 4 burgers about 3/4-inch in thickness. Place over moderately hot coals in a kettlestyle grill, lower hood and grill for 5 minutes; turn and finish grilling 4 to 5 minutes more. Burgers are ready when the internal temperature is 160 degrees F, as measured with an instant-read thermometer. Serve immediately, on sandwich buns if desired. Variations: Eastern Burger: To Other Burger basic mix, add 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dry sherry and 1 tablespoon grated ginger root. Veggie Burger: To Other Burger basic mix, add 3 drops hot pepper sauce, 1 grated carrot and 3 tablespoons chopped parsley. South of the Border Burger: To Other Burger basic mix, add 1/4 teaspoon each ground cumin, oregano, seasoned salt and crushed red chiles. Italian Burger: To Other Burger basic mix, add one crushed garlic clove, one teaspoon crushed fennel seed and 2 teaspoons each red wine and olive oil. Makes 4 servings. Source: National Pork Board Editorial Resources begin on page 61.
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J. Linder Design & Consultants (404) 207-8142 www.jlinderdesignandconsultant.com See p. 60 Kain Landscape 3729 Clairmont Road Chamblee, GA 30341 (770) 451-0849 www.kainlandscape.com See p. 52 Mudjack Atlanta 3136 Highland Terrace Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (770) 713-1704 www.mudjack.com See p. 53 Neptune Pools 1230 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Sugar Hill, GA 30518 (770) 831-5415 www.neptunepools.com See p. 28 Outdoor Advantage, LLC (678) 525-7967 www.outdooradvantagellc.com See p. 10 Outside Landscape Group (770) 754-1188 www.outsidelandscapegroup.com See p. 24 Property Masters 4500 Lee Waters Road, Bldg. # 4 Marietta, GA 30066 (888) 792-5533 See p. 4 Sunbelt Pools of Georgia (770) 455-7770 www.sunbeltpoolsofgeorgia.com See p. 26 ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT FEBRUARY 2013
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As part of our annual “Decorating on a Dime� Contest, we challenged Atlanta homeowners and design professionals to complete a room makeover for under $1,000. Entrants were required to submit project photos and details along with a complete accounting of their expenses, excluding labor, and where they purchased each item. The winning projects achieved some amazing results. Enjoy!
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Non-Professional Winner Sandy Boudreau wanted to redecorate her 10 year-old son’s room to make it more age appropriate and decided to surprise him with a makeover. While he was away on a camping trip, Sandy swapped his bunk bed, painted dresser and stuffed animals for a full-size bed, funky wall mural and mountain-inspired decor. To brighten up the space and add more personality, Sandy painted two of the bedroom walls Folic Green by Sherwin Williams. The focal point of the room is an abstract wall mural above the headboard of the bed, which was inspired by the work of spray paint artist Matt W. Moore and created by Sandy using tape and 11 different paint colors. Bedding with a snowboarder motif pays homage to one of her son’s favorite sports and family trips to Whistler. Furniture from other parts of the house along with a new storage unit, a desk and other accessories round out the room makeover. Her son’s reaction? “The day that he came home was a great surprise,” she writes in her contest entry. “He did not want his room changed, but once he saw it he hugged me many times telling me he loved me and thank you. That was totally worth it.”
Ikea Malm bed (Craigslist) ....................... $75.00 Ikea Malm headboard with sliding drawers (Ikea) ....................................... $199.00
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Bedding (eBay) ..................................... $149.00 Ikea Malm desk (Ikea) ........................... $149.00 Canvas print (Ritz Camera) ...................... $70.00 Case for stone collection (Amazon) ......... $49.00 Rolling Itso cube storage unit (Target) ..... $44.95 2 large fabric bins (Target) ...................... $19.98 3 small fabric bins (Target) ...................... $20.97 Candy-striped rug (Big Lots) ................... $20.00 Mirror (HomeGoods) ................................ $40.00 1 gallon of Sherwin Williams Folic Green paint (Sherwin Williams) .................................. $50.00 1 quart of Behr Natural Gray paint (Home Depot) .......................................... $14.38 Paint samples for mural (Home Depot) .... $32.78 Pottery Barn Teen skateboard push-pin tile (garage sale) ............................................. $2.00 Red wipe board (Kohl’s) ............................ $8.99 Black clothespin board (Kohl’s) ................ $12.99
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Mary Warner Mary Warner bought her loft in the summer of 2011 and has been chronicling its transformation on her website www.coucouhome.com. “Decorating, I believe, should never be rushed, and a space should reflect a corner of one’s universe, not to mention have the patina of being livedin,” writes Mary in her contest entry. “I’m particularly proud of the first area I tackled in the span of a few weeks, when, after several guests commented on my fortress of books, I decide to take action. The result is a cozy living library, as I like to call it, with my 600plus signed first edition collection of books, a beautiful and arresting, focal point of the room. I integrated some old, new, and found pieces to create a space that is uniquely my own style: 1920s Parisian salon meets urban renewal. The only problem now is that I need more seating for the real salons I’ll begin hosting in 2013. This is a room for ideas and conversation.”
Receipt Jute rug (Ikea) ..................................................... $129 Persian carpet (Craigslist) .................................... $125 Fiddly fig tree (Florida nursery) and planter (Home Depot) ......................................................... $25 Brass lamp (vintage store in Jasper) ...................... $15 Plumbing parts for DIY bookshelf (Home Depot) ... $325 Aloe plant and planter (Southeast Succulents in Inman Park) ........................................................... $10 Pair of paint-by-number paintings (yard sale in Tennessee) ......................................................... $15 Two ceramic bowls (Mississippi Mud Daubers) ...... $55 Black metal garden shelf (yard sale) ...................... $30 • ree stump side table ound on the Beltline behind my house and painted top with leftover wall paint • Mirror salva ed rom my parents marital bed in the 80s. It s been a eature in all the places I ve lived. • ire side table, a ea market nd rom years ago • Spon es and sea arti acts ound and collected on the beach in Costa Rica last summer
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Non-Professional Honorable Mention “I was so tired of an ugly guest room,” writes Lisa Williams in her contest entry. “I didn’t think anyone would want to even stay because it looked so bad. All we had was a set of college furniture from my husband and no bedding. I started by making some simple no-sew faux Roman shades. I hung them high above the actual window to draw your eye up. The headboard was purchased from Garden Ridge and mounted on blocks to raise the height for a more stylish look. The nightstands were a Goodwill find that I painted with the pop of green. The coverlet was actually from the children’s bedding section at Target, and the other bedding we had in another bedroom. The cane chair belonged to my great grandmother, and my own grandmother cried when she saw it in our guest room. She thought it had been lost years ago. I found the green cushion on clearance at World Market. All of the things on the top of the dresser were Goodwill finds, and the wall art was from Old Time Pottery years ago that I just sanded down and then sprayed with polycrylic.”
Receipt
Lisa Williams Headboard (Garden Ridge) ............................ $100 Bedding (existing) and green set (Target) ........ $50 Repainted end tables (Goodwill) ...................... $25 Fabric and supplies for no-sew Roman shades (Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores) ..................... $20 Lamps and shades (Goodwill) ......................... $15 Supplies for lamp makeover (Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores) ..................... $10 Chair cushion (Pier 1 Imports) ......................... $15 Wall art (Garden Ridge) ................................... $50 Dresser decor items (Goodwill) ....................... $27 Paint for nightstands (Home Depot) ................... $5 Artwork, dresser and baskets from another room in the house
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14 rolls of heavy-weight embossed wallpaper by Anagalypta (Home Depot) ...............................................$167.86 2 gallons of paint for wall, 1 gallon of paint for ceiling (Sherwin Williams) ................................................................$65.00 1 quart of paint for trim (Sherwin Williams) ...........................$17.00 1 gallon of oil-based paint for concrete floors (Lowe’s) ..........$24.99 Pair of drapery panels (Ikea) .................................................$29.99 5 x 7 area rug (HomeGoods) .................................................$99.00 2 plaid pillows (Target) and 2 chevron pillows (Marshall’s) ....$74.00 2 metal tripod side tables (World Market) ..............................$59.98 2 bookcases and 1 TV stand (Target) ...................................$163.00 2 antique door knockers (Scott Antique Market) ....................$35.00 Matting for client’s photography (Hobby Lobby) .....................$32.00 Canvas art above mantel (HomeGoods) .................................$89.00 1 wood trunk coffee table and 2 wood side tables (garage sale) .........................................................................$70.00 Resin tortoise shell (Target) ...................................................$39.99 1 roll of patterned window film (Home Depot) .......................$24.99
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By Alma Hill Secret rooms, hidden appliances and landscaped gardens with unexpected features are the latest trends in home design. Whether it’s in new construction or the remodel of an existing home, architectural features and accessories that would appeal to Bond, James Bond, are popping up everywhere. Imagine a house with a stacked-stone fireplace that discreetly opens to a hidden room, or an ornate, built-in armoire with a back panel that conceals a walk-in closet, or a gourmet kitchen with wood finishes so beautiful it’s difficult to tell where the woodwork ends and the appliances begin. “People want something that makes their house unique, different from their neighbors,” says Steve Humble, president of Creative Home Engineering, www. hiddenpassageway.com. “A lot of people are doing them for kids’ playrooms and entrances to wine rooms. I’ve even had some people get them for what they feel a secret room will do for the resale value of their house. It’s definitely going to make the house stand out against all the other houses they’re competing against to sell.” For the last 14 years, Matthew Quinn, principal at Atlanta’s Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio, www.designgalleria.net, has stood out in the kitchen design industry by creating sleek paneling and hardware that resembles custom furniture to hide everything from refrigerators to dishwashers, warming drawers, ice makers and wine coolers. “I’ve always been a huge proponent of paneling refrigerators so they don’t overwhelm the space. It’s an easy solution to give your kitchen a facelift and make it feel larger,” Quinn says. “The only thing that can’t be paneled is your oven or cooktops.” Quinn also designs retractable pocket doors to conceal pantries, cabinets, wall ovens and doorways to the kitchen. The look not only is more pleasing to the eye, but also it helps unify the room. The hardware for pocket doors starts at $150 per door and the door itself is about $3,000 depending on the finish, according to Quinn. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com
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The trend is not limited to contemporary designed homes. “It used to be just for modern homes, but we are really doing quite a bit of it in traditional homes,” Quinn says. Humble has been building hidden passageways in homes since 2004. A mechanical engineer, he started Creative Home Engineering in Gilbert, Ariz., after he purchased a large home for himself and wanted to do something fun by adding secret rooms. “I was surprised to find there wasn’t a company with the expertise to do it, so I started making them for people,” Humble says. Now homeowners from around the country come to him for secret passageways that are concealed by such features as mirrors, bookcases, stairways, armoires and fireplaces. Bookcases are one of the most popular amenities to hide rooms because they can be retrofitted into almost any home without adding to the square footage. It’s also easy to subdivide a walk-in closet or convert a storage room by adding a secret door. However, more elaborate amenities, such as a rotating fireplace, should be created when a home is under construction. Here’s how the process works for long-distance customers: A representative from Creative Home Engineering will talk with a homeowner either online, on the telephone or in person to discuss what the customer wants and how the feature can be added as a retrofit or in new construction. After the client selects the wood, finishes and hardware, the company provides an estimate and design package outlining specifications such as how large the wall opening needs to be and where power outlets should be installed. The company then builds the product or door to fit the designated space. Prices range from $2,500 for a shelf to $6,500 for a custom-built passageway. While hidden features make a home stand out in the resale process, they don’t necessarily add value to the overall selling cost. “If you’re doing it for a return on your investment, you’re not going to want to invest $10,000 on a secret door on a house that’s worth $100,000,” Humble says. Secret amenities aren’t limited to closets and doors. Homeowners are taking them outside by installing hidden gardens and concealed landscape décor and outdoor room accessories. “It’s nice if you can see them from the house, but it’s also nice if you can see them walking along a path. It creates a whole new experience,” says Samantha Spitale, assistant project coordinator at Outside Landscape Group, www.outsidelandscapegroup.com. The company works with owners of yards of all sizes to create a unique design to fit their space. For example, Charleston-style gardens work well in small yards because they can be enclosed from neighbors with fencing or trees such as Wax Myrtles, Cryptomeria and Green Giant Arborvitae. For larger spaces, the landscapers often incorporate water features hidden in urns behind plants and Japanese gardens with discreetly placed sculptures, plants and outdoor accessories that are hidden from view until you walk past them. Arbors, pergolas, statues and even faux stones that conceal speakers and other electronics are other treasures the company likes to hide in gardens to provide an element of surprise. “People have also started incorporating hidden pockets into gardens they already have to give them somewhere to retreat to when they want to reflect or read,” Spitale says. “You’d be amazed at what plants can conceal.” Editorial Resources begin on page 61.
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In the typical process of buying a house, it is highly recommended that the buyer hire a qualified professional and certified inspector. Like anything else in life, there is good and bad. The bad inspector is the one who is going to spend very little time on site performing a less than adequate inspection and report and give minimal information on the house one is about to purchase. Typically this coincides with a low fee. If you intend to shop for your inspector based on the lowest fee, then anticipate you may not get the kind of quality inspection you are looking for. By using a top professional inspector and paying a premium for the inspection, you are more than likely going to save money because that inspector will detail the house and report everything that they possibly can about the condition of the house. This generally prompts two possible reactions from the purchaser. One reaction is a totally frightened purchaser looking for direction and explanations with a better understanding of the product they are about to purchase. The other reaction is a frightened buyer who will walk away from the property. When this happens, there is a tendency for people to immediately blame the inspector and say that they killed the deal. What should be understood is the inspector did not kill the deal. All houses tell a story. It is up to the inspector to pass on that story. How the story is told can create good or bad responses. If the inspector takes the time to explain to the client about his findings and what it means to the client’s pocketbook, then they are doing their job. An inspector that exaggerates situations and builds things out of portion can actually be a deal killer. If the levels of communication and the expectations set between all parties in a transaction of purchase and sale are not clear, then deals can fall apart. My advice to sellers and to renovators is to make sure that the house is in good condition prior to putting it on the market. Recently I inspected a house that was rebuilt from the first floor up, and the builder had not finished the house before listing it for sale. As a result, there was a long punch list of items that still needed to be completed. The buyer reacted negatively to the long report and decided not to purchase this house. The builder reacted and said that I killed the deal. The reality is the builder killed the deal because he knew that things were not complete and neglected to finish the job before entering into a contract with the buyer. Stan A. Garnet is the director of www. consultahomepro.com (CAHP), a local organization of home service providers that focuses on consumer education and produces the SeeThru House at the Atlanta Home Show. Garnet is also a certified ASHI and building code inspector in Atlanta and the director of education at the We Teach House Institute. For more information, call (770) 512-8228 or e-mail stan@weteachhouse.com. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com
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Make sure the door opens and closes smoothly Regardless of its age, your garage door should open and close smoothly. If it doesn’t, the spring system may be out of balance. Repairing this should only be done by a professional garage-door service technician.
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➤ 2-inch thick, three-layer ”sandwich” construction Environmentally safe insulation layered between two sheets.
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To do this, place a roll of paper towels under the door, and lower it. When the door hits the towels, it should reverse. If it doesn’t, consult your owner’s manual or have it checked by a garage-door service professional.
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Visually inspect hardware for wear and tear Look for bent or loose hinges, broken wheels, bent shafts or worn out bearings on steel rollers, and bent or misaligned track. Tighten or replace loose or missing bolts on the door and track supports. Check the spring lift cables for proper operation. The bottom brackets, cables, pulleys and springs are under great tension and should ONLY be repaired by a garage-door professional. Clean and lubricate hardware
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Use a clean rag to remove any debris, grease or dirt build-up from the track. Lubricate all moving parts of the door (hinges, metal rollers and track) with 3-in-1 oil. Never use heavy oil or grease. DO NOT LUBRICATE nylon rollers, plastic idler bearings or locks. Use graphite to keep locks in operational condition.
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2013 Kitchen Design Trends
The biggest trend we are seeing is a fresh update on the French Country style: light, bright and airy. Homeowners are inspired by the industrial simplicity of Restoration Hardware and the rustic look of Pottery Barn. People are moving away from dark wood cabinetry in favor of antiqued and glazed treatments in white, cream and linen. Light blue or green cabinets also complement this style. Simple inlaid panels are today’s go-to look. Outfitting appliances with cabinet fronts is another popular trend that minimizes the look of metals in the kitchen. In keeping with the open and spacious feel, homeowners are moving away from granite countertops and choosing lightercolored options in materials like marble and stone. Today it’s possible to replicate the look of marble with innovative materials that are less porous and endure more wear and tear. These include Cambria, Caesarstone and Corian, and you can still choose styles with gray and white veining and speckling to resemble marble. It’s important to keep your kitchen current with updated sinks and faucets. Farmhouse sinks are hugely popular, mostly in ceramic or white china. Bridged faucets or porcelain cross handles replace traditional taps, in chrome and brushed nickel finishes rather than heavier bronze or standard polished silver. Many of our faucets meet green initiatives by reducing water flow and removing lead from pipes, making unfiltered drinking water safer. Faucet manufacturers are also moving to hands-free technology for faster cleaning and to reduce the spread of germs.
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More than ever, homeowners gather in their kitchens to spend time together and enjoy the process of making a meal. We are now seeing the need for primary and secondary sinks to make food preparation more efficient and accessible. Pot fillers above the stovetop are another great option if you don’t need two sinks. Lighting is now both a functional and decorative tool in kitchen design. Since people are spending more time in their kitchens, they don’t want harsh fluorescent lighting. Layering lighting is a big trend, such as blending pendants and sconces with overheads or can lights. With layered lighting, you can control the amount of light in the kitchen as you work in different areas of the room. We are seeing islands with task lighting like cool industrial drop pendants, which offer a great juxtaposition to the French Country look. No matter your needs, PDI is here to help create the kitchen of your dreams. Schedule an appointment or drop by a showroom today!
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Expert Q&A
New Design Resources Now Open in Atlanta Several new design resources are now available in the Atlanta area, including SawHorse Inc.’s new design center, the recently re-opened Ligne Roset showroom and a new location for RAO Design Studio. An Atlanta area remodeler, SawHorse Inc. now has a brick-and-mortar design center on Miami Circle in Buckhead. Ligne Roset, a high-end contemporary furniture retailer, has re-opened its Atlanta showroom on Peachtree Street under the leadership of owner Jose Rodriguez. RAO Design Studio, owned by kitchen designer Matthew Rao, CKD, moved to a new space on Juniper Street. The studio/ showroom built by Atlanta’s Cablik Enterprises features SieMatic cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances. For more information, visit www.sawhorse.net, www.ligne-roset-usa.com and www.raodesignstudio.com.
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What is the musthave new appliance product or feature to emerge in the market this year? Possibly the most exciting new appliance feature to emerge in 2013 is the convection steam oven. The unique new technology featured in a convection steam oven senses the amount, size and shape of food once an automatic mode has been selected. While cooking, it monitors the time, temperature and environment, eliminating all guesswork in the kitchen. Additionally, the steam oven cooks with a convection oven element and steam to crisp and brown while keeping the inside moist and juicy; the result is perfectly cooked food that would be impossible for any other type of oven.” —Theron Gunter, executive director, Guy T. Gunter Appliances, www.guytgunter appliances.com
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It may still be chilly outside right now, but warmer weather will be here before you know it! Winter is a great time to think about updating your pool so it will be ready to jump into when summer arrives. Whether you want to give your pool a visual makeover, make it more functional or cut down on time and money spent on maintenance, there are plenty of things you can do right now to ensure a fun and successful pool season a few months down the line.
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• door Tango Doors, www.tangodoor.com
• door hardware Emtek, www.emtek.com
• Stair railS and baluSterS
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Universal Stair Parts, www.universalstair.com
A once unwelcoming and outdated foyer is now more open and accessible than ever before. To increase the home’s flow between its indoor and outdoor spaces, a pair of large mahogany double doors replaced the room’s once typical single door equipped with side lights and a transom. To replace the East Cobb home’s outdated 1980 style, bold new stairs also were installed. Rather than replacing every individual step, though, all but the first were given new paint on their treads and rails. Replacing the bottom step with new wood treads, rails and a stylish volute completed the entryway makeover.
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CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio does more than gorgeous kitchens and baths! We can handle any home remodeling project you desire. Call today for a FREE consultation!
6527 Jimmy Carter Blvd., C-2 Norcross, GA 30071
www.csikitchenandbath.com www.leichtstudiobycsi.com www.csiclosetsandstorage.com
Others promise, CSI delivers邃｢
Monday窶認riday: 8:30-5:30 Saturday: 10:00-4:00
770-729-1999
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Griffith Construction & Design is a turn-key residential remodeling company, specializing in major interior and exterior renovations. Delivering what we promise. on time and on budget.
770.560.0400
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www.gcdinc.net
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