Home & Garden Guide Is this product safe to use around kids and/or pets?
Kelly & Steven Sanders Owners, Mosquito Squad of Marietta
We use only enough product to target a 2.5 milligram mosquito. Unlike mammals, mosquitoes lack enzymes to break down the product, which means we can use a very small amount strategically placed to achieve control of nuisance pests. In comparison, a small pet is about 6 kilograms (that’s 6 million milligrams or 2.4 million times as big). All we ask is that the treatment is allowed to dry.
What do you think about the new composite decking products? We prefer the new capped composite decking products (capped composite means the regular composite deck board has thin layer of PVC over the composite materials). This thin layer of PVC really protects the deck boards and provides a stronger, more color resistant and scratch resistant product. There are many decking products out there. At Decks & More, we prefer to use Timber Tech decking products or Azek Decking, a true PVC decking. At Decks & More, we look forward to serving you and your family. Our mission is simple: “We listen to the people we serve and serve them well.”
Frank Pologruto Decks & More
How do I verify if a contractor is licensed and their company history?
Charlie Dallavalle Owner, Painting Plus, Inc.
I would recommend looking at the Georgia Secretary of State web site. You’ll want to dig deep to get an idea of his or her business history. This means requesting — and duly verifying — proof that he or she is currently state licensed, paying employees legally and carrying workers’ compensation, property damage and liability insurance. Membership with a reputable professional association is also a good sign. On a similar note, find out if the contractor has ever declared bankruptcy or if anyone has ever taken legal action against him or her.
Where is the best place to start when considering improvements to my outdoor space? For many, the best place to start is with an overall landscape plan. You can combine all of the features you would like to include regarding your hardscape like patios, play sets, outdoor kitchens or water features. Then integrate them into a cohesive plan for all of the new and existing landscape plantings. A well thought out plan is the key to a successful garden, especially one that you build in phases over a few seasons.
Evan Rogers Owner, Scapes
Does a swimming pool add value to a home?
Ron Coker Jr. President, Artistic Pools Inc.
The value of a pool is determined not only from the joy and pleasure that swimming provides, but how the pool structure itself aesthetically blends into the house and topography. If the pool area is properly designed and positioned, it becomes more than a body of water to swim in. It becomes an outdoor room of the house where family and guests can congregate. Outdoor fireplaces and kitchens as well as moving water effects like boulder waterfalls can all play a part in creating an integrated backyard environment. Value lies in the blending.
Framing photos and artwork can be so expensive! How can I display Abstract Letter Photography in a creative and inexpensive way? Instead of spending money on expensive large frames and matting, try framing your letters in individual 4”x6” frames and arranging them on a book shelf or picture ledge. You can get creative with frame styles and colors and can even change the frames seasonally if you wish! Note: All framing as shown in the photo (on the right) was done for under $3 a frame including materials!
20 March 2012
East CobbeR
Abstract Letter Photography
www.eastcobber.com