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Best Interior Dec0rat0r LINEN + LINE DESIGNS AND KITCHENS
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BEST of SAVANNAH HOMES
BEST ANTIQUE STORE
JERE’S ANTIQUES
9 N. Jefferson St. 912.236.2815 jeresantiques.com
RUNNER UP: Seventh Heaven Antiques
2606 Mechanics Ave., Thunderbolt, 912.355.0835 antiquesinsavannah.com
BEST ANTIQUE MALL
PICKER JOE’S ANTIQUE MALL & VINTAGE MARKET
217 E. 41st St. 912.239.4657 pickerjoes.com
RUNNER UP:
Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques 8491 Waters Ave. 912.335.2610 tapleysmercantile.com
BEST APARTMENT
COMPLEX
ALLEIA LUXURY APARTMENTS
73 Highlands Blvd. 912.988.7655, 833.291.3472 alleialuxury.com
RUNNER UP:
Merritt at Whitemarsh 15 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912.898.5656 facebook.com/themerrittatwhite marshcommunity
BEST APPLIANCE STORE
LIVINGOOD’S APPLIANCES AND BEDDING
6700 Skidaway Road
912.352.4392
1225 E. U.S. Hwy. 80, Pooler 912.737.2076
63 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, SC 843.379.5800 livingoodsonline.com
Best “Green” Building Company Runner Up, Best Historic Preservation Company ELLSWORTH DESIGN BUILD
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth’s on 37th
“Ellsworth Design Build was honored to restore the exterior of the beautiful Savannah landmark Elizabeth on 37th,” says Abigail Powell, design manager, on behalf of the Ellsworth team. “Preservation is always our goal, but as it goes with historic properties, sometimes the original materials are too far gone to salvage. In such a case, we partner with local businesses to duplicate historic materials. As an example, the custom baluster was made by a partner, Old Mill Woodworks, to replace an original that was beyond repair.”
RUNNER UP: TVC Appliance & Bedding 3907 Bull St. 912.233.7767 tvcentersavannah.com
BEST ARCHITECTURE FIRM
HANSEN ARCHITECTS, P.C. 24 Drayton St. 912.234.6056 hansensavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Lynch Associates Architects 200 E. 31st St. 912.349.5116 lyncharch.com
BEST ASSISTED LIVING/RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY
THE MARSHES OF SKIDAWAY ISLAND
95 Skidaway Island Park Road 912.598.5030 marshesofskidaway.org
RUNNER UP: Savannah Square 1 Savannah Square Drive 912.927.7550 savannahsquareretirement.com
BEST BATH SUPPLY COMPANY
SANDPIPER SUPPLY INC.
4101 Bull St. 912.236.3351, sandpipersav.com
RUNNER UP: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
1275 Chatham Parkway 912.234.2211 114 Bluffton Road Bluffton, South Carolina 843.815.6080, ferguson.com
BEST BLINDS/ SHUTTER COMPANY
SAVANNAH BLINDS SHUTTERS AND SHADES
5500 White Bluff Road 912.224.0459
savannahblinds.com
RUNNER UP: Palmetto Shutter Company
2720 Gregory St., Ste. 700 912.713.4209, palmettoshutters.com
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Best Cabinet Maker and Best Local Furniture Maker
AWD OF SAVANNAH, INC.
TREND FORECAST:
Natural woods
“AWD continues to focus on bespoke woodworking curated to our client’s individuality,” says Harley Ashbaugh, president of AWD of Savannah, Inc. “With AWD’s diverse clientele, we see aesthetics span from modern to heavily ornate. We see an interest in bold colors and a reintroduction of natural woods.”
To better understand each client’s unique personality and needs for each project, Ashbaugh says AWD’s process requires personal interaction and weekly communication.
“This weekly communication will last until the end of the project,” he says. “More importantly, AWD believes in building long and lasting relationships.”
BEST CABINET MAKER
AWD OF SAVANNAH, INC.
2127 E. Victory Drive, Ste. 157 912.220.2335 awdsavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Custom Cabinets by Williamson Millworks, Inc.
7 Aviation Court, Garden City 912.964.2290
custom-cabinets.net
BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE
CULVER RUG COMPANY 408 Bonaventure Road 912.236.7173 708 Mall Blvd., 912.354.6232 culverrug.com
RUNNER UP: Treat Your Feet Carpet Cleaners 26 Travis St. 912.927.2988
treatyourfeetcarpetcleaners.com
BEST CARPETING COMPANY
CULVER RUG COMPANY 408 Bonaventure Road, 912.236.7173 708 Mall Blvd., 912.354.6232 culverrug.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Floor Covering 1215 US Hwy 80, Ste. 300, Pooler 912.330.7213 savannahfloorcovering.com
BEST CHIMNEY SWEEP
ANDERSON CHIMNEY SWEEPS & GAS LOG SPECIALTIES
11701 Largo Drive 912.927.7500
gaslogspecialties.com
RUNNER UP: The Chimney Guy 1204 Miller Ave., Tybee Island 912.786.6010
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COUNTRY’S MARVIN DEALER FOR OVER 30 YEARS”
WINNER FOR “BEST WINDOW RETAILER 2022”
WINNER FOR “BEST WINDOW RETAILER 2023”
©2022 Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC.
FOR “BEST WINDOW RETAILER 2022” Savannah 8422 Ferguson Ave Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 352-3930 St. Simons Island 143 Center Street St. Simons, GA 31522 (912) 634-1414 Amelia Island 960185 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 102 Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 641-0346 Jacksonville 3653 Regent Blvd., Ste. 205 Jacksonville, FL 32224 (904) 641-0346 St. Augustine 345 SR207 St Augustine, Fl 32084 (904) 687-3455
WINNER
LOW COUNTRY’S MARVIN DEALER FOR OVER 25 YEARS” Blu ton 208A May River Road Blu ton, SC 29910 (843) 535-8884 Columbia 2 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 309-2188 CoastalSash_SAVMAG_FullPg_0722.indd 1 7/22/2022 1:45:06 PM ©2022 Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. WINNER FOR “BEST WINDOW RETAILER 2022” Savannah 8422 Ferguson Ave Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 352-3930 St. Simons Island 143 Center Street St. Simons, GA 31522 (912) 634-1414 Amelia Island 960185 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 102 Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 641-0346 Jacksonville 3653 Regent Blvd., Ste. 205 Jacksonville, FL 32224 (904) 641-0346 St. Augustine 345 SR207 St Augustine, Fl 32084 (904) 687-3455
LOW COUNTRY’S
DEALER FOR OVER 25 YEARS” Blu ton 208A May River Road Blu ton, SC 29910 (843) 535-8884 Columbia 2 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 309-2188 ©2022 Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC.
MARVIN
Savannah 8422 Ferguson Ave Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 352-3930 St. Simons Island 143 Center Street St. Simons, GA 31522 (912) 634-1414 Amelia Island 960185 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 102 Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 641-0346 Jacksonville 3653 Regent Blvd., Ste. 205 Jacksonville, FL 32224 (904) 641-0346 St. Augustine 345 SR207 St Augustine, Fl 32084 (904) 687-3455
LOW COUNTRY’S
Blu ton 208A May River Road Blu ton, SC 29910 (843) 535-8884 Columbia 2 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 309-2188 CoastalSash_SAVMAG_FullPg_0722.indd 1 7/22/2022 1:45:06 PM
MARVIN DEALER FOR OVER 25 YEARS”
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BEST CLOSET COMPANY
CLOSET & CABINET EXPERTS LLC
7601 Waters Ave. 912.691.2626 closetspecialist.com
RUNNER UP:
Closets by Design – Coastal South Carolina 7268 Investment Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina 843.225.6725 closetsbydesign.com
BEST CONCRETE COMPANY
WATERS CONSTRUCTION AND CONCRETE
912.660.7877 watersconstructionand concrete.com
RUNNER UP: Intracoastal Concrete Construction, LLC 912.313.8567 intracoastalconcrete.com
BEST COUNTERTOP COMPANY
COUNTER FITTERS, LLC
1026 Lynes Ave. 912.231.0103 counterfitterssav.com
RUNNER UP: MultiStone | Custom Stone Countertops
1022 Lynes Ave. 912.785.3086 multistoneinc.com
BEST CUSTOM ART FRAMING COMPANY
SAVANNAH FRAMING COMPANY
5401 Waters Ave. 912.352.4064 savannahframing.com
RUNNERS UP: (TIE)
Atwell’s Art & Frame 2310 Drayton St. 912.238.9607
Sandfly Custom Framing 8413 Ferguson Ave., Ste. B 912.691.1333 sandflyframing.com
BEST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH 28 E. 41st St. 912.233.7690 alairsavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Brooks Construction Group 16. W. Duffy St. 912.704.4877 brooksconstruction.com
BEST DOOR RETAILER
COASTAL SASH & DOOR CORPORATION 8422 Ferguson Ave. 912.352.3930 coastalsashanddoor.com
RUNNER UP: HomeSouth Architectural: A Guerry Lumber Company 228 Bourne Blvd. 912.748.8261 homesoutharch.com
BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
BRADDY ELECTRIC 1104 E. 35th St. 912.233.1561
RUNNER UP: Selectric Electrical Service 1211 Boundary St., Ste. B, Beaufort, South Carolina 843.812.9215 selectricllc.com
BEST FABRIC COMPANY
SHERRY’S HONEY POT FABRIC 7901 Waters Ave. 912.777.4532 facebook.com/sherryshoney potfabric
RUNNER UP: Taylor Upholstering Co., Inc. 12 Television Circle 912.961.9104 taylorupholstering.com
BEST FENCING COMPANY
JDH DECKS AND FENCES, INC. 30 Bryce Industrial Drive 912.748.1907 jdhdeckandfences.com
RUNNER UP: Guaranteed Fence Contractors 19 Minus Ave. 912.354.0266 guaranteedfence.com
BEST FURNITURE STORE – NEW
WHELAN’S FURNITURE
12430 White Bluff Road 912.925.5604 whelanshome.com
RUNNER UP: One Fish Two Fish 401 Whitaker St. 912.447.4600 onefishstore.com
BEST FURNITURE STORE – OUTDOOR
WHELAN’S FURNITURE
12430 White Bluff Road 912.925.5604 whelanshome.com
RUNNER UP: Teak + Table Outdoor Living
32 Malphrus Road, Ste. 117, Bluffton,South Carolina 843.384.6585 teakandtable.com
BEST FURNITURE STORE – USED
CLUTTER FURNISHINGS & INTERIORS 714 Mall Blvd., Ste. 1 912.354.7556 cluttersav.com
RUNNER UP: Cents and Sensibility 7360 Skidaway Rd., Ste. E4 912.897.4961 centssensibility.com
BEST GARAGE DOOR COMPANY
OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF SAVANNAH 129 Airport Park Drive 912.964.8459 overheaddoorofsavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Padgett Overhead Garage Doors Inc. 912.961.0479 padgettgaragedoors.com
BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR (TIE) CARROLL CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR, RESTORATION, PRESERVATION 2301 Bull St. 912.401.3029 samcarrollconstruction.com
BRANNEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1311 E. 59th St. 912.355.1966 brannenconstruction.com
RUNNER UP: Alair Homes Savannah 28 E. 41st St. 912.233.7690 alairsavannah.com
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3228 Skidaway Road • Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: 912.354.6464 Fax: 912.352.7266 myneighborerica.com 2022 RU N NER-UP YOUR “GOOD NEIGHBOR” AGENT Erica Herndon Timmons WE OFFER SALES, SERVICE AND INSTALLATION Call or Email for your Free Estimate! Overhead Door Company of Savannah™ 912.964.8459 | estimating@ohdsavannah.com | overheaddoorofsavannah.com Ideal door and operating system for homes needing to provide security and restrict unwanted access from the street into driveways and courtyards. 2O2O WINNER 2O21 WINNER
Best Custom Home Builder
Best New Home Builder Runner Up, Best General Contractor
ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Primary Suite Bathroom
In this Savannah Quarters residence, Alair Homes Savannah worked with SAVI Interiors to design a custom double shower with a sleek, linear drain and spa-inspired tiles.
“This primary suite renovation was the last of three phases that we did with these homeowners,” says Cal Rowles, partner and general manager at Alair Homes Savannah. “The primary suite was meant to be their place of respite; it was in a whole separate wing of the house. Everything from vanity heights to shower head heights was measured per the homeowner and fabricated to their measurements for a true custom experience.”
BEST “GREEN” BUILDING COMPANY
ELLSWORTH DESIGN BUILD
1810 Mills B Lane Blvd. 912.308.7553 ellsworthdesignbuild.com
RUNNER UP: Robin Restoration, LLC 802 E. 69th St. 912.356.3355 robinrestoration.com
BEST “GREEN” DESIGN COMPANY
GREENLINE ARCHITECTURE
28 E. 35th St., 912.447.5665 greenlinearch.com
RUNNER UP: Felder & Associates 2514 Abercorn St., 110 912.777.3979 felderassociates.net
BEST HANDYMAN
MR. HANDYMAN OF GREATER SAVANNAH
200 Governor Treutlen Road, Ste. 19, Pooler 912.244.7911 mrhandyman.com/ greater-savannah
RUNNER UP: Check Mark 912.247.8491 checkmarksav.com
BEST HARDWARE STORE
ISLANDS ACE HARDWARE 318 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912.897.1288 islandsacehardware.net
RUNNER UP: Maycrest Hardware 1609 E. Montgomery Cross Road 912.354.2045 maycresthardware.com
BEST HARDWOOD FLOORING COMPANY
CULVER RUG COMPANY INC. 408 Bonaventure Road 912.236.7173 708 Mall Blvd. 912.354.6232 culverrug.com
RUNNER UP: (TIE) Eckard’s Flooring Design Center 29 Echols Ave. 912.355.6224 eckardsflooring.com
Cowart Floor Surfacing, Inc. 207 Cushing Drive 912.354.9995
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BEST HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPANY• BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR BEST REMODELING COMPANY • BEST GREEN BUILDING COMPANY BEFORE DESIGN • BUILD • RESTORE ROBINRESTORATION.COM 2O19 WINNER 2O2O WINNER 2O21 WINNER
BEST of SAVANNAH HOMES
BEST HEATING/AC COMPANY
BYRD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
4131 Ogeechee Road Ste. 131 912.373.8447 byrdheatingandair.com
RUNNER UP: Canady’s Precision Air Conditioning & Heating 24 Travis St. 504 Scott Court, Richmond Hill 912.756.6688 canadys.com
BEST HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPANY
ROBIN RESTORATION, LLC 802 E. 69th St. 912.356.3355 robinrestoration.com
RUNNER UP: Ellsworth Design Build 1810 Mills B Lane Blvd. 912.308.7553 ellsworthdesignbuild.com
BEST HOME ACCESSORIES STORE
ONE FISH TWO FISH 401 Whitaker St. 912.447.4600 onefishstore.com
RUNNER UP: Clutter Furnishings & Interiors 714 Mall Blvd., Ste. 1 912.354.7556 cluttersav.com
BEST HOME CLEANING SERVICE HUBBARD’S MAID SERVICE 208 E. Montgomery
Cross Road, Unit F 912.961.9131 hubbardsmaidservice.com
RUNNER UP: Merry Maids of Savannah 4395 Ogeechee Road 912.209.0599 merrymaids.com/savannah
BEST HOME INSPECTION COMPANY
SAVANNAH HOME INSPECTION, LLC inspectingsavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Housemaster of Savannah 912.346.4353 savannah.housemaster.com
BEST HOME INSURANCE AGENT
TIMOTHY BLANCO, CHATHAM INSURANCE
PARTNERS
2502 Habersham St. 912.232.2500 chathaminsurance.com/ timothy-blanco
RUNNER UP: Declan Finnerty, State Farm 513 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. L 912.234.5390 statefarm.com
BEST HOME INSURANCE AGENCY/ COMPANY
CHATHAM INSURANCE PARTNERS
2502 Habersham St. 912.232.2500
chathaminsurance.com
RUNNER UP: State Farm
1102 Bradley Blvd., 912.328.2130
11141 Abercorn St., 912.920.9300
11712 Largo Drive, 912.927.2288
1301 Lincoln St., Unit B, 912.351.6800
1935 E. Victory Drive, 912.356.0215
20 E. Montgomery Cross Road, 912.927.3033
224 Stephenson Ave., Ste. D, 912.353.9121
3228 Skidaway Road, 912.354.6464
329 Eisenhower Drive, Ste. C, 912.354.2390
49 Park of Commerce Way, #201, 912.382.0422
513 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. L, 912.234.5390
5859 Abercorn St., Building 2, Ste. #4, 912.358.0093
6029 Ogeechee Road, U.S. Hwy. 17 South, Ste. A, 912.925.3943
9100 White Bluff Road, Unit 204, 912.961.1115
930A Morgan’s Corner Road, Pooler, 912.330.9191
114 Canal St., Ste. 103, Pooler, 912.748.7300
4919 Augusta Road, Garden City, 912.964.5535
101 SW US 80, Pooler, 912.748.5200
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BEST HOME SECURITY COMPANY
ADT SECURITY SERVICES
1000 Business Center Drive, Ste. 140 912.335.4193 adt.com/local/ga/savannah
RUNNER UP: SafeTouch of Savannah 3766 Hwy. 17, Ste. 204, Richmond Hill 912.352.8787 safetouchsavannah.com
BEST INTERIOR DECORATOR
LINEN + LINE DESIGNS AND KITCHENS
8413D Ferguson Ave. 912.856.3611 linenandlinedesigns.com
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM
CURRY & CO.
5715 Skidaway Road
912.349.5401 currysalandi.com
RUNNER UP: Anne Pappas Interiors 302 E. 57th St. 912.401.4350 annepappasinteriors.com
BEST KITCHEN DESIGN COMPANY
JAMESTOWN DESIGNER KITCHENS 7701 Waters Ave. 912.234.1927 jamestownkitchens.com
RUNNER UP: Kitchens and Floors, Etc. 24 E. DeRenne Ave. 912.355.1190 kitchensandfloorsetc.com
BEST KITCHEN SUPPLY SHOWROOM
FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY
1275 Chatham Parkway 912.234.2211 114 Bluffton Road Bluffton, South Carolina 843.815.6080 ferguson.com
RUNNER UP: Sandpiper Supply Inc. 4101 Bull St. 912.236.3351 sandpipersav.com
BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN COMPANY
TIDEWATER LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
1329 Heidt Ave. 912.966.7391 tidewaterusa.com
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You’ve made plans your entire life. Planned your career, where to live, how to raise your family. Why should your retirement be any different? See why a not-for-profit Life Plan Community like The Marshes of Skidaway Island offers the lifestyle you not only want, but deserve! Call 1-866-210-3878 to schedule a personal visit. REQUIRES A PLAN. A successful life www.marshesofskidaway.org We Make More than Shade AWNINGS • MOTORIZED SCREENS • SHUTTERS METAL CANOPIES • OUTDOOR CURTAINS • CABANAS STORM PROTECTION • SHADE SAILS • UMBRELLAS 2O21 WINNER 2O2O WINNER 2O19 WINNER FEATURED PRODUCT CABANAS 1674 CHATHAM PKWY • COASTALCANVAS.COM • 912.236.2416
Best Architecture Firm
HANSEN ARCHITECTS, P.C.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Custom home in McAllister Point
“It was an honor to be commissioned to design one of the first custom residences in McAllister Point after several years of preplanned designs being used,” says Erik E. Puljung, principal at Hansen Architects. “The owners' pursuit of excellence and a site full of opportunity made for a perfect canvas. With park views to the street and the marshes of the Ogeechee River in the back, every room had an opportunity for a view. The porte cochere-inspired drive under at the side porch maximized available garden space for the side yard, while 8-foot tall windows and 10-foot tall exterior doors connected the interior with the outdoors.”
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Sail Away to Freedom at Savannah Square
laughs Dody, “But in the end he was right. I do love it, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to live.”
Savannah Square’s amenities include restaurant-style dining, a full-service beauty salon, clubhouse, fitness studio, library, and a 24-hour staff. Located just three miles from St. Joseph Candler Hospital, their midtown location provides convenient access to all the best dining, shopping and cultural attractions that historic Savannah has to offer. Situated on several acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Savannah Square offers an abundance of organized educational, social and recreational activities for all its
son Fred were struck by the welcoming atmosphere of the senior living community, which offers elegant and comfortable residences for seniors with a range of lifestyles and requirements. With their spacious cottages and apartments, Savannah Square’s independent living accommodations are perfect for seniors on the go, but the community also features Palmetto Inn, a personal care residence with an on-site health center. “My son told me that this is a place that I was going to just love, so he put down the deposit without telling me. He had already made up my mind, so to speak,”
1 S AVANNAH S QUARE D RIVE • S AVANNAH , GA 31406 • S AVANNAH S QUARE R ETIREMENT . COM • 912.927.7550 Spacious 1 and 2 apartments and cottages, with some options to personalize Five Star restaurant style dining with an extensive chef prepared menu Gated access, concierge, transportation services and an abundance of intellectual, spiritual, and physical wellness activities to please everyone Personal care services as well as Outpatient Therapy Services KELLI HARTLEY, Sales Director KIMBERLY SMITH, Executive Director
When 89 year-old Savannah Square resident Dorothy Madsen moved to the Hostess City from Dubuque, Iowa this past December, she was understandably a bit apprehensive. “I had never been to Georgia, so I didn’t know what to expect. However, when my son moved here from Connecticut after he retired from his job, he didn’t want me to spend my winters in Iowa, so we began looking for a place here for me to live.” Although Dody (as she’s known) would usually spend her winters in Arizona and Florida, she says she still longed for a more active lifestyle. “I’m still a very active person, but I don’t play golf or bridge. After taking a look at several places in the area, we then decided to take a look at Savannah Square.” Immediately Dody and her
seniors. There is also laundry and housekeeping services available, and Savannah Square provides a convenient car service for its residents seven days a week. “I love my neighbors and all the staff here,” says Dody. “Everyone is incredibly accommodating and makes you feel so welcome. In fact, the whole community feels like one big family to me. Plus there are always events and activities planned for us. It gives me such a feeling of warmth every time I walk through the front doors, and I feel right at home.” Savannah Square is located at 1 Savannah Square Dr. in Savannah, Georgia. For more information about availability, please contact Kelli Hartley at (912) 921-8002 or (912) 9277550 or by email at khartley@5ssl.com. Savannah’s premier senior living community offers five star service and care with the warmth of home. Square Savannah Savannah Square’s amenities include restaurant-style dining, a full-service beauty salon, clubhouse, fitness studio, library, and a 24-hour staff. Simply The Best Come Join Our Family! Come take a tour with our team 2O2O WINNER 2O21 WINNER 2O19 WINNER
BEST of SAVANNAH HOMES
RUNNERS UP: (TIE) Hester & Zipperer
6719 Skidaway Road 912.355.1950 hesterandzipperer.blogspot.com
John Glenn Landscapes, Inc. 912.352.7050 johnglennlandscapes.com
BEST LAWN CARE COMPANY
TIDEWATER LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
1329 Heidt Ave. 912.966.7391 tidewaterusa.com
RUNNERS UP: (THREE-WAY TIE) Barrett Landscaping 912.210.2741 savannahlandscapers.com
Nelson Group 912.355.5881, nelsongroup.com
Hester & Zipperer 6719 Skidaway Road 912.355.1950 hesterandzipperer.blogspot.com
BEST LIGHTING SHOWROOM
VISUAL COMFORT & CO. (Formerly Circa Lighting) 405 Whitaker St. 912.447.1008 visualcomfort.com/savannah
RUNNER UP: Pace Lighting, Inc. 7 Southern Oaks Court 912.920.4090 pacelighting.com
BEST LOCAL FURNITURE MAKER
AWD OF SAVANNAH INC.
2127 E. Victory Drive, Ste. 157, 912.220.2335 awdsavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Brian Rickenbacker 859.269.5705 rickenbackerfurniture andrepair.com
BEST LUMBER COMPANY
GUERRY LUMBER 123 W. 44th St. 912.232.3128 guerrylumber.com
RUNNER UP: Gaster Lumber & Hardware 15010 Abercorn St. 912.925.1100
108 U.S. Hwy. 80, Bloomingdale 912.748.7376
3051 Plantation Drive, Hardeeville, South Carolina 843.784.2000 gasterlumber.com
BEST MARBLE/ GRANITE COMPANY
COUNTER FITTERS, LLC 1026 Lynes Ave., 912.231.0103 counterfitterssav.com
RUNNER UP: MultiStone | Custom Stone Countertops 1022 Lynes Ave. 912.785.3086 multistoneinc.com
BEST MATTRESS STORE
GREEN FROG SLEEP CENTER 7501 Abercorn St. 912.352.4001 greenfrogsleepcenter.com
RUNNER UP: Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding
6700 Skidaway Road
912.330.5505
1225 U.S. Hwy. 80, Pooler 912.352.4392
63 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, South Carolina 843.379.5800 livingoodsonline.com
BEST METAL FABRICATOR
FORSYTH METAL WORKS
111 Lissner Ave. 912.438.6183 forsythmetaworks.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah MetalWorks
102 Estus Drive 912.234.9220 smwog.com
BEST MILLWORK COMPANY
GUERRY LUMBER
123 W. 44th St. 912.232.3128 guerrylumber.com
RUNNER UP: Coastal Millworks of Savannah 115 Coleman Blvd. 912.330.9599 facebook.com/ coastalmillworksofsavannah
BEST MORTGAGE/ LENDING INSTITUTION
BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE
613 Stephenson Ave., #208 912.662.7685
18 W. Bryan St. 912.200.9429 banksouth.com
RUNNER UP: First Coast Mortgage 532 Stephenson Ave., Ste. 101 912.658.2366 firstcoastmortgage.com
BEST MOVING COMPANY
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
121 Eason Drive Pooler 912.330.4062 twomenandatrucksavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Moving 20 W. Broughton St. 912.272.7996 savannahmoving.com
BEST NEW HOME BUILDER
ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH 28 E. 41st St. 912.233.7690 alairsavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Brooks Construction Group, LLC 16 W. Duffy St. 912.704.4877 brooksconstruct.com
BEST NURSERY/ GARDEN CENTER
HERB CREEK LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
7402 Skidaway Road 912.691.0108 3005 E. Victory Drive 912.356.1575 herbcreek.com
RUNNER UP: Hester & Zipperer 6719 Skidaway Road 912.355.1950 hesterandzipperer.blogspot.com
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HOUSE OF VON 912.713.7112 houseofvon.com
ORCHID ORGANIZING 843.885.4571 orchidorganizing.com
RUNNER UP: Loving Care Relocation Services 912.598.4080 lovingcares.com
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Best Metal Fabricator
FORSYTH METAL WORKS
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Custom shoe display cabinet
“We here at Forsyth Metal Works take pride in the distinct projects our fabrication team makes,” says Trevor Bell on behalf of the team at Forsyth Metal Works.
“Pieces like this custom shoe display cabinet exemplify the variety of materials and fabrication techniques we use to create furnishings that fit into the homes of our clients. We appreciate the relationships we have cultivated here in Savannah that keep our work exciting, and for the community supporting all our growth as we expand our business with the launch of our sister company, Brass Hardware.”
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NITELITES – THE OUTDOOR LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS
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RUNNER UP: Visual Comfort & Co. (Formerly Circa Lighting) 405 Whitaker St. 912.447.1008 visualcomfort.com/savannah
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COASTAL CANVAS PRODUCTS
1674 Chatham Parkway 912.236.2416 coastalcanvas.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Awnings & Outdoor Comfort
5500 White Bluff Road, Ste. F 912.227.3006 savannahawningpros.com
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SPECTRUM PAINT 102 W. Victory Drive 912.236.8246
RUNNER UP: Sherwin-Williams
8800 Abercorn St., Ste. A 912.927.7352 sherwin-williams.com
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SHARPE PAINTING, INC. 912.507.1973
RUNNER UP: Chapman Painting 912.927.2345
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YATES-ASTRO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 1030 Lynes Ave. 912.651.9000 yates-astro.com
RUNNER UP: Ideal Pest Control 912.335.4187 idealpestcontrol.net
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THE LANDINGS 1 Landings Way, 912.598.0500 thelandings.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Quarters 8 Palladian Way, Pooler 912.450.2300 savannahquarters.com
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HENRY PLUMBING COMPANY
1209 E. 59th St., 912.352.9827 henryplumbingco.com
HUTSON PLUMBING COMPANY
329 Bonaventure Road 912.234.1329 hutsonplumbing.com
RUNNER UP: Brooks Plumbing 912.596.7530
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PRIDE POOLS, SPAS & LEISURE PRODUCTS
11 Gateway Blvd. S., Ste. 2 912.927.3957 pridepools.com
RUNNER UP: Clearwater Pools & Patios
1225 E. Montgomery Cross Road 912.921.7778 clearwaterpools-patios.com
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PRIDE POOLS, SPAS & LEISURE PRODUCTS
11 Gateway Blvd. S. Ste. 2 912.927.3957 pridepools.com
RUNNER UP: Clearwater Pools & Patios
1225 E. Montgomery Cross Road 912.921.7778 clearwaterpools-patios.com
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MR. WRIGHT PRESSURE WASHING 912.695.0864
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DANIEL RAVENEL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
17 W. Charlton St. 912.234.3323
49 Boundary St. Bluffton, South Carolina 843.836.3900 danielravenelsir.com
RUNNER UP: Sago Property Management 315 Commercial Drive Unit B6 912.330.2472
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ANNIE ROCKWELL, DANIEL RAVENEL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
17 W. Charlton St. 912.234.3323
49 Boundary St., Bluffton, South Carolina 843.836.3900 danielravenelsir.com
RUNNER UP: Staci Donegan, Seabolt Real Estate 24 E. Oglethorpe Ave. 912.233.6609 seaboltrealestate.com
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CHRIS COOK, DEWITT COOK & ASSOCIATES 2530 E. President St. 912.353.8755
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RUNNER UP: Brian Considine, Considine & Company Real Estate Appraisers 6 Skidaway Village Walk Ste. 201 912.655.6500 considineappraisals.com
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DOUGLAS MCMANAMY, MCMANAMY JACKSON HOLLIS, LLC 415 Eisenhower Drive 912.691.0943 mjhfirm.com
RUNNER UP: Matt Toler, Toler Law, LLC 4401 Habersham St. 912.349.6866 tmlawsav.com
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HOUSE OF VON
ORGANIZATION TIP: Donation bins
Haven’t worn a piece of clothing in the last year or two? Time to donate, says Margaret Von Lehmden, owner of House of Von. The home organization expert recommends keeping donation bins in places that are easily accessible, such as in the laundry room, next to a hamper or in children’s closets.
“Make a habit that when you try something on, and it’s too small or doesn’t flatter your figure, toss it into the donation basket,” she says, noting anything with stains, holes or tears should be recycled or thrown in the trash. “Live in the now. Don’t hold onto clothing that is too small when the items can go to a home that is in need.”
The same goes for backpacks, purses, coats and shoes. When a bin is full, Von Lehmden recommends checking with local organizations such as Union Mission, Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, SAFE Shelter, the Humane Society for Greater Savannah and Goodwill to confirm if — and what — donations are collectible before making a drop.
“Often organizations are limited on storage space. When this happens, I call the next charity on my list,” she adds. “Don’t forget your kid’s school. Almost all Savannah schools have a uniform donation program.”
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Established 1945
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BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY
DANIEL RAVENEL
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
17 W. Charlton St., 912.234.3323 49 Boundary St., Bluffton, South Carolina
843.836.3900 danielravenelsir.com
RUNNER UP: Keller Williams Realty
3107 Waters Ave.
912.200.3897
124 Habersham St. 912.232.8580
329 Commercial Drive, Ste. 100 912.356.5001
110 Pipemakers Circle, Ste. 108, Pooler
912.748.4600
1107 Gandy Dancer Blvd., Richmond Hill
912.459.5001
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BEST REAL ESTATE TEAM
THE EZELLE STRONG TEAM
Carolyn Ezelle and Lavinia Strong, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty 17 W. Charlton St., 912.234.3323 facebook.com/ ezellestrongrealestateteam
RUNNER UP:
The Landings Home Team 1 Landings Way
912.598.0500 thelandings.com
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TOLLISON & CO. 5728 Skidaway Road 912.777.7394 tollisonandcompany.com
RUNNER UP: American Craftsman Renovations 102 Hopecrest Ave.
912.481.8353 americancraftsman renovations.com
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RODYS AUDIO WAREHOUSE 311 Mall Blvd. 912.355.1102 rodysaudiowarehouse.com
RUNNER UP: Sight & Sound Technologies 7602 Waters Ave. 912.856.7433 sightandsoundtechnologies.com
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MOSQUITO AUTHORITY 912.414.2681 bugsbite.com
RUNNER UP: Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control 1030 Lynes Ave, 912.651.9000 yates-astro.com
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GRASSI ROOFING 912.748.8493 grassiroofing.com
JCB ROOFING 912.920.4364 jcb-roofing.com
RUNNER UP: Michael’s Roofing 912.748.6888 michaelsroofingsavannah.com
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CULVER RUG CO. 408 Bonaventure Road 912.236.7173 708 Mall Blvd., 912.354.6232 culverrug.com
RUNNERS UP: (TIE) The Rug Shoppe 1690 E. President St. 912.232.8194 rugshoppeflooringamerica.com
Poppell Brothers 22 Windsor Road, 912.925.3638 poppellbrothers.com
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SAVANNAH HARDSCAPES
64 McDowell Circle, Hardeeville, South Carolina 843.784.6060 savannahhardscapes.com
RUNNER UP: Garden State Tile & Design 2500 Abercorn St., 912.234.1122 gstile.com
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GARDEN STATE TILE & DESIGN 2500 Abercorn St. 912.234.1122, gstile.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Surfaces 64 McDowell Circle, Hardeeville, South Carolina 843.784.6060 savannahsurfaces.com
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TAYLOR UPHOLSTERING CO., INC. 12 Television Circle 912.961.9104 taylorupholstering.com
RUNNER UP: Davis Upholstery 5505 Waters Ave. 912.354.2238
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GEORGIA POWER 3102 Kilowatt Drive
888.660.5890 georgiapower.com
RUNNER UP: Water Utility Management 28 Abercorn St 912.352.9339 waterga.com
BEST WINDOW RETAILER
WINDOW WORLD OF SAVANNAH 66 Columbia Drive, Pooler 912.205.6528 windowworld.com
RUNNER UP: Coastal Sash & Door Corporation 8422 Ferguson Ave. 912.352.3930 coastalsashanddoor.com
BEST WINDOW TREATMENT COMPANY
SAVANNAH BLINDS SHUTTERS AND SHADES 5500 White Bluff Road 912.224.0459 savannahblinds.com
RUNNER UP: Palmetto Shutter Company 2720 Gregory St. Ste. 700 912.713.4209 palmettoshutters.com
BEST WINDOW WASHING COMPANY
SOAP ON A ROPE 1135 E. 72nd St. 912.233.1544 soaponaropeinc.com
RUNNER UP: Clearview Coastal Window and Pressure Cleaning 912.351.9960 clearviewcoastal.com
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