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Were you one the many people who got really into backyard gardening during the pandemic? Or maybe you’ve always been an avid gardener, and the quarantine period just gave you more time to enjoy your hobby. The recent increase in backyard and patio container gardening goes hand-in-hand with another phenomenon that is growing in popularity – composting! Composting involves saving …
More and more people are becoming interested in solar energy these days, and many homeowners have either already installed such a system at their homes, or are beginning to wonder if it would be a good idea to make this investment. Solar panels can help you save money when it comes to the rising cost of electricity, though many people …
There are a lot of preparations required when you will be leaving town for an extended period of time, from laundry and packing to making sure that your mail and deliveries will either be retrieved regularly or held until your return. But what about your home, which will be sitting empty for a significant period of time? Homes that sit …
Whether your home is a stepless ranch built on a concrete slab or you have a full basement beneath you, your home’s foundation can deteriorate over time. This can be caused by a variety of things, from poor soil compaction to plumbing leaks and inadequate foundation drainage. Climate and extreme weather situations can also lead to problems with your home’s …
While you’re enjoying the warmer temperatures and beautiful sunshine that spring in Atlanta is known for, don’t forget about all the tasks around your home that need to be addressed now that spring has sprung. As it turns out, right now is the perfect time to check the status of many things around your home that need to be inspected …
Spring has sprung in Atlanta! The daffodils are blooming, the grass is getting greener and many of us have begun waking up to the pleasant lilting of birds who have returned from their winter hideaways. It’s time to fill up your hummingbird feeders and plant spring flowers to attract the bluebirds and robins that we so enjoy seeing and hearing …
Even if you haven’t shopped for a new mattress in a few years, you’ve no doubt seen the ads for the “mattress in a box” companies that allow you to order your perfect mattress online, after which it will arrive at your doorstep in a shockingly small box, given the contents inside. Open the box and allow the mattress to …
Have you started waking up to chilly mornings, ones that send you running straight for the thermostat? It’s a frequent problem during the fall in Atlanta – warm afternoons that lead you to turn the heat off and even boot the AC back up, only to find yourself freezing when you wake up to 40 degree weather the next morning. …
Living in a neighborhood has distinctive advantages over living on a solitary stretch of land. Amenities such as tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, a pool and clubhouse are major selling points, especially for families with young children. Sidewalks and quiet streets with less traffic than main roads make us feel safe as we walk and ride bikes, and such streets …
