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The Manor beckons with Loudermilk Homes luxury living Executives, business owners, athletes and families relocating to Atlanta are flocking to The Manor Golf & Country Club in Milton for its stunning golf course views the opportunity to design and build the perfect luxury home with Loudermilk Homes. Already Atlanta’s premier awardwinning luxury homebuilder, Loudermilk Homes is the most active and respected homebuilder in The Manor with elegantly designed custom homes ranging from $1.3 to $4 million on estate lots that overlook the golf course. Loudermilk Homes also has several finished 5-bedroom homes available for immediate purchase for $1.4 to $1.8 million. Known for creating luxury homes that perfectly fit each family’s unique lifestyle, Loudermilk Homes follows a 9-step “Process to Perfection” that ensures the finest quality in custom craftsmanship from the earliest inspi-
ration and design phase all the way through construction and completion of its luxury homes. Sister company Loudermilk Designs advises discerning buyers on furniture, rugs, artwork and other premium features that create the perfect custom interior and incomparable wow factor. Homebuyers are drawn to the upscale amenities at The Manor Golf & Country Club, a private club that features Georgia’s only Tom Watsondesigned championship golf course. The 72-par course has an idyllic setting with hardwoods, streams, lakes and natural elevations that provide both challenge and playability across 7,177 yards. The club includes a 16-court tennis center with hard courts, clay courts and indoor courts. Members can take private pro lessons, and join ALTA and USTA leagues. The Manor also offers yearround swimming with an outdoor Junior
Olympic pool and an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi. The social center of the gated community is a 32,000-square foot European style clubhouse with panoramic views of Manor Lake. The Manor’s full-service restaurant hosts Friday night buffets, happy hours, ladies nights and holiday mixers, and members can store personal wine collections in private lockers. There are also special activities for children such as movie night, game night and summer camps. Excellent scores for schools, luxury homes, outdoor activities, restaurants, shopping and community safety consistently rank Milton as one of the best neighborhoods in metro Atlanta by Niche.com, which analyzes thousands of government data records and reviews by residents. Milton scored an A+ in the most
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Hillandale’s Southern Charm Located in historic Roswell, Hillandale is an intimate enclave of 36 homes built by Patrick Malloy Homes’ Luxury Collection. Inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina, these homes bring their own charm to an already attractive lifestyle near downtown Roswell. The community was spared no expense when pebble stone driveways were chosen to complement the pebble stone walkways for each home, as well as the community sidewalks. It is easy to imagine a warm summer’s evening spent on the gracious front porches that include gas lighting on select plans. Once inside the homes, their grandeur alone is breathtaking. Accompanied by huge living spaces, these homes include such features as double-sided fireplaces and master retreats with free-standing soaking tubs. To ensure maximum entertainment capacity, Patrick Malloy Homes is proud to introduce the latest in indoor/outdoor living concepts. An entire wall of windows slips into a pocket to create a complete indoor/ outdoor living space between the family room and the covered patio. The patio also includes a fireplace in case there is a chill in the evening. Once the wall of windows is open to the back yard, each home’s private garden is a clear reflection of the homeowner’s style. With a choice of several garden
ideas, each homeowner can meet with a landscape architect to design a unique garden experience of his/her choosing. With so many choices, each garden is sure to be unique and inspiring for the avid gardener. For homeowners with pets, we have ideas to pamper them as well. Hillandale offers custom pet packages
to allow extra storage and space for your furry, fourlegged friends. These packages include a consultation with a professional pet space designer. Hillandale is in close proximity to many private schools and is now building your home ready for movein late summer 2018.
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Why some homes don’t sell in a seller’s market Homeowners ask us about the recovery of remodeling dollars just about every day, comments John Hogan, President of Remodeling Expo Center in Roswell, and we explain the percentages to them. We basically, reiterate the numbers behind the popular clichés “Kitchens and Bathrooms sell houses”. But what these numbers don’t reveal is the alternative to remodeling; doing nothing. Failing to remodel will cause your home to sell at a discount. For example, according to the Remodeling 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, remodeling your kitchen for $30k will allow you to recover about $20k when you sell your home. However, if you don’t remodel, your home will likely sell for $35k less. So a quick analysis might result in a $30k - $20k = $10k cost, when the true reality is a $35k cost in the long run. We’re in one of the strongest real estate markets in decades and I hear all too often from homeowners “the house down the block sold for $500k in 24 hours and I haven’t gotten a single offer in 4 months”, says Remodeling Expo’s Peter Schnieper. When I hear this, I’m usually standing on linoleum floors in a dark kitchen with olive appliances, formica counters and knotted pine cabinets with mis-aligned doors. I hate this situation because the homeowner needs to remodel in order to sell and they won’t get to enjoy it at all. A sellers market can act as a magnifying glass; making remodeled homes sell faster for more money and making non-remodeled homes sell slower, if at all. This is why despite very favorable market conditions, some homes just won’t sell at all. A home needs to be refreshed about every 5-7 years with painting or flooring, and updated every 10 to 15 years with a major remodel, such as a kitchen, bathroom or basement. North Atlanta
was built in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s, and almost every home owner is suffering from the “builder grade blues” That’s the term all of the designers at Remodeling Expo Center use to describe the situation of north Atlanta homeowners. Their homes were built when North Atlanta homes were “affordable” so builders outfitted their homes with inexpensive kitchens and bathrooms. Now North Atlanta home values have tripled but unfortunately, while home values automatically change, kitchens and bathrooms don’t. Many Alpharetta and Johns Creek homeowners wake up each day to “affordable” builder grade kitchens and bathrooms. This is what we call the “builder grade blues.” We relocated Remodeling Expo Center to Roswell because its central to most of North Atlanta. Although we use the term “builder grade blues” in jest, our business anything but that. We’ve built a sophisticated operation to systematically update and improve the north Atlanta housing stock. Remodeling has traditionally been a mom and pop business but our operation is changing all of that. Homeowners walk into our Expo Center and can see technology at work… 3D modeling, precision job scheduling and computer aided configuration. Homes don’t sell in a “sellers market” because homeowners haven’t adequately maintained their most important investment, their homes. Remodeling every 10 to 15 years is like tuning up your car; you’ve got to do it With the Expo Center we make remodeling fun and easy. We have everything needed in one place… design, ordering, installation and project management. John Hogan and Peter Schnieper are co-owners of Remodeling Expo Center located at the corner of King and Atlanta Streets, 48 King Street, Roswell GA 30075, 678-820-6882
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When it comes to the happiness we associate with our homes, few things send spirits soaring quite like a brand-new kitchen. But, realistically, this isn’t a viable option for all of us. There’s another alternative: you Gutherie could give the kitchen a “no-renovation renovation.” That’s where you give your kitchen a whole new look without ripping out cabinets, replacing countertops, or otherwise spending big bucks. While this renovation on a budget doesn’t include all of the bells and whistles of a new kitchen, it can streamline your space visually and leave it looking refreshed. So let’s take a look at a few options: Paint your cabinets: One of the easiest changes you can make to the overall aesthetic of your kitchen is to change the color of your kitchen cabinets. Painting your kitchen cabinetry is the best way to create a big impact on a tight budget. Whether you’re giving dated, dark-stained cabinets a coat of fresh white paint or sprucing up boring melamine with a beautiful color, it’s a huge impact for not spending a lot of money. Even if you’re dealing with an outdated 1970s or ‘80s kitchen, don’t worry, refreshing and changing up the color can make one of the biggest differences and render the year it was built virtually impossible to detect. Replace or remove your upper cabinet doors: Another way to do it would be by replacing or completely removing upper cabinet doors to open up your space.
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In a smaller kitchen, you can remove the doors from the upper cabinetry and paint the insides a bright color as a fun way to add temporary and unexpected color to the space. If a minimalist look is more your speed, keep it all white, and go for a more floating shelf look, that keeps the space feeling open. Install a new backsplash: Tired of staring every day at the plain, boring white wall between your cabinets and counter? There is a way to spruce up this spot without spending a fortune: backsplash tile. In particular, subway tiles are a timeless option that may look expensive, but cost much less than you might expect. Subway tile is very cheap and is a classic look that will never go out of style. Swapping out subway for ugly or missing backsplash tile can really improve your kitchen’s overall look. Changing outdated hardware and fixtures: This is another solution that gives you a lot of bang for your buck and makes a huge difference in the look and feel of your home. You can find great hardware options that can bring a unique and fresh look to an existing kitchen. Another suggestion to refresh cabinet doors in a modern yet hip way? Brass card-file pulls on the doors are a great way to instantly introduce a cool vibe to a kitchen. Added bonus if you have a small kitchen? You won’t have to buy as many pieces of hardware to complete your update! For more tips and additional information, or to discuss the Atlanta real estate market this winter, contact me at 404.808.9953 or reed@Atlantafinehomes.com! Article is adapted from: https:// www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/how-to-remodel-your-kitchen-without-renovating/
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Milton Run Located in the new city of Milton, Milton Run is the latest in exclusive homes offered by Patrick Malloy’s Luxury Collection. With only 29 wooded homesites in the heart of Milton priced from the $700s, these homes will sell out fast. Located in the highly ranked Cambridge High School district, these homes offer square footages from 2,806 to 4,251. Milton Run offers 7 farmhouse-styled floorplans from which to choose and options include basement and slab homesites. With 1+ acre homesites, there is sure to be a home that fits your family’s needs. Choose from homes as cozy as 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths or as large as 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Modern living with farmhouse charm resonates throughout the property with beautiful exteriors and charming interiors that combine modern upgrades with the local flavor of horse country. These homes offer the latest in home design for the most discriminating homeowner. The front elevations include brick, real stone, shake, and/or board-nbatten. 10’ smooth ceilings throughout the first floor give these homes a palatial feeling. The gourmet kitchens are large
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How to make your home HGTV-worthy on a budget Alpharetta. $365,000 11785 Aspen Forest Drive 4BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6085860 Harrah Brown 770.731.4300
Alpharetta. $460,000 325 Park Creek Drive 5BR/4HBA FMLS: 6088234 Laura Clear 678.313.3853
Alpharetta. $649,000 12330 Charlotte Drive 6BR/5HBA FMLS: 6035167 Kimberly Counter 678.938.5885
Alpharetta - Avalon. $890,000 341 S. Esplanade 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6067850 Jenny Stallings 404.394.0934 Scott Stallings 404.343.4565
Johns Creek. $1,750,000 795 Vista Bluff Drive 5BR/6.5BA FMLS: 6040186 Chase Mizell 770.289.2780 Jeff Olsen 678.429.0773
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Milton. $1,050,000 110 Foxhollow Trail 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6045427 Brandon Anderson 404.313.1378
Roswell. $370,000 4507 Kendall Way 3BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6056548 Kay Quigley 404.933.6637
Roswell. $399,000 350 Jade Cove Drive 4BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6075090 Laura Matura 404.310.0060
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Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty In a competitive housing market, first impressions matter. Even if you have listed your home at a price that matches fair market value, your home’s appearance can make the difference between a prospective buyer Rawlings making you an offer or choosing a comparable home one block over. These days, the public is inundated with house-hunter type series on HGTV and similar networks. As a result, the public has also been somewhat programmed to expect the homes they view to look at least something like what they see on TV — putting that much more pressure on sellers to make sure they’re staging their homes in the best possible light. That said, you do not necessarily have to take out another loan to get your home in pristine shape for viewing. You may not be prepping for an episode of House Hunters, but you can still take a few practical-yet-economical steps to make your home “show-worthy,” just in case. Some of the following tips may add to your home’s resale value; others are basically a “spruce-up.” But all of them can improve your home’s perceived value, making it easier to sell. Update the Color Scheme We all know that a fresh coat of paint can go a long way toward making a home look better to prospective buyers — but if your home’s color scheme was popular 10 years ago, it might be time for more than just a touch-up. We aren’t just talking about so-called “neutral colors,” although bold tones may restrict your home’s appeal to select tastes. Rather, if you want to make your home look HGTV-worthy, take a look at some recent episodes of home sales and home improvement shows to see what is being broadcasted. According to research conducted by Zillow and reported by CBS News, trending color schemes at the moment seem to be along the lines of blues, greys and taupes. Some specific tips that draw attention right now: • Blue or grey front doors
• White-on-white or light blue in the kitchen • Light blues in dining rooms and bathrooms • Warmer tones in living spaces (e.g. taupe or beige) The good news is that while good paint does require a modest investment, it costs less than other types of improvements — and the right color schemes can even add a few thousand extra dollars to your sale price. Hint: Don’t forget the exterior of your home! Trends may vary here, as well, but currently blues, greys, pale yellows and “greige” (grey-beige) are popular, especially when accented by bolder trims, doors and shutters. Landscaping Curb appeal is everything. Most buyers will decide within a few seconds of seeing the outside of your home whether they are interested in seeing the inside. Aside from a fresh coat of exterior paint (see above), consider investing in some tasteful landscaping. It doesn’t have to be exotic, expensive or involved — just eye-pleasing. Spruce up your flower beds; weed and fertilize the lawn. Keep lawn toys and porch “clutter” out of view. Additionally, remember that outdoor spaces are a huge selling point right now, so make sure your backyard is framed in its best light — including some tasteful lawn furniture, if necessary. Staging Staging the inside of your home for showing is also a very good idea, and you can usually do it quite affordably. If you have a lot of furniture around the house, it’s time to get it out of the way. Consider packing up some clutter and moving a few of your unnecessary furniture pieces into temporary storage while your home is on the market. Don’t make the rooms sparse, but make them open, with clear pathways and plenty of room to wander and explore. For an extra touch, you might want to hire someone to stage the home for you — but if someone in your family has a good visual sense, you may be able to do it yourself. Either way, staging takes only a modest investment compared to the increased perceived value of your home. To learn more about how to make your home ready for showing, contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty today at 770.442.7300.
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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle
Schools. Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta. For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.
XII On Canton Brought to you by: The Salter Forehand Team, Ansley Atlanta Real Estate XII ON CANTON is Downtown Alpharetta’s only premier Gated community with limited opportunities to live, work, play in coveted Downtown. XII on Canton is a boutique, luxury community of Twelve Single Family custom built homes offering the best of both worlds; Privacy in your own gated community and living within 1/2 mile from all that downtown has to offer. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, farmers market, food trucks, city sponsored events, the new Alpharetta City Center, and more! Homes in XII on Canton are designed by renowned architect, Stephen Fuller, in close collaboration with the community Developer bringing the vision of downtown luxury living to life. Each custom home features 4000
(+) sq ft, with magnificent architectural features, including covered porches, porte-cochère’s, optional pools, outdoor living areas, complimented by stunning landscape designs and community sidewalks. From the Alpharetta Arts Center, head north on Canton Street, Community is located on the left, inside the Garden District. Only 4 remaining opportunities to “Be one of the Twelve”. Spec Homes under construction now on Lots 7,9,11 and 12, available for early 2019 delivery. Custom Homes Builders by HK Custom Homes, Pradera Group, Boyd Construction, New-River Build and Magnolia Drive, LLC. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact agents: Charlcie Forehand 678-6134422 (or) Karen Salter 770-309-7309. Be sure and Like ! our Facebook page, XII on Canton. (#BeOneofTheTwelve)
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Life in balance at Skyland Skyland Brookhaven is a new townhome community priced from the $500s and designed with your lifestyle in mind. We are proud of the “Life in Balance” that we have created in this enclave of homes in sought-after Brookhaven, only minutes from the town’s entertainment-filled center. Skyland’s thoughtful floorplans spared no details in interior upgrades with the latest in style. Beautiful aesthetics and space that works harder was the goal achieved in these three-bedroom townhomes that include flex space to be used with your imagination. Using quality craftsmanship from custom builders, these homes are also technologically enabled for state-of-the-art living spaces. We have recently started construction on our luxurious amenities that include a sophisticated clubhouse with 24-hour fitness facility and a great hall with fireplace. Included in our amenity area is a gorgeous salt water pool and landscaped pocket parks throughout, just steps from your front door. This dog-friendly community includes street-lighted sidewalks with wide streets and ample visitor parking for all homeowners. Skyland Brookhaven offers easy access to downtown Brookhaven’s bustling city center with great restaurants and entertainment for the whole family, as well as all of Atlanta. We are convenient to upscale shopping at Lenox Square with its brand name stores, Perimeter Mall and Northlake Mall. With easy access to I-85, Skyland Brookhaven is positioned to allow for shorter commutes to work and play in and around all the excitement that Atlanta has to offer its residents. Come see Brookhaven’s quickest selling new townhome community before it is sold out. Visit us at SkylandBrookhaven.com or call 770-254-5363 to set up a private showing today.
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Exterior shutter trends for 2018 Exterior Shutters plays an important part in the overall look and feel of your home. Let’s explore some of the popular trends we see for 2018. Simplicity: Try using simple shutters for a pure, uncluttered effect to allow other beautiful features on the outside of your home to shine. It is in line with minimalism, where you incorporate clean, refreshing looks, while adding a nice touch to your decor. To follow this trend, use shutters with sharp lines, minimal details and neutral colors. Here we will propose something like a flat panel shutter, and/ or a shutter with one large single panel, or even a board and batten style with no battens (horizontal pieces). Lighten up: Color plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, and while exterior shutters are typically dark colored, we’ve seen an uptick in lighter colored shutters. This works especially well when trying to modernize the look of an older building. Light colored walls, combined with shutters in a slightly darker hue seems to be the norm. Whites and greys works very well and is a trend that will be with us for a while. Stick with the basics: Exterior shutters should never overpower the look of your house and not all homes lend itself to the exotic. There’s nothing wrong with some traditional Raised Panel style shutters or even Louvered shutters to give a traditional, formal house a neat and tidy look. Board and Batten shutters works well on a
house with a mix of exterior surfaces (brick and stone, or siding and shingles). For Raised Panel style shutters, make sure the panels mimic the windows, for Louvers you can try a wider slat, and with Board and Batten shutters we see a trend to use more, but narrower Boards (vertical pieces). Add flair and personality: Another subtle way of giving you home a one-of-a-kind appearance is to add custom cutouts to your shutters. Let your home’s personality shine with just about any shape you can imagine, from stars and crescent moons to palm trees and hearts. Go bold and traditional with a full cutout, or subtle and interesting with only a small relief cut on the outside corner. This obviously only works on paneled or Board and Batten style shutters. The exterior of your home is the first impression for people coming up to your house. Shutters play a crucial role in making or breaking that first impression. It makes sense to ensure you incorporate the shutters to form a pleasant and unified appearance. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. Our core business is shutters made from a composite wood material that is rot, insect and weather resistant. We manufacture a series of shutters styles and are fully equipped to help you design the specific look you desire, and every shutter is custom made based on your house, windows and design.
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We had a chance to catch up with the President of Brickmont Senior Living, Cheryl Kochensparger, to find out how Brickmont Senior Living at Milton came to be. Here’s what Cheryl had to say. What sparked your interest in senior living? My brother and I were searching for the perfect senior living setting for my mother. We wanted certain amenities with a nicely appointed feel, larger living suites and an overall elegant, vibrant atmosphere that was affordable. We really couldn’t find anything that fit the bill. What is it about Brickmont that sets it apart from the others? In our research, we found that pricing for assisted living and memory care was really confusing and never really consistent. Most pricing is dependent upon “levels of care” which can always be increased. We have all inclusive pricing which gives our residents and families peace of mind. Additionally, we had been in the hotel business for many years we knew we could build and create a beautiful environment with a strong focus on
customer service and hire experienced professionals to ensure the best care, activities and dining; all for an incredibly affordable price. We are a smaller company and that allows us to be really nimble and accommodating – we want to be the community of choice. Is there anything new on the horizon with Brickmont senior living? We have all kinds of exciting things in the works. We continue to add to our resident engagement activities which is truly exciting and we have a new community under construction in Woodstock, Georgia that’s scheduled to open late summer of this year. Honestly, we have experienced such a great reception to our Milton community that we felt compelled to offer this kind of value in other locations. Is there anything else you’d like to say? We are just honored to be doing what we are doing. We care for very special people and feel a sense of pride every day. www.brickmont.com
Alpharetta. $480,000 5405 Buck Hollow Drive 4BR/3BA FMLS: 6063746 Trudy Provo 770.331.0540
Cumming. $1,049,000 2625 Arbor Valley Drive 6BR/6.5BA FMLS: 6074198 Jane O’Connor 770.827.8259
Cumming. $339,900 4935 Silver Leaf Drive 5BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6079565 Darlene Hamrock 404.386.9231
Cumming. $424,900 1450 Rainfall Court 5BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6075650 Scott Payne 404.326.0370 Zina Cohen 404.374.5627
Cumming. $427,900 1430 Rainfall Court 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6075616 Scott Payne 404.326.0370 Zina Cohen 404.374.5627
Cumming. $649,900 7485 Samples Field Road 3BR/2.5BA FMLS: 6075059 Laura Clear 678.313.3853
Cumming. $429,900 1610 Rising Mist Lane 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 6075732 Elisa Picard 404.597.1702
Dahlonega. $95,000 Lot 61 Chesterra Drive 8.16+/- Acres FMLS: 6088895 Elisa Picard 404.597.1702
Duluth. $850,000 8310 Royal Troon Drive 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6084914 Trudy Provo 770.331.0540
Suwanee. $799,999 5810 Stoneleigh Drive 6BR/5BA FMLS: 6026285 Trudy Provo 770.331.0540
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Remodel Unused Living Space To Maximize Your Home’s Potential (NAPSI)—If the real estate market has you frazzled or if the notion of trading up leaves you with sticker shock, a home remodeling project may be just the right answer. An Idea A finished basement, for example, can offer a little extra room to give a growing family space to breathe or to create an income suite to offset mortgage costs. It can also offer the added benefit of bolstering the value of your home. With so many uses, a remodeled basement may be the exact solution to what your home is missing, whether it’s additional storage space, a soundproofed media room, craft room, guest room or home gym. The possibilities are practically endless. The Advantages An unfinished basement, on the other hand, can be a source of energy loss, so with a remodeling you can expect to see savings on your monthly heating and cooling costs. Industry experts recommend finishing the space with the proper framing, insulation and vapor barrier to guarantee cozy and inviting rooms. Insulation plays a key role in the comfort of your newly remodeled space and although hidden within your walls, it will make sure the basement
stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. A Problem Unfortunately, moisture can be a common challenge in many basements. Starting with a dry space is important. An Answer As a result, builders and contractors often favor an inorganic stone wool insulation that’s resistant to mold and mildew growth, such as Rockwool Comfortboard and Comfortbatt products. Not only will they help protect indoor air quality, they’re easy to install and won’t slump in the wall cavity. This serves to ensure the comfort of your newfound living space, so you can count on long-term thermal performance for years to come. Remodeling a basement can be very worthwhile, especially when you consider that moving to a larger home can add significant bulk to your mortgage. To get the most from the project, be sure to practice due diligence, obtain the right permits, and educate yourself on building codes. If you don’t have the know-how, it’s worth the peace of mind to hire a qualified professional. Learn More For further facts, go to www.rockwool.com.
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those who need 24/7 medical care will benefit from the care provided at The Memory Center Atlanta. We are proud to have Dr. Gary Figiel, M.D., a locally and nationally renowned expert in the field of geriatric healthcare, as the Medical Director. Dr. Figiel works with our team of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants to provide 24/7 care within the comfort of your loved one’s new home. Don’t let a crisis determine where your loved one can receive care. Deciding on memory care early enough, will allow your loved one the opportunity to have the best quality of life and that decision is priceless. Schedule a tour of The Memory Center Atlanta and learn more about how our entire team works together to provide a seamless transition
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