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BACKYARD ADVENTURE: Playhouses add fun at home p. 37 March 21-23 BATHROOM HAVENS: Beyond bath basics p. 42

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contents Photos courtesy of (left to right) Chatham Landscape Services, Outside Landscape Group LLC and Shady Grove Landscape Company

Special Section: 2014 Landscape Planner Create a dream vacation destination in your own backyard

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Backyard Adventure Set the scene for years of family fun with a playhouse

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Haven for Relaxation Go beyond the basic bathtub

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2014 Spring Atlanta Home Show Guide A guide to the 36th annual event to be held March 21-23 event at Cobb Galleria Centre

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Intown Renovation

Beautiful bungalow remodel in West End Atlanta p. 20

in every issue 10 Publisher’s Letter 13 Home Front

Expert tips, news and events from Atlanta’s home improvement community

19 Editor’s Picks

New and notable home improvement products

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March’s outdoor to-do list

70 Notes from Bob & RodMan

Planning and planting can make or break a spring landscape

73 CAHP Talk

Check deck safety before outdoor spring activity begins

74 Resource Finder

Information at your fingertips

78 Editorial Resources Contacts for more details

Smart home improvement starts here.

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publisher’sletter Smart home upgrades to relax, simplify and wow After a long winter of some of the lowest temperatures on record and the Snowjam of 2014

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I don’t think anyone in Atlanta will forget, I think we are all more than ready for spring.

I want to kick off this spring issue by first welcoming our new editor, Jayne Hallock. With a background in publishing her own magazine and as the managing editor of the Home Depot How-To Community and Garden Club at HomeDepot.com, Hallock brings a wealth of experience, new ideas and a warm and welcoming spirit to our team. Please come by to meet her, as well as the rest of our team, personally at our booth at the 36th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show taking place at the Cobb Galleria March 21-23. Read about who will be on stage and special attractions on pages 23-35 in the official Spring Atlanta Home Show Directory.

Although we cannot officially start playing in our own gardens until after April 15, we have ideas, resources and a planner to help get you all ready for a colorful and fruitful spring and summer. Use our Annual Landscape Planner on page 49 as

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your personal workbook. Fill it out and take it with you to talk ideas with your landscape architect or to buy plants at your local nursery. Don’t know who to talk to or where to start? We have you covered with resources from around our city.

While we are ready for those warm days, we will still have some chilly days and nights in March. So, sit back, relax and get ready to soak it all in by reading our feature on bathtubs, starting on page 42. If you have not shopped for one in a while, you will be amazed at the technology – yes, technology – that is designed into today’s bathtubs and the science that goes into the bathtub design itself. We are very fortunate in Atlanta to have one of the leading bathtub design companies in the nation

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I cannot close this letter without sincerely thanking my entire staff and India Powell for their hard work and dedication to making each issue interesting, entertaining and useful for our readers. India has served as our interim editor when Kali Mallard started a family this year and left to be a full-time mother. Thank you, India, for all your hard work, support and enthusiasm. We wish you all the best.

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36th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show Arrives March 21 Take advantage of one-stop shopping for everything for your home, inside and out and talk face to face with over 350 participating companies offering the latest home remodeling products and services at the 36th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show held March 21-23 at Cobb Galleria Centre.

Highlights of this year’s show include The SeeThru House™, a show-stopping 3,000-square-foot exhibit that shows you how a house is built and what goes on behind the walls of your home. Not only can you see the framing of the house, but you also get to experience first hand the internal workings of how your house was built (or should have been built) and how the plumbing, electrical, security, and more are handled. The SeeThru House™ exhibit is built and staffed by professional service providers from ConsultAHomePro.com, including a codecertified residential housing inspector, who will be on hand to answer all of your questions and to provide assistance in solving your problems.

The Aging in Place exhibit will show how simple elements of universal design can make your home accessible and safe for everyone regardless of age or ability featuring a kitchen, bath, ramps and entryway options. This exhibit and the experts present at the show will offer real solutions to your tough questions regarding living longer in your own home.

The show will be held Friday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 23, from noon-6 p.m. General admission is $10, with free admission for adults 65 and over, children 12 and under and military personnel. Cobb Galleria Centre is located at 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339.

For much more about the show, turn to the comprehensive guide starting on page 23 and visit www.atlantahomeshow.com or call (770) 798-1997. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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homefront 4th Annual Design Bloggers Conference Kicks Off Sunday, March 2

ADAC’s Ainsworth-Noah To Be Region’s Largest Showroom Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) is proud to announce the expansion of one of their longest standing showrooms, AinsworthNoah. On Feb. 1, this showroom welcomed Osborne & Little, adding an additional 6,500 square feet and making it the largest showroom in the Southeast.

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Join interior design bloggers, new media innovators, and interior design industry leaders for the fourth annual Design Bloggers Conference – the premier conference and experience for professionals actively using or interested in learning about new media and the interior design industry. This 2-day conference, held Sunday through Tuesday, March 2-4 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta, offers a unique opportunity to participate in the intersection of interior design with the world of new media including blogging, social media and more.

The Design Bloggers Conference is the only conference specifically focused on the bloggers themselves, their blogs, and their design careers, building and engaging an audience with information and inspiration on multiple platforms, using a variety of business models and marketing channels. Attendees will have the chance to meet potential advertisers, make connections and learn about exciting new products for 2014.

“We don’t believe in standing still.

Expansion is important to keep moving forward,” said Winton Noah, co-founder of Ainsworth-Noah. “We are always looking for the newest and best talent and product.”

Osborne & Little has grown into one of the great British brands, globally renowned and respected.

They will be bringing more of the world’s leading names in fabric and wallpaper design to Ainsworth-Noah and ADAC. Along with Osborne & Little, Ainsworth-Noah will also include additions to the Zimmer Rohde and Dessin Fournir lines.

The conference will include sessions on the following topics: • Interior Design Trends in 2014 • The Business of Blogging – Proven Methods For Maximizing Your Revenue • 21 Useful Tips to Build Your Business and Personal Brand: Blogs, Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz • How to Build Your Business Through Inbound Marketing • Creating Inspirational Content – The Secrets of Professional Photographers • Building Your Brand: Grow Your Blog With Creative Video • What you Should Know About Search and Analytics • How to Build Traffic Through Facebook, Twitter, and Search

“Ainsworth-Noah was Osborne & Little’s first distributor more than 25 years ago, and we are excited to be moving back to them and joining the largest showroom in the Southeast,” said Samantha Buhl, Vice President of Sales for North America at Osborne & Little. “With this partnership also comes this beautiful new space, which we are proud to reveal in the coming weeks.”

For more information about the conference and to register, visit design-bloggers-conference.com.

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Handcrafted Homes Inc. Launches Remodeled Website Handcrafted Homes Inc. has announced the redesign and relaunch of handcraftedhomes-inc.com. Featuring a gallery of remodeling and custom design project photos, as well as useful tools to educate and enlighten on the design-build process, the new website is exceptionally easy to navigate. It puts plenty of information and inspiration instantly at the visitor’s fingertips. One of the handiest parts of the new website is the Design-Build tab, which offers plenty of downloadable tools to help homeowners understand and maximize every part of the renovation and custom design process. This section includes examples of project plans, an itemized cost analysis sheet and a schedule of project deadlines. Also featured is a complete overview of project specifications, along with a job description for each. These realistic guides can be especially valuable to homeowners who are tackling their very first remodeling project and aren’t sure what to expect. For more about Handcrafted Homes Inc., please visit the new site at handcraftedhomes-inc.com.

Editorial Resources begin on page 78.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH Saturday, March 1 Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival 2-6 p.m.

Atlantic Station 380 Atlantic Drive, NW Atlanta, GA 30363 (404) 733-1221 www.beerandbourbon.com

Sunday, March 23 Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Centennial Olympic Park 265 Park Avenue W NW Atlanta, GA 30313 www.usroadsports.com/Signature/Georgia/

Friday-Sunday, March 21-23 Spring Atlanta Home Show 2014 Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday noon-6 p.m.

Cobb Galleria Centre 2 Galleria Parkway SE Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 955-8000 www.atlantahomeshow.com

Wednesday-Sunday, March 26-30 2014 Atlanta International Auto Show Wednesday and Thursday noon-9 p.m.

Friday noon-10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Georgia World Congress Center C Building 235 Northside Drive Atlanta, GA 30313 www.goautoshow.com

Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30 5th Annual Stone Mountain Blue Grassroots Music & Arts Festival Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Stone Mountain Village 922 Main St. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 www.stonemountainvillage.com/ssim.html Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30 Junior League of Atlanta Inc. Tour of Kitchens Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Have a home improvement question or news tip? Send to editor@homeimprovementmag.com.

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Historic Home Remodel in West End Atlanta Barbara English, To the Trade Only, 541 10th St., Suite 418, Atlanta, GA 30318. (404) 536-0664, www.tothetradeonly.com Photography by Doug Sturgess, photos courtesy of To the Trade Only

Danny and Heather Almond are fans of historic homes and when they purchased their 1910 bungalow in West End Atlanta, they knew that some renovations were going to be necessary. The kitchen had several layers of flooring on top of the original heart of pine, which had to be stripped down.

To create extra space for new, larger appliances, space was taken under a stairwell on the opposite side of the kitchen wall for a refrigerator, pantry and convection oven. A closet was converted to a laundry room and both spaces are separated by custom barn-style rolling doors to conserve space. A wall was opened up in the adjacent hallway to provide better flow and a more open feeling. Because the walls and ceiling had settled over the years, everything installed is white with varying textures to keep it open and light and to make the space appear larger without the distraction of the settled angles of the walls.

The new island, which was fabricated to match an existing pantry, is made from heart of pine and stained to match, giving the illusion that it was original. Wood counters are the feature of the cabinets against the wall with a recycled milk glass counter on the island.

Ceiling tiles were installed as a floor to ceiling back splash to add interest and a dropped crown molding was added about 1 foot down from the 14-foot ceilings with rope lighting to create ambiance and make the space appear larger.

The couple insisted that as much of the original house that could be saved be reused in the new kitchen, so the trim from the original doors was reused to frame the new installations.

Special thanks go to Brad’s Woodworking (www.bwoodwork.com) for the remodel, including the custom cabinets for this project and the reconfiguration of the space. The farm sink is by IKEA and the ceiling tiles by www.ceilingtilesbyus.com.

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March 21-23, 2014

COBB GALLERIA CENTRE Make Your Home New Again at the 36th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show The 36th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show is Georgia’s largest home show and it brings together over 350 exhibitors showcasing the very latest home improvement products and services. Attendees come to see the products demonstrated and speak directly with experts in home construction and renovation, landscaping, energy saving, kitchen and bath design and much, much more. Enjoy comparison shopping in our fun, festive atmosphere where everything you might need for your home is gathered together under one roof. You can drop in on a cooking demonstration, talk to a kitchen designer about your particular needs, walk through an indoor landscaped garden, pick up product samples and information and schedule appointments for experts to visit your home.

Many of the exhibitors offer show specials, which can save you thousands of dollars. For 36 years, the Spring Atlanta Home Show has been the largest Home Show in Georgia and a valuable solution to homeowners wanting to care for their single largest investment – their home! The Atlanta Home Show is owned and produced by SEMCO Productions – Atlanta based and family owned since 1959.

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What is The Atlanta Home Show?

A home show is a marketplace where hundreds of companies all come to one building in an effort to make it easier for people to research all the latest in home repairs, remodeling, design, landscaping, gadgets, market value and more! Homeowners can save time and money by shopping at the Atlanta Home Show and talking with a variety of the industry’s experts in the field of home improvement. Being the largest consumer home improvement event in Atlanta, The Atlanta Home Show means more ideas, options and savings for you!

Trade Day

Trade Day is designed to help educate members of the Atlanta housing industry and its affiliated associations. Thanks to PMC Building Materials, we are able to offer complimentary Friday admission to all home related trades people and members of these organizations: National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), Professional Real Estate Agents (Realtors), Home Builders Association (HBA), National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Georgia Real Estate Investors Association (GaREIA), American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) by simply providing us with your business card at the show entrance on Friday, March 21st!

WIN a Kamado Joe Ceramic Grill!

This year’s grand prize is a Kamado Joe Grill. The Kamado Joe Ceramic Grill offers unmatched cooking flexibility, aesthetic design and higher grade materials at a competitive price. The prize is being supplied by Builder Specialties. Builder Specialties provides Better Home SOLUTIONS in appliances, fireplaces, mantels, garage doors, lighting and outdoor products to trade professionals and homeowners. They are recognized for the finest showrooms featuring the most recognized brands in the industry. The showrooms are located in Buckhead, Marietta, and their Colonial Lighting showroom in Sugar Hill. Be sure to stop by their newly designed Atlanta Home Show exhibits totaling 1,000 square feet on display at the Spring Atlanta Home Show – booth #635 and #636. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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appliances bathrooms beds closet organizers concrete repair and resurfacing cookware decks and underdecking decorator items doors and windows elevators energy saving and environmental fireplaces flooring such as wood carpet and tile garage doors grills gutters heating and air conditioning home remodelers kitchens landscape design and installation lighting marble and granite painters pest control plumbing pools roofing satellite equipment spas and hot tubs security systems siding, stained and leaded glass solar equipment sunrooms and patios vacuums waterproofing water and air purification windows plus, a host of other products and services to suit any size, style or value of home!

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Reliable Heating & Air – Home Show Stage Schedule & PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL HOME PERFORMANCE

Ahmed Hassan

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Ahmed Hassan, celebrity landscaper and original host of DIY Network’s Yard Crashers, headlines the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show

Stage. Throughout the course of three days the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage will host 16 practical, eye-opening seminars on topics ranging from bath remodels to adaptive gardening and how to finance a remodel! 95.5FM and AM750 News/Talk WSB will be broadcasting The Lawn and Garden Show with Walter Reeves and The Home Fix It Show and Belinda Skelton’s Atlanta Living. Meet and chat-up Ahmed Hassan, Tonya M. Williams, Walter Reeves, Joe Washington and more!

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Saturday, March 22

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Tonya M. Williams Beautify Your Bathroom HGTV Real Estate and Home Décor Expert

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Joe Washington Adaptive Gardening -Techniques, Tips and Tools for Aging in Place and People with Disabilities HGTV’s Ground Breakers

10:00 AM WSB’s The Home Fix It Show The Home Fix It Show - Live On-Air Broadcast 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB

12:00 PM Walter Reeves Secrets to Planting Lawns, Trees and Shrubs the RIGHT Way The Georgia Gardener

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Daniel Jape / Jason Bouchard Humidity in the Home Owner / Home Performance Manager Reliable Heating & Air

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John Trent Moisture Management in Tiled Shower Schluter Systems L.P., Territory Manager Southeast

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Walter Reeves (6am - 10am) The Lawn & Garden Show - Live On-Air Broadcast 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB

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Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Hassan Shares the “Down & Dirty” on his Life, Landscaping and Reality TV Celebrity Landscaper and TV Host

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Joe Washington Adaptive Gardening -Techniques, Tips and Tools for Aging in Place and People with Disabilities HGTV’s Ground Breakers

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Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Hassan Shares the “Down & Dirty” on his Life, Landscaping and Reality TV Celebrity Landscaper and TV Host

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Trees Atlanta Native Plantings in Your Home Landscape

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Todd Sheppard I’m Ready to Remodel but How am I Going to Pay for It? Todd Sheppard Senior Mortgage Banker Fidelity Bank Mortgage

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Daniel Jape / Jason Bouchard Humidity in the Home Owner / Home Performance Manager Reliable Heating & Air

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Tonya M. Williams Beautify Your Bathroom HGTV Real Estate and Home Décor Expert

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Ryan Taylor, AIA Prioritizing Your Projects - Learn how houses work to choose your best investments.

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Meet Ahmed Hassan At the age of 10, Ahmed discovered his love of gardening and working outdoors. To many, mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and stacking wood would be considered mundane chores. Not to Ahmed.

Each completed task moved him closer to his purpose in life: Teaching others the importance of hard work and how to creatively co-exist with nature. Ahmed’s love of landscaping paved the way to a successful career as one of today’s most sought after celebrity landscapers and green experts.

Hassan is best known as the original host of DIY Network’s “Yard Crashers.” Following a series of hosting stints for numerous DIY Network television shows including, “The Dirt On...,” “Green Me Up,” and “Blog Cabin,” the network created Yard Crashers to showcase Ahmed’s high energy, motivational spirit and love for everything green.

Ahmed Hassan is an accredited landscape Design/Build, Contractor, Home Improvement Salesperson and Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician.

The connective thread through each stage of his life remains Problem Solving, Construction and Landscaping. “Creating beautiful spaces outdoors is what I do!” says Ahmed. Ahmed, his wife and three children currently reside in Northern California. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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A Home For All Ages This feature is all about “aging in place” and Accessible Living. Learn how simple elements of Universal Design can make your home accessible and safe for everyone regardless of age or ability.

You will quickly see why this is one of the hottest trends in home building and remodeling! This three room exhibit and the experts present at the show will offer real solutions to your tough questions regarding living longer in your own home.

Backyard Beer Garden

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Landscape Plans Plus

A backyard to behold! Marietta’s own, Red Hare Brewing Company and Bruce Holliday of Landscape Plans Plus, team up with Hope Atlanta to offer home show attendees the chance to sample some local brews! For just a $5 donation to Hope Atlanta, attendees in the garden can sample Red Hare Brewing’s Long Day Lager and Gangway IPA, both were winners of multiple People’s Choice Awards in 2011 & 2012. Also on “tap” for your taste buds – Red Hare Brewing’s Watership Brown – decide for yourself which is the best! This special feature is a treat for all of your senses.

Outdoor living experts will help you examine and explore local landscape and options for every type of backyard. Learn about landscape design, services, and products ranging from grass to fire, flowers to water, patios to rec areas. Every penny of the $5 donation goes to Hope Atlanta the programs of Travelers Aid, dedicated to the prevention of homelessness in our community.

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For a complete list of exhibiting companies, please visit AtlantaHomeShow.com 360 PAINTING ..................................................................518 4 SEASONS HEATING & AIR - CAHP............................1348 A PLUS ROOFING & INTERIOR .......................................441 AAA AUTO CLUB SOUTH .............................................1053 AARP GEORGIA...............................................................113 AC ARMOR LLC..............................................................739 ACKERMAN SECURITY SYSTEMS ...............................1344 ACKERMAN SECURITY SYSTEMS - CAHP..................1348 ADJUSTABLE PATIO COVERS INC ..............................1406 ADT SECURITY SERVICES..............................................542 AERUS ELECTROLUX ...................................................1330 ALADDIN INSULATION ..................................................1535 ALAN MURPHY WINDOW & SIDING COMPANY............848 ALL AMERICAN DECORATIVE CONCRETE INC. ...........220 ALL NATURAL DIPS/ELITE ENTERPRISES ...................1619 ALL PHASE HOME SERVICES ......................................1135 ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS .......................................1147 ALLSTAR REMODELING USA INC. ...............................1151 AMAZING PRODUCTS UK LLC......................................144 AMERICA’S MATTRESS.................................................1224 AMERICAN ELEVATOR OF ATLANTA INC.....................1336 AMERICAN SIGNATURE FURNITURE .............................852 AMERISERV .....................................................................716 AMERISERV - CAHP ......................................................1348 ANDERSEN WINDOWS ...................................................242 ANGIE’S LIST .................................................................1150 APPLIED POLYMER SYSTEMS .....................................1340 AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS ...................1618 AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS - CAHP ......1348 ARBOR INSULATION SOLUTIONS..................................517 ARCHADECK/OUTDOOR LIVING..................................1416 ARCHITECTURAL SUPERSTORE INC. ..........................432 ARCHITECTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS ......................1236 ARCLINE STUDIO LLC - CAHP .....................................1348 ARROW EXTERMINATORS .............................................536 ARS - UNIVERSAL HEATING COOLING & AIR PURIFICATION .............................................................736 ATHENS ROOFING ..........................................................331 ATLANTA AUDIO & AUTOMATION ................................1030 ATLANTA AUDIO VIDEO SOLUTIONS LLC - CAHP .....1348 ATLANTA CLOSET & STORAGE SOLUTIONS ..............1444 ATLANTA CLOSET & STORAGE SOLUTIONS - CAHP .. 1348 ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE..............1634 ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE - CAHP 1348 AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY ..................................1410 AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY ..................................1306 B-LEVEL SOUTHEAST...................................................1604 BATH FITTER - TENNESSEE INC. ..................................606 BELGARD.........................................................................147 BERGHOFF INTERNATIONAL INC. ................................535 BLOOM’N GARDENS LANDSCAPE..............................1216 BLUE RIDGE & GREAT SMOKY MTNS .........................1635 BOYCE DESIGN AND CONTRACTING LLC ..................806 BROWN’S POOLS & SPAS..............................................624 BUDGET HVAC ................................................................652 BUILDER SPECIALTIES....................................................636 BUILDER SPECIALTIES....................................................635 BUILDERS FLOOR COVERING & TILE ............................537 C&C GUTTERS INC. .......................................................801 CABINET TRANSFORMATIONS ...................................1142 CABINETS TO GO ...........................................................332 CAPTEL CAPTIONED TELEPHONE - OEI .......................218 CARPET DIRECT............................................................1537 CASUAL IMAGE FURNITURE ..........................................602 CHAMPION WINDOW & PATIO ROOM CO....................206 CIRCLE A FENCES INC. ..................................................327 CLASSIC BLINDS AND SHUTTERS ................................936 CLASSIC BLINDS AND SHUTTERS ..............................1036

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CLEARVIEW MOTION SCREENS ..................................1324 COLONIAL HOME PRODUCTS .....................................1615 COLORSCAPES ..............................................................232 COMFORT ZONE HEATING & AIR...................................143 CONCRETE RESURFACING PRODUCTS.....................1623 CONSULT-A-HOME-PRO (CAHP)..................................1348 COOK’S PEST CONTROL INC. ......................................512 COOLSCREENS ..............................................................709 COOPER MUSIC..............................................................424 CORDAROYS...................................................................228 COVERSTAR SOUTHEAST............................................1617 CPG BUILDING PRODUCTS - CAHP ............................1348 CREATIVE CONCRETE RESURFACING ........................1155 CREATIVE OUTDOOR DESIGN & LAWN MAINTENANCE INC....................................................440 CSI KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO .......................................706 CUMMINS POWER SOUTH ............................................132 CUTCO CUTLERY & COOKWARE (Olean) ....................1047 DACO ENTERPRISES INC. ..............................................816 DBD RENOVATIONS ......................................................1606 DECK BUILDERS USA LLC - CAHP .............................1348 DIGNITY MEMORIAL......................................................1131 DIRECT BUILD HOME IMPROVEMENT ..........................429 DIRECT BUY ..................................................................1309 DIXIE PLYWOOD & LUMBER COMPANY ......................1432 DRIVERSED.COM ............................................................323 DYSON INC. ....................................................................648 EASY LIVING PRODUCTS ...............................................656 ECO SMART HOME SOLUTION....................................1244 ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS OF GEORGIA ......................747 ENTRYPOINT DOORS OF ATLANTA .............................1230 EVERDRY WATERPROOFING .......................................1601 EXCEPTIONAL CLEANING ............................................1417 EXOVATIONS..................................................................1429 EZ HANG CHAIRS ...........................................................316 FAMILYSAFE STORM SHELTERS....................................610 FARMERS INSURANCE ...................................................540 FERN VALLEY LANDSCAPE & INTERIORS...................1640 FIDELITY BANK ..............................................................1642 FIVE STAR PAINTING .......................................................226 FLASH ELECTRIC ..........................................................1524 FOS DESIGN INC ............................................................120 FRESH COAT PAINTERS ...............................................1002 FRUGAL KITCHENS AND CABINETS .............................616 GA LANDSCAPE ..............................................................147 GARAGE FLOOR COATING INC. .................................1040 GE SECURITY PRO .........................................................742 GEMS & CRYSTALS BY ANDREW ......................................1 GEORGIA AQUARIUM .....................................................437 GEORGIA AWNINGS .......................................................802 GEORGIA CARPET INDUSTRIES ..................................1605 GEORGIA CENTRAL VACUUM .....................................1239 GEORGIA IN-HOME SERVICES INC. ...........................1247 GEORGIA SPA COMPANY...............................................416 GEORGIA SPA COMPANY...............................................406 GEORGIA SUNROOM ...................................................1210 GLOVER’S FLOORING AMERICA - CAHP ....................1348 GO GREEN ENTERPRISES DBA DIRECTV .....................854 GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS ....................................1006 GREEN ARMY PEST & TERMITE PROFESSIONALS ......842 GUTTER CREATIONS ....................................................1610 HADCO...........................................................................1106 HARRY NORMAN REALTORS.......................................1238 HEALTH MATE SAUNAS/PLH PRODUCTS.....................241 HEALTHY AIR/COOL AIR .................................................324 HILLTOP POOLS & SPAS INC. ........................................337 HOME & GARDEN DESIGN INC. .....................................532 HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS........................................1116

HOME WIZARD ..............................................................1335 HOPE ATLANTA THE PROGRAMS OF TRAVELERS AID ..........................................................147 HORIZONSLTD.COM .......................................................735 HOUSLEY ENTERPRISES OF GA INC. .........................1102 HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS ....................................1529 INFINITY LIGHTS ..............................................................956 INSPECTORS ASSOCIATES INC. - CAHP ...................1348 INVISIBLE FENCE BY PEACHTREE ..............................1124 J & J PAINTING OF GEORGIA .......................................1119 JAMES HARDIE - CAHP ................................................1348 JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS .......................1423 JD KITCHENS BATHS & MORE....................................1502 JD’S GLASSWORKS INC. ...............................................121 JENNIFER’S GLASSWORKS LLC ...................................524 JF 23 - Q OF D .................................................................435 JOHNNY RHINO RESIDENTIAL REMODELERS ...........1419 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ............................................330 KITCHEN CRAFT ...........................................................1109 LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS INC..........................809 LANDSCAPE PLANS PLUS .............................................147 LAUGHING FEET ...........................................................1415 LAZY DAY POOLS ...........................................................315 LEAF FILTER NORTH OF GEORGIA INC. .......................629 LEAFGUARD OF NORTH GEORGIA ...............................743 LED LIGHTING USA INC. - CAHP .................................1348 LEGACY TURF FARMS ....................................................236 LEISURE LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS LLC ..........................401 LIGHTNING BUG ELECTRIC - CAHP ............................1348 LITEXPRESSIONS ............................................................550 LIVING WATER LANDSCAPES ........................................142 LONGVIEW PRODUCTS................................................1202 LOUD SECURITY SYSTEMS ...........................................336 LUSTRECRAFT COOKWARE ........................................1536 M&E SALES......................................................................941 M.REMODELING - CAHP ..............................................1348 MADARIS SIDING & WINDOWS ATLANTA ....................1644 MARIETTA RECYCLING CORPORATION........................131 MASTERSHIELD ..............................................................544 MATTRESS 4 YOU ...........................................................506 MATTRESS FIRM .............................................................448 MCCORKLE NURSERIES ................................................147 METAL BRITE PRODUCTS ............................................1630 METRO MECHANICAL HEATING AND AIR .....................916 MIKE MOORE’S PLUMBING - CAHP ............................1348 MILLENNIUM HOMES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP ......................................................................1632 MIRACLE METHOD OF NW ATLANTA ..........................1436 MOSQUITO SQUAD.......................................................1420 MOSQUITONIX.................................................................842 MR. APPLIANCE OF NORTH ATLANTA ........................1509 MY PILLOW INC............................................................1637 NADRA-THE NORTH AMERICAN DECK & RAILING ASSOCIATION............................................................1430 NARI - ATLANTA.............................................................1636 NATIONWIDE FLOORING BROKERS ............................1339 NEW ARCH ....................................................................1626 NICE TOUCH MASSAGE .................................................520 NOLAND BATH & IDEA CENTER...................................1042 NORTH GEORGIA REPLACEMENT WINDOWS INC. ....442 NORTHSIDE GUTTER .....................................................947 OLD HAT CHIMNEY SERVICE - CAHP..........................1348 ORANGE LUSTRE/CLIK PRODUCTS ...........................1101 ORECK VACUUMS ........................................................1402 OUTBACKVAC ...............................................................1127 OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF ATLANTA .................836 PAINT WIZARDS ............................................................1335 PATTEN SEED Co. / SUPER SOD .................................1539 ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MARCH 2014

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See-Thru House™

The SeeThru House™ is a 3000 square foot show stopper. Learn about your home when you visit this exhibit. It is built so that you can see what goes on behind the walls of your home. Experience a house under construction to a full finish. Learn about the correct way to build a house including how the plumbing, electrical, roofing, security etc. are all handled. You will experience an open structure to a finished product showing full cutaways. This exhibit features proper deck building techniques, deck safety and outdoor living with full landscaping. If you are like most home owners you have many unanswered questions and you probably do not know who to call for help. The SeeThru House™ exhibit is built and staffed by professional service providers from ConsultAHomePro.com, including an ASHI, code certified residential housing inspector. Members of ConsultAHomePro.com will be on hand to answer all of your questions and to provide you with assistance in solving your problems. Make sure you allow sufficient time to spend in this exhibit. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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“We have so many parents that say ‘This is just as much for

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An investment in fun A play set that includes components for play such as a swing, slide and climbing area, Pound says, either can bring a fantasyland to your backyard, or, without proper planning, end up being a shortsighted financial investment you regret.

“It’s so short-sighted to go out and buy something for $500 to $700 or even $1,000 for something you think is going to

Pound also recommends taking advantage of a consultation first (his company provides consultations for free) before preparing the area for an outdoor playground.

“You really want to think about longevity,” adds Corinne Mathews of Dream Room Designs in Atlanta. In addition to safety, Matthews adds, “you want to think about how old your kids are, what kinds of things they’re interested in and is what you’re planning to put down going to serve their purposes.”

last until children are 11 or 12 years old when the stuff that you buy in that price range is going to tear up.” The quality of the product may look good in the store, but over time, he

Design with your child in mind

says, customers end up paying companies like Dreamtime

Your children’s interests — play area versus an escape of

as much as $150 to haul away the old play set.

sorts — as well as your budget will help you determine if a

Considering that, Pound urges you to “wait until you can afford something that is worthwhile. It would be better to get less product, and a better product, than something that is prone to tear up within 2 to 3 years. Read reviews about the company. Read reviews about the specific product.”

It’s only a good idea to start with something smaller and

play set or a playhouse, both made of wood construction, works better for your family.

An escape from inside the home, the treehouse or playhouse, which doesn’t follow any standard model, but instead is designed with the children’s wish items in mind, gives boys and girls a bit of freedom by serving as somewhat

cheaper if you plan to relocate within 2 years, he says. For a

of “an outdoor living extension of the house,” Pound says.

more long-term investment, Pound suggests a 5-foot-by-5-

Matthews herself, with some contractor support, is building

foot fort for a standard play set, with a beginning price tag

a backyard extension or getaway for her two children,

around $1,800. A quality play set will provide children as

Ayanna, 13, and Gavin, 7. Matthews began constructing the

young as 2 years old something they can grow into over the

clubhouse last summer.

course of as many as 10 years. A 5-foot-by-5-foot play set,

“When I was growing up, my parents liked to put us out of

for example, can be outfitted with a wooden roof, sandbox,

the house [to enjoy outdoor playtime],” Matthews says. “It

slides, climbing ramp, telescope, trapeze bar and more.

just gets to the point where when they’re inside, all they

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want to do is watch TV. I’d love to say ‘Go outside and play,’

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5 minutes, telling me that they’re bored.”

builds traditional treehouses along with those mounted on

Matthews says she and her daughter searched online for

the ground and on stilts.

ideas for a clubhouse design. (See above for their adorable 2

Glazer has built playhouses with wiring for flat screen

story club house!) She wanted to strike a balance that would

televisions, with kitchens and zip lines and with pulleys to

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allow children to raise items from the ground floor to the

male, so she made sure to include such play areas such as a

top. “We’ve built them to match people’s houses in a smaller

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television, she and her daughter pulled together a design.

Design & Construction.

“The clubhouse completely keeps the kids in mind in the

Average sizes for play sets are 6 feet by 6 feet to 8 feet by

design and it’s their little spot,” says Matthews, who provides play set and playhouse design services for clients, bringing in contractors to complete the project that she oversees.

Fun for the whole family

10 feet, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, and, for custom playhouses, from $8,000 to $20,000, Glazer says.

When deciding on a play set versus playhouse, be sure to identify an area in your yard that’s smooth and level, he adds, to save on installation costs. “Otherwise, they’d have to

Pound says his company builds treehouses on a weekly

level out the ground and put down recycled rubber mulch,”

basis, and finds they’re just as popular with girls as boys.

Glazer says.

In one example, Pound says his company built an $11,000

Whether a playhouse or play set, the wood designs provide

treehouse for a 5-year-old girl whose parents told him that

a chance for children “to get exercise and away from video

when she outgrows it, they’re planning to go there to hang

games,” Glazer says.

out. Parents, he adds, often “are reminiscing about their

And, done the right way, they also can make for lasting

own childhood and their own desires for the child when

adventure, limitless possibilities and good times for all for

they’re planning this out. Sometimes people will end up

years to come.

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A bathroom evolution Not just from a design standpoint, but also regarding pure functionality, it is astonishing how far bathtubs have come. A word often used when referring to tubs is “utilitarian”, since they are practical and found in every household. As typical and mundane as they originally may once have been, they are so much more these days.

Now with the ability to be more personalized, and as Ian Bush of Noland described it, “a work of art in the home,” tubs make the bathroom one of the highlights of the home.

The materials used and the shapes that are created in are two other ways in which bathtubs have changed.

Unlike in years past, tubs are “not just acrylic or cast iron anymore,” according to Mary Soeder, Atlanta showroom manager for Plumbing Distributors Inc. (PDI). Instead, many companies are using materials in production and updated technology to allow for “unique and interesting tub shapes and designs,” she says.

Soeder also explains how the vast majority of baths they feature are freestanding (almost 80 percent to be exact), “which was not as common 5 to 10 years ago.”

Types of tubs Gone are the days of the simple-style baths with an oldtime washtub feel. The array of options now available is mind-blowing. When deciding on a type of bathtub to adorn a restroom, homeowners must determine whether each of the new advancements would add to or take away from the Zen feel of their own personal space of serenity.

Jetted, soaking, freestanding, completely or partially built-in, footed, or containing back and armrests…these are a handful of the many options to consider.

Perhaps the initial question to confront when sorting through the numerous design and functional choices offered is what the bathtub will be used for: muscle soothing (choose jetted), general use (try soaking), skin therapy (opt for air). This could be a great starting point for narrowing down the possibilities.

Getting technical It is unmistakable that homeowners are now provided with more than enough ways to individualize their own bathtub through pure function and design, but there is still a realm that has not been touched – technology.

Believe it or not, technology has taken this home fixture by storm. Bathtubs now can be personalized with hightech capabilities. Depending on the type of spa-quality

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What is even more impressive than the developments made in bathtub design is the fact that they can be combined to create the perfect at-home spa experience.

Keep it clean As any homeowner is well aware, cleaning can seem like a full time job by itself. A clean home is a happy home, and the bathroom is no exception. Some companies offer special cleaning solutions that are safe for pipes, and of course the type of material the tub is made of should be considered when choosing formulas for sanitizing. Soeder warns that “once acrylic is worn and discolored, there is no way to restore it.” Knowledge like this is important for the consumer Photo courtesy of Plumbing Distrubutors Inc.

i racoustic tu • lug in our smartphone, ta let or M 3 pla er and pla our fa orite music, etc Chromatherapy is a therapeutic innovation that has added a little flair to tubs. “Because colors affect our emotions, they also can be useful to help heal our bodies and mind,”

so they can make their bathtubs last.

Additionally, various tubs are self-maintaining. For example, some jetted tubs feature automatic purge cycles that rid air channels of any water left over after use, making upkeep a little easier.

says Becky Sue Becker of Designs by BSB in Lawrenceville.

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This practice, also referred to as color therapy, uses lights of

In all, today’s bathtubs are designed to give homeowners the

various hues to balance the bather’s energy. Red for passion, green for healing, orange for success, and blue for calmness and peace; these are a few of the qualities enhanced through this process and the colors with which they are associated.

best options for creating a unique spa atmosphere right in their home. Personalization is key to making this place of escape as beneficial as it can be, and design helps make that possible. From classic and complex to modern and simple,

The way in which bathtubs maintain water warmth is

there are no limits to tub style.

another important aspect to consider. The material used to

Now that you see how bathtubs have changed and learned

create the tub can help hold in warmth, or expel it quickly like cast iron tubs used to. There are also heating techniques to keep water warm during the bath, as well as to heat the surface of the tub, reducing the chill of contact.

about the options that are now available, explore a little to ensure you find the right tub for you before starting that bathroom remodeling project. After all, you deserve a relaxing getaway no matter how temporary…even if it only

Lastly, short of the physical relaxation factor of a massage

lasts until the water gets cold.

from hydrotherapy and the warmth of being submerged in

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❍ In-ground garden

❍ less than 1 hour a week

❍ Installing a rain barrel for rainwater capture

❍ Containers

❍ 1-2 hours a week

❍ Installing a rain garden

❍ 2-4 hours a week

❍ Greywater capture

❍ 4-6 hours a week

❍ Xeriscaping

❍ more than 6 hours a week

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Which elements would most help

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❍ Yes

❍ No

How much time are you willing to spend maintaining your landscape?

improve the curb appeal of your home?

❍ Raised beds

Are you aware of any drainage or soil issues that would prevent an in-ground garden? ❍ Yes

❍ No

List the specific plants you are interested in adding to your landscape and those you do not want.

❍ Improved lawn

Which, if any, of the following edible

❍ Flowers

garden options do you want?

_____________________________________

❍ Groundcover

❍ vegetable garden ❍ herb garden

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❍ Flowering trees ❍ Hardscape repair

❍ fruit trees

❍ New hardscape

❍ ornamental edible plants throughout the landscape

❍ New landscape design ❍ Other_____________________________

_____________________________________ Are you interested in plants with medicinal properties and/or health

Which, if any, specific edible plants

benefits?

❍ Yes

❍ No

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would you like in your landscape?

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Do you have existing hardscapes (patio,

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etc.) that could benefit from container landscaping?

❍ Yes

❍ No

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HARDSCAPING What is the primary goal of your

What are the primary materials used

List materials that you are interested

hardscape?

in the existing landscape and/or the

in using that will complement your

❍ Entertaining

exterior of your home?

home’s existing aesthetic.

❍ Visual appeal

❍ Natural stone

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❍ Adding a focal point

❍ Brick

❍ Diversity of space

❍ Fiber cement siding

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❍ Relaxation

❍ Vinyl siding

❍ Kids play area

❍ Cedar shingle siding

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❍ Structural/site-related

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❍ Stucco ❍ Aluminum or steel

__________________________________ What is the size of the total area? ❍ Less than 250 square feet ❍ 250 to 500 square feet ❍ 500 to 1,000 square feet ❍ 1,000 to 1,500 square feet ❍ 1,500 to 2,000 square feet

List the primary elements of the

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If used for entertaining, approximately

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using the space at one time? ❍ Less than 10 ❍ 10 to 20 ❍ 20 to 50

like to accentuate.

❍ 50 to 100

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how many people do you expect to be

List the features of the site you would

existing landscape plan.

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❍ 2,000 to 5,000 square feet ❍ More than 5,000 square feet

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❍ More than 100 What landscape/hardscape ratio is most desirable? ❍ 10% hardscape, 90% landscape ❍ 20% hardscape, 80% landscape ❍ 30% hardscape, 70% landscape ❍ 40% hardscape, 60% landscape ❍ 50% hardscape, 50% landscape ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MARCH 2014

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❍ 60% hardscape, 40% landscape ❍ 70% hardscape, 30% landscape ❍ 80% hardscape, 20% landscape ❍ 90% hardscape, 10% landscape __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Which is closest to your budget?

Master Plans

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❍ $5,000 to $15,000

❍ $15,000 to $50,000

❍ $50,000 to $100,000

❍ $100,000 to $250,000

❍ $250,000 to $1 million

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Pools & Spas

__________________________________________________________ Prioritize the hardscape features you want to include.

(1) very important

(2) important

❍ Patio

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❍ Retaining walls

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❍ Fire pit

❍ Water features

❍ Lighting systems

❍ Container garden

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❍ Yes

❍ No

Is there anyone in your family with disabilities? ❍ Yes

❍ No

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Backyard Escape

Project by Shady Grove Landscape Company The clients, who homeschool their sons, wanted a beautiful and functioning outdoor classroom space, along with an attractive rocky mountain theme and vegetable garden. Shady Grove Landscape Company created an extensive design that featured a number of hardscape elements, including a new deck, fire ring, a boulder wall, and a pool with a spa and rocky water feature, all interspersed with lush plantings.

Project challenges included poor drainage in the flat areas of the yard, city requirements for redirecting stormwater runoff, and comfortably incorporating the detailed design into a small and narrow backyard. Over a 16-week period, Shady Grove worked closely with Hilltop Pools to overcome the challenges and handcraft a backyard wonderland. From removal of the old deck, pool excavation and redesigning the backyard drainage layout to installation of the pool and surrounding hardscapes and woodworking projects, Shady Grove exceeded the homeowners’ expectations. Special touches in the landscape included fragrant lemon-scented thyme planted amongst the boulders for the wall around the pool and a strategically placed pool toy storage area under the new deck. The rocky mountain theme featured soothing and colorful specimens like Blue Atlas Cedar, Fat Albert Blue Spruce, dark-purple Smoketrees, and Catlin’s Giant Ajuga, all woven into the design tapestry to create a lush natural getaway for school, fun and relaxation.

BEFORE

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Residential Resort Project by Outside Landscape Group LLC

These metro area empty-nesters were looking for a creative approach to designing and building a resort-styled backyard. Although it extended along the entire back of the house, their current deck did not offer a useable space to entertain friends and family. The side entry into the house and backyard had good structure with a fence that unfortunately was falling apart. The area also lacked a good pathway surface that was comfortable and inviting.

The backyard itself was a large area of grass that was more maintenance than it was worth with the couple’s kids moving out of the house. Outside Landscape Group Owner Rick Kaldrovics led the project with a plan for a new entry area complete with a new fence and an inviting walk built with large slab step stones and a cobble border.

With added evergreens combined with flowering perennials, the entrance came to life, providing curb appeal and a new sense of arrival to both the home and backyard. Entering the back, visitors are welcomed with a fully updated and rebuilt deck with an expanded covered porch area perfect for entertaining guests as they overlook the new pool space. The porch area includes an elaborate outdoor stone kitchen that features a grill, smoker, refrigerator and prep space. The new pool space introduced a curvilinear design with stone detailing that tie to homes architecture, all nested in a private lush landscape. With the construction of a poolside gazebo, including a raised stone wall and finished off with sheer-descent waterfalls, a stylish focal point was built concealing the hard lines of the spa into a deck space. This multileveled resort backyard has provided the owners with a dream come true and a wonderful space for entertainment and family gatherings.

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Project by Chatham Landscape Services Chatham Landscape Services handled all the design and installation of this residence, as well as its ongoing maintenance. As a first step in the transformation of this landscape, more than 400 loads of dirt were removed and the space was graded to create a flat backyard for the children to play sports. A pool house and patio were added to make an outdoor room for entertaining and relaxing. The existing stone wall was torn down, cleaned up and its materials reused to make the wall look like it had always been there.

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Finish pruning evergreen shrubs and trees early this month. Cut to shape and control plant size. This is a great time for renovation pruning of overgrown hollies and lorapetalum.

Apply dormant spray to fruit trees until mid-March. After that point, dilute the solutions concentration by half, and follow label directions carefully.

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Examine the backside of euonymus and camellia leaves for scale insects. A thorough spray with horticultural oil will remedy the situation if the pests are found.

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If you didn’t get to it last month, trim mondograss and liriope before new growth appears. Use a lawn mower adjusted to the highest setting. Add a grass-catcher attachment to eliminate raking.

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Fertilize winter and spring-blooming bulbs after they bloom with a 10-10-10 fertilizer. Resist the urge to cut off the unsightly leaves.

Instead let them yellow and die naturally—this feeds the bulb to help next year’s flower. Try planting other cool-season flowers such as snapdragons or dianthus among the bulbs to hide the unsightly foliage!

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Do you have a water feature, pond or fountain? This is a good time for a cleanup—add debris and muck from the pond or fountain to your compost pile. If you’ve got fish in the water feature, begin feeding when the water temperature reaches 50 degrees F.

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There’s still time to plant fescue, but be sure that you do not apply a pre-emergent weed killer. Feed newly seeded fescue lawns with a lawn starter fertilizer that is high in phosphorus (middle number).

Itching to plant vegetables and get a head start on the harvest?

You can start tomatoes, peppers and many annuals indoors, for transfer into the garden in mid-April. The University of Georgia’s guide to vegetable gardening is a great resource: http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=6806

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Vegetables such as radishes, carrots, beets, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce can be planted from seed directly in the garden in early March, as they can withstand cooler temperatures.

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