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contents Photos courtesy of (left to right) Atlanta Design Build; Ed Castro Landscape; Unique Environmental Landscapes, photography by Laura Guilmette

What’s Your Outdoor Personality?

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Choosing landscape options based on your lifestyle

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What’s possible in your yard for under $50K, $50-150K and over 150K?

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contents Frameless Shower Doors Antique Mirrors Cabinet Door Glass Glass Shelves and Tops Color Glass and Backsplashes

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22 New! The Payoff: Home Improvement ROI Clean, de-clutter, add value

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contents PLU ED W H AT T H E

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Kitchens and Baths – How to Make Your Dream Rooms Come True

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The Grass is Always Greener – 5 Simple Steps to Prep Your Lawn for Spring by NG Turf

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To Paint or Ceramic Coat? Adding Years Of Beauty to Your Exterior

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Vetrazzo Countertops – Why Recycled Glass Makes For the Perfect Granite Countertop Alternative by Stone Center

by DCD Kitchen and Bath Design Studio

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How to Choose Quality Outdoor Teak Furniture by Atlanta Teak Furniture For Summer Color, Remember Four P’s, Chatham says

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Is it Time for a New Front Entry Door? by Jennifer’s Glassworks Outdoor Kitchen Trends – Take it Outside!

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In this Issue 4 Things You’ll Learn This Month

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When is National Flower Planting Day? p. 17 When does the largest home show in Georgia begin? p. 17

Charles G. Crisp, President and Bella Lizasuain, General Manager

What large evergreen provides great privacy? p. 25 What is ceramic coating? p.37

Coming in April Is it time to update the tile in your home? Bathroom, kitchen, trends and tips, we’re covering all things tile in our April issue.

Wait until you see some of the inspirational photos! We also will be “taking it outside” and talking to local experts about what grass and groundcovers you should be considering for each area of your yard and landscape. And remember to check out our “Decorating on a Dime” Contest Winners!

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Get Planting!

Who knew that March 12th was National Plant a Flower Day? We do now!

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37th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show will take over the Cobb Galleria Centre. With hundreds of

Celebrate this springy, cheerful

For three full days, the

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more glorious days! (Helpful

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the official flowers of March and

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homefront Get Hands-on with your Kitchen or Bath Remodel!

Expert advice, yummy food and inspiring showrooms.

Here’s a chance to go beyond the big box stores for your kitchen and bath remodel…and talk one on one with experts! Come out on March 7 for an interactive “Hunt for Inspiration” peek at some of the most fabulous kitchen and bath showrooms Atlanta has to offer, including Noland, Howard Payne, DCD Kitchen & Bath Studio and Specialty Tile Products. Kitchen and bath designers will be on hand to answer all your timeline,

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budget and product questions. Each showroom will offer a chance to win a prize and if you visit all four, you could register to win a prize package valued at $3500! Find out more about this fun event by visiting NKBAGA.org.

This year’s Pantone

Color of the Year is Marsala. This rich wine tone

was chosen because it is “…universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.” Do you like it? Hate it?

Would you paint your home with it? Join the discussion and post your favorite “Marsala Moments” on our Facebook page!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH March 6–8 Atlanta Woodworking Show Hours Vary North Atlanta Trade Center TheWoodworkingShows.com

March 7 Free Kid’s Workshop 9 a.m. – Noon Home Depot Locations Workshops.HomeDepot.com

March 7 Hunt For Inspiration: Kitchen & Bath Showroom Scavenger Hunt 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Various Showrooms NKBAGA.org

March 9-11 Original Sewing and Quilt Expo Hours Vary Gwinnett Center GwinnettCenter.com

March 13-15 American Craft Council Atlanta Show Hours Vary Shows.Craftcouncil.org/ Atlanta

March 21-22 Beginners Oil Painting Weekend Workshop 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Spruill Center for the Arts Registration.Spruillarts.org

March 20-22 37th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show Hours Vary Cobb Galleria Centre AtlantaHomeShow.com

March 28-29 Junior League Tour of Kitchens Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Maintenance Check

What should definitely be on every Atlanta homeowner’s spring maintenance checklist?

Inspect your windows carefully! Check for: Gaps where you can see daylight coming through or feel air leaking.

Condensation or fogging between the panes of double pane glass.

Wood rot on windows, doors or the surrounding trim.

Make sure caulking around windows, doors, and trim is not breaking down.

Single pane windows should be replaced because they are not energy efficient and they usually require extensive maintenance, including glazing and painting. (By the way, single pane windows have not met building codes in Atlanta since 2004!)

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Your roof should be maintained each year.

Many believe when you buy a new roof that it no longer needs maintenance. But do you buy a new car and never maintain it?

No, of course you don’t. You clean it, change the oil, tires and add/flush fluids on a regular basis.

Without regular maintenance your roof, just like your car, will break down eventually. This will cost you money, time and major frustration.

A regular maintenance check includes a complete inspection of your roofing and gutter systems as well as sealing all vents, plumbing stacks and cleaning off all debris.

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CHARLIE JONES

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Spring is the perfect time of year to pestproof your home! The warmer temperatures mean an increase in pest activity for common household pests such as termites, ants and mosquitoes and the first step to avoiding pest problems is prevention.

As a professioal plumber, I know one thing: Trees love sewer lines! Have your sewer line camera inspected to check your line for any cracks or breaks where roots could penetrate the line. If they are already in your line then have it cleaned out.

I recommend taking a room-byroom approach to eliminate any possible entryways or items that could attract pests. Simple tasks like screening windows, proper landscaping, eliminating moisture and keeping kitchens clean can really go a long way in keeping pests at bay. It’s also not a bad idea to have your home inspected annually by a licensed professional.

Many companies will provide a whole-home evaluation at no cost.

Repair any freeze leaks and research insulation options to prevent future freezing. Check for any openings in the foundation and seal them against any future cold snaps. Add isolation valves to your outdoor spigots. Make sure all existing house isolation valves are functioning properly.

Spring brings rain!

Make sure your sump pump is functional and clean out any debris that may be in the sump pit. Clear all French drains and down spouts.

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It’s important to ensure your HVAC system is ready to handle the demands of warmer weather.

Like your vehicle, HVAC systems require maintenance. If not properly maintained in the spring and fall, you risk dealing with the discomfort and hassle of a broken air conditioning unit. The following are tips to ensure your system will be running efficiently while saving money on your energy bills: 1. Turn your cooling system on for a test run to spot any issues 2. Change filters 3. Ensure you have a professional inspect your systems efficiency, safety, cleanliness and refrigerant levels

Photos courtesy of (left to right) North Georgia Replacement Windows, Inc.; Hicks Roofing, Inc.; Arrow Exterminators; M. Cary & Daughters; Cool Air Mechanical, photography by Eva Soyah

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Clean, de-clutter, add value!

Sellers often ask me the question, “What is the best thing I can

Bathroom: Completely clear countertops of personal items.

do to improve my home’s value?”

Personal spaces like these need to feel as clean and fresh as

This is a smart question to ask before you dive into a project.

possible so the buyer can imagine himself or herself using

Because many home renovations will not bring you enough

the space. A long-lasting fresh orchid is a great addition to a

return on investment to

master bathroom.

even cover the cost of

Bedroom: Simply get

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Show plenty of empty

Whether your home

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gives the impression

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storage.

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adequate storage.

Dirt and grime give the impression that your home is not well maintained and that’s an immediate turn

One of the most affordable and effective things that you can do before putting your house on the market is to clean and de-clutter your home.

off to buyers. This is the

finished room to store excess furnishings.

If the furnishings in a room do not make sense, you are better off leaving the space empty and clean. If you need storage

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that this step alone can add 3 to 5 percent of value to your home.

Deep Clean: Scour the entire home to remove the buildup

Here are some de-cluttering tips before showing or

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Living room: Remove big family photos and collectables from tabletops and bookshelves. Remove any pieces of furniture which serve no purpose. Move furniture away from walls toward the center of the room, or toward a focal point like a fireplace. (This can actually make a room appear larger.)

Make sure there are no furniture or heavy draperies blocking that precious light that buyers are always looking for.

Kitchen: Clear off all the countertops leaving only a few essentials like a coffee maker, a beautiful ceramic platter and a bowl of fresh fruit. Adequate lighting in kitchens and baths is a must so replace old bulbs with ones that emit bright and “warm white” versus blue or greenish light.

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and treat that grout to remove stains. Hire a professional to perform carpet and upholstery cleaning. Don’t forget the windows.

Whether you need the assistance of cleaning professionals, or you can tackle this step yourself, de-cluttering and cleaning your home will give you the greatest return on investment when getting your home ready to sell!

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Trends and aesthetics are far less important than determining exactly how that outdoor space will be used.

Just as homeowners want their homes to reflect who they are, so too should their outdoor living spaces.

After all, if you plan on spending money on this space, it had better be comfortable and functional for you and your family. But “comfortable” and “functional” mean different things to different families.

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PERSONALITY TYPE:

SERENITY NOW

“ The world is quiet here.”

—Lemony Snicket

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“I will be calm. I will be mistress of myself.”

—Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

Define Yourself

questions can

revolves around families with kids

help you focus

who enjoy outdoor play. “The serene

on your outdoor

spot” is for homeowners who love a

personality,

quiet garden where they can relax and

which is

unwind in a beautiful, yet subdued

essential to

environment. “The entertainer,” on

designing a

the other hand, frequently welcomes

space you will

guests to relax and enjoy the great

love. “If it doesn’t

outdoors, whether sharing a meal or

speak to you, you will most likely not

having a party.

spend any time enjoying the space,”

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Discovering your outdoor personality

says Lindsey Barnhill of Architectural

doesn’t have to be hard. Just ask

Transformations LLC in Acworth. “This

yourself the following questions:

translates to wasted time and money.”

How do you envision the space?

Although not an exact science, most

landscape. “The sports enthusiast,”

Is it a place for the kids to play, to

homeowners will fall into one of the

however, is usually more focused on

entertain, or to play and enjoy sports?

following five outdoor personality

the turf, making sure to choose one

Or would you prefer a quiet place to

categories: “family friendly,” “the

that will withstand the ongoing wear

retreat and relax? How much of your

serene spot,” “the entertainer,”

and tear of any number of sports. Read

indoor personality do you want to

“gardener’s delight” and “the sports

on for a closer look at creating each of

bring outside? The answers to these

enthusiast.” Family friendly, obviously,

these spaces.

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For the Family Family friendly homeowners should seek out a level, open landscape that provides a lot of room for the kids to play. Many times, these outdoor living spaces include a swimming pool and a grounded play set.

Adults and kids usually require two different areas, with different seating

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needs. When it comes to shrubs and plants, Phillip Paley, owner

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recommends lots of perennials interspersed with a few bushes and evergreens. For year-round color, he also suggests small areas of annuals.

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Overall, he recommends a simple,

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easy-to-maintain approach to a family-friendly outdoor space, since most families are too busy for fussy yardwork!

Kids tend to play long after the sun sets, it’s wise to budget for improvements to outdoor lighting.

The right light can keep kids safe while spotlighting your favorite outdoor features.

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To create a serene spot, the primary

GAME TIME

focus should be on choosing

“I’ve never lost a game, I just ran out of time.”

trees and shrubs that provide good screening and privacy from neighbors. Choose large evergreens like hemlocks to add a lot of privacy. Also, water features are

—Michael Jordan, For the Love of the Game

another great addition to a serene spot. “Pondless water features are big – the water falls, but it does

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not pond,” says Scott Chatham, founder and president of Chatham Landscape Services in Marietta.

and interesting plants like palm trees

“It could be as simple as a pot or as

or banana plants. Research new plants

elaborate as a waterfall leading to a

and find ways to inject unique foliage

manmade creek.”

into your landscape. Showcase these finds with the right lighting. “Outdoor

Delightful Escape When creating a “gardener’s delight”

lighting can highlight specimen trees, path lighting would light the path and

Game Time Similar to the entertainer, the sports enthusiast wants a place not only where friends can enjoy a friendly game of football or Frisbee, but also gather to watch the big game while grilling steaks. As such, look for a good

it’s smart to choose a backdrop of

some moonlighting effects coming

quality yard and a comfortable seating

evergreens, which will elegantly frame

from above would give the soft effect

area. Many Atlanta homeowners

the garden year-round. Combine the

of a full moon each night,” Barnhill

even request sports courts, custom

evergreens with an array of unique

says.

playgrounds and putting greens.

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Ready for a Good Time For the entertainer, the outdoor living space could feature everything from an open-area yard, planters with flowers, a brick patio and a built-in grill, if not an entire kitchen. There also should be ample seating for guests. Be sure to plan out a mixture of sun and shade, privacy and openness. Clever placement of fencing or screening with hedges can prevent any awkwardness with the your neighbors any time you entertain.

The right lighting also is crucial for entertaining. Think through where you and your guests will gather to chat, to eat, and to walk.

Photo courtesy of King Landscaping, photography by Eric King

Light these areas appropriately.

PERSONALITY TYPE:

Keeping Up Appearances Enjoying a beautiful outdoor living space comes from maintaining that space on a regular basis. Therefore,

READY FOR A GOOD TIME

“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.”

—John Keats

Paley recommends creating a landscape that fits your needs, lifestyle and budget. When it comes to maintenance, “... be very aware of what you’re willing to put into it or pay for someone else to do,” he says.

Also, regardless of your outdoor personality, make sure you create a space that complements the home’s architecture and style. When choosing materials and layout, try to reflect the aesthetics of your home. Being consistent in this way will make your outdoor area feel more like an open, comfortable, wonderful extension of your home.

Photo courtesy of Unique Environmental

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Free-standing tubs are in. Deeper than an average tub, freestanding tubs can be placed in different locations in a bathroom and can lend an antique or a very modern feel.

Size Matters One of the first things to think about before installing a free-standing tub is where you are going to put it. Because you can install them almost anywhere, most people choose to ‘float’ the tubs vs. placing them against a wall. This obviously requires more floor space in the bathroom, which is why they are best suited to larger bathrooms.

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Summary of presentations The Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage will host 16 eye-opening presentations over the course of three days. Topics range from Walter Reeves tips to refresh your landscape to Deidra Cunningham of IKEA sharing information on organizing your life at home with unique and innovative solutions. Buddy Lee, the inventor of Encore® Azaleas will make his first appearance on the Home Show Stage on Sunday, March 22 at 3pm updating us on the newest and best plants to plant this spring. Jim Lewis will share his expertise on freshening up your home with new looks for your foyer and Jessica Wade tells us about what can be accomplished with window treatments. Victoria D’Amico will be offering advice on things you should know before starting a kitchen or bath remodel and Daniel Jape and Chris McKinney of Reliable Heating & Air will be filling us in on what’s new with water heaters.

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When these homeowners purchased this home, they inherited a white on white on white kitchen with peeling cabinets. There was no question--they wanted to remodel the kitchen immediately to bring it up-to-date with new appliances, improved functionality, and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

The kitchen space was adequate, but it was underutilized.

We located the cooktop and chimney hood on a long angled wall with lots of additional cabinet storage and counterspace, putting the cooktop in closer proximity to the sink for convenience. A new 36,” 5-burner gas cooktop with a 42” hood above it is ready to prepare meals for family or large gatherings. Lots of storage features were incorporated, including a pullout trashcan near the sink, drawers for pots and pans under the cooktop, and rollout shelves inside base cabinets. The tall units—refrigerator and microwave/oven cabinet—were placed together on the back wall where they would not interfere visually with the openness of the space.

A visual trick helps disguise the pantry. We modified the opening and replaced the door with matching cabinet doors that open to reveal the pantry space within. Outside the pantry, a small buffet with glass-fronted wall cabinets acts as a server for the adjacent dining room.

A striking feature that the homeowners really love is the new table extension for everyday family meals. This table filled a lot of wasted space, connects with the family room, and really completes the kitchen. A wine storage unit is tucked neatly beneath it.

We used rich cherry cabinets in a dark chocolate finish by Schrock in a Craftsman style for a simple, yet elegant look and topped them with Santa Cecilia granite.

Lighter floors in oak and travertine tile on the walls are a nice contrast with the dark cabinets. The homeowners now have a stunning new kitchen that welcomes friends and family for good meals and good times. – CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio, visit with them in booth # 706 at the Atlanta Home Show.

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Window World We completely changed the look of this modular home using Prodigy siding, Versetta Stone siding (looks like stones), 4000 series double hung windows, gutters and the shutters. It was a relatively quick process and the customers love their “new” home! – Window World, visit with them in booth # 724 at the Atlanta Home Show.

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This unutilized space was maximized by creating an outdoor entertainment area. The fire pit creates an inviting area to relax in the backyard with the sounds of trickling water coming from the decorative urn. The blending of hardscapes and landscape installation takes what was once was an unusable area and creates a destination to relax and unwind. Here we also have a Dry Creek bed. Dry Creek beds are perfect to manage water flow and address drainage issues in the landscape. Creating a natural more inviting Dry Creek bed helps the function blend into the surrounding landscape.

Unique Environmental, visit with them in booth # 116 at the Atlanta Home Show.

ShoreWall System Tired of flimsy plastic shelving and nowhere to hang tools, this homeowner chose the heavy duty ShoreWall System to organize their space. After removing their clutter and painting the floor and workbench, they hung the ShoreWall System in two hours. With metal shelving and heavy duty hooks, their space is finally organized. ShoreWall Systems, manufactured by Shorewood Industries in LaGrange GA. Visit with them in booth # 809 at the Atlanta Home Show.

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The Stamped Overlay application gives the appearance of real stone at a fraction of the cost. This type of installation typically takes 2 to 3 days from start to finish depending on the square footage of the area to be covered. – Concrete Resurfacing Products, visit with them in booth # 1623 at the Atlanta Home Show.

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Exhibitors For a complete list of exhibiting companies, please visit AtlantaHomeShow.com 360 PAINTING ..................................................................518 A PLUS ROOFING & INTERIOR .......................................441 A TOTAL PLUMBING .......................................................759 AAA AUTO CLUB SOUTH .............................................1451 AARP GEORGIA.............................................................1352 ACKERMAN SECURITY SYSTEMS ...............................1344 ADT SECURITY SERVICES..............................................315 AERUS ELECTROLUX ...................................................1330 ALAN MURPHY WINDOW & SIDING COMPANY............848 ALARM MONITORING SERVICE OF ATLANTA (AMSA) .......................................................................1041 ALL AMERICAN DECORATIVE CONCRETE INC. ...........220 ALL NATURAL DIPS/ELITE ENTERPRISES ...................1619 ALL PHASE HOME SERVICES ......................................1135 ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS .......................................1147 AMAZING PRODUCTS UK, LLC......................................144 AMERICA’S MATTRESS.................................................1224 AMERICAN ELEVATOR OF ATLANTA INC.....................1336 AMERICAN SIGNATURE FURNITURE ...........................1535 AMERISERV .....................................................................716 AMISH VALLEY ..............................................................1638 ANDERSEN WINDOWS ...................................................330 ANGIE’S LIST, INC. ........................................................1150 APPLIED POLYMER SYSTEMS .....................................1340 AQUA DOC LAKE & POND MANAGEMENT ...................854 AQUA VAC .......................................................................439 AQUADRY WATERPROOFING ......................................1644 AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS ...................1127 AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS ...................1618 AQUAGUARD POLYLEVEL ............................................1127 ARBOR & SAGE .............................................................1240 ARCADIA SOUTHEAST ...................................................941 ARCHADECK/OUTDOOR LIVING..................................1416 ARROW EXTERMINATORS .............................................536 ARS - UNIVERSAL HEATING COOLING & AIR PURIFICATION .............................................................736 ASSOCIATED LEISURE PRODUCTS...............................354 ATHENS ROOFING ..........................................................331 ATLANTA AUDIO & AUTOMATION ................................1136 ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE..............1634 ATLANTIS GRANITE AND MARBLE ..............................1153 AVERY ENTERPRISES ...................................................1036 AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY ..................................1306 B-LEVEL SOUTHEAST...................................................1604 BACK HOME OUTLET ...................................................1410 BATH FITTER - TENNESSEE, INC. ..................................606 BATH PLANET..................................................................747 BATH RESTORATIONS ..................................................1630 BELGARD.........................................................................147 BLINDS FOR LESS ..........................................................451 BLOOM’N GARDENS LANDSCAPE..............................1216 BLUE RIDGE & GREAT SMOKY MTNS .........................1635 BOYCE DESIGN AND CONTRACTING, LLC ..................806 BOYE ARCHITECTURE, INC. ..........................................340 BRIGHT COVERS ............................................................215 BROWN’S POOLS & SPAS..............................................624 BUDGET BLINDS OF EAST COBB..................................216 BUILDER SPECIALTIES....................................................548 BUILDER SPECIALTIES....................................................648 BUILDER SPECIALTIES....................................................636 BUILDER SPECIALTIES....................................................635 BULLDOG CARTS ...........................................................597 BYERS PRODUCT GROUP .............................................554 C & L TRAVEL MARKETING CORP .................................329 C&C GUTTERS, INC. .......................................................801 CAREFREE BOAT CLUB................................................1238 CASUAL IMAGE FURNITURE ..........................................602

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CELEBRITY CRUISES ......................................................951 CELLARS SOUTH ............................................................537 CHAMPION WINDOW & PATIO ROOM CO....................206 CIRCLE A FENCES INC. ..................................................418 CLASSIC BLINDS AND SHUTTERS ................................936 CLEAR SOLUTIONS GLASS............................................853 CLEARVIEW MOTION SCREENS ..................................1324 COLONIAL HOME PRODUCTS .....................................1615 COMCAST CABLE .........................................................1050 CONCRETE RESURFACING PRODUCTS.....................1623 CONSULT A HOME PRO.COM .....................................1624 COOK’S PEST CONTROL, INC. ......................................512 COOL AIR MECHANICAL ................................................324 COOLSCREENS ..............................................................105 COOPER MUSIC..............................................................523 COVERSTAR SOUTHEAST..............................................710 CPI SECURITY SYSTEMS ...............................................228 CREATIVE CONCRETE RESURFACING ........................1155 CREATIVE HOME IMPROVEMENTS OFz GREENSBORO ............................................................859 CREATIVE OUTDOOR COVERINGS................................115 CSI KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO .......................................706 CUMMINS POWER SOUTH ............................................132 CUTCO CUTLERY & COOKWARE (Olean) ....................1047 DACO ENTERPRISES INC. ..............................................816 DALTON FLOORING OUTLET .........................................438 DBD RENOVATIONS ......................................................1606 DC ENCLOSURES INC. .................................................1043 DEBEER GRANITE ...........................................................348 DECK BUILDERS USA ...................................................1617 DESJOYAUX POOLS .......................................................856 DIRECT BUILD HOME IMPROVEMENT ..........................629 DIRECT BUY ..................................................................1309 DIRECTV...........................................................................201 DOROUGH LANDSCAPE COMPANY ...........................1140 DOWNS SAFE & LOCK....................................................652 DREAMHOUSE PAINTING ...............................................751 DYSON, INC. ....................................................................715 EASY LIVING PRODUCTS ...............................................656 EC3 ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS ..................................1042 ENCORE AZALEA ............................................................116 ENTRYPOINT DOORS OF ATLANTA .............................1230 ENVIROFOAM TECHNOLOGIES .....................................110 ESNORE & SLEEP ...........................................................318 EVERDRY WATERPROOFING .......................................1601 EXOVATIONS..................................................................1429 EZ HANG CHAIRS ...........................................................316 EZ SCREEN PORCH WINDOWS...................................1530 FARMERS INSURANCE ...................................................540 FERN VALLEY LANDSCAPE & INTERIORS...................1640 FILTERSNAP.....................................................................108 FINDLAY ROOFING ........................................................1354 FIRETOP TABLES...........................................................1643 FIRST INVESTORS CORPORATION ................................525 FIVE STAR PAINTING .......................................................224 FLASH ELECTRIC ..........................................................1524 FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL ...........................753 FLOORMAX ......................................................................947 FLUID STONE CONCRETE............................................1641 FOOTHILLS COMPOST ...................................................119 FRESH COAT PAINTERS ...............................................1002 FUJIMI, INC. ...................................................................1335 GARAGE EXPRESSIONS.................................................739 GEORGIA AQUARIUM .....................................................659 GEORGIA AWNINGS .......................................................802 GEORGIA CARPET INDUSTRIES ..................................1605 GEORGIA CENTRAL VACUUM .....................................1030

GEORGIA GARDENS LANDSCAPING AND EROSION CONTROL ..................................................................1406 GEORGIA IN-HOME SERVICES, INC. ...........................1247 GEORGIA LANDSCAPE...................................................147 GEORGIA SPA COMPANY...............................................406 GEORGIA SPA COMPANY...............................................910 GEORGIA SUNROOM ...................................................1210 GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS ....................................1006 GREEN ARMY PEST & TERMITE PROFESSIONALS ......842 GREEN EARTH SERVICES ..............................................453 GRILL DOME....................................................................143 GUTTERDOME...............................................................1151 HAMMER STAHL CUTLERY/ NEW ERA INC. .................319 HARRY NORMAN REALTORS.......................................1112 HEALTH MATE SAUNAS/PLH PRODUCTS.....................336 HIGHLAND DESIGN GALLERY......................................1236 HILLTOP POOLS & SPAS INC. ........................................337 HOME & GARDEN DESIGN INC. .....................................532 HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS........................................1116 HOMEFREE HOME MODIFICATION ................................226 HOPE ATLANTA THE PROGRAMS OF TRAVELERS AID ..........................................................147 HOUSLEY ENTERPRISES OF GA INC. .........................1102 HUMANE SOCIETY OF COBB COUNTY ............................4 IKEA ......................................................................................3 INEX SYSTEMS & DESIGNS, INC ....................................416 INFINITY ART FURNISHINGS ..........................................539 IRONWOOD TOOLS ........................................................735 J & J PAINTING OF GEORGIA .......................................1119 JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS .......................1423 JD KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE....................................1502 JD’S GLASSWORKS INC. ...............................................121 JENNIFER’S GLASSWORKS LLC ...................................524 JOHNNY RHINO RESIDENTIAL REMODELERS ...........1419 KCO AUDIO......................................................................105 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ..........................................1519 KITCHEN CRAFT ...........................................................1109 KITCHEN-PRO .................................................................616 LANDSCAPE PLANS PLUS .............................................147 LEAF FILTER NORTH OF GEORGIA, INC. .......................530 LEAFGUARD OF NORTH GEORGIA ...............................743 LEGACY TURF FARMS ....................................................236 LEISURE LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS, LLC ..........................401 LIVING WATER LANDSCAPES ........................................142 LUMBER LIQUIDATORS ................................................1124 LUMEN SOLUTION LLC ................................................1420 LUSTRECRAFT COOKWARE ........................................1536 M&E SALES......................................................................241 MADARIS SIDING & WINDOWS ATLANTA ....................1049 MAID RIGHT OF NORTH FULTON/EAST COBB .............742 MASTERPIECE DOORS & SHUTTERS .........................1515 MASTERSHIELD ..............................................................544 MATTRESS 4 YOU ...........................................................506 MATTRESS FIRM .............................................................544 MAURERCO RETAINING WALLS, INC. .........................1516 METAL BRITE PRODUCTS ............................................1632 METRO MECHANICAL HEATING AND AIR .....................916 METRO PUBLIC ADJUSTMENT, INC ............................1542 MIRACLE METHOD OF NW ATLANTA ..........................1436 MIX IT UP..........................................................................235 MOSQUITO JOE ..............................................................754 MOSQUITONIX.................................................................842 MR. APPLIANCE OF NORTH ATLANTA ........................1509 MY PILLOW, INC. ...........................................................1637 NARI - ATLANTA.............................................................1636 NATIONWIDE FLOORING BROKERS ............................1339 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE..................................................1 ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MARCH 2015

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Exhibitors Cont’d NEHEMIAH EXTERIORS ..................................................340 NEW LOOK REFACING AND MORE, INC. ....................1459 NICE TOUCH MASSAGE .................................................520 NO LIMIT LLC.................................................................1612 NORTH GEORGIA REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, INC. ....442 OLDE WORLD CAST STONE ..........................................348 OPTIMAL HEARING .........................................................952 ORECK VACUUMS ........................................................1402 OUTBACK DECK INC. .....................................................342 OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES...........................942 OUTREACH EXPERTS INC..............................................113 OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF ATLANTA .................836 PAINT WIZARDS ............................................................1441 PATTEN SEED Co. / SUPER SOD .................................1539 PAVER CLEAN & SEAL, LLC............................................542 PAVESTONE COMPANY ..................................................323 PEACHTREE PEST CONTROL ......................................1010 PEACHTREE SERVICE EXPERTS ...................................130 PELLA WINDOW & DOOR COMPANY ............................906 PERKINS GENERATOR SALES & SERVICES, INC. ......1144 PIANO DISTRIBUTORS..................................................1016 PMC ...............................................................................1432 PMC BUILDING MATERIALS .........................................1424 POWER HOME REMODELING GROUP........................1629 PRECISION GARAGE DOOR SERVICE...........................306 PRECISION MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, INC..............615 PREMIER LIVING OF GA, LLC .......................................1610 PREMIER POOLS AND SPAS..........................................841 PRESTIGE PRODUCTS - AIR PURIFIERS .......................855 PRESTIGE ROOFING CO. .............................................1642 PRO ROOFING & SIDING ................................................419 PULL OUT SHELF COMPANY .......................................1444 QUALITY CLOSET CONNECTION...................................852 QUEEN OF PAIN RELIEF .................................................435 QUICK N BRITE................................................................426 RADON TESTING ATLANTA ..........................................1242 RAINAWAY DECK DRAIN SYSTEMS...............................802 RAINBOW - PREMIER AIR ............................................1020 RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS OF GEORGIA ......................238 REALLYCHEAPFLOORS.COM ........................................242 REBATH OF GEORGIA ....................................................436 REC WAREHOUSE ........................................................1248 RELIABLE HEATING & AIR.............................................1448 RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN ..............................................124 RESTORATION 1 ATLANTA .............................................760 RHINELAND CUTLERY ..................................................1520 RHINO SHIELD BY GEORGIA COATINGS INC .............1532 RICHMOND TREE EXPERTS .........................................1156 SAFE RACKS .................................................................1139 SCARDINO DOORS, LLC ................................................601 SCENTSY WICKLESS CANDLES (WICKFREE CANDLES INC).............................................................944 SCHLUTER SYSTEMS ....................................................619 SCREENMOBILE ...........................................................1154 SCREENS OF GEORGIA (PHANTOM SCREENS) .........1130 SERENITY FALLS WATERGARDENS & LANDSCAPING LLC...............................................................................131 SERVSQUAD....................................................................741 SHADETREE COOL LIVING, LLC ....................................437 SHAY BLISS RENOVATIONS, LLC.................................1024 SHELF GENIE.................................................................1229 SHOREWALL SYSTEMS .................................................809 SIGNATURE SHUTTERS................................................1437 SIT MEANS SIT ................................................................232 SLEEP NUMBER ..............................................................924 SOFTUB .........................................................................1141 SOLAR ENERGY USA....................................................1442 SOMETHING NEW ...........................................................843 SOUTHEAST COATINGS - TURTLE COAT ...................1622 SOUTHEASTERN INSULATION .....................................1028 SOUTHEASTERN UNDERDECK SYSTEMS, LLC .........1131 SOUTHERN CLASSIC FLOORING, INC ........................1206 SOUTHERN LIVING PLANT COLLECTION .....................105

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Can’t afford $50K to transform your yard? No problem! There are still many ways to create a fun, affordable living space outside.

GET COLORFUL: Because neutral is the most natural, most landscaping elements aren’t inherently colorful. Most existing decks and patios come in subtle shades of gray, brown or green. Not exactly party-central. Luckily, you can add kicks of color in many areas of your landscape...affordably.

Textiles: A few bright throw pillows can transform a ho-hum patio set into to a bright and welcoming outdoor entertaining area. Vibrant outdoor rugs can help break up and define large expanses of patio or decking. Use an outdoor rug to turn a chaise lounge set into a comfortable conversation nook. Or define an elegant dining area in one corner of your deck with a chic outdoor rug. The best part is that you can change styles and moods to suit any occasion: from a grownup cocktail party under the stars, to a cheerful children’s birthday party!

Flowers: Speaking of color, you don’t need to have a naturally “green” thumb to inject color in your outdoor living space. You don’t even need a garden! In fact, hiring a pro to simply add a border of bright blooms to your walkways and patios is more affordable than you think. Easier still, stop by a nursery and choose a larger colorful planter filled with big gorgeous flowers. Talk about affordable impact!

SURPRISING SEATING: You don’t need deck or patio to create a beautiful sitting area! (And you don’t have to settle for a picnic table either.) At your next party, experiment with bringing a little of the indoors...out.

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diybloggersbeat Personalized Wall Art On The Cheap How darling is this? A few simple, smart steps can create one big artistic impact! Check out this neat “Quatrefoil Photo Wall Art” project we found on Erin Spain’s awesome blog “DIY on the Cheap.” (What does quatrefoil mean? It’s just the fancy name of this frame’s shape, which resembles a four leaf clover.)

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Simple Steps

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Print an enlarged quatrefoil template (mine was 36” x 36”) and an enlarged blueprint copy of a high-resolution

photograph. You can print both of these at a local print shop.

2

Attach two sheets of 1-inch thick

Insulfoam (found at the hardware store) side by side using packing tape in order to accommodate a final project width of 36 inches.

3

Trace your quatrefoil template

onto the Insulfoam and cut it out using a utility knife, and trace it onto the back of your photograph and cut that out too.

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Adhere your quatrefoil shaped photograph to your quatrefoil shaped Insulfoam using spray adhesive.

Attach 1-inch ribbon to the edge of

your project using nailhead trim, equally spacing the nailheads to create a decorative

Erin Spain is the mom of 3 boys who lives in the Atlanta suburbs and blogs at DIYontheCheap.com. She loves creating new things, and believes that creating a beautiful home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. She is also the founder of the Atlanta Home & DIY Bloggers group.

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Attach it to the wall using Velcro picture hanging strips.

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