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Photos courtesy of (left to right) Artistic Landscapes, photography by Photo Sports; Ed Castro Landscape, photography by Hannah Seaton; Floralis Garden Design, photography by Laura Negri Childers.

Real Atlanta Landscapes

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features 56 Real Homeowner’s Story

Top photo courtesy of Kandrac & Kole Interior Design, photography by Emily Followill.

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67 Do I Really Need A… Professional Lawn or Turf Company?

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Shared Space for an Inspired Workplace

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Inside the house, I’m feeling pretty good about my spaces.

A few years ago, I took the time to learn a little bit about shopping for a quality sofa, and it made a huge difference in what I chose to purchase for our family room. This month’s buying guide on sofas outlines some of those basics and serves as a nice “cheat sheet” for making a selection. I’m going to fluff some new accent pillows in bright colors and toss them on my club-style couch for a touch of springtime charm. Then, I’ll probably snuggle on that sofa with a book and a warm blanket for another round of hibernation as those final roars of winter inevitably head my way.

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Whether you’re searching for your first mountain home, vacation retreat or planning your retirement, Covered Bridge Estates is right for you.

Our community offers an abundance of lifestyle opportunities. Watch wildlife from your balcony. Take a leisurely walk on paved roads throughout the gated community. Covered Bridge Estates is just a stone's throw away from Carter's Lake and the entrance to the Appalachian Trail where recreation opportunities such as hiking, boating, and mountain biking abound. Enjoy the convenience of local vineyards, dining & antique shops. Visit the historic downtown square, and enjoy the Annual Apple Festival. Covered Bridge Estates... the next place you will want to call home.

Community Features · Professionally planned community · Gated entrance w/cameras · Homesites starting in mid 30's · 1 to 3-acre build-able homesites

· Model open daily · Homes starting in mid 200's · Several home plans to choose from 1700 - 2500 sq. ft. of living area

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38th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show Guide

38th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show— Georgia’s Largest Home Show!

March 18–20, 2016

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The 38th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show is Georgia’s largest home-improvement event. It brings together over 350 companies showcasing the best in products and services for all types of homes. Attendees come to see products demonstrated and to speak directly with experts in home construction and renovation, landscaping, energy saving, kitchen and bath design and much, much more. Enjoy comparisonshopping in our fun, festive atmosphere where everything you might need for your home, inside and out, is gathered under one roof. You can drop in on a cooking demonstration to check out the latest in stovetops, grills and cookware. Talk to indoor and outdoor kitchen designers about your particular needs, walk through landscaped exhibits to get ideas and solutions for your yard, pick up product samples and information, and schedule appointments for experts to consult with you at your home. Many exhibitors offer show specials, which can save you thousands of dollars. For 38 years, the Spring Atlanta Home Show has been the place to visit in order to show your home some TLC! This event 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 display their latest offerings for home improvement all in one building. The show makes it easier for consumers to research the latest trends 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 industry experts in the field of home improvement.

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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 offer complimentary Friday admission to all home-related tradespeople 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). Simply provide your business card at the show entrance on Friday, March 18! PMC Building Materials now has two locations!

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Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage Schedule

Walter Reeves

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Summary of presentations The Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage will host 15 fun and informative presentations over the course of three days. Topics range from Walter Reeves’ tips to creating a successful vegetable garden to Katherine Trezise, President of Absolutely Organized, giving expert advice on obtaining freedom from disorganization by clearing clutter. Buddy Lee, the inventor of Encore® Azaleas, returns to the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage updating us on the trialed and trusted plants for southern distinction.

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Walter Reeves Successful Vegetable Gardening The Georgia Gardener

1:00 PM Buddy Lee Trialed and Trusted Plants, Distinctly Southern Inventor of Encore® Azaleas – Southern Living Plant Collection 2:00 PM Erica Glasener Creating a Four Season Garden HGTV’s A Gardener’s Diary, Gibbs Gardens 3:00 PM Robert Kaufmann What to Consider When Planning a Remodel NARI – Atlanta, Kaufmann Design

Design on the mind? Don’t miss Susie Roupe’s presentation, “Creating a Curated Home

by Identifying Your Personal Style.” Robert Kaufmann will offer advice on what you should consider before starting a remodel. Erica Glasener of HGTV’s A Gardener’s Diary and Gibbs Gardens will take the stage on Friday, March 18 at 2pm with her presentation, “Creating a Four Season Garden.” Joe Washington will present his very popular “Adapt & Garden Smart,” a wonderful how-to presentation that will guide attendees on how to continue to garden, even with physical disabilities. 95.5FM and AM750 News/Talk WSB will broadcast The Lawn and Garden Show with Walter Reeves, The Home Fix It Show with Dave Baker and Belinda Skelton’s Atlanta Living. See these presentations and more on the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage! Visit AtlantaHomeShow.com for all the topics, presenters and times.

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Saturday, March 19 6:00 AM Walter Reeves (6am – 9am invite only) The Lawn & Garden Show – Live On-Air Broadcast 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB 9:00 AM WSB’s The Home Fix It Show The Home Fix It Show – Live On-Air Broadcast 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB AtlantaHomeImprovement.com

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Robert Kaufmann What to Consider When Planning a Remodel NARI – Atlanta, Kaufmann Design

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Bonita Prigmore There’s No Place Like Home: Homeowner 101 Comforting Arms In-Home Care

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BLUE RIDGE & GREAT SMOKY MTNS.............1536

DIRECTV............................................................1055

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BOYCE DESIGN AND CONTRACTING, LLC ......806

DYSON, INC. .......................................................616

AAA AUTO CLUB SOUTH .................................1451

BROWN’S POOLS & SPAS .................................624

EASY LIVING PRODUCTS ..................................656

ACCUTEMP HEATING & COOLING INC. ..........1428

BUILD YOUR CLOSET ......................................1538

ELEMENTZ ..........................................................216

ACURIO LATTICEWORK .....................................115

BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME.....................647

ENTRYPOINT DOORS OF ATLANTA .................1230

ADT SECURITY SERVICES .................................315

BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME.....................635

ENVIROFOAM TECHNOLOGIES ........................436

AERUS ELECTROLUX.......................................1330

BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME.....................636

ESNORE & SLEEP ...............................................318

AGAINST THE GRAIN .........................................226

BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME.....................648

EVERDRY WATERPROOFING ...........................1601

ALAN MURPHY WINDOW & SIDING COMPANY .....................................................1317

BULLDOG CARTS ...................................................1

EXOVATIONS .....................................................1429

C&C GUTTERS, INC............................................801

EXTREME CABINET MAKEOVER .......................108

CABINET EXPRESS DESIGN CENTER ...............437

EZ HANG CHAIRS...............................................316

CALLAWAY HOME THEATER ...........................1548

FARMERS INSURANCE ......................................540

CAREFREE BOAT CLUB ...................................1140

FERN VALLEY LANDSCAPE & INTERIORS ......1640

CAREFRIDGE REFRIGERATOR SANITIZER .......419

FLASH ELECTRIC .............................................1524

CARPENTER BEE COFFIN ...............................1454

FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL ............1424

CASTEEL HEATING, COOLING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL ...........................................423

FLOORMAX .......................................................1529

ALARM MONITORING SERVICE OF ATLANTA (AMSA) ...........................................................1229 ALL NATURAL DIPS/ELITE ENTERPRISES ......1619 ALL PHASE HOME SERVICES..........................1135 ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS ..........................1430 ALLGOOD PLUMBING ELECTRICAL AND HVAC ...............................................................218 ALWAYS WISE PEST SOLUTIONS .....................340 AMAZING EZ SCREEN PORCH WINDOWS .....1344 AMAZING GARAGE FLOORS ...........................1439 AMAZING PRODUCTS UK, LLC .........................144 AMERICA’S MATTRESS ....................................1244 AMERICAN CASUAL LIVING ............................1548 AMERICAN ELEVATOR OF ATLANTA INC. .......1336 AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE .......................736

CASUAL IMAGE FURNITURE .............................602 CHAMPION WINDOW & PATIO ROOM CO. .......206 CIRCLE A FENCES INC. .....................................418 CLASSIC BLINDS AND SHUTTERS ...................716 CLEAR CAPTIONS ............................................1352 CLEAR CHOICE EXTERIORS ............................1452 CLEAR SOLUTIONS GLASS ...............................424

FRESH COAT PAINTERS...................................1002 FRESH FILTERS PLUS ........................................554 FRUGAL KITCHENS AND CABINETS .................248 FUJIMI, INC. ......................................................1335 GARAGE EXPRESSIONS ....................................739 GEORGIA AWNINGS ...........................................802 GEORGIA CARPET INDUSTRIES .....................1605 GEORGIA CENTRAL VACUUM .........................1030

CLEARVIEW MOTION SCREENS .....................1324

GEORGIA LANDSCAPE ......................................147

CLOCK REPAIR SERVICE .................................1530

GEORGIA POWER ............................................1634

ANDERSEN WINDOWS.......................................330

COBB IRRIGATION ...........................................1049

ANDERSON POWER SERVICES.......................1609

COLE AND COMPANY ......................................1339

GEORGIA POWER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION........................................1551

ANGIE’S LIST, INC. ...........................................1244

COLONIAL HOME PRODUCTS ........................1615

GEORGIA SPA COMPANY ..................................211

AQUA DOC LAKE & POND MANAGEMENT .......741

COMCAST CABLE ............................................1150

GEORGIA SPA COMPANY ..................................406

AQUADRY WATERPROOFING ..........................1644

CONCORD ..........................................................237

GEORGIA SPA COMPANY ..................................405

AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS .......1624

CONCRETE CRAFT.............................................220

GLASS DOCTOR ...............................................1440

AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS .......1127

CONCRETE RESURFACING PRODUCTS ........1623

GOVOLT FLASHLIGHTS .....................................426

AQUAGUARD POLYLEVEL ...............................1127

CONSULT A HOME PRO.COM .........................1618

GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS .........................936

ARBOR & SAGE INC. ........................................1240

COOK’S PEST CONTROL, INC...........................512

ARCADIA OUTDOORS ......................................1528

COOK’S WAREHOUSE .....................................1315

GRASS AND MORE OUTDOOR SERVICES, INC................................................116

ARCADIA SOUTHEAST .......................................941

COOL AIR MECHANICAL ...................................916

ARCHITECTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS .........1420

COOLSCREENS ................................................1548

ARNOLD BUILDING GROUP LLC.......................401

COOPER MUSIC .................................................523

ARROW EXTERMINATORS .................................536

CORDAROYS ....................................................1459

ARTISAN CUSTOM CLOSETS ............................323

COUNTER CREW ................................................143

ATHENS HOME SOLUTIONS ..............................338

COVERSTAR SOUTHEAST .................................710

ATLANTA AUDIO & AUTOMATION ....................1136

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ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE ...759

CREATIVE CONCRETE RESURFACING ...........1155

ATLANTA RENOVATION STORE .......................1216

CREATIVE OUTDOOR COVERINGS ...................228

ATLANTABOOKSHELVES.COM ........................1444

CREATIVE OUTDOOR DESIGN & LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC. ....................................1441

AMERICAS BEST CHOICE AWNINGS & MORE ............................................................1437

ATLANTIS GRANITE AND MARBLE ..................1153 AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY .....................1306 B-LEVEL SOUTHEAST ......................................1604

CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER .............................1547 CSI KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO ...........................706

GREEN ACRES OUTDOOR LIVING ..................1116 GREEN ARMY PEST & TERMITE PROFESSIONALS............................................842 GREEN EARTH SERVICES................................1535 GUTTER GLOVE SOUTH ..................................1154 GUTTERDOME ..................................................1641 HAMMER STAHL CUTLERY/ NEW ERA INC. .....319 HARRY NORMAN REALTORS ..........................1509 HIGHLAND DESIGN GALLERY .........................1236 HILLTOP POOLS & SPAS INC.............................337 HIMALAYA PEST CONTROL ...............................449 HOME & GARDEN DESIGN INC. ........................532 HOME WIZARDS ...............................................1608

CUMMINS POWER SOUTH ................................120

HOPE ATLANTA THE PROGRAMS OF TRAVELERS AID ..............................................147

BARTLETT TREE SERVICE ...............................1251

CUTCO CUTLERY & COOKWARE (Olean)........1047

HOUSLEY ENTERPRISES OF GA INC. .............1102

BATH FITTER - TENNESSEE, INC. .....................606

DACO ENTERPRISES INC. .................................816

INFINITY ART FURNISHINGS .............................539

BATH PLANET .....................................................743

DALTON FLOORING OUTLET .............................210

IRON MAN POWER WASHERS ..........................119

BATH RESTORATIONS......................................1630

DC ENCLOSURES INC. ....................................1447

IRONWOOD TOOLS............................................735

BELDON TEAM WINDOWS...............................1036

DEBEER GRANITE ..............................................248

J & J PAINTING OF GEORGIA ..........................1119

BETTER POOLS AND SPAS ..............................942

DESJOYAUX POOLS.........................................1220

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS ..........1423

BISCOFF .............................................................107

DIRECT BUILD HOME IMPROVEMENT..............629

JD KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE .......................1502

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PEACHTREE PEST CONTROL .........................1010

JENNIFER’S GLASSWORKS LLC .......................524

PEERLESS KITCHENS ......................................1044

JMR PAINTING ....................................................336

PELLA WINDOW & DOOR COMPANY ................906

JOHNNY RHINO RESIDENTIAL REMODELERS ...............................................1419

PHYSICAL HOME DEFENSE ..............................130

JOSHUA CABINETRY .........................................327 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY .............................1332 KITCHEN CRAFT...............................................1109 KITCHEN-PRO ....................................................616 KOHLER ..............................................................254 LANDSCAPE DR .................................................438 LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS INC. ..........1448 LASIK VISION INSTITUTE/ TLC LASER EYE CENTERS.......................................................1050 LEAF FILTER NORTH OF GEORGIA, INC. ..........530 LEAFGUARD OF NORTH GEORGIA .................1038 LEGACY TURF FARMS .......................................236 LEISURE LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS, LLC .............402

PIANO DISTRIBUTORS .....................................1016 PINNACLE HOME IMPROVEMENTS ................1051 PLUMBING DISTRIBUTORS INC ........................254 PMC BUILDING MATERIALS ............................1520 POWER HOME REMODELING GROUP ...........1629 PRECISION GARAGE DOOR SERVICE ............1106 PREMIER POOLS & SPAS ..................................515 PRESTIGE PRODUCTS - AIR PURIFIERS ........1156 PROSAVER, LLC .................................................556 PROUDLAND LANDSCAPE GROUP ................1406 QUALITY CLOSET CONNECTION, INC. ...........1042 QUEEN OF PAIN RELIEF ....................................435 RAINAWAY DECK DRAIN SYSTEMS ..................801

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RAINBOW - PREMIER AIR ...............................1020

LUMBER LIQUIDATORS .....................................548

REC WAREHOUSE............................................1248

LUSTRECRAFT COOKWARE ............................1247

RELIABLE HEATING & AIR ..................................747

TROTTER WATERPROOFING & FOUNDATION EXPERTS .......................................................1316

M&E SALES .........................................................241

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TRUSTDALE.COM.............................................1142

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RENEWABLE ENERGY SOUTHEAST LLC .......1549

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MARGARET TAYLOR JEWELRY, LLC ................209

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN .................................124

TUPPERWARE ....................................................320

MASTERSHIELD .................................................544

RETROFOAM OF N GEORGIA ............................517

U.S. CABINETWORKS ......................................1515

MATTRESS 4 YOU ..............................................506

RHINELAND CUTLERY .......................................235

UNCLE BOB’S SELF STORAGE .......................1151

MATTRESS FIRM ................................................448

RHINO SHIELD BY GEORGIA COATINGS INC....1532

UNDERCOVER SYSTEMS INC. ........................1628

MAURERCO RETAINING WALLS, INC. ............1516

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METAL BENDERZ................................................659

RUBBER FLOORS AND MORE.........................1617

METAL BRITE PRODUCTS ...............................1632

SCARDINO DOORS, LLC....................................601

UNIVERSAL WINDOWS DIRECT OF ATLANTA ........................................................1542

MIRACLE METHOD OF NW ATLANTA ..............1436

SCENTSY WICKLESS CANDLES (WICKFREE CANDLES INC) ................................................944

MISTER SPARKY & ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING............................306 MIX IT UP ............................................................416 MOSQUITONIX....................................................842 MULE2GO INC. ..................................................348 MY PILLOW, INC. ..............................................1635

TREMRON ..........................................................105

UNLIMITED LAWN CARE ....................................709 USA INSULATION OF ATLANTA........................1342

SCHLUTER SYSTEMS .......................................617

VERIZON WIRELESS ..........................................537

SCREENS OF GEORGIA (PHANTOM SCREENS).................................1130

VISION STAIRWAYS & MILLWORK & TANGO DOORS ............................................................620

SERVICEMOBI ..................................................1637

WADDELL AND REED .......................................1417

SHELF GENIE ....................................................1024

WATERFURNACE INTERNATIONAL INC. .........1223 WE IN GEORGIA - 3 BEER RUB .......................1040

MYSTICFIRELIGHTS .........................................1643

SIDING DEPOT....................................................610

NARI - ATLANTA ......................................................1

SIT MEANS SIT ...................................................201

NEHEMIAH EXTERIORS ...................................1341

SLEEP NUMBER .................................................924

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ................................1348

NEW LOOK REFACING AND MORE, INC. ........1443

SMART MASKER SALES ..................................1639

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ..................................447

NICE TOUCH MASSAGE ....................................520

SNAPPY ELECTRIC, PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR ................................................615

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ................................1415

SNAPSPORTS .....................................................329

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ................................1435

SOFTUB ............................................................1141

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ................................1124

SOMETHING NEW ..............................................843

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ................................1453

SOUTHEAST COATINGS - TURTLE COAT .......1622

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ................................1054

SOUTHEASTERN UNDERDECK SYSTEMS, LLC..............................................1131

WEBSTER ENTERPRISES ................................1642

NITETIME DECOR .............................................1540 NO LIMIT LLC....................................................1612 NORTH ATLANTA RV RENTALS ..........................131 NORTH GEORGIA REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, INC. ..............................................442 ON Q FINANCIAL ..............................................1139 ORECK VACUUMS............................................1402 ORIGAMI GROUP INC ......................................1456 ORKIN, LLC .......................................................1636 OUTBACK DECK INC........................................1006 OUTDOOR AUDIO SYSTEMS ...........................1448 OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES ............1126 OUTDOOR LIVING ............................................1416 OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF ATLANTA .....836 OZONE BILLIARDS, INC. ....................................242 PATTEN SEED CO. / SUPER SOD ....................1539 PATTERN RESEARCH & DESIGN, LLC .............1129 PAVER CLEAN & SEAL, LLC ...............................542 PAVESTONE COMPANY .....................................324 AtlantaHomeImprovement.com

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When Cindy and Dale Hughes decided to start their own consulting firm that assists local businesses, charities and community

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Establishing Jeremiah Consulting was an entirely new venture for the Hugheses, so delegating the duty of designing the

2. Wall of Fame Cindy Hughes enjoys this gallery wall displaying photos of her beloved family and friends smiling at her during the work day.

space to a professional team was the most efficient approach. They researched area interior designers, noted the portfolio of local team Kandrac & Kole and then became captivated by the nonprofit projects to which the designers are passionately committed. Designer Kelly Kole recalls, “They chose us because our charity work (which we share on our blog and website) really resonated with their company’s core values. They expressed very clearly what was important to them, not only in terms of material surroundings, but also spiritually.

They wanted their offices to tell a story about them and Jeremiah Consulting.”

Maximizing the layout of the farmhouse, Kandrac & Kole created very different spaces for the upstairs and the downstairs.

The main floor, which includes a conference area and Dale’s office, has a distinctly masculine feel with his law books,

3. It All Fits A short wall still gives enough room for the television and extra storage.

4. Clearly Curvy The curved legs of a clear coffee table shadow the scalloped petals of the flower rug.

An orange vase and wavy-striped pillows give additional pops of color.

Photos courtesy of Kandrac & Kole Interior Design, photography by Emily Followill.

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5. Game On Dale’s office sports a huntinglodge aesthetic and displays his collections.

business dedicated to incorporating spiritual development and community service into their company focus.

Their office (truly a home-away-fromhome) reflects a warm, inviting space that encourages people to find initiatives to enhance and expand Kennesaw through

6. Old World, New Charm Iron, wood, brick and leather add rustic elegance to this former farmhouse.

positive action. The farmhouse from a bygone age now has a reclaimed purpose as the ideal place to host colleagues and community leaders all collaborating for the future of their beloved city.

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7. Amazing Grace An antique church pew rests in the foyer, giving a reverent touch to the welcoming space.

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Space it Right Before you shop, analyze how you use your sofa (TV-watching versus formal entertaining, for instance), what size fits in your room (a sofa shouldn’t overpower the space or block traffic) and what style suits your personality. The scale of the sofa within a room has a huge impact—for example, a sofa with big arms and a high back can overwhelm a small room. Loretta Willis, ASID, of Loretta’s Interior Design, says, “Remember—your sofa anchors every other design element in the room. It’s that important!” Patricia Walton, ASID, IDEC, with Georgia Southern University’s Interior Design Program, points out a classic shopping mistake, “People will shop for a sofa in a huge space, like a showroom with high ceilings, and the sofa will look small. But when they get it home, it’s massive and doesn’t complement the space.”

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Hallways or stairways that have sharp turns can limit what furniture can pass through, so measure those too.

Contemplate Cost The price of a sofa often dictates its quality, but buyers can find attractive, durable sofas at any price—you just have to ask a lot of questions when you shop.

Under $1,000 | Mass-produced sofas might not last long, particularly the frame and springs.

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By Susyn Ahern Whether or not you’re a fan of cold weather, one thing most folks can appreciate is the break it gives us from yard work. Minimal mowing, no weeding, zero watering—the winter months have that going for them.

But if you’ve been ignoring a failing lawn since the fall, it may be time to ask yourself: Do I need a new lawn?

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When you invest in a new lawn, is it best to find a professional turf company to install it? If you love grabbing a shovel and getting your hands dirty, maybe doing it yourself makes sense—the steps to prep the soil for seed or sod are fairly simple. “A lot of people want

yourself or have a pro install it, the most important part is

to install their own yard, but they just don’t have the time,”

the prep work,” Woodworth points out.

says Mary Kay Woodworth, executive director of the Atlanta-

First, eliminate weeds and till in good topsoil or organic

based Georgia Urban Agriculture Council. “They want to hire someone, but don’t know where to start.”

materials, like compost. If you want to go the extra mile, test your soil to see if it has a low or high pH (indicating that the soil

For some homeowners, the big decision is whether they

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want the immediate impact of professional sod installation

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or whether they have the patience to do the work

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a property gets and whether you mind brown grass for part of the year. Sure bets in the Atlanta region are Bermuda, Zoysia and Tall Fescue turfgrasses.

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it dry out even once can be the kiss of death) and don’t

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subject it to too much traffic. “If there’s anything that will

It requires full sun and, like Zoysia, is a warm-weather

negatively affect grass,” he explains, “it’s over-wear.”

grass (grows most in warm weather) that’s best installed in late spring or early summer.

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Zoysia is a slow-growing, dense grass that is less drought

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property professionally will cost $2,500 to $4,000,

Tall Fescue, a cool-weather grass that stays green year

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round, can struggle in the summer, says Clint Waltz,

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a turfgrass specialist with the University of Georgia’s

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College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. “It’s

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If you go with a pro, start by talking to neighbors whose lawns you admire. When you collect estimates from

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they have references to show they’re consistently good at

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Spotlight on Urban Agriculture Council One-Stop Shopping for Landscaping Resources Plans to upgrade or entirely revamp a landscape have been known to cause a homeowner plenty of anxiety and sleepless nights. Figuring out where to start, let alone who to trust to help you through the process, is a daunting prospect. For most of us, finding a reliable and trustworthy guide to help navigate all the decisions to be made

Mary Kay Woodworth, UAC’s Executive Director, explains, “The assurance we provide to consumers is that if they have a problem with a UAC member they hired, they can contact us and we’ll investigate the situation with the contractor.”

UAC’s goal is to help both parties resolve problems with mutually agreeable solutions. “In the ten years I’ve been with this association, there have only been a handful of problems—and all

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they are bound to a code of ethics that promotes honesty and professionalism, continuing education in their field and the use of bestmanagement practices. In other words, if you join the UAC

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Woodworth describes another aspect of the website, “We provide online

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as a landscape professional, you’ve committed to caring

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Contractors who join the UAC must prove they have a

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ThePayoff – Real Estate ROI Applause for a Well-Staged Home During my years working in the Atlanta real-estate market, I’ve noticed firsthand what attracts and what distracts a buyer. When listing a property, I do a thorough evaluation of the home and make a customized to-do list of items to be addressed before we put a sign in the yard. It may be hard to believe that a task as minor as cleaning windows or rearranging furniture can make a difference in the eye of a potential buyer, but those details really matter.

As a real-estate professional, I have a trained eye and can usually help my clients achieve a look that will drastically improve their chance of selling their home. However, sometimes a third-party professional stager, who comes to the home to add, subtract or augment furnishings and decor, could be well worth the expense. A stager looks at the home with a fresh perspective and has the ability to arrange furniture

De-personalize the space. Limit the number of photos and personal trinkets you have around your home so that buyers can imagine themselves there.

and accessories to generate a strong first impression.

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De-personalize the space: Limit the number of photos and personal trinkets (framed pictures,

3

Determine required repairs: Get ahead of the final home-inspection process by scheduling an inspection of your own before you list the house—then go ahead with any necessary repairs.

Investing in the upkeep right away allows your house to

magnets with personal notes or kids’ craft projects

show better for a buyer.

stuck to the refrigerator, for instance). Buyers can

Remember that you’re putting your home on stage—make

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sure it gives a winning performance.

your space.

2

Declutter storage: Edit and organize your closets and other storage areas, including the garage and basement. Consider taking items that you rarely use in your kitchen or closets to a storage

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Justine Story, a Dorsey Alston REALTOR®, is a 22-year veteran of the Atlanta realestate industry, earning such accolades as Lifetime Membership to the Multi-MillionDollar Sales Club and The Phoenix Award.

She takes great pride in the relationships she establishes with homeowners and the rewarding process of helping them find the right home. justinestory@dorseyalston.com

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