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contents Photos courtesy of (left to right) Ross Design Inc., photography by Moxitude LLC; Studio A2 LLC, photography by Brian Gassel Photo; MA Architecture Tour, photography by DKM Interiors/Plexus R+D

Make Me Modern

Five of our favorite contemporary Atlanta spaces

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31 Modern Week in Atlanta Come out to the DESIGN IS HUMAN Atlanta 2015 MA Architecture Tour

43 A Refreshing Change

Updating your home quickly and affordably with hardware and fixtures

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New ways to deal with an age-old problem

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ON THE COVER: This beautifully modern master suite is the result of a collaboration between the architectural firm of Ross Design, Inc with interior design by Balance Design. The carpet and the bed were specifically selected to subtly reflect the curves in the sculptural tile accent wall of the bath, creating an overall unified design. See more of this breathtaking project by turning to page 21.

Photo courtesy of Ross Design, Inc, photography by Moxitude, LLC.

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Finally, check out our new series called “A Refreshing Change,” page 43, which will show you simple, affordable ways to refresh your home. This month we’re focusing on hardware and fixtures.

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In this Issue 4 Things You’ll Learn This Month

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How can you inject a little modern into your décor? p. 20 Where’s the most affordable place to shop modern? p. 12

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

Which neutral paint color can appear pink? p. 18 What does a “raised bond beam” add to a swimming pool? p. 52

Coming in July Our famous design planner!

This year we help you plan out your interior makeover projects, room by room! We also are reporting on all the fantastic bells and whistles available these days on household appliances. (AKA all the fun stuff!) And finally, make sure you check out what’s new, hot, and green for driveway and walkways!

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Affordable Contemporary Accents

editor’s

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New and notable home improvement products

Does Modern + Contemporary = Pricey? That’s what a lot of us assume when we think modern furniture and home accessories. Sleek, cool… expensive! But that’s not necessarily so. We scoured Atlanta in search of affordable modern home accents and found some wonderful shops that specialize in exactly that.

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1. Unique Interiors

2. Habitat Furniture

3. By Design Outlet

4. Modani

5. IKEA

Doggone stylish! The

Wow! Some incredibly

Any “modern lover” in

Located in the heart

For Atlantans, the word

Jimmy Carter exit off of

affordable décor can be

Atlanta is already familiar

of Buckhead is 12,000

“IKEA” is synonymous

I-85N is full of fantastic

found at the new Habitat

with the By Design store.

square feet of affordable

with affordable

contemporary décor

Furniture store! Tucked

But did you know about

glamour. Modani Atlanta

contemporary décor.

and the finds inside

between Buckhead and

its more affordable cousin,

sells everything from

Though they offer more

Unique Interiors are no

Midtown, this enormous

the By Design Outlet? It’s

“Zen” to “Baroque” to

traditional styles as well,

exception. This elegant

showroom has two

a huge warehouse full of

“minimalist” furniture

we especially love the

shop is bursting with

floors of sleek furniture,

floor models and other

and décor, like this

clean lines and strong

contemporary lighting to

modern accessories and

discounted gorgeous

wonderful greyhound

graphical elements they

furniture to exceptional

even striking artwork,

modern furniture.

sculpture set ($290).

offer, like this rug ($199).

artwork. We fell in love

like this piece by Freya

We found this green

Stop by their showroom

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with this $499 3-foot tall

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huge building in Atlantic

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extra charming.

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Winning Design When you’re this good, you deserve to win a few awards.

Celebrate Design Is Human Week

And on April 30, ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) announced their winners for Southeast Designers and Architects of the Year. Representing seven states within ADAC’s 10-state region, these finalists exemplify the highest level of talent in the categories of residential design, contract design and architecture.

The three winners are Beth Webb of Beth Webb Interiors, for 2015 Southeast Residential Designer of the Year, Rita Carson Guest of Carson Guest for 2015 Southeast Contract Designer of the Year and Dennis Hertlein & Jim Choate of Surber Barber Choate & Hertlein Architects for 2015 Southeast Architect of the Year.

Photo courtesy of Modern Atlanta Tour/Bork Design Inc.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

Now in its 9th successful year, Design Is Human Week runs from May

30 through June 7 in Atlanta, and is the Southeast’s way of promoting bold contemporary and international design. Design Is Human Week presents newsworthy trends in cutting-edge architecture and design, modernity, sustainability, social responsibility and contemporary culture at an elevated level happening all around Atlanta. The event offers its participants, exhibitors and thousands of visitors converging upon Atlanta a full week of targeted programming, including product launches, talks, films, exhibitions, showroom cosponsored events, installations and more. For more information

Who’s the “Best Of” in Atlanta Home Pros?

Starting June 1, we need you to vote! Support your favorite plumber, handyman, neighborhood, art festival, dog sitter and many more Atlanta businesses by voting in Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine’s “Best Of” 2015 Contest. Head over to

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about this week and the MA Architecture Tour, visit MA-DesignIsHuman.com.

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homefront NARI NEWS: Atlanta Companies Take National Stage Be proud, Atlanta! Several contractors from our fair city have won a national “Contractor of the Year” award from NARI, the National Association for the Remodeling Industry. Decks and More received the honor in the category of Residential Addition Under $100,000 for a Marietta sunroom and deck addition.

(Shown at right.) Summers & Sons Development Co. won the Universal Design Project Honoree award. MRemodeling also won a national award in the Residential Exterior Under $100,000 category (along with Kauffman Design Services and Screens of Georgia). For more photos and information about these award winning projects, please visit http://bit.ly/ATLNARI.

Photo courtesy of Decks & More, photography by Gregg Willett Photography

Congratulations, Judy Mozen!

Speaking of NARI hometown heroes! Judy Mozen, president of Atlanta-based Handcrafted Homes, Inc., has been named 2015-2016 President of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

She assumed her new office at the national organization’s annual spring meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. in April. As president, Mozen will focus on recruiting and training a viable workforce through inclusion and diversity. During her tenure with NARI, her firm Handcrafted Homes, Inc. has been the recipient of a number of Contractor of the Year awards, as well as the NARI Atlanta President’s Award and OBIE Professionalism Gold Award from the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. “I am extremely proud to Photography by Anthony Tripp, AMT Photos, Inc.

serve as President of NARI and represent over 65,000 member companies and their employees across the country who are committed to practicing our profession at the highest levels of expertise and standards,” Mozen says.

Dale Contant, of Atlanta Design & Build, was named President-elect.

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June 7 Junior Beekeeper Day 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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June 5 Soapmaking Class 6:30 – 10 p.m.

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June 10–14 American Hemerocallis National Convention Hours Vary Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel And Convention Center AHS2015Convention.org

June 13 American Hydrangea Society’s 21st Annual Garden Tour 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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June 27 Woodworking Basics Class 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Save the Date for the upcoming MA Architecture Tour, June 6-7.

For more event listings, visit AtlantaHomeImprovement.com Have a home improvement question or news tip? Send to editor@homeimprovementmag.com.

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Going modern can seem intimidating. What are some easy ways to inject a little modernity into our homes?

One of the easiest ways to add a bit of modern to a home is through artwork. Good original artwork, great black and white photography and modern sculptural elements are easy ways to add interest and class to a space.

Another great way to create a luxurious modern space is to reduce the clutter in a room. Find great simple low bookcases or cabinets and put some things away. The less things you have in a space, the more elegant it can be…especially when the things that remain are of higher quality or larger scale. Don’t be afraid to put an object that is “too large” into a space…it could be THE thing that makes the room.

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Invest in pieces that are timeless and have pedigree. Buy what you can afford but focus on quality and original design. A whimsical and affordable corkscrew from Alessi, or a practical Corner Cabinet by Keiji Ashizawi for IKEA’s PS line all can add modernity to a home, almost as much as an expensive Eames chair can!

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“Modern” suggests a connection to the present era. And in these times of horrific traffic, the 24/7 news cycle, family obligations and stressful jobs… most of us want a feeling of serenity, order and restoration in our homes. We want a sanctuary that allows us to connect to the present.

Most people think modern interiors are confined to a bland palette of white walls.

Color can be a great way to make a space modern without killing your budget. Painting a wall with wide horizontal stripes in contrasting bold color will widen the space and add another layer of unexpected interest without cluttering walls with multiple pieces of art. For an urban modern look, try painting an oversized graphic in place of artwork on a focal wall by using a downloaded image and projector to create a stencil that you can outline and fill in with bold color.

Geometric patterns and even graffiti designs work well with this technique.

The easiest way to inject a bit of modern

It’s also important to think of the future and environmental issues when you purchase furniture and home accessories. I guarantee you will not see thoughtfully designed and quality pieces in your local landfill anytime soon. And that’s good for

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A beautiful chandelier, a pop of color in a drum shade, or unique sconces can modernize a room in a moment. Replace an above-the-mirror vanity light with agate sconces alongside the mirror to give a powder room more impact. A standard entry hall fixture could be replaced with a beaded chandelier, or a starburst fixture over a dining table can create drama.

Kids’ rooms can be creative too. Choose a hot pink drum shade with an orange interior for a tween room – or a pair of playful swing arm lamps for bedside reading.

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make me Five of our favorite contemporary Atlanta spaces Bit by bit, year by year, Atlanta is slowly modernizing its look. An influx of international companies, along with a younger clientele, has brought with it a new wave of modern homeowners. Flip through the next few pages and see just what modern means in our hometown.

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Modern Master Suite | Ross Design Inc. SCULPTURAL LIGHT FIXTURE “Bathroom lighting is always tricky,” says Robert Ross of Ross Design Inc. “In this instance we opted for a sculptural light fixture to hang in the high-ceiling portion of the space that helps define the vanity area. The complementary sconces over the sinks and the recessed cans put the lighting where it needs to be.”

PROJECTED MIRROR The vanity mirror is projected 4 inches from the back wall, bringing the mirror closer to the face (this is important with a 24-inch deep vanity). The required electrical outlets are out of sight on the underside.

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CURVE APPEAL The interior designers at Balance Design chose the furniture and fabric for this modern master bedroom. The carpet and the bed were specifically selected to subtly reflect the curves of the bath’s sculptural tile accent wall, thus creating an overall unified design.

SCULPTURAL TILE As a collector of contemporary art, the homeowner immediately saw the power of the sculptural tile (from Specialty Tile) being used as a major decorative accent in the space. The wave pattern of the wall is subtly echoed in the herringbone pattern of the floor.

EXTENDED TUB SLAB The slab of the tub was turned up on the wall to accommodate the wall-mounted faucets. It solved the problem of trying to fit the fixtures flush with the heavily textured wall tile.

WARM WOOD TOUCHES The walnut seat and morning bar bring a touch of warmth and richness to an otherwise cool palette. The morning bar also provides for an easy way to get up and going in the morning, or perhaps end the day with a quiet glass of wine as you soak in the tub.

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KITCHEN | The kitchen has quartz countertops, flat panel cabinet doors and white backsplash tile. The dining room opens to a large private outdoor space. A cube was also carved out of the side of the home to create the second outdoor space, which is adjacent to the kitchen and living room and accessed through the hall. (Editor’s note: Come tour this home live on the MA Architectural Tour. See page 31 for details.)

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LIGHTING AS SCULPTURE The living room and dining room pendants and tall floor fixtures were purchased through Illuminations Contract Lighting, Illumco.com.

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SHINY ELEMENTS Wall covering on ceiling panels through Jim Thompson showroom at ADAC. (to the trade only.) Metallic-patterned fabric on chairs through Jerry Pair showroom at ADAC. (to the trade only). Cool accessories are through Switch Modern. Stainless steel fireplace mantle custom designed.

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INSIDE AND OUT The open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas wrap around the exterior courtyard, pool and pool house to form a single large and continuous space for entertaining. While moving through the house, the scale seamlessly transitions from grand to intimate.

TONGUE & GROOVE The home features a variety of unique elements such as a custom fabricated solid surface integral sink, minimal HVAC diffusers milled from interior wood siding and a cantilevered marble island.

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GALLERY WALL A unique approach to a typical gallery wall is shown here, using the same image in varying colors. These large portraits provide an impactful focal point in the room. These kinds of works can be purchased from a gallery, custom painted just for you or, as this homeowner did or, you can paint them all yourself!

SURFACE AREA “It’s always important to have multiple surfaces in a space,” say interior designers Lathem Jenkins Gordon and Cate Dunning. For this loft, Gordon and Dunning created a living space that could serve multiple functions. Now the homeowner can work or eat at the convenient “C” table (example from West Elm shown on left) or spread out work on the larger coffee table (detail photo, left). Multiple end tables of varying heights offer storage and surfaces for beverages, piles of work or collected objects from the homeowner’s many travels.

LAYERS OF COLOR AND TEXTURE “We find the spaces that are most interesting are those that host layers of color and texture,” Gordon and Dunning say. Smaller woven rugs are overlapped in this loft to add dimension, color and coziness to the hardwood flooring. In the furnishings and accessories, the designers mixed everything from mohair to velvet and slick polished surfaces to rustic wood elements.

QUIRKY ACCENTS These two designers seek to add at least some elements of what they call “quirk.” For this loft, those elements include the shark mouth sculpture and oversized Jimi Hendrix portraits, among other pieces. Gordon and Dunning say, “We believe that having fun with your space is essential.”

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A faucet is often a focal point of a kitchen or bath space, so choose wisely. “I’ve been in too many large, ‘fancy’ homes where the contractor cut costs by installing underwhelming faucets,” Hinson says. “It calls into question what other shortcuts were taken in the construction of the house.” And since the faucet is one of the most frequently used items in your bathroom as well as your kitchen, it’s smart to update it with a new low-flow model. This is a relatively inexpensive way to cut water consumption while adding a refreshed look to your sink area.

“A vibrant finish on a new faucet can make it stand out,” adds Phil Sherer of Masterpiece Lighting.

“A chrome faucet replaced with a bronze faucet (with matching cabinet hardware) makes the kitchen pop that much more just by changing the finish.”

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Restore Kitchen Hardware Just like your bathroom hardware, changing out those kitchen cabinet knobs can provide an instant update. “Replacing brass with a polished nickel can give a look that is more transitional and not too contemporary,” Sherer says. “You can find inexpensive ones for as little as $3 a piece.”

Another inexpensive option for updating kitchen fixtures is under cabinet lights. “From plug-in, battery operated and hardwired options, under cabinet lighting has a solution for everyone and most are very do-ityourself friendly,” Murphy says.

While you’re at it, take a look at your light switches and outlet covers. Hinson also recommends looking at alternatives to that knife block sitting on the counter for storing or displaying your

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chef’s knives. “Maybe it’s time to add a garbage disposal to make food prep easier,” he adds. “An unused mounting hole in your top-mount kitchen sink is a candidate for a soap dispenser, where the soap container is located under the sink but can be refilled from the top. More than one unused hole? Add a hand lotion dispenser.”

Don’t Neglect the Details Katrina Derrico of Michael’s Plumbing suggests adding mirrors as an easy way to upgrade a room. “Mirrors make rooms look bigger, add lighting to a room and can give your bathroom a signature look.” Jennifer McVey of Frame It Mirrors adds, “A cost effective way to upgrade the look of a bathroom is to put a decorative frame molding around any huge, bland mirrors. The mirror doesn’t have to be removed so there’s no demolition or wall repair needed.” And don’t forget about bathroom caulk! Removing old, dirty caulk and adding new, freshly sealed caulk can instantly refresh your bathroom.

The good news is that a majority of these projects fall into the DIY category, so if you can use a screwdriver, chances are you can replace cabinet pulls and knobs. Many homeowners even have the skills to replace a faucet or add a garbage disposal, but if you’re ever in doubt, these tasks may be best left to a licensed plumber who comes with a good recommendation.

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Critter Control Protect Your Home from Insects and Wildlife with New Innovations

By Amy Meadows

Charlotte is a lovely spider. Mickey is a super cool mouse.

DID YOU KNOW? Termites build the largest nests of any insect, live in colonies and are organized into social classes based on their roles and responsibilities

Termites “Termites can cause thousands

But let’s face it—the spiders and mice that can infest

of dollars of damage in addition to

a home these days aren’t quite that sweet or fabulous.

the cost of the treatment once they are

In fact, insects and wildlife can actually make your

found,” notes Jared Akin of MosquitoNix.

life as a homeowner pretty miserable. Fortunately,

“They eat 24 hours a day, seven days

pest control specialists have a variety of innovative

a week—meaning that they can cause

resources available to help you not only rid your home

damage very quickly.” Unfortunately, many

of unwanted creepy-crawlies and furry creatures, but

homeowners “do not think about termites until

also to prevent them from returning.

they are a problem.” And homeowners’ insurance

The key is knowing what you are dealing with and

typically does not cover termite damage. That’s why

how you can eliminate the offenders in the most

prevention is the best defense against these small

safe and effective way possible. And in Metro Atlanta,

yet destructive insects.

those offenders can include everything from termites,

“One of the most recent innovations in termite

mosquitoes and ants to mice, rats and squirrels.

control is Sentricon with Always Active, which provides 24/7/365 protection with bait in the ground at all times,” says Kevin VanHook of Arrow Exterminators. Stations are installed around the perimeter of your home, and bait is immediately available

A KILLER PEST: These tiny, annoying pests – mosquitoes – kill approximately 725,000 people a year

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S

in

to termites when they enter them.

ticks, white flies, spiders and

The bait is always available and it will

gnats. (Talk to your installer

eliminate termite colonies and prevent

about pet safety guidelines.)

future invasions.

He continues, “This technology is the most revolutionary change in termite control since the launch of the Sentricon System.” It also is a green pest control option, as it uses only a few grams of active ingredient and poses no hazard to groundwater and is pet-safe. It also is registered under the Reduced Pesticide Initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mosquitoes Signs of termite infestation

Summer in Georgia wouldn’t be the same without mosquitoes. (It certainly would be better, though!)

Not only are these little bloodsuckers annoying, but they also can transmit deadly diseases, observes Brian Lunsford, of InspectAll Services. In addition to eradicating standing water from around your home, a newer option for homeowners is an outdoor residential mosquito misting

Spiders, Ants and Roaches Traditional pesticides often are the first line of defense against such bugs as spiders, ants and roaches. “Chemical and granular barriers can both help keep pests out of homes,” Lunsford reveals. “We also remind homeowners to take additional steps such as trimming bushes and trees near their home, cleaning out gutters and more.”

For those homeowners who would like to pursue other options, a newer trend with professional pest companies is the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.

This long-term, ecological approach focuses on preventing insects from entering a residence, as opposed to simply eliminating them once they are there. The practice begins with identifying the pests that are in a landscape, finding their source and using comprehensive information about their life cycle and interaction with the environment to bring those

system.

populations to an acceptable level.

“Oddly enough, the

Then tactics like caulking cracks in

automated misting systems are still relatively unknown to the average consumer,” Akin says. “The system is installed similar to an irrigation system. Nozzles are placed every 10 feet around the perimeter you would like protected, and all tubing is buried out of site.” A standalone, diluted reservoir holds the pesticide and sprays a fine mist for 45 seconds, three times a day, seven days a week.

a home are used to create a barrier around a residence. When necessary, Reduced Risk products can be used as well. Lunsford explains, “Reduced Risk products are designed to have low impact on human health, lower toxicity to non-targeted organisms, low potential for groundwater contamination, low use rates, low pest resistance potential and are compatible with IPM practices.”

The insecticides used vary and minimal-risk pesticides can be employed. In any case, the systems are effective. These systems can deliver up to a 98 percent reduction in mosquito population, and they even cut down on fleas, AtlantaHomeImprovement.com

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Rats and Mice “Rats and mice are some of the most troublesome and damaging rodents in the United States,” Lunsford asserts.

“They eat and contaminate food, damage structures and property

DRIVEN BATTY? Bats are one of the most common critter problems Atlanta homeowners face. So we asked David Seeveld of Bats in the Attic to share some of his customers’ frequently asked questions. David is a humane bat removal expert. And remember, bats who live outside our homes are our friends. They eat pesky mosquitos. They can even help spread seeds for certain kinds of trees!

Q A

Why do bats like to live in attics?

Buildings and attics in particular, provide a warm, dry, safe space to live in and raise baby bat pups. An attic is sort of like a cave - but even better, because it’s protected from predators, and high off the ground, making entry and exit easy.

Q A

What problems do bats cause when they live in a building?

Most people notice the odor first. If the colony is large enough, people also notice the noise they make. They are generally harmless animals and they don’t chew on wires like rodents do. The main problem they cause is that they excrete a lot of waste.

Q A

Can I kill the bats with some sort of poison or fumigant?

Absolutely not! Aside from being illegal, every attempt I’ve seen has resulted in disaster for the property owner. Why even attempt poisons, when a live exclusion is so much more effective (and more humane)?

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and transmit parasites and diseases to animals and humans.” VanHook adds that while roof rats were not found in many southern states 20 years ago, they now are “one of the most frequent home invaders, along with Norway rats. Like all rodents, these rats reproduce very quickly, making them nearly impossible to control once there is an infestation.” What’s worse, some rodents can enter your home through a void the size of a dime.

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At What Cost?

The extent of your particular pest control issue will determine the amount you have to pay to have it managed properly. However, Jared Akin with MosquitoNix, mentions these price ranges for basic pest control options: • A ty i al est ontrol agree ent: $350 a year (on average) • reen est ontrol o tions: $450 to $500 per year • er ite syste startu : $600 • Annual renewal to aintain the bind on a ter ite syste : $250 to $300 • os uito isting syste : $2,400 and up, depending on the area being covered

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use live traps for living creatures, Cloud reveals, “In some

“When the animal ventures outside, a spring-loaded door

situations, lethal traps are considered humane. It depends

drops behind them so that they are unable

on how the lethal traps kill the problem animals.”

to get back in the home.” With this option, it’s important to ensure that all

Squirrels and Raccoons

other holes or gaps are already closed

When a squirrel or raccoon makes a nest in your attic, a

and covered so there really is no

live trap is a great way to capture the animal. As VanHook explains, the captured wildlife is then relocated to a nonpopulated area. And technology has made it easier for

entry point available. (In some homes, excluders are being used to eliminate bat infestations—another problem that

DARN BANDITS! These very smart, expert problem solvers – racoons – can squeeze into locked garages, open secured garbage cans, unzip tents and pry up lids on Tupperware

experts to do their job. “There are several types of traps

can occur in the Metro Atlanta area.)

that are connected to Bluetooth devices which can allow

“Pests, including insects and wildlife, have

remote monitoring of traps,” Cloud says. “This can reduce

long been a threat to the quality of life we all

unnecessary visits to a job and save on time, gas and

enjoy due to their ability to damage property,

efforts.” While there are still issues to overcome with the

transmit diseases and spread bacteria. That

new technology–it certainly is an interesting addition to the

will never change,” VanHook concludes.

process!

“However, there will continue to be

In some cases, the best option may not be to trap a squirrel

advances in the available technology that

or raccoon that has gotten inside, but to make sure that if it

we use to protect our customers’

leaves its nest, it can’t return. “One option is the use of an

families, homes and businesses

Excluder, which is a one-way door placed at the point where

while caring for our

the wildlife is gaining access to the home,” VanHook says.

environment.”

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Minimize to Maximize: 3 Ways to Prep Your Home to Sell Are you thinking of listing your home? While inventory is low, the pressure is on you to have your home in move-in condition. Because in this market, buyers want the “perfect” home. A home sitting for more than a month becomes stale. Buyers look at such a listing and wonder, “What is wrong with this house?

Why has it been on the market so long?”

Here are a few tips to get your home in showready condition. Although these are good ideas for any home about to go on the market, remember that every house is different.

Listen to your agent’s specific suggestions for preparing your home for showing.

Paint and make it neutral! Fresh paint goes a long way to improve the look of any house.

Pull down that “gorgeous” wallpaper that you hung in the ‘80s. Even if it was expensive and stylish at the time, it is now dated and needs to go.

To replace it, paint only with neutral colors.

Do a drive-by of your home. How does the landscaping look? Does the exterior make you want to go inside?

Eggshell, grays and khakis are usually safe bets.

One note of caution: avoid khaki tones that look pink. Ask friends for colors they have used, or

These are a few easy ideas to help you get ready to list

talk to the staff at the paint supply store.

your home. However, these tips don’t replace a thorough

checklist to review each day before leaving your house. This is especially important if you are the first to leave home each day, and your not-as-aware spouse is the last one out the door. Your checklist can be simple: beds made, kitchen clean, bathrooms clean, fresh towels out, dog toys put away.

If you plant it, they will come. Do a drive-by of your own home. How does the landscaping look? Does your yard and front approach make you want to go inside? If not, replace plants or shrubbery that have been dead for two years. Add some color with flowering plants. Fresh plants on your deck or patio will add warmth to your home. Don’t overdo it!

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