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Johns Creek home spotlights family, artists
Linda Stewart’s appreciation for art grew as her sister, Margaret Montgomery, gave her pieces as gifts and accompanied her on visits to galleries. “She knew most of the artists. When we would go to visit, I would meet the artist and have the opportunity to purchase some of the artwork,” ...
Foreclosures, short sales among south Fulton options
Tired of seeing the “same old homes” with other real estate agents, Betty Jeremie was becoming frustrated as her house hunt continued month after month. “I had already looked with three or four Realtors before and I was not satisfied,” said Jeremie, 50, who works for Year Up Atlanta, a ...
Replacing carpet, paint gives couple ‘fresh start’
Name: Eugene and Dorotha Elkerson, and Dorotha’s daughter, Aiyana Hayes, 22. Eugene is senior pastry chef at the J.W. Marriott Buckhead; Dorotha is a Lead Utilization Management RN for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia. The home: A four-bedroom, three-bath home built in 2003. Where: Atlanta Why they sold: Dorotha ...
DIY Network host shares favorite environmental projects
Homeowners typically have a list of projects, small and large, to tackle in the home. Some handy homeowners may attempt do-it-yourself projects and with some planning ahead, you can complete those tasks in a green way. Atlanta interior designer Anitra Mecadon, host of DIY Network’s “Mega Dens,” shared her favorite ...
Mold prevention essential in humid city
Preventing mold in your home can be a challenge because of Atlanta’s high humidity levels and occasional flooding. If you live in an older building and want to make some improvements to your home, consider the benefits of working with a mold removal specialist and contractors who can waterproof your ...
Lengthy renovation in Peachtree Corners
Tom and Jean Dickerson overlooked crumbling showers, original carpet, popcorn ceilings, a glued-down parquet floor and a backyard full of poison oak in buying a 1980s home in a Peachtree Corners swim and tennis community. The couple previously had built a new home in south Forsyth County but desired to ...
Jazzing up your yard with lights
Outdoor lighting can allow playing and partying to continue in your yard when darkness sets in. Lighting also can create different “rooms” in your backyard, without shining spotlights all over your property — and potentially annoying neighbors. You can select simple fixtures or work with professionals to create elaborate lighting ...
Tudor redo in Decatur
Some people couldn’t believe Patrick and Rachel Lockman were trying to save the Tudor-style home they purchased in Decatur. The 1930s home had been converted into a duplex and it was suffering from mold damage and rotted, termite-invested floors and wood. “They figured it would be a tear-down. The only ...
Renters stay in Brookhaven for purchase
Amanda Curley was ready to buy a home, after living in a townhome in Brookhaven, and as the search started, her boyfriend, Stephen Gubelman, recognized the benefit of homeownership as well. “It was just a big decision that I was a little hesitant to do at first,” said Gubelman, 28, ...
Brookhaven renovation creates cabin in city
It took walking through 27 homes for Calder Justice to find a “piece of junk” in Brookhaven. After nearly a year of work and about $120,000, the house was repaired, and the interior now resembles a cabin in the northwest. Justice, 29, moved here from Montana to work as senior ...
Home improvements can also upgrade resale value
Michael Seeley first learned about James Hardie fiber-cement siding 10 years ago when he worked on a Habitat for Humanity project. Later, he researched the product and talked to a neighbor who had it installed. Two months ago, when it was time for some exterior maintenance projects on his Dunwoody ...
Unique modern in Roswell
A wedge-shaped property that sloped to a wetland nature preserve presented design challenges, and on top of those obstacles, homeowner Robin Koblick desired to create an “extraordinarily modern and unique home” in the Atlanta area. The design and construction of the massive Roswell home, which took about five years, focused ...
Despite hiccups, sale goes through
Name: Robert and Lilia Brown. Robert is a territory operations leader for YUM Brands. The home: A five-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath house built in 2008 Where: Suwanee Why they sold: Robert and Lilia have two daughters and family members who visit from Peru for extended periods, so they wanted to buy ...
In real estate, never ignore the past
This time last year, the big push was to get buyers off the fence, to try to convince them they would be better off buying in the summer of 2012 at 4 percent interest for a 30-year fixed-rate loan than sitting on the fence waiting for prices and interest rates ...
‘What’s a hostess to do?’
Some people just seem born to entertain. The rest of us need a little guidance. Susan Spungen is here to help with “What’s a Hostess to Do? 313 Ideas and Inspirations for Effortless Entertaining.” Spungen is a former food editor at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and a culinary consultant and ...
Strategic choices can give style to small outdoor space
Design magazines and home decorating catalogs tend to feature sprawling backyards with big wooden decks and room for everything from decorative fountains to artificial ponds. But few of us have that much outdoor space. Still, with a few strategic choices, you can create something truly special out of even the ...
Spiffing up the floors in your home
Twenty years ago, it was hard to find a new house that didn’t have hardwood floors in the foyer. Even in moderately-priced models, buyers clamored to get the look of luxury at the front door. Since then, wood and other hard-surface flooring elements - tile, stone and marble - have ...
Ways to make open floor plans work
Open floor plans are still in vogue as homeowners and buyers search for layouts that fit today’s lifestyles. Some homebuyers cringe at homes where walls and doors make them feel closed off from family or guests. People expect to be able to watch the flat-screen TV when cooking dinner, or ...
Couple finally able to unpack in Dacula home
Living out of boxes in an apartment was already frustrating, but Brandon and Stephanie Hunt knew the limited space was no longer an option when they learned they were having a baby. The couple, who grew up in Lawrenceville, kept to their Gwinnett County roots in their hunt for a ...
5 steps to smarter irrigation
Smart irrigation is becoming a hot landscaping specialty as groundwater aquifers are increasingly sucked dry. Thirsty lawns, energy production, and expanding “wet” industries like hydraulic fracture mining and farm irrigation are vying for water resources, leading to tougher watering restrictions and higher prices. “The EPA is moving from encouragement to ...
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