The change of seasons is the perfect time to revisit your home maintenance checklist and tackle some of the project that you’ve either been putting off, or that need to be addressed before the temperatures start to drop. The cooler temperatures may even make some of these activities more enjoyable, as you’ll no longer have to worry quite as much …
Are You and Your Home Ready for the Cold?
Did you know that Atlanta has only had one white Christmas in the past 100 years? A white Christmas is declared only when at least one inch of accumulated snow falls, and in 2010 Atlanta saw a shocking 1.2 inches fall on Christmas Day. The last time the metro area saw such weather on Christmas was in 1882, so it …
Seasonal Home Maintenance Tips
Even though the warm weather is hanging out far longer than expected this year, there are certain maintenances tasks that must be completed around your home before the cold temperatures and winter weather begin to arrive. Unfortunately this means a little bit more work than simply raking your leaves and resetting your thermostat. Here are some tips for what you …
You Can Paint More Than Just Your Walls
Changing the look of a room by giving the walls a fresh coat of paint is one of the most common and easiest projects most homeowners will do, and a DIY task that can be mastered by even a novice, as long you have the right equipment. However, there are so many other things in your home besides your walls …
Staging Tips for Your Home’s Exterior
Even in our currently super hot sellers market, you still need to give proper attention to all aspects of your home’s appearance in order to maximize your profits when it comes time to sell. Home staging is always important, but it is key to remember that staging doesn’t stop at your home’s interior. If you’ll be putting your house on …
When Your Yard Just Won’t Dry Out
As winter winds down in North Georgia, we can expect to see more rain as spring showers settle in. After a nice drenching downpour, you likely expect to see puddles and spongy areas in your yard. But what if those areas never really dry out? Does it sometimes seem like your lawn is always wet or has standing water long …
Your Spring Home Maintenance Task List
While you’re enjoying the warmer temperatures and beautiful sunshine that spring in Atlanta is known for, don’t forget about all the tasks around your home that need to be addressed now that spring has sprung. As it turns out, right now is the perfect time to check the status of many things around your home that need to be inspected …
Keep Up With Your Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home
A lot of attention is given to how you can declutter and update the look of the inside of your home to obtain the highest selling price possible when you sell your home. Home staging, updating your paint, removing personal items – many of us are quite familiar with the process of getting everything in order prior to listing. However, …
End of Summer Home Maintenance Tips
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting a little bit cooler. Before long summer in Atlanta will be long gone and colder weather will be the norm. With the change in temperature also comes the perfect opportunity to tackle some seasonal home maintenance tips to keep your home in great shape for the coming months. Some of …