Keep Feathered Friends Safe with these Birdhouse Tips
Birdhouses are a common addition to backyards and a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature. But often, little thought is given to how best to design the houses to protect birds from nature’s and manmade dangers. Here are a variety of ways to keep your visitors from harm. 1. Protect Them from Predators: […]
7 Smart Tips for Planning a New Deck
Ideally, your future deck should be an outdoor reflection of your family’s lifestyle. While you could consider a small deck intended solely for relaxing, other options may provide more areas for enjoyment such as an outdoor kitchen, a spa, and/or several seating areas. Here are 7 tips to help you plan your perfect deck: 1) […]
Amp Up Your Outdoor Entertaining Space
Is there anything that creates ambiance quicker than music? You can opt for a simple portable wireless speaker or hire a pro to install a complete audio system, but having the ability to play tunes in the backyard is key for all kinds of outdoor gatherings. Here are some ideas and tips for listening to […]
Practical Ways to Enhance Your Curb Appeal
The concept of curb appeal is well known in the real estate industry. After all, enhancing curb appeal before putting your home up for sale is the equivalent of putting your best foot forward. But upgrading curb appeal should not be limited to sprucing up your home for sale. It is an opportunity to make […]
Your Checklist for May
Now that May has arrived, it’s the right time to make sure your home has survived the comparatively harsher winter weather (we live in Georgia, so harsh is relative!). Here’s a checklist you can reference to make sure things are in good working order. Complete an Exterior Inspection: Do a simple walk-around of your property […]
The “Eze” Way to Fight Pollen
2019 has been a banner year for pollen. April 5th recorded 6,262 pollen (nomal high is 1500)— the third highest count since 2012! This, in turn, causes Atlantans to abandon their screen porch retreats in an effort to avoid this allergen’s full effect. Even people without allergies are impacted as green/yellow powder coats their furniture and covers their floors. […]
Creating a Great Focal Point for Your Garden
If you’re like many homeowners, you tend to focus the majority of your landscaping efforts on your front yard. After all, curb appeal is essential whether you strive to make your front entrance as welcoming as possible or your plan to sell your home. But here’s a shout out to the backyard — your retreat from the hustle and […]
Easy Ways to Add Cozy Curb Appeal
Looking for a few ideas to improve your home’s curb appeal in a few easy steps? Here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing. Georgia Front Porch specializes in exterior facelifts. In fact, we will recommend several different options via photo renderings so you can see exactly how transformative a new porch […]
7 Key Considerations When Planning a Deck
Creating the perfect deck for your family takes planning, budgeting, and weighing your options to truly find the deck that fit your needs. Here are 7 key areas to explore as you begin planning your very own dream deck. #1. FUNCTION Think about all the ways you plan to use your deck. Will it be […]
Grow Greener with These Fertilizing Tips
The trees are already budding and the daffodils have appeared. And even though there’s a cold spell on the horizon, this is an ideal time to get your shopping list ready for fertilizer or chatting with your lawn maintenance pros about problem areas that need to be addressed this year. Lawn fertilizers give your lawn […]
