Options to Consider with Front Porch Ceiling Design
Looking for a way to add charm to your front porch? Start by looking up—at the ceiling! Most porches either are open with visible rafter or covered with various materials. Perhaps you have an unfinished porch ceiling or are bothered by the look of underside roof materials. Today, there are many choices beyond basic plywood […]
Plan Now for a Low-Maintenance Garden This Year
Let’s face it. We love our gardens in Georgia, but we’re busy people — so who has time to maintain one? When you choose to go the low-maintenance route the answer is simple — you CAN make it happen! Here’s how. Invest Time Upfront Begin by soil testing to check the pH level of your […]
The Art of Designing an Awesome Front Porch
A great front porch begins with a simple idea: Add beauty and function to your front entrance and enhance your curb appeal. What makes the concept so exciting is the variety of options available. It can also be extremely daunting. But it doesn’t have to be when you have the right resource on your side! […]
Is Winter the Best Time to Build a Privacy Fence?
Winter, as we know it in the South, is fast approaching and that can mean only one thing. A new wood privacy fence! Didn’t see that one coming, did you? Why in the world is winter the ideal time of the year to add a privacy fence? Read on! Before we discuss the advantages of […]
Simple Ideas to Protect Your Exterior Side and Back Doors
Homeowners face a constant battle to protect their homes and minimize the associated expenses. As we know, it is much more cost effective to prevent a problem from happening rather than addressing it after it has occurred. Here are some tips to protect your exterior side and back doors. Exterior Side Doors • Check your […]
4 Ways to Warm Up Your Outdoor Living Space
With winter just around the corner, now is a good time to consider ways to help you enjoy your outdoor living space despite chilly temperatures. 1. Outdoor Fireplaces – Outdoor fireplaces offer a focal point as a central feature of your back yard. Not surprisingly, outdoor fireplaces have both wood-burning and gas options. Wood-burning fireplaces […]
Beautify Your Home with Curvy Curb Appeal Tips
While it is true that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, the shortest distance to enhanced curb appeal often is filled with curves. The following curb appeal tips explore what that can mean for your home. Garden Beds The traditional way to complement a home with a foundation bed is to […]
Contemporary Porches Reflect Today’s Lifestyles
Fresh, Modern Curb Appeal Inspires New Style Trends for Contemporary Porches Contemporary porches not only create your home’s first impression, they extend a warm welcome to guests and visitors. The porch is an extension of your home’s interior, with an open floor plan that makes it stand out from its more traditional neighbors; a compelling […]
Give your Garage Doors Style and Curb Appeal with a Garage Arbor Overhang
Have you noticed how highly visible many garages are from the street? It’s often the first thing a visitor sees when they pass your home. Many times garages are designed and built with little to no architectural accents. In other words, they’re rather plain. Large, flat open spaces can detract from the beauty of your […]
Your September Checklist
Now that we’ve weathered the storm of another hot and humid summer, it is time to turn our attention towards September when cooler temperatures mercifully begin to arrive and school is entering its second month. We’ve put together a checklist of ideas that can help you get ready for fall. Get Your Garage in Order […]
