Roger Whitesell's Blog

Posted on 04/10/2022

How to Spice Up Your Kitchen Window With Home-Grown Herbs

Fresh herbs can take all your meals to the next level, but they are often hard to find and quite pricey when you do. So, if you want to have all your favorite herbs nearby whenever you need them, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands. Thankfully, that’s easy to do by upgrading your kitchen with...

Herbs

Home Grown

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Posted on 04/03/2022

Build Your Own Garden Path With Brick Pavers

Creating a great garden path doesn’t have to be a long and difficult process. With the right tools and techniques, DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels can build a classic and functional brick pathway. Here we’ll go over the materials and process for your next garden path DIY project. Materials CobblestonesEdging stakesGranite paversPlastic landscaping edgingSandSpray paint (for marking)...

Brick

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Posted on 03/27/2022

Ideas for turning a bonus room into functional space

If you're in need of ideas for your bonus room, it helps to consider needed functionality. For example, what do you wish you had more room for in your home? Are there any hobbies or projects you wish you could do more often but don't have the space? By focusing on using a bonus room for a specific...

Posted on 03/20/2022

Tips for Designing a Dining Room Layout

Your dining room should provide a comfortable and pleasant place to enjoy meals and spend time with family and friends. When you’re building a custom home, it’s important to know how to choose the best layout for this room. A poorly designed dining room could cause you to get much less use out of this room over the...

Design

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Posted on 03/13/2022

A beginner's guide to traditional home decor

In interior design, traditional home decor is considered a timeless staple. By emulating traditions of the past without pinpointing any specific era, traditional decor creates warm and welcoming atmospheres in any room. If you're interested in trying traditional style in your home, here is a guide to the basics. Characteristics of traditional interior design To make the best...

Color Scheme

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Posted on 03/06/2022

3 Steps to a Clean Living Room

If your living room is a mess, you might feel overwhelmed at the prospect of “deep cleaning.” The term might hold more weight than normal everyday cleaning, but it’s not as difficult as it sounds. With the right tools and a plan, you can refresh your entire living room without calling in a professional. Living Room Cleaning Tools...

Cleaning

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Posted on 02/27/2022

The Pros and Cons of Home Warranties

Today, the home buying process usually includes purchasing a home warranty. Home warranties can provide additional financial protection for major home appliances such as plumbing fixtures and electrical systems. While very popular among many homeowners, home warranties are not perfect for everyone. Here we’ll go through the main pros and cons of home warranties for better understanding of...

Home Buying

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Posted on 02/20/2022

5 Easy-Care Plants for Your Entryway

Many houseplants are high maintenance, but luckily you don’t have to work hard to keep some of the most impressive looking plants. If you want to add plants to your entryway for decoration and a good first impression, there are excellent options that don’t require a green thumb. Here are some suggestions for impressive but adaptable houseplants to...

Posted on 02/13/2022

How to Reduce Risk When Selling With a Land Contract

Land contracts can be an excellent alternative to a traditional mortgage, both for the buyer and seller. The seller assumes the role of the lender and gets regular payments from the buyer while still holding the property title. There are many advantages both for buyer and seller; but from the seller's perspective, land contracts also come with some...

Home Seller

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Posted on 02/06/2022

Make New Favorite Meals With Leftover Chili

Chili is a classic dish that’s easy to make in large quantities. Unfortunately, sometimes that turns into a large quantity of leftovers. Rather than eat the same chili every night for a week, try adding your leftover chili to other recipes to create new and exciting dishes. Here are some of the simplest and tastiest ways to use...

Posted on 02/14/2022

Another Property Rented - 1977 Dodson Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

This renovated 1 story brick home is ready for immediate move in. This open floor plan concept has interior features that include original hardwood floors, recessed lighting, an upgraded kitchen with white shaker cabinets, an island with a view to the family room and stainless steel appliances. The large lot has a great back yard for relaxing or entertaining. Located near the West Side beltline, Hartsfield-Jackson airport, Adams Park, YMCA, downtown East Point, Camp Creek Marketplace and more! A new roof and central heating and air complete this...

Posted on 02/14/2022

Another Property Rented - 1977 Dodson Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

This renovated 1 story brick home is ready for immediate move in. This open floor plan concept has interior features that include original hardwood floors, recessed lighting, an upgraded kitchen with white shaker cabinets, an island with a view to the family room and stainless steel appliances. The large lot has a great back yard for relaxing or entertaining. Located near the West Side beltline, Hartsfield-Jackson airport, Adams Park, YMCA, downtown East Point, Camp Creek Marketplace and more! A new roof and central heating and air complete this...