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Posted on 09/05/2021

Easy Tips for Improving Accessibility in Your New Build Home

Photo by ThisIsEngineering via Pexels Many of the open floor plans and spacious kitchens require only minor adjustments to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Although ADA considerations might not be on a contractor’s or architect’s radar when drafting state-of-the-art blueprints, there are persuasive reasons to build accessible new construction homes. 1: ADA-Compliant Kitchens Can Increase...

Accessibility

New Construction

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Posted on 08/29/2021

Mortgage Qualifications: FICO Score

Image by David Pereiras from Shutterstock Your FICO score is a key factor used to determine if you qualify for a mortgage. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the creator of the most common credit score used by home loan providers. The algorithm used to create your score is a closely-guarded industry secret. But in general, it factors...

Credit Score

FICO Score

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Posted on 08/22/2021

How to Recognize a Mid-Century Modern Home

Photo by Expect Best from Pexels Mid-century modern is a style of architectural design that first became popular in post-World War II America. It’s a style that remains popular to this day for homebuyers, designers and home builders. The key features of mid-century modern design can apply to both interior and exterior design. You can also find these...

Architecture

Home Design

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Posted on 08/15/2021

Tips for Planning a Home Addition

When you need more room in your house, having an addition built can provide extra space for you and your family. Home additions are complex projects, so it’s important to keep certain factors in mind during the planning process. Whether you need to accommodate a growing family or add a home office for work, the following tips can...

Posted on 08/08/2021

Photo by Matt Chen on Unsplash Garden edging is an aspect of landscaping design that serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. You can use edging as a decorative border around plant and flower beds, pathways and lawns using a variety of materials. Here we will go over some of the key benefits of garden edging as well as...

Gardening

Exterior

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Use Bench Footing to Gain Living Space

Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash When buying an older home, you might wonder how to get more livable space out of that low-ceiling basement. There are two ways to gain height: raise the foundation or lower the floor. Raising the foundation requires lifting the entire home off its current foundation, building a new foundation, and resettling the...

Home Improvement

House Renovation

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Posted on 07/25/2021

How to Make a Succulent Frame

Vertical gardens and living walls are a trend that won’t be going away soon. As homeowners become more environmentally conscious while spending time at home, bringing nature indoors has never been more important. What’s especially beneficial about vertical gardens and living walls is that they can be works of art just as much as living plants. Here are...

Arts And Crafts

Diy

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Posted on 07/18/2021

3 Reasons a New Construction Home Could Best Suit Your Life

Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels A few short decades ago, the home was merely a space where people resided. They would gather at the end of a long day of work or school, have an evening meal and go to bed. Most daily activities took place away from the home, so therefore, houses did not need...

Custom Home

Lifestyle

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Posted on 07/11/2021

3 DIY Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen

Updating your kitchen doesn’t always mean doing a full renovation. There is an entire list of smaller projects you can accomplish on your own that will have a major impact on the whole look and feel of your kitchen. Here we’ve put together some ways to make big changes to your kitchen with no renovation required. Transform Cabinets...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 07/04/2021

LED Options For Under Your Cabinets

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Your kitchen is the ultimate workspace, but only if it has the lighting needed to properly illuminate your work area. Without the right lighting, you could end up fumbling through your tasks, failing to complete them to the best of your ability. Thankfully, resolving that problem is as easy as installing LEDs under...

Kitchen Cabinets

LED Lighting

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Posted on 06/27/2021

Slab Foundations in New Construction: What to Consider

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Slab foundations have plenty of benefits, but they also have several issues, many of which depend on the region you're building your home. Here are the important things to consider when it comes to deciding whether a slab foundation is right for you: The Cons of Concrete Slab Foundations Climate is extremely...

Home Construction

Foundation

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Posted on 06/28/2021

Another Property Rented - 2081 Winsburg Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Wonderful 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 story home in a great Kennesaw location! Rare find in this competitive market at this price point! Home has a great layout with a large open living and dining room, half bath, and eat-in kitchen overlooking the family room with a cozy fireplace. Enjoy a nice Spring day on your covered screened-in porch overlooking your private backyard. Bedrooms are all upstairs. Large Master bedroom with a bright bathroom, separate tub/shower, double...

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