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Best of 2015 Contest Winners 26

Meet the businesses and people YOUR votes chose
as this year’s best!
A very heartfelt thank you to Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom for hosting our “Best of 2015” photo shoot.
We’d also like to thank Brian Reeves of Perfect Day Photos and hair and makeup artists
(Jodi Grieshop, Dianna Hall & Chiquita Davis) from Shear Salon for making the event so memorable!
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20 Real Homeowner’s Story
Buckhead Townhome: Total
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Small energy leaks can
really add up.
Do you know how much energy your home is wasting?

The average home has enough air leaks to create an opening over 3 feet wide. So schedule a
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$225 rebate. And if you make the recommended home energy improvements, you could get up
to $2,350 in rebates. Learn more at georgiapower.com/wholehouse or call 1-877-310-5607.
© 2015 Georgia Power. All rights reserved. Certain restrictions apply. Must be a Georgia Power customer. Valid through December 2015.
Rebate eligibility varies based on improvements made and energy reduction achieved. Rebate request must be submitted with receipt
within 60 days of purchase or installation of qualifying improvements. Full details available online.
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FROM YOUR 15 Home Front
UNDERDECK SYSTEM, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Quick Tips, Expert Advice, Fun Events and More!
First, there are four basic types of material available to
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• Galvanized – is steel with a zinc coating that can rust from Lighting in Layers
the edges How To Improve Your Kitchen’s Appearance
With Task Lighting
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it could still rust from the edges over time
66 Our Expert Panel Q&A
• Aluminum – offers the best option to avoid rust and Pool Experts Chime in on Common Pool FAQs
provide superior corrosion resistance
ADDITIONALLY, TO HAVE YOUR SYSTEM LAST FOR YEARS TO 68 Garden Inspiration
COME, IT IS IMPORTANT TO: Urban Agriculture Council – Planter’s Delight
• Use compatible fasteners to avoid galvanic action (or rust)
• Have no obstructions which could cause water damming 70 New! The Payoff:
and buildup of trash Home Improvement ROI
• Have the ability to remove a single panel to access areas Don’t Forget the “Pre”s! Pre-listing Inspections and
to maintain the system properly Appraisals are Crucial to Selling Your Home
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Don’t allow settling to ruin your concrete! What’s Best?
Sidewalks,
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Floors, Steps,
Starting on page 26 we
Patios, Porches,
Basements, devote page after page to the
Before Garages and More! companies you, dear readers,
chose as The Best of 2015.
For the record, we think you
made some fantastic choices
and we had a blast at our
“Best of 2015” photo shoot.
The Best also turned out to
be The Most Fun!
These winners really got me thinking. What constitutes
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In addition to our huge selection of fabrics, Not one mention of dollars, deals or discounts.
we offer products and services that our I think that’s so telling of our readers. Good doesn’t mean
competitors cannot match! cheap. It means reliable, ethical, quality. And I think you’ll
find that the winners of The Best of 2015 personify all of
New Fabrics Arriving Weekly.
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huge selection of fabrics • custom drapery panels
accessories • hardware • upholstery • wall coverings What else is in this issue? A lot! We have a great spread
custom furniture • featuring Sam Moore
on Windows & Doors, starting on page 58. Check out the
before and afters and see what a profound effect simply
updating your windows or doors can have on your home.
Speaking of upgrading, wait until you see the whole-home
ultra-elegant “Real Homeowner’s Story” on page 20. This
makeover was so involved that the couple who owned this
15% off
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In closing, I’d like to thank you—the readers who came
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In this Issue
4 Things You’ll Learn
This Month
1 Where’s the best home décor

shopping in Decatur/Avondale
Estates? p. 12
Charles G. Crisp, President and
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Bella Lizasuain, General Manager
Which anniversary are we
celebrating this month? p. 16
3 What’s the real difference

between salt and chlorine
pools? p. 66
4 What’s a CraftBox Girl? p. 78
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Avondale/Decatur
editor’s
picks New and notable home improvement products
Long considered one of the most fun neighborhoods in Atlanta, the Decatur area also boasts some pretty great
home décor shopping. We tooled around the Decatur Square/Avondale area recently and found some wonderful
shops. Here are just a few…
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1. Vivid Boutique 2. Second Life 3. Finder’s Keepers 4. Kudzu Antiques 5. Trinity Design
Located in the heart Upscale Resale Consignments Don’t let the name fool Carefully curated. That’s
of the Decatur Square, This amazing store doesn’t So much great you. Although they the only way to describe
Vivid Boutique features just offer great thrift store consignment stuff, it do carry a lot of great the exquisite collection
everything from French finds (this large, beautiful literally spills out into antiques, they offer so of home décor available
housewares, handcrafted pottery piece is only the parking lot. This great much more in their 24,000 in this delicious Decatur
items, vintage-style $19.99). The proceeds of all $45 teal triangle table square foot location. shop. No wonder
tea towels and aprons, sales provide cash grants struck us before we even Treasures include locally everything is so tasteful
and unique home to the many animal rescue walked in the door. But designed clothing, custom and unique (like this large
decor items. Extremely organizations who once inside, you’ll find artwork (like this $79 $225 Moroccan pouf ).
affordable home décor tirelessly work to make a 4,000 square feet (at 2753 E USA wood art) and a lot That’s because Trinity
items! We found this difference in the lives of College Ave) of wonderful of pretty jewelry. See offers design services as
$14 metal bird hook homeless and forgotten clothing, antiques, jewelry KudzuAntiques.com or well as stunning home
particularly charming. See pets! Win-win-woof! Visit and more. The only thing drop by their Decatur products! Visit 131 E
VividDecatur.com or stop 1 N Clarendon Ave or better than the selection location at 2928 E Ponce Trinity Place or Trinity-
by 133 E Court Square for SecondLifeAtlanta.org. is the friendliness of the De Leon Ave! Decatur.com for more.
more information. staff! See FKConsign.com
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Expert Tips, News and Happenings from
Atlanta’s Home Improvement Community Expert Q&A
Piedmont Park Arts Festival Q: What factors should

I consider when
choosing window treatments?
A: Ask yourself the

following questions:
Do you need a window
treatment simply to beautify
your room? Are you looking to
add privacy or security? Or is
the window treatment’s
primary function light control?
In today’s market, window
treatment options are
seemingly endless. Most
products are available in a wide
range of colors, sizes, textures
and opacities. You can even
control your treatments with
your iPhone these days!
When considering what style
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, photography by Sher Pruitt
of treatment you should
choose, traditional plantation
It’s huge. It’s bursting with color, food, live music and most of all…art! It’s
shutters will always have a
the Piedmont Park Arts Festival and August 15 -16 it will feature 250 painters,
place in Atlanta. Yet lately
photographers, sculptors, leather and metalworkers, glass blowers and
we have seen an uptick in
jewelers. Add in artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a children’s play
the sales of soft shade styles.
area and food vendors, and you have a fantastic, free family event. For more
These offer elegance, light
information, visit PiedmontParkArtsFestival.com.
control, versatility and they
complement the transitional
home decor.
Finally, while function and style
Summer Storm are important, so is

professional installation. You
Stakeout!
Photo courtesy of Georgia Blinds & Interiors,
can’t put a price on the value

To most Atlantans, “summer you get from hiring a window
Pam Cole, photography by Planomatic
lawn care” usually begins and treatment professional. They

ends at heat-proofing your grass can ensure the best possible fit,
and worrying about watering. But seamless installation and
don’t forget your fragile tall plants service after
and flowers. Summer storms can the sale.
be quite intense, and un-staked —Pam Cole
vegetation can easily be bent or Georgia Blinds &
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Happy 14th Anniversary to Us!
On August 1, 2001 the first-ever issue of Atlanta Home Improvement
hit the streets. This was years before
people really starting turning to
Google. So founder Sherri Adair
and Patti Stephens decided what
Atlanta needed was not just great
information on how they should
be enhancing their homes, but also
introductions to all the fabulous
home improvement pros right here
in Atlanta. We’re proud to say that
raph ed in 20 02
14 years later, we’re still doing just crew, photog
Our or ig inal Our current crew, photographed in 2015
that for our readers and much more. Photography by Brian Reeves, Perfect Day Photos
We’ve expanded online with our digital issue, social media, blog and much
more! And we couldn’t be happier to still be at it.
Save The Date: Atlanta Home Show!

Take a moment right now and circle three days on next month’s calendar:
September 11-13, 2015. Plan nothing else during this time because that is
the weekend of the 32nd Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show & Outdoor
Living Expo! During this weekend, the Cobb Galleria Centre transforms
into a one-stop-shop for all your home improvement needs. More than 300
exhibiting companies all come together and take up the equivalent of three
football fields of space. This is Georgia’s largest fall home show featuring
kitchens and baths, gutters, shutters, windows, doors, siding, roofing and so
Photo courtesy of SEMCO
much more! Check out AtlantaHomeShow.com for more details.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH

August 1 August 12 August 15-16
littleBits: Design Your Own Animals Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking Course Piedmont Park Arts Festival
Kid’s Class Six Week Online Course Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
2 – 3:30 p.m. Atlanta Technical College Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Museum of Design Ed2go.com/AtlantaTech Piedmont Park
MuseumOfDesign.org PiedmontParkArtsFestival.com
August 14-16
August 1 FolkFest: Folk Art Show and Sale August 22-23
Kid’s Free Workshop Hours Vary East Lake Tour of Homes
Hours & Locations Vary North Atlanta Trade Center Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Workshops.HomeDepot.com SlotinFolkArt.com Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
East Lake Neighborhood
August 8 August 15 EastLake.org/Tour-of-homes
Cheesemaking Class: Ricotta & Mozzarella Orchids for Beginners I Class
10 a.m. – noon 10 a.m. – noon August 29 - 30
Sur La Table, Phipps Plaza Atlanta Botanical Garden Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
SurLaTable.com AtlantaBG.org Hours Vary
Grant Park
SummerShadeFestival.org
32nd Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show & Outdoor Living Expo, Sept. 11-13, 2015
For more event listings, visit AtlantaHomeImprovement.com
Have a home improvement question or news tip? Send to editor@homeimprovementmag.com.

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Space.
That’s the first word that pops into your mind as you enter this
townhome. And it keeps ringing in your ears as you visit all three
stories of the gorgeous home, which are conveniently accessed by
FRONT EXTERIOR:
an elevator.
The elegant front
The exterior of the townhome, though pretty and private and very stairs and brick
elegant, does not prepare you for the spaciousness and sophistication exterior hint at
the sophistication
of this home. Who knew a townhome could offer so much space, so
within.
much style and so much room to showcase everything from their
custom art collection to their array of taxidermy?
BACK YARD: “This
The homeowners did! They had a vision for this townhome and courtyard is one
spent a year making it a reality. With a trusted architect, contractor, of the reasons we
decorator and legions of other workers, they transformed this bought the house.
“standard” townhome into a masterpiece. It’s accessible
from two levels
By 2006 the couple’s two children had grown up and moved out of the house. We
and the homeowners made the decision to downsize and find a didn’t want a total
place that required less maintenance. So they purchased a very hardscape so we
nice, very pretty townhome in Buckhead. added stones to
keep some grass
And then they went to work. Though they liked the original décor but cut down on
and layout of the townhome, they didn’t love it. So they began a maintenance. We
massive, top-to-bottom renovation that required them to move out love our firepit.”
for a full year! (They stayed in a friend’s vacant condo.) We talked
to these brave homeowners and asked them to share their advice, INTERIOR: “Before,
anecdotes and lessons learned, in their own words… there was a wall
here and the
basement steps
Budgets & Trust felt like a tunnel.
We wanted to
“We hired an architect and got to working with him right away.
remove the wall
The project just grew and grew and grew from there. We drew up a
and open it up
pretty detailed set of plans. We were extra detailed on the front end but we had to
because what we asked for was something of a ‘fixed price’ deal… figure out a way
which falls pretty much between “rare” and “impossible.” But we to support the
upstairs steps. So
did so with an understanding that we’d revisit it a lot. We wanted
we fabricated and
to get as much control of it as we could.
Photography by Gregg Willett Photography
installled a flat
It’s critically important to find a contractor and architect you trust. steel plate to hold
You have to have confidence in them. And confidence means up the stairs.” (See
angled area under
references you can trust. Once you talk to their references, really
top stairs.)
talk to the contractor. Ask the right questions. What is their
building philosophy? Are they schedule constrained? Resource
constrained? You have to really take the time to find out if your
contractor is three things: competent, fair and responsive. Once we
established trust, we were much more comfortable adding to the
budget and making changes as we went along.
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This whole project was so involved and disruptive that we knew we didn’t
KITCHEN:
want to do it again. So we decided to bite the bullet, suck it up and do it right
“We totally gutted
the first time. Our philosophy is that if you know you want to eventually do
the kitchen and
moved doors something to your home, try to do it all at once. Do it then or you’ll regret it
around to make later when you have to start it up all over again. Remember, it’s much cheaper
more space. It used to get it done while the crews are already there.
to be a tiny space
with a small pantry.
The cabinets were Presence & Communication
all white and now
We were over here, on site, almost every single day. The architect joked that
they are poplar
stained to look
he didn’t realize he would have a ‘foreman’ on this job!
like cherry. Closing As much as you can, without getting in the way, try to be there and available
off all those extra to answer any questions. If you’re not there, a lot of decisions will have to
doors gave us so
be made without you. If you don’t have that option to be there a lot, do your
much more room.”
homework, research and make sure you over communicate!
Don’t make assumptions. Be overly detailed in your drawings and
SUNROOM:
“This room is specifications. When we had a new shower stall put in and tiled, we assumed
attached to the a bench would be included. Well, it wasn’t and it had to be added in later.
kitchen. We angled We realized that we really had to diagram a lot of things out. If it’s not
the bay window drawn out in the plan, don’t expect it to happen. Err on the side of over
to 60 degrees so
communication.
we could fit a sofa
in here.” The sofa Magazine photos and Pinterest are invaluable tools. Photos help you
faces a TV and the communicate exactly what you want your contractor to do, in ways that
french door leads simply describing it verbally cannot.
out to the private
courtyard.
Specificity & Style
CLOSET:
“This master
Don’t forget to be specific about details like the outlets and lighting! Make
closet was built sure you are on the same page with your contractor about where you need
on top of the roof everything installed. If you know you are going to have a computer desk in
of the sunporch. a certain corner, make sure your contractor realizes that so he can place an
This room didn’t
outlet nearby.
exist before. This
is a place where If you know you are going to hang artwork on certain walls, inform your
we were more lighting pro so any directional lighting is installed in the right place.
interested in Illuminating the room ‘in general’ is fine but if you want to really add drama
strorage than fancy
and versatility, make sure you plan out your lighting.
finishes. We vaulted
the ceiling and put Speaking of lighting, we always suggest that people buy their LEDs online
in skylights to get because most stores won’t have the selection of color temperatures you need
as much natural for different areas of the home. Unless you want the effect of full sunlight in
light as we can.”
all of your rooms, you’ll need to vary the color temperatures.
Finally, when the contractors are finished, the project is still far from
DINING ROOM:
finished. Contractors are wonderful people but they are not who you
“These hidden
want picking out paint colors and making your furniture and window
storage shelves
simplify the room. treatment decisions. You need a good designer or decorator when you are
The cabinet guys undertaking a project of this size. A good interior designer is worth every
built them and penny!”
then matched the
wallpaper to the
other walls.” (See Got your own remodeling story to share?
inset photo.) Full house or even just one room, simply email
jhallock@atlantabestmedia.com and put “Journey” in the subject line.
If you’re chosen, you could be featured in a future issue!
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THE TRUSTED TOOLBOX Best Moving/Storage Company
Home Repair and Projects, Atlanta Peach Movers
All in a Days Work Atlanta Peach Movers has been operating
in Atlanta for over 28 years! They credit their
success to every employee going through “Peach
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Best Paint Store
It’s as easy as 1-2-3 Sherwin-Williams
1. Create your to-do list Sherwin-Williams offers everything you need for your next painting project.
From inspiration, to paint, primers, stains, sealers, finishes and so much
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Best Pest Control Company
$100 off
HANDYMAN FOR A DAY
Bizzy Bee Exterminators

770-623-3097
For over 40 years the family owned Busy Bee Exterminators has been
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even get rid of wildlife critters taking up shelter in your

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Best Plumber
Seagraves Plumbing
BEST Ever had the nightmare of having a plumbing
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resolve the problem as soon as possible? Seagraves
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combined experience and was ahead
of their time with the environmentally
We Provide Complete friendly water-based
formula that has
Bathroom Renovations become their
signature coating
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in no time! Jeff Moreau, Jr., pool decks and concrete
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Best Roofing Company

Findlay Roofing
Over 40,000 families in Atlanta have trusted
Finlay Roofing to handle their roofing repair, roof
replacement, installation needs. They most recently
won Owens Corning’s Green Pledge Recycling award
for recycling the most shingles in the country!
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BEST OF 2015
CONTEST WINNERS
Best Waterproofing Company Best Deck/Porch/Patio Builder Best

Murrell’s Waterproofing DC Enclosures Fireplace/
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100 years of experience combined who know into a reality, while offering new ideas and Company
how to handle nearly every waterproofing issue solutions that match your budget. S&S Fire
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homeowners a renewable warranty program. S&S Fire
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started when Photo courtesy of S&S Fire Pits
the owner
Best Window Cleaning created his own fire pit out of a hacked air tank
Sunshine Window Cleaning and a soccer ball. They have been handcrafting
Sunshine Window Cleaning prides itself on its beautiful custom fire pits ever since.
customer service, and their team, which is happy SSFirePits.com
to give you advice on the different types of
pressure washing, how to clean gutters and more.
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Best Gardener: Organic
Farmer D Organics
Farmer D Organics strives
OUTDOOR LIVING to be environmentally
friendly while empowering
Best Arborist /Tree Doctor Best Fence/Gate Company people to create
Gunnison Tree Specialists Chamblee Fence Company communities and grow as
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low impact tree removal, selective pruning, tree fencing styles from high quality materials designed food as possible using biodynamic
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The Foundation Repair Company Jonathan H Maguire, Owner

SERVING OUR CLIENTS THE WAY WE WOULD WANT TO BE SERVED GT Engineering Alumni
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BEST
FOUNDATION REPAIR
BEFORE - CRACKED WALL AFTER WE RESTORE FOUNDATIONS
Our Services: Foundation Settlement | Basement Wall Repair | Waterproofing

Carbon Fiber Reinforcement | Crawl Space Support | Crawl Space Encapsulation
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“We create smart, stylish spaces in your home
that help you live your life
more efficiently.”
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BEST
CUSTOM CLOSET
INSTALLERS
BEDROOM | OFFICE | GARAGE | PANTRY | LAUNDRY | MUDROOM | CRAFTROOM
Please visit our Showroom at:

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Best Landscape Design/ Best Landscape Supplier Best Mosquito Control
Installation Super-Sod Tuxedo Mosquito Control
Unique Environmental Landscapes When tackling your next lawn makeover Tuxedo Mosquito kills
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landscapes, but also in giving back to information and how-to videos to organic insecticide
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Unique-Environmental.com this product! I will be their insecticides,
customer for as long as I the pyrethrum
have a garden running.” they use
- Patricia M. is safe for
Best Landscape
the whole
Maintenance family,
Solterra Landscape including
Solterra Landscape Best Lawn/
pets.
handles full-service Sprinkler
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from homeowners, HOA Nestor’s
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schools and more. They Mike Darsey, Lighting
also feature a clear two- Super-Sod,
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between every researching and finding Palm Casual David Maddox, Tuxedo Mosquito
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designer and client. new ways and products Although Palm Casual has
MySolterraLandscape. to save money, water only had its Atlanta showroom for a few months,
com and help your landscape it’s already making an impression in the outdoor
“Solterra. Reliable, be its healthiest through furniture market by manufacturing and selling
knowledgable, friendly, installation or maintenance. great outdoor furniture built to last.
and my yard looks great.” NestorScapes.com PalmCasual.com
- Tom C.

BEST OF 2015
CONTEST WINNERS
Best Outdoor Lighting Company Best Pool Installer Best Underdeck Systems
Architectural Transformations Neptune Pools Southeastern Underdeck
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how the lighting will look…before internationally and are product line that allows
you buy! proud to offer design you to create a serene
ATOutdoorLighting.com services and free outdoor area that is both
“Best outdoor lighting in-home consultations. beautiful and enjoyable,
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job and looks fantastic!!” to screen systems.
- Kelly J. SoutheasternUnderdeck.com
Best Spa “Great job. We are very happy
Installation with our underdecking.”
Best Play Set/Tree - Steven P.
Company
House Company Atlanta Spa and Leisure
Atlanta Tree House Atlanta Spa and Leisure can
Lindsey Barnhill, With Atlanta Tree House help you turn your home into These fan faves
Architectural Transformations, you aren’t going to get an oasis of relaxation and also received
o
Best Outdoor Lighting Company a run of the mill tree fun. They offer everything lots of votes:
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tree house with fun Heath Bowman & Lindsey Bowman, Leisure Time Decks
They even provide outdoor
add-ons such as adult upholstering for that perfect
Southeastern Underdeck Systems, Decks and More
Best Underdeck Systems
swings, a zip line, a rock climbing wall finishing touch! Underdeck Systems
and more. AtlantaTreehouse.com AtlantaSpa.com Magnolia Outdoor Living
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BEST
COUNTERTOP
SHOPPING
3096 Roswell Road • Atlanta, GA 30305

404-419-1250
224 Rio Circle • Decatur, GA 30030
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www.CRHomeUSA.com
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Atlanta Kitchen, Inc.

The Construction Resources, Inc. Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Best Water Ponds/Gardens
Splendor Koi and Pond
Visit Splendor Koi and Pond’s showroom to pick out a
beautiful new pond or water garden. After installation,
they’ll even come to your home to take care of
unhealthy koi or pond leakage issues. SplendorKoi.com
“Atlanta’s consummate expert on fish and pond
building.” - Barry E.
REMODELING
Best Appliance Shopping
Bob Bailey’s Appliances
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Since 1962, Bob Bailey’s has been providing

MPROVEMENT
customers with the best appliances and service at
“Best of 2015” the lowest possible price! Their knowledgeable sales
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great experience! BobBaileys.com
BEST
WALLPAPER STORE
Best Architect Firm

Studio A2
Studio A2’s breathtaking portfolio displays their
impressive architecture and interior design services.
Studio A2 is determined to meet clients personal or
business goals regardless of project size, scope or
budget! Studioa2-Design.com
Allen Hanahan,
“The best of the best! An A1 team... !!!” Carolina Lumber & Supply, Inc.,
- Aurora P. Best Building Supply/Hardware
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Carolina Lumber and Supply Company
Carolina Lumber and Supply Company has
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been helping contractors build Atlanta since

MPROVEMENT
S M A R T H O M E I M P R O V E M E N T S TA R T S H E R E 1900. They offer windows, doors, lumber and
“Best of 2015” much more! CarolinaLumber.com
Winner “Generations of quality, integrity, superior
customer service, value, reputation, family ownership, and just going the
extra mile....It doesn’t get any better than this!” - Drizzy B.
BEST
WINE CELLAR
INSTALLER
Best Cabinet
Shopping
Cabinet & Stone
City, LLC
Cabinet & Stone City
provides Norcross,
Kennesaw, and the
metro Atlanta area
with affordable
kitchen cabinets
that come ready
to install! They
even offer a
complimentary
design service
to help create
your ideal
cabinetry layout.
CabinetStoneCity.
com
864.304.3670 | cellarssouth.com Jason Chen & Neil Wei,
Cabinet & Stone City, LLC,
Best Cabinet Shopping

BEST OF 2015
CONTEST WINNERS
Lisa Carlquist,
Artisan Closets,
Best Custom Closet Installers
Best Countertop Shopping Best Custom Closet
Construction Resources/ Installers
Cambria Artisan Custom Closets
For the past 31 years, Construction Artisan Custom Closets focuses on making
Resources/Cambria (CR Homes) has stylish spaces in your home that help
offered consumers, designers, builders you live your life more efficiently!
and remodelers a one-stop resource They create attractive,
for kitchens, baths and any organized spaces that
room of the home! Located in complement your home
Decatur, Alpharetta, Atlanta and and your budget!
Buford! CRHomeUsa.com ArtisanCustomClosets.
“My “GO TO” for all com
my clients’ countertop
needs!” - Bridgette B.
Best Custom Home
Builder
Best Custom Bar Blue Door Building
Builder The custom builders of
Classic Bars Blue Door Building share
Classic Bars has spent their clients’ passion for
decades building custom in-town living. They are
bars for homes! After an driven by an appreciation for
extensive client consultation, aesthetic design and have been
they will design and personalize a building for over 20 years.
bar that’s beautiful and perfectly Mitch Hires, BlueDoorBuilding.com
customized to their client’s Construction Resources/ Cambria,
entertaining needs! Best Countertop Shopping
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COMPANY
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“Best of 2015”
Winner
BEST
DESIGN BUILD FIRM
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1932

1513 Oak Grove Road | Decatur, GA 30033
404-634-7351 | www.BerryDesignBuild.com

BEST OF 2015
CONTEST WINNERS
Best Kitchen and Bath Showroom

Noland Company
Atlanta Noland’s showroom offers homeowners
an opportunity to shop for and interact with
all kinds of home improvement products
from kitchen sinks to outdoor ranges.
Make sure you chat with their on-site
designers as well!
AtlantaNoland.com
“Great showroom and reps! We
love Noland!”
- MTI Baths
Nicole Cosentino, Berry Design Build,

Best Design Build Firm Jose Arvelo,
Best Design Build Firm Jose’s Painting &
Remodeling,
Berry Design & Build Best Painter
Berry does it all: design-build, real estate and
even rental property management. Founded
three generations ago by Frank C. Berry,
this Atlanta family business is still going Best Painter
strong! BerryRealtyCo.com Jose’s Painting & Remodeling
“What a great company to work with. Located in Marietta, Jose’s Painting
Their attention to detail is second to & Remodeling works all over the metro
none.” –Gary S. Atlanta area and provides free quotes. Check
out his website for great design inspiration and
color selection tips! JosesPainting.com
Best Home Theater/
Automation
Sunbelt Technology Best Place to Shop for Flooring
Sunbelt Technology is a high end provider of home Enhance Floors & More
theater, house audio, security and whole-home Enhance Floors & More has been helping
automation systems. Their primary focus is to consumers create beautiful rooms for over 35
ensure the best quality of new home technology in years! Their 3,000-square-foot showroom in
consumers’ homes! Marietta is filled with samples, many installed
SunbeltTechnology.com products, and the newest decorating ideas.
EnhanceFloors.com
“Enhance did a wonderful job on our floors.
They were on time, careful with the material
Jacki Phillips, and trim, and cleaned up after themselves.
Noland Atlanta
Bath & Idea True craftsmen.” - Linda C.
Center,
Best Kitchen and
Bath Showroom
These fan faves also

received lots of votes:
Best Kitchen and Bath Showroom:
Sub-Zero Wolf
Plumbing Distributors, Inc. (PDI)
Photo courtesy of Sunbelt Technology

MAKE PLANS
TO ATTEND
the 32nd Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show
Do
OUTn’t miss the
LIVIDOOR
EXP NG
O!
& Outdoor Living Expo, September 11–13!
It’s like attending two home improvement events for the price of one!
T hree days only, September 11-13, 2015 at the

Cobb Galleria Centre. With over 300 exhibiting
companies, it’s the season’s largest Home Show
members of the Atlanta housing industry and its
affiliated associations. Thanks to PMC Building
Materials, we are offering complimentary admission
and with the added Outdoor Living Expo, it’s two on Friday, Sept. 11th to all home related trades
shows in one! Everything you need or want for professionals. Your business card is your ticket!
your home, inside and out, all under one roof!
Reliable Heating & Air
The Outdoor Living Expo will feature landscaped Home Show Stage
gardens, design/build, hardscapes, pavers, Back by popular demand, John
pools, firepits, ponds, waterfalls, decking, Gidding headlines the Reliable
underdecking, outdoor lighting, outdoor kitchens Heating & Air Home Show Stage!
& grills! All your outdoor living needs and wants Local and national experts, including
all in one place. And yes, beer sampling is back! Walter Reeves, Joe Washington,
Dave Baker and more, will bring
Trade Day sponsored by their knowledge and wit to the
PMC Building Materials, is Josh Thomas Photography
main stage. These presentations
designed to help educate are designed to be fun, interactive, and educational!
atlanta home Visit AtlantaHomeShow.com for more information including an updated list of exhibiting companies!
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Show Hours Admission

BEST
HOME SHOW Friday, Sept. 11, 10am-6pm General Admission: $10
Saturday, Sept. 12, 10am-7pm Children 12 & under: FREE
Sunday, Sept. 13, 11am-5pm Military with valid ID: BUY 1 GET 1 FREE
Tickets available online or at the show Adults 65 & over w/valid ID: FREE
A SEMCO Show
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BEST
APPLIANCE SHOPPING
Custom Installation | Offering Atlanta the Best Quality Appliances for 53 years
5100 Highway 78 | Stone Mountain, GA 30087 | (770) 979-1077 | www.bobbaileys.com
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BEST
FLOORING REFINISHING
SERVICE
For over 25 years, we have been providing award winning

hardwood flooring installation, dustless sanding, refinishing and repair,
polishing, and wrought iron railing installation services
to residential and business clients in greater Atlanta.
LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL OUR WORK

770-318-8880
Visit our site to see photos of our gorgeous work and all our awards.
www.mrhardwoodinc.com

GEORGIA’S
LARGEST
FENCE
COMPANY
Installing Throughout
atlanta home ®
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MPROVEMENT
“Best of 2015”
Winner
BEST
FENCE/GATE COMPANY
PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOWROOM FREE ESTIMATES
4760 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Berkeley Lake, GA 30071
770-396-4200
www.chambleefence.com
atlanta home ®
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“Best of 2015”
Winner
BEST
POOL INSTALLER

BEST OF 2015
CONTEST WINNERS
Best Remodeler: Bathroom

Change Your Bathroom, Inc.
Change Your Bathroom strives to provide
the best bathroom remodeling experience.
Best They call their service “seamless”, they
Place to Shop for offer a lifetime warranty and if there are any
Tile problems they’ll come back and fix it for
LanierLand Tile & Marble free! ChangeYourBathroom.com
LanierLand Tile & Marble
has been providing high
quality ceramic tile and Best Remodeler: Historical
stone materials and Preservation
services residentially Round Here Renovations, LLC
and commercially to the Founded in 2007, Round Here Renovations,
North Georgia area since LLC is a licensed and insured residential
1989. They are proud contracting business servicing
to provide a “mom- vibrant and historic neighborhoods
and-pop experience like Virginia-Highland,
with big box pricing.” Chastain Park, Grant Park,
LanierLandTile.com Inman Park, East Atlanta
Village, just to name a few!
RoundHereRenovations.com
Best
Remodeler:
Intown Best Remodeler:
Atlanta Kitchen
Small Carpenters Infinite Home, LLC. Photo courtesy of Harbour Towne Construction
at Large Since 1998, Infinite Home,
Founded in 1980, LLC, has been helping their
Small Carpenters clients renovate, restore, repair Best Remodeler: Other Additions
at Large, Inc. and build beautiful homes across Harbour Towne Construction
is committed Atlanta. InfiniteHomeLLC.com Harbour Towne has successfully completed over
to excellent Michelle Fee, “This company and its people... 300 extensive remodeling projects including
craftsmanship and Change Your Bathroom, care about people and providing additions,kitchens, baths, whole house remodels
Best Remodeler: Bathroom and more in the past 15 years alone!
superior customer value.” - Jessica D.
service, HarbourTowne.net
performing a full
range of major Best Remodeler:
residential projects, Modern
as well as minor Handcrafted Homes, Inc.
repairs and small Handcrafted Homes, Inc. was
specialty jobs. founded in Atlanta in 1976 to provide
SmallCarpenters. custom home design, construction
com and remodeling services to
homeowners throughout metro Atlanta
and the North Georgia Mountains.
Best HandcraftedHomes-Inc.com
Remodeler: ”Excellent Company!”
Basement - Sherwin F.
Green House
Renovation
For over 35 years,
Green House Renovation
has been committed to
achieving the best results These fan faves
possible for any of your also received lots
remodeling projects. of votes:
They are licensed,
insured and work in Best Remodeler: Whole House
just about every in- Glazer Construction
town neighborhood. CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio
GreenhouseRenovation.com
Photo courtesy of Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

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BEST OF 2015
CONTEST WINNERS
Best Remodeler: Whole House Best Staircase Company

Southland Development Services, LLC. Vision Stairways & Millwork
No matter what division of Southland Development Vision Stairways & Millwork is a full-service
Services you need, always know that honesty staircase builder, custom and stock
and quality are their top priorities! Almost all stair parts dealer, and residential door
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depths and heights and in the crown and light rail moldings. 15
What makes this kitchen unique?
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Photos courtesy of DCD Kitchen & Bath Design Studio.

Photography by Gregg Willett Photography
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Features of this project

1. Kohler “Vinnata” chrome hi-arc faucet
2. Kohler “Whitehaven” under mount apron front sink
3. Rustic alder beams
4. Benjamin Moore OC-85 “Mayonnaise” wall paint
5. Grothouse Wenge wood counter top in Durata Matte finish
6. Crystal Encore Frameless 42”H standing island using the “Winthrop” door style
in Wheaton with Black Glaze finish
7. Built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer with door panel fronts
8. Cambria “Darlington” quartz counter tops
9. Custom rustic alder hood
10. Shiloh Inset cabinets using the “Bristol” door style in Soft White Paint with
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11. Wolf 48” dual fuel range
12. Wolf E-Series stacked microwave, oven, and warming drawer
13. Raised Bosch dishwasher with door panel front
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It’s blue. It’s sparkly.

It’s pretty and oh-so-wonderful on a hot summer’s day. But really…what else do you know about your pool? Or
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Salt vs. Chlorine

One of the common misconceptions regarding
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There are many common misconceptions that pool owners
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Another common mistake is the notion that a clear pool does not

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Don’t Forget the “Pre”s! Pre-listing Inspections
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Congratulations! You’ve decided
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The first important decision every seller makes is
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thousands of dollars. Pricing your home too
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Sellers now understand the importance of curb A pre-listing inspection is a great way
appeal, decluttering and staging for a home to show potential buyers how serious
to show well. But all the right staging and
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Gone are the days of “testing the market” with a
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high sales price or “leaving room for negotiation.” Today’s
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buyers are impatient with those games and are too savvy,
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There are several benefits of having a pre-listing inspection:
So pricing a home fairly, straight out of the gate, is key. If
• It provides sellers a view of what needs to be fixed. Many
comparables are available, realtors often look to those to
sellers underestimate the amount of repairs required to
guide listing prices. But if no comparables exist, another
get their house into “sellable” condition.
great alternative is for the seller to conduct a pre-listing
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Having a non-biased opinion from someone who looks at
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is aligned with current market conditions. Not only does it perception that you care about your house and that you
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While the pre-listing appraisal assists in setting the listing
Photo courtesy of Cheryl Bonno,
price, another commonly asked question I receive from Cheryl Bonno, a longtime Cobb County
photography by Regis Lawson
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7 Steps
1 On your 60" x 32" (for a queen size) piece of
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96" wide) from the back of the board.
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5 Measure and draw a line about two inches in
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Wrap the legs entirely with batting and
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fabric. Measure from the floor to the top of
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the bottom of the bed frame as well, using bolts,
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