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Atlanta Build, Remodel and Landscape Expo

Del Sol Admin - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

January 29-31, 2010 at the Atlanta Exposition Center Read Entire Post

Good Tricks For Saving Money On Home Improvement Projects

Del Sol Admin - Friday, July 24, 2009

31 Tips for a Great Kitchen

Del Sol Admin - Thursday, April 23, 2009
No one wants a brand-new kitchen with appliance doors that bump into cabinet doors, or an island so close to the wall that it can’t be used for dining. Good space planning will help you develop the best layout for your kitchen, so take the time to read this condensed version of the NKBA guidelines. (The full guidelines are available on the NKBA site.)

 Designed to maximize safety and functionality in home kitchens, the guidelines represent ideal layout solutions to kitchen concerns from storage space to door clearance. Don’t forget if budget limitations and the constraints of an existing kitchen require some compromises and tradeoffs: The only rules you must follow are building codes.

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27 Tips for a Functional Bathroom

Del Sol Admin - Thursday, April 23, 2009
The following NKBA guidelines offer ideas for keeping your bathroom as functional as possible. Most NKBA guidelines are suggestions; however, a few guidelines are also residential codes. The guidelines that are also code say “code” next to them. Visit the NKBA’s Web site for their entire list of kitchen and bath guidelines.

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GO GREEN Expo at Cobb Galleria

Toby Corn - Friday, April 10, 2009

I found information this morning concerning the Upcoming 2009 Atlanta GO GREEN Expo coming to Atlanta June 26, 27, 28 at the Cobb Galleria Center. Read Entire Post

Global Trends Influence Design

Kilay Reinfeld - Monday, February 16, 2009

If one were to describe in a single word the global trend in kitchen and bath design today, it would be simplicity. And it's no wonder the idea is catching on quickly! Our lives are so fast paced and complex that a home environment free from extra clutter can have a calming effect on the soul. It's roots are Asian, based on the Zen principle of removing all non-essential elements from a space until harmony, balance and simplicity is achieved. These theories are being put into practice by designers all over the world, including those in Italy, Germany, England, and finally North America as well. Read Entire Post

Smart Kitchen Design for the New Senior

Toby Corn - Sunday, January 25, 2009

A new wave of building is going on in our country these days, and the building and remodeling industry is sitting up and taking notice. It's the Baby Boomers again, the generation that has had such an impact on our society throughout every stage of their lives. Read Entire Post

Natural Finishes, A Few Thoughts on Brick, Stone, and Manufacturered Stone

Toby Corn - Sunday, November 23, 2008

Brick and stone are derived from the earth itself, and their natural beauty is as colorful and variable as they ground from which they came. As home exterior wall coverings they tend to connote solidity and permanence in our minds. A brick home, or one finished with stone has that refined, prestigious look which typically gives it great curb appeal and generous resale value. Read Entire Post

Making Attic Living Comfortable

Toby Corn - Thursday, November 13, 2008

Without considering comfort during an attic renovation, you may merely be transforming your attic from a low-cost into high-cost unlivable, wasted space.  Read Entire Post

Flex Suites - Endless Possibilities

Toby Corn - Thursday, October 30, 2008

To the traditional list of spaces in the house (kitchen, dining room, living room, etc.) a new name is appearing with increasing frequency: the flex suite. The basic concept has been around for a long time. Only now, however, are people realizing the fabulous potential flex suites offer for helping mold their homes to fit ever-changing needs. A flex suite is a universally accessible ground floor room (or rooms) within a single family dwelling which has a private or semi-private entrance, a full bathroom, and kitchen facilities. Read Entire Post