My Home Improvement MayJune 2019

Q

What are the best options

for letting in plenty of

light but still maintaining

privacy?

A

We have a large variety of window

treatments that maximize light while

minimizing visibility from the outdoors into

your home.

Our plantation

shutters are a

popular choice

because you

can easily tilt

the louvers to

certain angles

allowing light

to stream through. We can also add a

center divider that allows you to close the

bottom portion of the shutters for privacy

and keep the top portion open for light.

Classic Blinds & Shutters

Years in Business: 22

Associations: BBB A+ Rated, Best of Houzz

(2016-2018)

678.822.

ClassicBlindsAndShutters.com

See ad on p. 28

Andrea and Sean Zare

WINDOW COVERINGS

Q

What are the best flooring

options for kids and pets?

A

Flooring types that are durable and stain

resistant like laminates and luxury vinyl

are quite popular because they are easy to

take care of. Tile is very practical but Atlanta

homeowners generally

gravitate toward the

warm feeling of a faux

wood that has the

appearance of wood.

If you want real wood

choose a floor with a

lot of character so you

don’t have to stress

when life happens and

you get inevitable dings

and scratches.

Enhance Floors & More

Enhance Floors & More

Enhance Floors & More

Enhance Floors & More

Years in Business: 34

Associations: BBB A+ Rated, Mohawk

Five-Star Retailer

770.565.3808 | EnhanceFloors.com

See ad on p. 59

Elisabeth Stubbs

FLOORING

Q

What are some visually

pleasing, yet edible,

landscape additions?

A

People are adding more and more

edible areas to their landscape,

investing in blueberry bushes and kitchen

gardens where they can grow things like

lettuce, parsley,

and kale. We

are also seeing

a lot of people

incorporating

tomatoes,

cucumbers,

ornamental

peppers and

more into their

perennial gardens

so they can enjoy

the harvest and the visual appeal. Have a

smaller space? Consider starting a potted

herb garden with rosemary and parsley on

your back porch or patio.

Scapes

Years in Business: 34

Associations: NALP, ASLA, UAC

770.919.7777 | ScapesGroup.com

See ad on p. 34, 35

Evan Rogers and Pete Wilkerson

LANDSCAPE

Q

What causes uneven

concrete and cracks?

A

Most uneven and cracking concrete is

caused by settlement. Settlement is due

to one of three things: poorly compacted

soil, erosion or decay. Prior to pouring,

concrete preparation

is extremely important

for its longevity. Topsoil,

clay and loose fill

should be removed and

a good base material

should be installed

and, most importantly,

compacted. Erosion

occurs when water is

not properly managed

around the concrete and decay oftentimes

is the result of something organic under the

concrete that decomposes over time.

B-Level Concrete SE, Inc.

Years in Business: 19

Associations: NARI, BBB A+ Rated, Atlanta

Apartment Association

770.516.4476 | B-LevelSE.com

See ad on p. 72

Michael Cangemi

CONCRETE

2019 Home Service Partners Q&A

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What are some of the
advancements in state-
of-the-art garage doors?
A
One of the newest features we offer is the
ability to monitor your garage by utilizing
an app on your smartphone. You can easily
see if the door is open or closed and control
it remotely from almost
anywhere. You can also
pull up the history of
the door’s usage and
see when it has been
opened or closed in the
past couple of weeks
and who opened it. No
more sneaking in or out
past curfew!

Overhead Door

Years in Business: 83

Associations: GAHBA, IDA

404.872.3667 | OverheadDoorAtlanta.com

See ad on p. 56

John Nale

GARAGE DOORS

Q

How do I choose a paint

color and what are the

biggest trends today?

A

Gray tones seem to be most popular at

the moment but we can mix and match

paint hues to suit your

personal style. We

have color consultants

and designers and

supply sample quarts

to help in your paint

selections. We always

put up samples

for owners to view

before painting a

whole home. Make

sure to view your choices in the morning,

afternoon, and evening to assure you’ll

love your decision at all hours of the day.

Painting Plus

Years in Business: 20

Associations: NKBA, HBA, NARI

770.971.1577 | PaintingPlus.com

See ad on p. 20

Charlie Dallavalle

PAINTING

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