My Home Improvement MayJune 2019

(Joyce) #1

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

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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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