I had some friends over for a BBQ on Sunday. When everyone was on the deck, I noticed it felt like it was moving a little, some boards are loose and the stain has worn away – it was built with my house in the 1980’s. How do I know if I should replace it? Is this something I can do myself?
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Creating your dream kitchen is not as hard as it seems. Do you need to update portions of your current kitchen? Or would you prefer to construct a new one with a better flow for your family’s cooking needs? Follow these simple steps and we’ll show you how.Addressing your needs – Do you need space to cook large family meals? Are you a multi-tasker who needs to get from your stove-to your oven-to your wok burner with ease?
Would a second sink on your island help with traffic flow?
There new techonolgies out there to make your kitchen easier to manage, energy efficient and safer for the whole family. (see articles below) Would any of these items help your goals?Creating the most visual impact – Do you just need some updating in order to keep up with the neighborhood? Cabinet doors styles & countertop colors will have the most impact on your new kitchen by making the strongest visual statement.
Starting the process – Getting kitchen remodel ideas is as easy as opening up a magazine. Just flip through some of the kitchen and bath magazines out there and start tearing out pictures of items you like.
These pictures will help you determine these next set of questions.
* What is your style?
* What sizes and shapes you prefer?
* What colors interest you?
* How much you want to spend?
* When you want it to be done?Be sure to include these 6 basic design elements into your idea planning:
1) Cabinets – painted or stained? antique faux finish? glass?
2) Appliances – New or the same as you already have? New technologies? Energy saving devices?
3) Countertops – There are many choices: granite, quartz, corian, glass, recycled glass, etc.
4) Sinks & faucets – what price range are you looking for?
5) Flooring – Look at these wonderful choices! Tile, wood, cork, bamboo (see below).
6) Architectural details- A picture is worth a thousand words. And a little detail is worth more value to your home!
To design:
Start with Appliances – where you put them will determine how cook-friendly your layout is.
Next, you’ll want to determine your budget this will help narrow yoru choices for your cabinets and countertops. Check out the tips page of our website for a job cost report to help you prepare a budget.
And finally, top your design off with plumbing fixtures, flooring, and architectural details.Don’t worry about getting everything to match exactly. You can best give your kitchen a certain feel by making sure everything coordinates but still keeps its own character.
Need help? Our Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler can help lay out the design with the functionality you need. All within your price range!
Call us to get started today!
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Replacing your old toilets (which used 3.2+ gallons per flush) with new toilets (which use 1.6 gallons per flush or less) will significantly decrease your water bill. There are any number of new water saving toilets. A few examples are:
• A high efficiency toilet, which uses less than 1.3 gallons per flush.
• A flapper-less toilet, which uses 1.6 gallons per flush and guarantees no leaks, because the parts are not submerged in water, so they will not wear out.
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Granite counters have come a long way over the last few years in price. Granite is beautiful and durable, as is quartz. But if you feel that you want something different for your kitchen, an accent piece, something lovely that no one else has…
(Click on the link for each type of countertop for a website with more samples.)
* Bamboo is renewable and durable
* Solid Glass is modern and easy to clean
* Recycled Glass (glass mixed with concrete)
* Paper looks and feels like stone
* Scrap Metal is polished or honed & made from aluminum
Bamboo or Cork Floors for Your Kitchen?!
Bamboo. Isn’t that what the Panda bears eat? Why do you want it for your kitchen floor? Dark or light in color, it’s beautiful. The clip shows dark bamboo.
Bamboo is 16% harder than maple wood, 1/3 lighter in weight than oak, yet in some instances as strong as steel. Bamboo is sustainable and cost effective. Unlike most other hardwoods, it absorbs very little moisture and consequently does not shrink or swell. Best of all, it looks beautiful.
Cork. What good would a wine stopper do on your floor? Cork is truly lovely. It comes in all colors, can make amazing patterns, or plain solid. It’s durable, water resistant, provides cushion for your feet, reduces sound and vibration, gives thermal insulation, anti-allergenic & insect resistant, anti-static, and elastic.
Yes, these types of floors are trendy, but at least these trends makes sense. Why not have a floor that’s durable, long-lasting, & environmentally friendly!
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The induction cooktop is a new way of cooking. Simply put, the stove top only heats the pot and leaves the stove cool. Yes, this really exists. It’s a wonder for your family with small children and busy adults. The magnets in the stove interact with the magnets in the pot, thereby leaving the stove itself cool to the touch. (Click on the link above for more information.)
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The Wonder of Kitchen Islands
Today, the kitchen is often the center of the home and many homeowners find that an island is the ideal anchor for the room.
Islands are often the focus of kitchen design because of their versatility in both function and style. Through careful planning, you can create an island teeming with useful features in your own kitchen.
For example:Seating areas around the island are excellent elements to consider for entertaining and meal time. With additional seating you can socialize while cooking!
Multi-level islands are both functional and stylish. A higher counter level can divide kitchen from eating space.
Function:
There are hundreds of uses for a kitchen island. And you can choose the features that are most important to you. To name just a few:
* Preparation Area * Oven / Warming Drawers
* Additional Prep Sink * Open Shelves
* Eating Area / Breakfast Bar * Recycling Center
* Freezer Drawers * Dishwasher
* Garbage Compactor * Storage
* Microwave * Stove / Range
* Multi-level Counter * Wine Rack / Wine Cooler
* Ice maker * More Electrical outlets
At Attention to Detail Home Remodeling, we are not only certified in kitchen and bath remodeling but we also partner with kitchen designers. Talk with us. We can help you with the details to ensure that you will enjoy both the style and function of your new kitchen island.
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I just had some natural stone countertops installed in my kitchen. How do I clean them?
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Whether replacing windows in an older house or choosing windows for a new house, your decisions on what type of windows to buy will be among the most important decisions you will make in terms of energy use. The best window glazings today insulate almost four times as well as the best commonly available windows from twenty years ago.
Low-E windows are designed to reflect heat. Compounds are affixed to the glass, which reflect heat waves away from the window. The average home with 10-18 windows will save enough on energy bills to pay for the Lo-E windows within a couple of years. To learn more about Low-E windows click here.
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A few common questions we receive are about our certifications.
What is a remodeling certification?
What makes a kitchen and bath remodeler certified?
What is a certified lead carpenter?These certifications designate that our remodeler or carpenter has satisfied all the requirements of the Certification Board of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).
To qualify for the CKBR designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be employed by or own a firm engaged in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms
- Adhere to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Have a minimum of 5 years of consecutive full-time service to the home improvement industry
- Have completed 4 kitchens and/or bathrooms per year
- Completed 16 hours of continuing education
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
- Successfully complete a six hour written examination on business, construction, and remodeling practices related to kitchen and bathrooms
- Submit all required application materials and fees
NARI Certified Lead Carpenters (CLCs) are the hands-on field personnel who oversee every aspect of the project: customer satisfaction, personnel management, administration, etc. while working on the project.
To qualify for the CLC designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have a minimum of five years continuous practice in the remodeling industry, with at least two of those years as a lead carpenter – defined as a remodeling professional who is involved in tasks and has responsibilities beyond the technical production aspects of a project; he or she is responsible for customer contact and communication, supervision of subcontractors and employees, managing the job site, scheduling, and safety issues
- Adhere to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Successfully complete a Qualification Matrix detailing their background and experience
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
- Successfully complete a half-day written examination on pre-construction issues, technical knowledge, and special skills (people and job management)
This prestigious award places the certified Lead Carpenters of Attention to Detail Home Remodeling in the company of over 500 CLCs across the country.
Each member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry is pledged to observe high standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business. You can check out our code of ethics here: http://nariatlanta.org/codeofethics.cfm
For more information about CLCs or other NARI certifications, visit NARI on the web: http://www.nari.org or ask us as http://www.atdremodel.com
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Your Driveway — Once the flowers and buds have fallen off of the trees and overnight temperatures stay well above freezing, consider having your asphalt driveway resealed. This job is a small investment that can prevent an early breakdown and adds curb appeal.
Your Lawn — Invest in your lawn early and you’ll enjoy it through the Fall. Professional aeration, fertilizing and reseeding, will make you the envy of the neighborhood. In the long run you’ll also benefit financially because you’re watering will go further and you’ll have fewer problem areas to deal with the rest of the year.
Your Wood Deck — Having a sealant applied on your deck is important, especially if you haven’t done this in years. It will extend the life of your favorite outdoor gathering spot and by having a professional do it, you can have repairs performed before they become full blown issues.
Your Garage — Do you hate clutter? Of course you do! Then again, the garage is the usual place where all of our stuff tends to gather. Have your garage overhauled with rugged cabinets, shelving, and other organizational helpers. You’ll be amazed at how a professional can turn your garage into one of the nicest rooms in your house.
Your Attic — It’s so easy to forget about your attic until there’s a major problem. Have the flooring, walls and roof checked to see if anything was damaged over the winter. This simple preventative investment saves wise homeowners thousands of dollars.
Your Home’s Exterior — Have your gutters cleaned and covered with gutter protection. Have a professional touch up paint under the soffits, around the windows and shutters, and your doorways. If your home has siding, examine for damage and replace panels as needed. Consider repainting the home if it hasn’t been touched up in years; this is another preventative measure that has the fringe benefit of adding curb appeal.
Your Home’s Interior — Have rooms painted throughout the house or consider repainting every room. If it’s not time for a major bathroom renovation; how about a minor one? Have your shower and tile grouted to keep your bathroom watertight. Have new light fixtures and accessories installed. Have your windows and doors examined. Make sure that they are still doing their job before the summer heat arrives. Arrange an inspection of your central air-conditioning system to make sure that it is ready to go when the first heat wave rolls in.
Call Attention to Detail Home Remodeling now to discuss your needs. We’ve got the know how to get the projects done right. We’ll do all the heavy lifting and you just get ready to enjoy the summer!
Article from BarrWood Cabinets February Newsletter – http://www.barrwoodcabinets.com
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