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DogGoneHandy goes Luxury
Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine asked Home Rebuilders, our parent company, to design, build and install a bath display in their Luxury Living event at Phipps Plaza.  The team was challenged to design a bath that showcases a range of interesting products without the assistance of any physical walls and have it all done and ready in a few short weeks.  DogGoneHandy was proud to help in the production and installation. The Home ReBuilders’ design staff began with concepting a space that was neither to slick and modern nor overly traditional.  They envisioned a clean, loft...
Accessible for everyone
DogGoneHandy has helped many people make their homes more livable for their daily needs.  Sometimes our help comes in the form of home maintenance for clients who don’t have the time, skills, or physical abilities to complete the tasks at hand. Other times, we can help make modifications to accommodate a changing need, either from injury or elder care. More people are striving and planning to spend their twilight years comfortable in their own home, and DogGoneHandy has the technicians, designers and professional staff to make this transition as smooth as possible. We can integrate...
Now is the time for sidewalk repair
One of the drawing cards to homeowners looking to buy or renovate in Atlanta’s in-town neighborhoods can be the numerous sidewalks and pedestrian friendly neighborhoods.  Virginia Highland is one of those neighborhoods people love to stroll through, but if you are a homeowner in this neighborhood, sidewalk maintenance can be a headache as well as a costly endeavor.  The Virginia Highland Civic Association is working with the City of Atlanta to help homeowners take advantage of a reduced rate for maintenance.  The following is from the VHCA and outlines the process as well as...
Give your moldy washer a spring clean
Here are a few tips to maintain a clean washer. A washing machine is supposed to get clothes clean, so when it reeks of mold, you're in trouble. To fix, first check to make sure there is nothing trapped or blocking the drain holes in your machine. Then use an anti-mildew soap and a small brush, like an old toothbrush, to scrub away any mold that you can see. Set the washer on hot, run a bleach cycle through the machine and follow up with a rinse cycle to wash away any lasting residue. To maintain, wipe down the glass and drain area after every wash with a paper towel.
Laundry Lesson
Not only do clogged vents slow down drying time, they're also a potential fire hazard, so they should be cleaned at least once a year. Of course, a professional can help if you're not the DIY type, but cleaning vents is surprisingly straightforward. First, disconnect the plug and vacuum out the interior of the vent (if the unit is gas-powered, make sure to shut off the gas as well). Use soapy water to wash the inside of the tube and continue this process through to the exterior access vent outside of your home. Reattach all the parts, plug in the unit and you're good to go.
Pergolas
Pergolas can be an attractive way to add interest to your landscape as well as add some important shade in the warmer months.  A pergola can be a free standing structure placed in the yard, maybe a reward at the end of a stroll down a garden path.  This can be a lovely spot for a few chairs under a canopy of climbing plants or flowers.  Other pergolas can be built to attach to your home, creating an architectural feature as well as shading a sun-filled room or covering an existing patio.  Pegolas are fairly easy to build, quick to assemble and not to tough on the wallet. A...
tub talk
When it is time to buy a bath tub, the choices can be overwhelming.  Even for the standard 32- x 60-inch bathtub, you have several choices of materials. And the material you select determines the tub's price, durability, and cleanability.Plastic, either fiberglass or acrylic, offers the greatest design flexibility because it can be molded into many shapes. It's warm to the touch and insulates well, too, so water doesn't cool as fast as in enameled steel or cast iron tubs. Plastic is also the lightest tub, weighing in between 60 and 70 pounds. Although it doesn't chip easily, abrasive...
Spring into Spring Cleaning
It's that time of year again. The Spring air seems to bring out the urge to clean and purge our homes. Basements, garages, and attics are natural collectors of "stuff" and can be a satisfying spot to unleash the need to clean.  The first order of business generally begins with taking a critical look at what you have and what you are trying to store.  Start with items you know you need to keep and try to group similar items in groups that make sense, sports equipment, lawn and garden tools, holiday decorations, etc. Anything that hasn't been used for over a year is a good thing to...
Spreading love with FREE design time!
Our first try at this giveaway didn't make the facebook requirements, so we're taking another shot at it via the blog.Our parent company, Home ReBuilders, has worked with people for over thirty years to help them create homes they love. As February is the month of love, they'd like to share the good feelings by giving away four free hours of design time, valued at almost $400. Please leave a comment below about what you love about your home or what you’d love to change. Once you comment, you are in for the drawing that will be held March 6th. It’s hard not to love something that easy!
Not your grandmother's linoleum
Linoleum floors seemed to get a bad rap somewhere along the way. But did you know that linoleum is not the plasticy vinyl product made popular in the 60s? Linoleum has been around since the turn of the 20th century and is making a huge comeback.  It is an eco friendly flooring option made from natural materials making it environmentally preferred.  High quality options provide a long wearing finish, is a quieter floor and one that is easy on the feet and wallet. Take another look at linoleum. Companies like Armstrong and Marmoleum have revamped this product that has been around for...

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