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Family bonding in a cozy neighborhood at Atlanta


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Situated in Atlanta, home to the famous Coca Cola Company is where Candler Park is. It is spread across 55acres of lush greenery and has beautifully landscaped garden making it one of the central attractions of this township. Candler Park Real estate owes its name to Asa Candler, the man who donated the [...]

Exterior colors


It’s time to give your porch a good touch-up of paint to turn a tired patio into a bright new welcoming area that looks great in the sunshine. The Glidden website has animation enhanced  Exterior Paint Preparation, Painting Exterior Trim and Exterior Painting modules to help you with your biggest DIY project this season.
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Backyard Makeover (Part 2)


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Then, start to get ideas from books or TV while matching it to your needs. Like for example, you enjoy having your friends over – you can have a barbeque area there.
After making a list of all the makeover changes, you can look for a professional to complete the work – or you can [...]

Backyard Makeover (Part 1)


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Do you dream of a cozy, quiet, and beautiful place where you can relax at the end of your day? How about a secluded place with a small bench just for you, or maybe a lively place where the entire family can just gather and have fun? You could install nice pool to [...]

Ponds Landscape Design


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Landscape design for water gardens and ponds has become a popular part of outdoor living space. Water features are elegant, calming, and it also adds a natural element to your garden design. From rushing waterfalls to trickling streams, the tranquility of moving water creates an inspirational and relaxing atmosphere and view for your [...]

Spruce Up an Exterior


The advent of summer means all eyes will be on the outside of your home.
Exterior Doors
Exterior doors should be durable. Jeld-Wen makes models from wood that is treated to resist damage from termites and water, key maintenance concerns; French doors can be a clever way to let the outside in.
Garage Doors
That most suburban of the [...]

Balancing Act


A plain-Jane front yard is transformed with a central parking court and paired with trees and shrubs
Many people fear that a symmetrical arrangement – whether of plants or furniture – will automatically make a garden or room feel formal or stodgy. Landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan proves how irrational these fears are in the front [...]

How to have kid-proof furniture (2/2)


Designer Darryl Carter says synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are the perfect answer for a family that wants stylish, child-friendly décor.
• Borderline
Use durable faux-leathers on wood desktops with nailhead surrounds, leaving a two-to-three-inch border of wood exposed on the perimeter of the desk surface
• By the Book
Ultrasuede or faux-leather can add texture and interest [...]

How to have kid-proof furniture (1/2)


Designer Darryl Carter says synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are the perfect answer for a family that wants stylish, child-friendly décor.
• Evolution
Synthetic fabrics have evolved considerably since your grandmother’s plastic slipcovers. Current synthetics can pass for the real thing with their supple hand, realistic graining and subtle patinas.
• Choices
the array of faux choices is [...]


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