Galley kitchens are often found in small apartments, boats, and homes with limited space. Galley kitchens originated on ships and boats, where space is limited. They are characterized by their narrow, long “galley layout” and typically consist of two parallel counters or “walls” facing each other, with a walkway in between. The cooking area and
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As a general contractor focusing on building projects for homeowners, we are often asked by prospective clients if a permit is necessary. Occasionally, a homeowner will come right out and ask us to not permit their project. Their justification is that permits cost money and time, and some also fear that their property taxes will
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Finishing a basement is a big undertaking that requires forethought and planning to overcome a variety of challenges. This article looks at some of the most common issues you will likely face when remodeling your unfinished basement. Moisture Issues It’s a well-known fact that basements frequently have moisture problems and water issues. We talked about
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Enjoy Extra Space in Your Home Without Spending Too Much Homes are often built with an unfinished basement–a space with incredible potential that mostly becomes a place to store your junk. If your home sits atop one of these giant “junk drawers”, or especially if your basement is empty, you have an amazing opportunity to
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Older homes sometimes have great charm and nostalgia, but often they lack features of modern homes. Bringing older homes up to current standards can be a challenge, and expensive. This project involved a 2 bed, 1 bath house in an area where the homes were built in the 1930s. Many of the homes in the
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On March 25, 2021, an F-4 tornado cut a path of destruction over 38 miles long through the town of Newnan, Georgia, south of Atlanta. With 170+ MPH winds, over 1,700 homes were either damaged or destroyed. Only one person died in the storm, which seems to be a miracle considering the scope and strength
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The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the most-frequented room – one where you can enjoy meals, work from home, entertain guests or host a holiday party. A lot of thought and planning goes into a kitchen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t refresh it once in a while. As with all new
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Working with a small bathroom can be frustrating. Whether you’re remodeling your bathroom or simply want to store more items in it without feeling cramped, you must get creative. Fortunately, there are some clever and pretty simple tips to help you maximize the space in your small bathroom, so you get the most out of
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For those of you who are thinking about your next home remodeling project in Gwinnett County, there are two important choices you must make when choosing interior paint for the walls. Not only do you have to decide on which color to go with, but also which type of paint to use. Not all paint
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When it’s time to renovate a property in Atlanta, no one ever says they want to spend all of their money. Even those that have a sizable amount of cash to spend on a home renovation want to save money. Those on a budget want to save even more money, so they get the most
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