House: noun
1. A building for human habitation

Home: noun
1. The place where one lives

This article was written by a customer we did a whole house renovation for. It is such a well written and moving expression of the difference between a house and a home that I wanted to include it here on our website.

– Philip Trapkin

The Move to Atlanta

Back in May of 2018, I found out that Josh’s job would be taking us on a new adventure. We’d be moving to Atlanta, GA. We were born and raised in Pensacola, FL and it is a town that we love dearly. The thought of leaving grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and many cousins (who are really, truly like siblings) was quite overwhelming for us.

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LED Christmas Lights – Festive Energy Saving Bulbs!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The air is getting colder, the elves are hard at work and Santa’s reindeer are raring to go and deliver presents to the good boys and girls. Most importantly, families are partaking in one of the holiday’s most beloved rituals: decorating the Christmas tree. Whether your family opts for a 10-foot tall tree or a modest 3-footer, a synthetic lookalike or an authentic fir, the one thing we all can agree on is that a properly-adorned tree requires lights.

This year, we’re saying goodbye to our grandmothers’ old incandescent string lights and upgrading to LEDs – here’s why: [Read more…]

 
If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor space, then we hope that you are taking great care of it. Having an outdoor space is like having an additional room where you can spend valuable moments with your friends and family. These days, having a garden or a terrace is almost considered to be a luxury, so if you have one use it wisely. While having an outdoors space requires some maintenance, it pays off. If you take the time to equip your space with the tools needed for activities, such as barbecuing, dining, playing games or simply relaxing, you will be able to enjoy a special entertainment oasis in your home.

The possibilities are endless, and that is why you should think about the functionality of your garden. After you invest into buying the things you need for certain activities, you should think about the practical aspects of your outdoor space like a patio cover.

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