College admissions boards look at a lot of deciding factors when choosing which applicants will attend their school for each new matriculating class. Whether you have one particular school in mind or you want to keep your options open, your student first must achieve the necessary grades and test scores to earn an acceptance letter….
Home Improvement
The Home Improvement Theme is dedicated to providing insightful articles and information on home decor, remodeling, and many of the DIY projects we all have on our lists.
Ask for Refinished Cabinets for Your Birthday Gift
Trust’s Painting & Restoration will prepare, restore, and repaint your home using experienced professionals that take the time to do a crisp, clean job to achieve the best result. iTrust employs the latest in painting and coating technologies to enhance appearance and durability all while reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). iTrust Home Services offers complete interior…
On Trend Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Keeping up with all the trends in kitchen & bathroom design can keep your head spinning. Moms (and Dads too!) wanting to remodel their kitchen or bathrooms is very popular, so it’s no big surprise that the kitchen and bath market is skyrocketing toward projections of almost $180 billion at the end of this year, according…
Spring Cleaning Tips to Help Keep Your House Organized
Spring is here and for me it’s time to think about cleaning and organizing around the house. Whether your goal is a small or large project it is always good to feel a sense of accomplishment when you complete what you set out to do! A few ideas for spring cleaning are listed below for…
Small Changes = Big Impact
The principle of investments is quite simply to receive more output than you input. With homes typically being our largest investment, most of us are looking for ways to maximize this investment without going bankrupt in the process. Although we all have a home improvement to-do list, more often than not the associated costs keep…
Remodeling a Bathroom is Quite the Home Project
I have to admit, my husband and I finally took the plunge to remodel our master bathroom and the boys jack-n- jill bathroom. We put it off as long as we could – we noticed our shower was leaking last spring and knew the pan under the tile in the shower must be overflowing and…
It’s a New Year, Let’s Get Organized
Happy New Year! It’s that time of year to contemplate on last year’s goals and make your New Year’s resolutions. AlpharettaMoms.Org gives you our thoughts on planning and setting goals. How did you do last year? Did you reach all your goals, organize all the areas you set out to, stain the deck, go to…
Alpharetta Named one of the Friendliest Towns in America by Forbes and Nextdoor
Alpharetta just named one of the Friendliest Towns in America! Nextdoor and Forbes.com just recognized Alpharetta as the 7th Friendliest Town in the U.S. Quite an honor! So who was #1? (my competitive nature kicking in) It was Sammamish, WA – a suburb of Seattle. Still, being in the top 10 is a big deal! And, this is probably not…
The In’s and Out’s of Choosing a Contractor
I knew I was a grown up when all I wanted for Christmas was a new kitchen. And I wanted it SO badly. Beyond the crowded, inefficient layout, peeling fabricated cabinets, stained laminate countertops and flooring, and outdated appliances I fantasized of a dream kitchen waiting to be revealed. Unable to sell in today’s housing…
Color Me Gray
When you think of paint colors I am sure that gray is not what comes to mind. Over the years the color gray has changed to include wonderful undertones that make it a possible go to color for your space. Some advantages of using gray as a backdrop to your space include: • Gray can…
