Make a Difference Day is October 24 and was established to help encourage us to take one day a year to try to make a difference in the world.” Make a difference day is a day to help those in need or do something positive in the neighborhood. This article concentrates on ways we can…
Home Improvement
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Lets Get Creative and Upcycle this June
June 24 is Upcycling Day which is a day all about celebrating creativity and taking old objects and turning it into something new and unique. Make something new out of something old! This day also helps to raise awareness around the issue that upcycling was designed to fight the growing waste problem our society contributes…
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing by iTrust Home Services
iTrust Home ServicesPainting & Restoration team specializes in cabinet refinishing. iTrust also offers carpentry, design, electrical, smart home solutions and other painting options to offer you a kitchen remodel. Let iTrust bring your kitchen desires to fruition! Investments in equipment: Top of the line airlines sprayers The best commercial High Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP) sprayers OSHA Certified…
MaidPro Alpharetta Helps Local Moms Focus on What Matters Most
It’s no secret that moms are exceptional multi-taskers who are constantly on the go from sunrise to sundown. Being a busy mom means each day brings new challenges that require you to constantly re-prioritize where to invest your time, attention, and energy. Sometimes that means you’re frantically cleaning the kitchen before dinner guests arrive or…
Sustainable Lawn Care – Why It’s Better for Everyone
Is there really a way to make sure your lawn is cut, looks good, and is done in a way that is beneficial to the environment? The answer is a resounding yes! Most people assume that their only option for lawn care is one that uses loud, gas powered equipment, and sprays harmful chemicals to…
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…