Reprising your kitchen on a budget It is so difficult these days to afford a kitchen makeover to the exact way we want it to look. Before tackling a big kitchen renovation, make a budget and stick to it. If you recently bought a fixer upper, maybe you have to save a little bit before […]
Flipping Atlanta: One house at a time House flipping has become so increasingly popular around the country. Shows like #fliporflop have shown us how lucrative renovating an older house can be. In Atlanta, some of the main focus has been put on restoring and flipping historic homes within the city limits and beyond. House flipping […]
The future is the past in home renovations Refinishing old house fixtures like bathtubs, tile and cabinetry are the future of home redesign. The biggest trend today, that doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, is to repurpose the once majestic features in our home. That means everything from your home’s old bathtub to intricate […]
New Construction versus Reconstruction You’ve heard it all before: kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. Kitchens are the heart of the home. Your bathroom is your sanctuary. We get it! Good kitchens and bathrooms are important. But, they are also expensive. If you are thinking about putting your home on the market, you have to consider […]
A House That Time Forgot in ATL Tucked away in a small community in northern Atlanta is a townhouse that seems to have frozen in time. This community, which was built in 1983, has seen its share of homeowners and Atlanta home remodeling. Yet, one home, which was purchased for a mere $30,000 in late […]
What can you resurface in your home? Resurfacing is an industry term for refinishing or reglazing of common household fixtures. These fixtures include bathtubs, tile, cabinets and countertops. But what exactly does resurfacing entail and what exactly can you resurface? Our experts at Top Gun Applied Surfaces answer some of your resurfacing/refinishing/reglazing household questions: How […]
Why I bought a fixer upper – Part two Last week I began to explain why I bought a fixer upper. This week I will continue. I had to start out small for two reasons: budget and time. My budget only allowed a few things to be done each month. But that was okay. And […]
Cabinet Makeovers In Atlanta, one of the latest trends in do-it-yourself home renovations is cabinet makeovers. Taking your outdated cabinets and painting them for a completely new look and feel to your kitchen. It’s a great concept and if you have a few days to spend doing it, it could be worth your time and […]