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Let Technology Save You Water and Money - 05/28/10 04:22 PM
One of our most valuable resources is pure, clean water. We pay a price to bring it into our homes, but don't always conserve it. Maybe it's time to think outside the box and see how new technology can decrease our water usage and save us money.
According to the EPA, the average family of four uses 400 gallons of water a day. The same family, if they employed simple water-saving practices and lived in a home where the plumbing systems were optimized, could conserve more than 30,000 gallons per year - enough to provide drinking water for 150 thirsty people.
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Protect Your Home Against Theives - 05/25/10 02:57 PM
With the Summer vacation season drawing near, we want to be sure that our homes are secure while we are away. Now may be the right time to evaluate our overall home safety practices in order to minimize the chance of a burglary at any time.
There is only so much a homeowner can do to protect against a burglary. Fact is, if someone wants to get into your home, they will. But, most residential burglaries occur during the day time working hours, while everyone is anticipated to be at work. A burglar does not want a confrontation with the homeowner. … (2 comments)
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Cobb County Summer Camps Make Summer Learning Fun - 05/20/10 07:07 AM
Once again, Cobb County, Georgia is a great place for kids to spend the summer. As students prepare for the end of the school year, summer camps across Cobb County are gearing up to teach children how to paint, dance, act, cook, improve their athletic and learning skills, and more.Cobb County organizations are also offering summer camps throughout the county for youths in various programs, from tennis to performing arts. For artistically inclined youth, programs are offered at The Art Place in east Cobb, The Art Station in west Cobb, Mable House in Mableton and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in … (0 comments)
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Final Tips for the Big Open House - 05/19/10 06:58 AM
In this challenging real estate market, the smart seller has taken necessary steps to have his or her home in the best of condition. Both large projects and smaller details have been addressed and the "pizzazz" factor has been added.
It's here: the big day of your open house! Your home should be in tip-top condition and ready for potential buyers. Don't forget these last-minute details:
• Set out vases of fresh-cut flowers. They'll make your home smell nice and add a splash of color.
• Let in the light. Buyers want a bright, open house, not a dark and dreary … (4 comments)
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Add the Pizzazz Factor to Sell Your Home - 05/18/10 07:12 AM
Now that you've tackled the big projects to ready your home for an open house, the hardest and most expensive part is out of the way. The next step to getting your home open-house ready is to "dress it up," and luckily, you can often do this by repurposing what you already own and adding small details. Working room by room is a good strategy on this step -- it's less overwhelming, and you'll feel more and more accomplished after each room you finish. Use these tips to fine-tune each room in your home:
Front Yard and Entryway
Even though it's … (2 comments)
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Tips to Get Your Home in Shape to Sell - 05/17/10 07:08 AM
OK - you made the decision to put your home on the market and to put your best effort into making it sparkle at your first open house. After you objectively inspected your home and made your list of needed improvements, you likely found some broad issues that apply to your entire home, like worn-out carpeting or chipped paint. Or perhaps your home seems cluttered and dated in general, a quality that will make it hard for buyers to envision your home as their own. These large problems can seem daunting to fix, but they're the ones that buyers will certainly notice … (4 comments)
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Tips for Selling Your Home - 05/16/10 11:10 AM
It's Spring, and those of us who plan on getting settled into a new home before the start of the next school year, have begun their mission of finding the right home and getting the most for their money. Sellers who can put themselves into the shoes of prospective Buyers will get the most for their money as well.
Holding an open house can be a great way to get your home for sale noticed -- that is, if your home is in good condition. If not, well...Buyers may just walk in, turn around and walk right out.
If you're even … (5 comments)
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Lead Paint Rules Affect Home Renovation - 05/13/10 07:00 AM
If you are considering a home remodeling project, and your home was built prior to 1978, be selective in your choice of contractors. A little bit of lead paint can endanger the health of children. It may also add to the headaches and expense of many home renovations.
As of April 22, contractors who remodel and repair homes built before 1978, when leaded paint was banned, must be certified in safe removal practices and follow specific steps to prevent work site contamination.
More than half of the nation's homes could contain paint with lead, which once was used to boost durability … (1 comments)
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Energy Saving Cooking Ideas - 05/12/10 07:13 AM
Many of us now have home gardens underway and anxiously await this summer's harvest. Local produce sold at community farmers markets is satisfying our appetites until then. We all know how important it is to use as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible, but have you thought about using energy-saving cooking techniques? Here are 6 easy ways to use less energy in the kitchen.
Rethink food storage containers. Instead of plastic baggies, foil and plastic wrap, use reusable containers to store and wrap food.
Cover up those pots! Want an easy way to cut your mealtime energy use in half? Cover pots … (2 comments)
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Reinvent Your Green Space - and Eat It, Too! - 05/11/10 07:14 PM
The trends in landscaping and gardening this summer are all toward a more relaxed environment. The rewards of growing your own - basil, berries or flowers - are boundless. People are looking increasingly to their plots of green, little or large, to recharge, and reap the benefits both aesthetic and, often, edible.
Some of what's in:
LOSING THE LAWN
Lawns soak up water and cash, and stress the environment by requiring pesticides, say today's green gardeners. Motorized lawn-maintenance equipment also adds to air and noise pollution.
Giving up that expanse of grass may be difficult, but there are attractive, easy-care alternatives. … (0 comments)
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Grow Your Own and Eat Well at Home - 05/10/10 07:15 AM
How about going to a place where you can relax, enjoy some sun, and get a little exercise and gourmet food? A place even your kids could find interesting? This "spa" need not cost much; in fact, it will save you money.
It's a home vegetable garden, and don't be intimidated if you've never planted one before. Vegetables are easy to grow, especially if you follow these 10 steps for first-timers:
1. Choose a location in full sun, which means six or more hours of direct sun in summer. Producing succulent, savory vegetables takes energy - the sun's energy - especially … (3 comments)
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Art Walk on Marietta Square - 05/06/10 07:16 AM
The next First Friday Art Walk will be held on Friday May 7th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Come enjoy one of the most popular events on the Square. The First Friday Art Walks takes place in historic Marietta Square on the first Friday of each month from April to October. The Art Walk is a free, self guided tour showcasing local original art. Local artists are hosted by Marietta Square area restaurants, galleries, museums, venues and boutiques from 6pm to 9pm, rain or shine, and participating venues display an official Art Walk banner in their window.
You can choose … (3 comments)
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Customize Any Outdoor Space for Summer - 05/04/10 08:20 AM
Yes, the warming trend is reminding us that summer is quickly approaching. The time is now to prepare our outdoor spaces for warm weather enjoyment. Any size space can be decorated to fit your area and budget.
Homeowners with sprawling backyards often put at least a bit of effort into decorating their outdoor entertaining space. Maybe they splurge on some high-end outdoor furniture and an elaborate grill, plus a few accessories to give the space style.
But what about the rest of us? When a home has more modest outdoor space - perhaps a porch or patio, or a balcony off the … (2 comments)
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Cobb County Expands and Improves Roadways - 05/03/10 07:11 AM
As Cobb County, Georgia continues to grow, public projects designed to meet the needs of the community are being carried out.
A project to provide traffic congestion relief in Town Center area Cobb dignitaries recently held a ground breaking ceremony for the Big Shanty expansion project, a two-mile roadway designed to provide significant congestion relief for the northwest part of the county. Cobb is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Town Center Area Community Improvement District. When completed, the project will provide an alternative to the congested Chastain Road and Barrett Parkway corridors. Keeping the needs of pedestrians … (0 comments)
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Spring to Kennesaw for the Season's Fun Events - 05/01/10 12:23 PM
The outdoor season has arrived and Kennesaw, Georgia is hosting many warm weather events for all to enjoy.
The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department welcomes World Karate Champion, actor, author, motivator, philanthropist and humanitarian Billy Blanks(R) to the Ben Robertson Community Center on Saturday, May 1st.Blanks will be conducting a free, public workout at 4 p.m., along with Tae Bo(R) Fitness Certified Instructor Cece Evans who teaches classes at the center.Same-day registration begins on-site at 3 p.m. Space will be limited. An autograph and photo session will be held immediately following the one-hour workout.The Ben Robertson Community Center is … (0 comments)
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