Blog: Tips and Tricks
Read the latest green building and energy efficient tips and tricks
Homeowner REroof Preparation Checklist
Table of contentsSetting Expectations Before the Roof is ReplacedPre-replacement Homeowner Checklist (1-2 Days Before they arrive)Pre-replacement Homeowner Checklist (Arrival Day)Get a Quote for Your Roof Replacement Setting Expectations Before the Roof is Replaced...
Virtual Reality Showcase House in Atlanta
Table of contentsNew Technology Makes the Showcase House Experience BetterMythos Media Explains How the Process WorksWhat It Takes To Create a Virtual TourClick Below to Enter The VR Tour The challenge with showcase houses is that you only get to see the final product...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Pure 365
Pure 365 joins #1920sMakeoverATL teamThe RePure StoryIn the NEWS and on the WEB Pure 365 joins #1920sMakeoverATL team Michael Ham, President of Pure 365 reached out to us when we first started planning the house and offered to help with the monitoring of water and...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Aprilaire
Table of ContentsWhole House Air FiltrationHumidity ControlBalanced VentilationIn the NEWS and on the WEB We have been using Aprilaire for decades to combat humidity and dirty air. Their whole house approach helps our clients breathe easier all year round. There are 3...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner ROCKWOOL
Table of ContentsThe need for continuous insulation"Behind the Walls"Energy Code versus Passive HouseThermal BridgingIssues with a 1920s HouseWall and Roof design for continuous insulationROCKWOOL building science report explainedROCKWOOL Q&AIn the NEWS and on the...
SawHorse provides the Top Kitchen and Bath Features for Atlanta homes
Kitchens and Bathrooms give you the opportunity to create a unique space for you and your family in your home in Atlanta, GA. Recent studies show that many of the features that we incorporate into our designs also are the preferred options for new home buyers.
How to apply for a permit online with the City of Atlanta
Table of contentsPutting together your team"Tree and Topo" SurveyLabeling The PlansHow to format plans from your architectApplying Online for the permitFinal Steps to get the permitNeed Help? Since the pandemic, many municipalities have moved their permitting process...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Cosentino
Solid surface materials that are durable look great! In the NEWS and on the WEB Solid surface materials that are durable look great! Solid surfaces are another name for countertops, however, they don't always have to be used as countertops. Our partner, Consentino...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Clean Vapor
Table of ContentsWhy Radon control matterIssues with a 1920s HouseIn the NEWS and on the WEB Why Radon control matter Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the US, only to beat out by cigarette smoking. In some areas like Atlanta, where we are constructing...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner HELVEX
Table of ContentsWater Efficiency saves on water and energy HELVEX design grade plumbing fixturesIn the NEWS and on the WEB Water Efficiency saves on water and energy Since this house is in the city of Atlanta, we have to worry about high water costs along with...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner LG Squared
Why SawHorse chose LG Squared for this projectContent from LG SquaredIn the NEWS and on the WEB Why SawHorse chose LG Squared for this project Jodi and Chris Laumer-Giddens are the top residential green architects in Atlanta. We needed a design team that was able to...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Rasmus Real Estate Group
This project would not exist without themAbout RasmusIn the NEWS and on the WEB This project would not exist without them Jude Rasmus called us and told us that she has a few projects that they needed fixing up. We get lots of these calls and most of them never go...
Tour of a 1920’s Makeover in Atlanta- [Getting Started]
March 9th, 2021 | by Matt Hoots | #1920s Makeover, #Whole House Renovation Old houses have lots of charm and patina; however, they also have issues due to decades of neglect. In this “1920’s Makeover,” we are working with some of our strategic partners...
Top 6 mistakes most designers and contractors make in basement renovations
A basement renovation is a great way to create more usable space in your home cost-effectively. Just because basements are cheaper (per square foot) than an addition, this does not mean that you should cut corners. Here are some of the top things to consider or avoid...
Top ways to save lumber on job sites
The current pandemic along with increased demand for housing and lumber tariffs have created the perfect storm for contractors. Lumber costs have up significantly over the last year. While you cannot completely avoid the increase in costs, there is still a little...
Top 5 Mistakes that Designers and Contractors make in Kitchen Designs
A kitchen is more than just "cabinets and countertops." If you are redesigning the whole space, design, durability, and building science are major considerations that need to be applied to the plan. Here are some observations on how our industry can do better and...
