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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...
International Builders Show & KBIS 2021 Day 1 Review
I attended the International Builders Show last year in Las Vegas. They hosted over 1700 exhibitors to include ones from the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS). This year due to COVID-19, the show is online with just over 300 exhibitors. I remember hearing whispers about...
Electic Cooking: Induction Cooktop vs Electric Cooktop
Table of contentsElectic Cooktops vs. Induction Cooktops by CategoryQuick Heat Transfer Science LessonHow Electric Cooktops HeatCoil Electric CooktopInfrared Electric CooktopHow Induction Cooktops HeatMAGIC... (actually) MAGIC MAGNETS!Boiling Water: Electric vs....
Aluminum clad windows versus all fiberglass windows
Table of contentsWhat's the difference between aluminum and fiberglass?Window CoreWindow GlassCladding optionsDurabilityIs the fiberglass option more expensive?Which one is easier to work with?What is a "thermal break"?Which is best for your project?Additional...
Thanks for helping SawHorse win “Best of Houzz 2020”
Thank You! Houzz just awarded us "Best of Houzz 2020" for customer service. We were not expecting this award and we got it because of people like you. We are honored that you all had such great things to say about us. The SawHorse staff will keep working to exceed...
Do I need a building permit in the City of Atlanta?
Table of contentsTypes of projects that might need a permitLicensing requirementsApplicable CodesTypical plans needed to pull a permitWhole house renovation (interior being gutted to the studs)Bathroom renovation (no structural alteration) The answer is most likely...
“HOW TO GET A PERMIT IN SANDY SPRINGS, GA” PERMIT PROCESS AND CHECKLISTS
About Sandy Springs Sandy Springs is the 6th largest city in Georgia and second largest in metro Atlanta according to its website. In 2005, Sandy Springs incorporated and started to provide some of its own services. This included providing building permits and...
