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Author Archives: Greenlanta
Radon is a problem in Atlanta Homes
So what’s scarier than ghost and goblins on Halloween? Radon in your house since, like ghosts you cannot see it or smell it. Even scarier, Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the US and Atlanta has … Continue reading
Posted in Radon
Tagged Atlanta, atlanta area, cause of lung cancer, Radon, renovation
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FREE Green Bathroom Makeover by SawHorse
We work with many great green vendors that don’t always get the credit they deserve for having such great products so we are putting together a design + green dream bathroom contest. So what is a green bathroom? It uses … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged bath, design, dream bathroom, durable products, mold, SawHorse, timeless design
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Another example of style + green
A couple years ago, our Sandy Springs clients first asked to help them reduce their energy bills by adding renewable energy to their house. We did a solar evaluation and decided that we need to look at other solutions since … Continue reading
Posted in geothermal HVAC
Tagged energy efficient, geothermal, geothermal HVAC, green, Insulation, sawhorse.net
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Why am I not getting hot water in my shower?
There are several reasons that you are not getting hot water in your master bathroom. The most common is that the water heater is located at the opposite end of the house and it takes a long time to reach … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged hot water, renovation, SawHorse, sawhorse.net, water heater
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Why design build contracting is like cupcake wars
Working late on some proposals and had the pleasure of watching cupcake wars on the food network with my wife. As I watched the players get whittled down to just 2 finalist, I started to see the similarities between this … Continue reading
Posted in Cupcake Wars
Tagged Atlanta, cupcakes, food network, GA, project, sawhorse.net, world series of poker
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How to get a tax break and “decrease” your debt ceiling
No- we are not getting political. I love listening to the debate our our debt ceiling in congress. No matter what they come up with short term, long term we are still in trouble since the amount taken in is … Continue reading
Posted in Debt Ceiling, Tax credits
Tagged comfort, congress, Debt, debt ceiling, energy, incentive, incentives, IRA, rebates, sawhorse.net
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How to get 10% more website traffic for free
Want to get 10% more traffic to your site without having to pay for it? You just need to invest a little time in getting your social media campaign up and running. They key though is to be effective. Between … Continue reading
Posted in Social Networking
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Home safety- Lead Paint considerations
All houses built before 1978 may contain lead in the paint, and up to 90 percent of those built before 1940 may have lead. This is a serious issue because lead dust, if ingested, is very poisonous. It is even … Continue reading
Posted in Lead Paint remediation
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Atlanta Destinations- Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Looking for something to do in Atlanta, want to experience nature, but without the drive outside the city? Consider the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. There are features for all of the family members there. If you have young children, put them … Continue reading
Kitchen design tips- Bosch Energy Star Dishwashsers
When designing your kitchen the energy cost of the lighting and appliances must be considered or you could actually increase your energy bill. Choose natural lighting, if possible, or blend of LED’s, CFL’s and other energy efficient options. The biggest … Continue reading
SawHorse Blog Roll- Emily Amy Gallery Blog
One of the blogs listed in the blogroll is Emily Amy Gallery Blog- “Thoughts on beauty in life and art from the perspective of a gallery owner” Self described: Emily Amy Gallery is a new contemporary fine art gallery located … Continue reading
Update on green incentives for GA Power and City of Atlanta
So I heard that solar was too expensive and going green was only for the rich. Nice try. Here is an example of a rebate matrix for a job we are starting next week. This is an example from a … Continue reading
Substantial completion for Midtown Green House
We have reached substantial completion at the Midtown Green House and the homeowners have moved in. This showcase house is a blend of modern design and green elements in Midtown Atlanta. This the 3rd showcase house that SawHorse had completed … Continue reading
Posted in Green Building, Showcase Houses
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Curb Appeal in Atlanta- (for your home)
If your home needs lots of attention and you have a limited budget, an exterior makeover might be the fastest way to give you house a new look for much less than most interior renovations. For 2 seasons of “Curb … Continue reading
Posted in curb appeal
Tagged build, curb appeal, design, Home, renovation, renovations, SawHorse, sawhorse.net
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