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contents Photos courtesy of (left to right) Boyce Design & Contracting, photography by Jim Roof; Glazer Design & Construction and Fotographic Arts, photography by Nelson Salivia; King Landscaping.

Outdoor Living Planner

Plan Your Own Outdoor Dream Getaway

features 17 Buying Guide

Countertops That Will Send You Over the Edge

Photos courtesy of (top to bottom) Delta Granite & Marble, Inc.; McKenzie Design, photography by Christina Wedge.

50 Real Homeowner’s Story

55 Buying Guide

Taking the Chill Out of Finding a New Refrigerator

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A Sea-Breezy Kitchen Update

59 The 2016 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show The Latest in Kitchen and Bath Trends

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12 Justed Spotted

Puttering Around Ponce

14 Home Front

Expert Tips, News and Happenings

49 Garden Inspiration Stone Walls Make a Splash

63 Resource Finder

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66 DIY Bloggers Beat

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Expert Q&A

If you love your sofa and chairs, but the cushions have seen better days … what’s the solution to helping them look new again?

45th Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes Returns Atlanta’s biggest street festival is back! Enjoy a special self-guided house tour preview on Friday, April 29, and the festival

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle April 22 marks the official anniversary of the establishment of Earth Day, founded by former Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. The celebration—often considered the beginning of the modern environmental movement— promotes the protection of the environment. To share your tips and daily habits that protect the earth, like us on Facebook at Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine and leave a comment! EarthDay.org

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival Spring has arrived, which means it’s time for the legendary Atlanta Dogwood Festival. This event, on April 8–10, celebrates its 80th anniversary. The festival will feature hundreds of vendors at Piedmont Park, showcasing arts and crafts, live music, entertainment and plenty of food! Free to the public. Dogwood.org

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH April 1–15 Spring Plant Sale Wylde Center WyldeCenter.org April 2 Beekeeping: Getting Started in Atlanta 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Atlanta Botanical Garden AtlantaBG.org April 5 Container Gardening 10 a.m.–12 noon Atlanta Botanical Garden AtlantaBG.org

April 7 Sewing Technique Workshop 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Discover Sewing Sandy Springs DiscoverSewing.com April 8–10 80th Annual Dogwood Festival Piedmont Park Dogwood.org April 9 Designer’s Challenge 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Halls Atlanta HallsAtlanta.com

April 9–10 Orchid Market Weekends 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Atlanta Botanical Garden AtlantaBG.org April 24 Bee Wylde Oakhurst Neighborhood Association Earth Day Festival Oakhurst Garden WyldeCenter.org April 30–May 1 Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes 12 noon–6 p.m. Inman Park InmanPark.org

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buyingguide Countertops: Beneath the Surface Countertops in the home act as daily workbenches. A kitchen countertop must handle heat and daily messes; a bathroom countertop must endure splashes of water and chemicals like perfume and soaps; and an outdoor countertop must stand up to exterior

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elements. Today, choosing a countertop isn’t just about its functionality, affordability and aesthetics, but consumers also want to investigate sustainability too. You’re probably thinking—

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Granite is heavy! Before installing a granite countertop, make sure your cabinets and floors are strong enough to hold its weight.

and think about how much use it will get. Bring

Kids and marble don’t usually mix—it shows wear

a new countertop, come equipped.

measurements and samples of coordinating materials—such as paint chips or a cabinet door sample—in order to match colors. Also, remember that the bright lighting in a showroom is different from natural lighting in your kitchen, so ask for a countertop sample to take home and observe how it looks at different times of the day. If you’re picking natural stone for your project, such as granite, marble or quartz, ask to view the whole slab. The patterns in natural stone are unique and may vary

and tear easily.

Natural stone is not a limitless resource. Ecofriendly material choices are commonplace today. Concrete is highly customizable—and is a great material to achieve an industrial look. Choose a countertop brand that is made of recycled materials, like a mix of glass and concrete.

Abrasive cleaners break down a countertop’s sealant. Eliminate harsh chemicals from your kitchen-cleaning arsenal with an eco-friendly cleaner, like a baking soda and water mixture.

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ON THE SURFACE LAMINATE

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Low ($20–$50)

Medium ($35–$65)

Medium to High ($45–$75)

Medium to High ($45–$120)

High ($60–$65)

Maintenance and Repair

✦ Can stain, scratch and chip

✦ Requires little maintenance

✦ Sustainable and durable

✦ Clean with a damp cloth

✦ Need replacement or excess material to repair

✦ No sealant needed ✦ Repairable by a pro

✦ Resealing needed once or twice a year

✦ No sealant needed ✦ Doesn’t stain— even white

✦ Reseal annually to keep it like new

Material

(example: Neolith, Dekton)

✦ Need a pro to repair

✦ Difficult to match tone if repaired ✦ Vast array of colors and patterns

Pros and Cons

✦ Least expensive to install and replace ✦ Can be molded to almost any specification

✦ Durable; resistant to wear and tear, scratches, stains and heat ✦ Looks like natural stone; sold by the slab

✦ Natural look with a variety of colors

✦ Eco-friendly; made of all-natural elements

✦ Sold by the slab; there may be some waste

✦ Available in many colors

✦ Stands up to daily wear and tear

✦ Look of stone but not as pricey

(example: Vetrazzo)

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Find What Fits You Before you set your heart on the beauty of a certain type of countertop, ask yourself if it suits your lifestyle. Choose a material based on your taste, but don’t overlook

High ($60–$75)

High ($75–$225)

✦ Requires sealant every one or two years to protect

✦ Scratches somewhat easily

✦ Requires careful cleaning

✦ Can develop hairline cracks

✦ Requires annual sealant to protect

surface such as quartz. Going green?

✦ Clean with nonabrasive, ecofriendly cleaner

✦ Sanding and mineral oil will repair

✦ Surface can be sanded and resealed to repair scratches ✦ Use a cutting board to protect

of highly compressed all-natural elements.

✦ Porous surface unless sealed or waxed

✦ Professional, sleek look

✦ Traditional, warm appearance

✦ Provides a smooth, cool surface for handling things like dough

✦ Will absorb stains ✦ Will scratch

colors and patterns, but are still affordable.

✦ Wide array of wood types and colors available

material for your situation, there’s

✦ Made to order, eliminating slab limitations ✦ Can add tint and texture ✦ Can chip and scratch; sand and seal to repair

✦ Heat resistant ✦ Stains hard to wash away

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Smooth out the rust and rough edges around the iron rack

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Sand the wooden surface, using a router to soften

sharp edges. Stain the wood with a semi-transparent finish. Place the wooden surface into the iron rack slot.

transparent stain in slate gray

❏ Medium

paintbrush

❏ Medium bristle

Photography by Kristy Tran Photography.

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