Tony | May 13, 2013

According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, home owner DIY projects accounted for a little over a third of all home remodeling projects performed nationwide from 2010-2011. In a recent press release from the National Association for Home Builders, the organization warned potential DIYers about unseen safety risks, time investments and hidden costs. This article outlines 10 helpful tips to avoid the hidden costs and dangers of DIY Projects.

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Tags: DIY, Do-it-yourself, HGTV, Highlight Homes, Love It or List It, National Association of Home Builders, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Tony | May 1, 2013

May marks the advent of National Home Remodeling Month in the United States, and Atlanta’s premier home renovation company – Highlight Homes – is ready to celebrate! As a longtime member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), we are proud to take part in a professional organization that is dedicated to excellence in [...]

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Tags: Atlanta bathroom remodels, Atlanta Kitchen Renovations, Atlanta Property Damage Repair, Atlanta Window and Door Replacement, Highlight Homes, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, National Home Remodeling Month, Top Five Renovation Projects, Whole Home Renovations Atlanta

Tony | April 25, 2013

Highlight Homes gets a great deal of our inspiration from the homeowners with whom we are honored to work from one project to the next. To keep our stores of creativity overflowing, we often look at the world around us – both within our industry and slightly outside of that box. Most recently inspired by the commemoration of Earth Day, the tragic Boston Marathon Bombing, and the undeniable arrival of Spring in the Southeast, we have compiled a list of people, places, products, and companies that motivate us to do what we do every day

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Tags: Atlanta Home Remodeling, Boston Marathon Bombing, Composting, Earth Day, Herb Garden, Highlight Homes, Security Cameras, Spring, Sunrooms, sunrooms atlanta

Tony | April 16, 2013

All eyes turn to Earth Day on Monday, April 22 as the world celebrates eco-friendly practices, environmentally conscious events, and an ever-growing network of businesses and organizations that is 22,000 partners strong in 192 countries across the globe. While we at Highlight Homes plan to commemorate this auspicious occasion alongside the rest of the world, we are proud of the fact that we celebrate the concept behind Earth Day 365 days a year.

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Tags: Earth Day, Earth Day 2013, energy efficient, Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Green Builder, Green Building Council, Highlight Homes, renovations Atlanta, White House Energy Environment and Conservation Roundtable

Tony | April 4, 2013

With the sale of existing homes on the rise, chances are – demand for reputable and skilled remodeling companies will follow suit. Often, with the purchase of an existing home comes the need for anything from basic home maintenance to major renovations. Atlanta-based Highlight Homes’ talented design-build team welcomes the opportunity to help you make your new home uniquely your own.

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Tags: Atlanta Design/Build Firm, existing home sales, Highlight Homes, home maintenance Atlanta, home renovations Atlanta, NAHB

Tony | March 20, 2013

At Highlight Homes, we love the fact that Spring comes a little earlier this year! With its arrival comes fun stuff like gardening, outdoor gatherings, open windows, and picnics in the park. We feel inspired by the blue skies and little green leaves popping out everywhere. True to form, in this month’s installment of Shades and Highlights, we shine the light on a few other people, products and projects that inspire us…

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Tags: Atlanta door replacement, Atlanta window replacement, Country Living, Emerald 17-5641, floral prints, Highlight Homes, home decor, Home Remodel Atlanta, Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone LLC

Tony | March 18, 2013

The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) attained its highest reading since first quarter 2004. In the event that you are ready to be a part of the Renovation Renaissance, we invite you to call the talented design-build team at Highlight Homes. Not only can we help you with basic home maintenance and overall home repair leading into Spring, we can also design and construct a number of beautiful home renovations that will make you the envy of your neighborhood.

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Tags: Highlight Homes, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, Remodeling Atlanta, Remodeling Market Index, renovations Atlanta, RMI

Tony | March 7, 2013

Whether you are a burgeoning artist, a seasoned professional, or a “crafty little devil”, you owe it to yourself to designate a space in your home as your own. The talented design-build team at Highlight Homes can work closely with you to custom design the space to meet your needs and vision.

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Tags: Artists studio, Craft room, Highlight Homes, National Craft Month, Painter, personal space renovations, Sewing room

Tony | February 26, 2013

With the first day of Spring less than a month away, the design-build team at Highlight Homes has been struck with a nasty case of Spring Fever. We CAN’T WAIT to open windows and let the fresh air inside, head outdoors for the first grill-out of the season, and grab our fishing gear and make for the lake. All of these thoughts of Spring bring to mind some of our favorite Spring-themed renovation projects and companies – all of which we are happy to share with you in this edition of Shades & Highlights.

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Tags: exterior paint, Highlight Homes, interior paint, Mrs. Meyers Clean Day, outdoor living spaces, Paint Color Visualizer, Pike Nurseries, Shades and Highlights, Sherwin Williams, Spring Cleaning, The Container Store

Tony | February 14, 2013

What can only be described as the Oscars and Fashion Week of the Residential Construction Industry rolled into one, the International Builders’ Show is THE place for builders, renovators, designers, sales/marketing professionals, suppliers and manufacturers to see and be seen. Needless to say, Atlanta-based custom home builder and renovator, Highlight Homes was very excited to be there!

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Tags: Atlanta custom home builder, Dream Book, Highlight Homes, home renovation georgia, International Builders Show, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders