Four FANtastic Ways to Show Your School Spirit at Home

admin | August 31, 2010

With a new season of college football gearing up to start in just a matter of days, you may feel inspired to find innovative ways to show your school spirit at home. Short of painting the exterior of your home in your favorite team colors like Tennessee Orange and White or Florida State Garnet and [...]

Highlight Homes Receives Better Business Bureau Accreditation

admin | August 26, 2010

Highlight Homes and Highlight Home Restoration are pleased to announce that we have recently received the “stamp of approval” from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This means that Highlight Homes has undergone review from this nationally recognized and well-respected “watchdog” agency and has met the very high standards they set for their code of business practices.

GO FISH: 5 Great Reasons to Add a Water Feature to Your Backyard

admin | August 23, 2010

Whether gazing out over the glasslike surface of a lake, listening to the babble of a rushing brook, delighting in the wonder of a cascading waterfall or creating ripples in a pond with a perfectly skipped stone, there is something powerful, yet so serene about the element of water. You, too, can harness this power and create a peaceful oasis right in your own backyard by incorporating a water feature.

Give Your Kitchen a “Face Lift”

admin | August 14, 2010

With so much time spent in such a central area, this one room should reflect the family’s personality and – in doing so – help set a mood for each new day. Highlight Homes and Highlight Home Restoration have compiled a list of fast and frugal tips for giving your kitchen the “face lift” it deserves.

Let’s Turn The Economy Back On!

admin | August 10, 2010

Like many of our colleagues, Highlight Homes has faced our own set of challenges the last couple of years. While countless builders and supply companies have been forced to close their doors, we have weathered the storm. We feel that speaks volumes about the value and quality we provide to our loyal customer base. We welcome the opportunity to have you join our growing list of clients and can assist you with everything from kitchen and bath remodels, to complete home renovations, to basement finishing, to decks and patios, to new home construction and more! To help turn the economy around, do your part to aid in the housing market recovery, and support a local builder – contact Highlight Homes and Highlight Home Restoration TODAY!

Dust Away the Cobwebs

admin | July 27, 2010

Just imagine it! The basement doesn’t have to serve solely as a disorganized storage shed, a final resting place for old toys, or hiding place for dozens of scary spiders (and perhaps, even the Boogey Man). It’s a pre-constructed space that can be finished and transformed to virtually anything you want it to be!

A Touch of Class

admin | July 16, 2010

Did you know that many aristocratic early settlers to the New World tried to convey a feeling of luxury in their homes, as well? Short on high-end materials like marble, they would commission an artist to paint their wood mantles to LOOK like marble. Today, an imaginative and talented designer-builder can help you create a space that exudes elegance without breaking your budget. Highlight Home Restoration is proud to be among those that make up the “imaginative and talented” category! Infusing special luxury touches into our designs is just one of our many hallmarks.

Get Some GREEN For Going Green

admin | July 8, 2010

Act now before it’s too late! So many new and repeat homebuyers missed out on the homebuyer tax credits of $6,500 to $8,000 by not entering into a binding contract by April 30, 2010. While many have received an extension through September 30, 2010 to complete the purchase of their new home – if they didn’t have a signed contract by the end of April, they no longer qualify. REMEMBER – in order to meet the criteria for the energy efficient home improvement tax credits, you must have your products purchased and installed by the December 31st deadline to make a claim on your 2010 taxes.

Too Darn Hot! What Every Homeowner Needs To Know About Their Air Conditioning Unit

admin | June 23, 2010

With Summer just beginning to heat up, and record temperatures already being reported throughout Hotlanta and all across Georgia – your air conditioning is something you definitely should NOT take for granted. Thanks to some help from our friends at the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), Highlight Homes has compiled a list of some basic facts about how your air conditioning works, the best ways to maintain your unit, and valuable energy saving tips that could save you money.

From Top to Bottom

admin | June 16, 2010

Just as the right accessories and shoes can make an outfit, choosing the right lighting and flooring can make a room. While some homeowners may choose to go with timeless classics that will age along gracefully with their home, many homeowners are using their floors and light fixtures to make a bold statement.