Home Remodeling trends

Any remodeling project can seem overwhelming, but it is guaranteed to go more smoothly if you know the trends in home remodeling. You must keep in mind that it is very important to create a space that is totally personal and modern.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, located in Atlanta, we give you the three most popular remodeling trends to make the most of your space:

1. Natural floors:

Step away from the super-dark, hand-scraped floors for a second. Consider engineered woods with a lighter, more natural finish. White, gray, and washed-wood finishes are making a comeback. Think about bleached, limed, or fumed woods with matte finishes or sealed-only floors. Stone floors are also showing up in unexpected places, like master bedrooms.

2. The outdoors:

People are realizing that the backyard has been underutilized. In the quest to make every inch of property useful and liveable, indoor spaces are opening directly to the backyard or to patios with pizza ovens and fire pits. For this home renovation consider stone flooring, stone fireplaces, natural stone outdoor kitchens or floors with interesting concrete finishes.

3. Bedroom wood palette wall:

The bedroom is the place where we should feel as warm as possible. With a wood palette wall, you will see how the cozy effect will transform the atmosphere in your bedroom. Just try to incorporate these panels in one of your bedroom walls and see how your bedroom is renovated.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

Proper Siding maintenance

With a proper preventative maintenance, your home's siding could be trouble-free for over 50 years as the siding cleaning removes the dirt and mildew that shortens the life of the siding. And that means you will not have to replace siding as often.

Cleaning the siding of your home every year and keeping it in good condition helps prolong the life of any siding and avoids replacement costs.

At  SMART  CHOICE   CONSTRUCTION  COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some methods to keep your siding in good shape:

1. Start with a bucket of warm, soapy water. Mix 1/2 cup trisodium phosphate (TSP, available at grocery stores, hardware stores, and home improvement centers) with 1 gallon of water.

2. Divide your siding into 10-foot sections. Scrub each section using a soft-bristled brush attached to a long handle. Work from bottom to top to avoid streaking, and rinse often.

3. If you do not have the experience or would rather have someone else do the maintenance for you, call a siding contractor as a siding professional has the expertise to prevent water penetration at joints, seams around windows and doors, and electrical fixtures.

4. Siding is vulnerable to water infiltration where it butts against windows, doors, and corner moldings. Look for caulk that has cracked due to age or has pulled away from adjacent surfaces, leaving gaps. Reapply a color-matched exterior caulk during dry days with temperatures in excess of 65 degrees for maximum adhesion.

5. You’ll want to repair any defects before cleaning. The sooner you make repairs, the better you protect your house from moisture infiltration that can lead to dry rot and mold forming inside your walls.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

3 Ideas to add value to your property

If you are looking to sell your home or if you simply want to increase its value, you should not only consider aesthetic improvements, you need to consider basic structural repairs as well. Even when these do not equate to big dollars, they may help increase the value of your property faster. For this you must keep in mind what are the correct improvements that you must make to avoid unnecessary updates.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you 3 easy ways to add value to your home without spending a fortune:

1. Fix the roof:

Problems with structural essentials can easily reduce the value of your home, but a damaged roof is on display for everyone to see. Keep in mind that your roof forms part of the image of your home, unlike foundations or pipe work, because of this any visible damage will be immediately apparent to people. The best thing to do is repair any damage before it becomes a serious issue. Cleaning gutters and drains is also an inexpensive way to improve the appearance of your roof.

2. Painting and decorate:

Doing detailed jobs such as fixing door handles and painting some walls can make a significant difference in the look of your home.

It is worth thinking, every job you do and every room that you decorate is a task that will increase the value of your property. Economic updates can make all the difference.

3. Flooring:

If the floors in your home are quite old then you should consider deep cleaning or replacing them.

If you have wooden floors in your house then you should consider renovating them up by sanding them down and adding a nice varnish finish, or again just give them a thorough wash.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

Living room flooring ideas for your home

Renovating the floor of your living room is exciting, but it can be a bit overwhelming since selecting the floor can take a long time and you will need to keep in mind the style of the house, the budget and the look and feel you want to create. From standard wood flooring to stone or concrete, living room flooring options are plentiful and offer a range of pros and cons.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some options so that the renovation of the floor of your living room adapts to your needs, your style and your budget:

1. Wood:

The wood gives a classic aspect, charm and elegance. Wood floors last a lifetime and gain "character" with age.

Hardwoods run the gamut from blond to black, depending on species and finish. You can get hardwood floors that look shiny and new, or you can buy brand new wood that looks like an antique and adds timeworn character to your room.

If you already have hardwood, consider matching and refinishing. Remember that it seems better to have large continuous areas of a material rather than a different floor material in each room.

And if you need to start from scratch, there are hardwood options that can be adjusted into your space while providing a sense of age and patina.

2. Carpeting:

Carpet is soft, cozy and practical. Because carpet fibers hold heat, this floor surface insulates up to 17 times better than other surfaces, reducing energy bills. It's quiet to walk on, durable, nonslip, and overall a great value. Carpet comes in so many colors and surfaces that it can fit most any design style.

Although wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms is still a popular choice, in the living rooms, not so much, since though the carpet is usually less expensive than hardwoods and many styles are easy to keep clean, it can absorb odors and liquids in high-traffic or public areas, and may stain.

The right carpet can offer a high-end look in any home regardless of the price, there are even many indoor/outdoor rugs that are soft enough for babies and children to play on. Natural jute, sea grasses and sisal rugs are hugely popular, but can be harsh on bare feet.

3. Vinyl:

Vinyl can look like hardwood, tile or stone and it comes in a variety of colors. Is the most popular type of resilient flooring, is durable, low maintenance, and easy on the budget. Vinyl is soft underfoot, so it's comfortable to stand on for long periods. It's also warmer to the touch than hard surfaces like tile. Vinyl comes in various levels of gloss so you can get a range of looks.

Maintenance is very simple, sweep, dust, or vacuum regularly, and occasionally wipe the surface with a damp mop or cloth. For glossy floors, occasionally strip and reapply polish as necessary. Avoid waxing or buffing the surface.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.