Thursday, May 16, 2013
Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your sprinklers—and before you know it, reality hits. You need to paint the house. A daunting task. An expensive task. A necessary task—because it's not just about how your house looks, it's about your home's value. Neglect is not an option. Take heart, however. Information and resources have never been more easily available to help you through this project. Know Your Options Your options are to either hire a contractor or paint it yourself. Hiring a contractor is an expensive option, but if it's in your budget and you do the necessary research to …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Georgia Department of Labor's Big Shanty Road facility will hold recruitments on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help the Department of Juvenile Justice and Home Depot fill a number of jobs next week in Cobb County. The recruitments will be held at the GDOL’s Cobb-Cherokee Career Center, located at 465 Big Shanty Road in Marietta. The recruitment for the Department of Juvenile Justice will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. The department will be recruiting correctional officers to work at its facility for youth offenders. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED). They must also be able to meet the legal requirements for peace officers prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. And, they must have…
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sealing windows and adding insulation to your home can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Time is money, the old adage goes, but so is a well-winterized house. Stopping air leakages can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Check out these three tips for closing up air leaks around your home: To learn about adding insulation to your home, check out the video above.
Winter is coming, and not just in “Game of Thrones.” Winterizing your home can save you as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, experts say.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
This article is sponsored by Home Depot: Time is money, the old adage goes, but so is a well-winterized house. Stopping air leakages can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The first step is to do an energy audit of your house, keeping an eye out for the trouble spots. Windows and doors are obvious places to check, but also look at things like wall outlets and switches, plumbing vents and the attic hatch for leakage. Swaying curtains and light under your doors are sure signs, but you can find less obvious air leaks by using an infrared thermometer to check for temperature variations. Or use a lighted candle (carefully). If the flame moves, air is coming in. Seal the outside of …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Daydreaming of spring? Start planning for your gardens, patios and backyards.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
By Darren Ryan The bug has bitten! Well, the spring bug that is. Thinking about your spring plans now may just help you get through winter’s big push over the next month or so. Here’s a list of 15 spring to-do’s for getting your outdoor living space ready for the great weather to come. There may be more or less depending on your spaces, but these are the main steps to getting your patio or outdoor space ready when that first hint of spring comes knocking on your door. You can find everything you need for spring cleaning at Northeast Cobb's Home Depot. Do you have any spring planning tips for neighbors? Do you know of a local nursery with great deals on plants? Share in the comment section below.
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Home Depot gives you three easy steps for sprouting beautiful plants from seeds.
If you've been in the Northeast Cobb Home Depot lately you've noticed the large seed displays near the garden section. If you are eager for spring, starting seeds at home can satisfy your gardening itch. Starting indoor seeds is easy. If you are a beginner, it's best to choose plants known to be easy to grow from seed, such as sunflowers, marigolds and zinnias. Primrose is a good choice for sun or shade. Pink Dianthus is simple and fragrant. The seed packet will give directions for placing seedlings in a cool (45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit) or warm place (70 to 85 degrees) for germination. The best place for planted seeds is on a window sill or table at unobstructed south windows. Another option is in front of any sunny window or under a …
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Get ready to see lots of green, blue and orange in the Cobb business community.
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce unveiled a “tri-link” logo Monday morning. Designed by Marietta marketing boutique 524 Creative, the logo features three interlocking squares in the middle of the Cobb Chamber name. The squares represent the three elements of economic development—retention, recruitment and entrepreneurship—as well as the Chamber’s core functions: The new Cobb Chamber logo is part of a rebranding of the Chamber that includes the tagline “Achieve more.” Scott and April Wright of 524 Creative presented the logo at the Chamber’s First Monday breakfast at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. “The new look and feel had to represent the new vision, be modern, dynamic and bold, and successfully differentiate the Cobb Chamber,” Scott…
Friday, January 6, 2012
In 2012, there will be a multi-year phase-out of incandescent light bulbs as part of the nation’s move towards cleaner energy.
The Home Depot will host a series of how-to workshops at 10 a.m. every Saturday in January to educate customers about the phase out of incandescent light bulbs and various light bulb options. Workshops will also provide handy tips for installing specialty light bulbs, fixtures and dimmer switches. Lighting department associates in all stores have been trained to answer customers’ questions about the phase out and can help identify the light bulbs that best suit their needs. The Home Depot has more than 100 bulb options that use 70 percent less energy than their incandescent equivalents.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Watch this video to learn the best way to hang holiday lights from your house gutter.
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
Decorating the outside of your home for the holidays is a great way to celebrate the season. Hanging lights on your gutter is an easy way to make a big impact. Home Depot show you how in this quick video. You can find everything you need for this project at the Northeast Cobb Home Depot.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ryan Parker, owner of Parker Home Renovations, shows you how to quickly and easily re-grout tile in a two minute video.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
No need to hire a contractor. You can re-grout and reseal ceramic tile that has become dirty and discolored. The supplies shown in the video can be purchased at The Home Depot on Sandy Plains Rd.
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