Caroline Maki's (cmaki) Blog

Having a good relationship with your neighbors is key to enjoying your home, but that doesn’t mean hanging out with them in your outdoor space, unless they’re invited. And while good fences really do make good neighbors, they can also seem harsh in outdoor spaces with a lot of hardscaping. Green...

Are you having a bad day? If so, don’t be surprised… we all have them. In fact, for most people, a bad day at least once per week is a common thing. It could be caused by any number of things. Maybe it’s Monday and you would rather be anywhere than at work. Maybe you don’t feel good. Maybe you j...

Get a jump on spring by spiffing up surfaces, clearing clutter and getting your warm-weather clothes in shape. March is a fickle month when it comes to weather; depending on where you live, it could be snowing or utterly balmy. But even if you still have snow on the ground, by March we are all c...

The hallways that connect living spaces to sleeping spaces to the exterior of a home are just as important as bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens. Whether you’re working with a short hallway, a hallway with a sharp turn, a spacious hallway or one that’s a tight squeeze, you can make it feel just...

Many homeowners won’t even consider listing their home, because they can’t afford extensive remodeling to get it ready for sale. But sometimes it’s not the major renovations that buyers notice. Consider this checklist of cheaper to-do’s before hanging that for-sale sign. 1.  Quick-clean the exte...

It’s almost the end of February, but it’s still winter time. Yes, the weather may get better a day or two at a time and the days may be getting a little longer, but it’s still winter. During the winter – especially a long one – we can get into a little funk and sometimes feel that the grind of l...

952 Simonton Glen Drive, Lawrenceville | Rental $1,500/mo 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms, built in 2005, 2,621sf, with .17 lot size Dramatic 4 sided brick home! Two story foyer & great room with fireplace and wood laminate flooring. Master is on main floor with large bathroom. Large kitchen features c...

5991 Haddon Place, Mableton | $230,000 | MLS# 07215503 Sitting in a very desirable location within the Enclave At Oakdale community, this fabulous 2007 Craftsman Style home with many upgrades thru out. The wonderful thought out 2,357 sf floor plan includes four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms...

630 Stonepark Lane, Suwanee – Your New Address! MLS# 5217887 | $240,000 Lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has all the comforts. A large family room with many windows providing plenty of natural lighting. The gorgeous kitchen has a walk-n pantry and a beautiful island for extra cooking space. There...

1834 Ballybunion Drive, Duluth | $1,400,000 Completely renovated/rebuild. Like new construction on the Golf Course with Pebble-Tec pool & spa. Grand foyer, formal living includes fireplace, paneled study, 8-ft solid doors, new windows on main, light fixtures and hardware, refinished hardwoods & ...