Gary Mesnick-Maximum One Realty

We use more electronic devices than ever. As a homeowner, a day will come when you find yourself asking your neighbor, or a handy relative: Why does my breaker keep tripping? Circuit breakers just seem to trip more often. Large TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, even a vacuum, can all put a strain on your home’s electrical systems. Today we will talk about circuit breaker problems and show you how to deal with them. If a breaker keeps tripping in your house, the following is essential reading.

When it comes to preparing for warmer months, taking care of certain tasks helps you avoid aggravations like the air conditioner sputtering out on the hottest day of the summer. Regular maintenance of your air conditioning system can help keep it running cool, and keep Murphy’s Law at bay.

With a little planning, you can create a wonderful container garden that's as attractive as it is useful, adding to the beauty of your space or landscape, while also providing a bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs.

Adding a new backsplash will instantly refresh the look of your kitchen. But you may think that tackling a project like this means saving up a small fortune first. Or that DIY-ing a new kitchen backsplash must require some super-human creativity to craft a design, cut and set the material, and so on, right? Nope. Installing an inexpensive backsplash is in fact a home project you can take on with ease. All you need is a little inspiration and a few good DIY backsplash ideas.

Winter can leave your yard and garden in need of a little (or a lot of) TLC. Before you jump in and start working, however, you should first check your yard and garden tools to make sure they are in good working order. Clean, sharp garden tools will not only make your job easier, but your tools will last longer. Keeping your pruners and loppers clean and sharp is also must to keep your plants healthy. Spring is also the time to perform general maintenance on your lawn mower. If you have an electric mower, maintenance can be as simple as cleaning and sharpening your lawn mower blade, and cleaning the underside of the mower deck. If you have a gas lawnmower, you’ll want to also change the oil, air filter, and spark plug. Not that handy? Consider a professional tune-up to keep your lawn mower working at its best.

Does your home need a little love and attention? A well-kept home creates a welcoming, relaxing, well-functioning environment, which is so important to our health and well-being, especially in these times. And maintaining a home pays off in tangible (it adds to a home's long-term value) and intangible ways (you love being in your home).

It's that time of year again! Fill your home with some delicious and fun Holiday cookies. Here's a list of some of my favorites!

Whether you live where the winter temps stay chilly day and night, or you live in a milder clime, where a warm nighttime beverage is just the ticket, here are five recipes for deliciously hot drinks that each offer a twist on favorite wintertime beverages.

Are you preordering your Thanksgiving feast, or making it all from scratch? Either way, when you follow these simple food safety practices, you can avoid the likelihood of food-borne illness and more importantly, help ensure an enjoyable holiday with your family.

Autumn brings brilliant fall foliage, crisp weather, fresh apples, and the bright orange pumpkins we love to haul home. It also marks the beginning of the baking season. What better way to welcome the cooler weather than by making pies, cookies, and tarts decorated with adorableand ediblefall leaf shapes. As the leaves start changing this season, try one of these soul-warming fall baking projects. After all, this time of year is hands down the best season for baking.

Michaelangelo's was perfect! We got our original design from them and finally had it installed. Our yard is a challenge since it is mostly shade. Michael expertly directed us on where the sod would actually grow without taking out any of our beloved trees. Mario and his crew were right on time both days. The first day, they were meticulous in the way they prepared our yard for its new design. The second day, they installed the sod first, then the plants and finally the mulch.... In a few instances, we were consulted about placement and came to decisions together. Then they watered the sod and every single plant. They blew everything including our front and back decks so it looked amazing. We have a parking spot which always flooded after a rain. Michael said to just lower the surrounding landscaping. Since it is now covered with plantings and mulch, the water drains beautifully and it doesn't even look like there was ever a problem. We highly recommend Michaelangelo's for their creative design work, their excellent implementation of the perfect plan for our home and their professionalism throughout! See more

Congratulations to my clients on their brand new in Temple, GA! Wishing them many years of happiness as they turn this house into their home. Are you looking for a change? Interest rates are at historically low levels. Now is your chance! Give me a , let's talk.

Has it been a year or more since you’ve given your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system some attention? If so, now is the time for you to give it a tune-up. Seasonal maintenance, ideally twice per year, in fall and again in spring, can help keep your system ready for the extra heavy use you will expect from it.