Atlanta Magazine
The home improvement projects our readers did in quarantine
Here are just a few of the projects gave readers joy in the midst of this chaotic year
Illustration by Babeth Lafon
It started with setting up a home office, then progressed to cleaning out the closets. Pretty soon, we were repainting that spare bedroom and planting a garden. By midsummer, we were adding a deck or renovating the kitchen. Lumber became as precious as alcohol wipes. This has been a year for home improvements.
Last winter, we launched our Yearbook to salute new shops and products. In 2020, we’re dedicating it to readers’ renovation plans. We asked you to tell us what projects large or small, cheap fixes or major investments gave you joy in the midst of this chaotic year. Here are some of our favorite stories.