LAS VEGAS • VOL XXXV • NO. 2 • ODD
MARCH/APRIL 2014
Contents 12 - 19 Furniture That Speaks For Itself Discover The World’s Most Luxuriously Soft Carpet The Calypso Bedroom 7 Rules For Buying Plantation Shutters An Elegant Dining Option
20 Decorative Iron – A Smart And Stunning Home Upgrade
Bring Some Light Into Your Life With A Solatube Milgard® Moving Glass Wall Systems Spruce Up Your Patio Furniture
39 - 40 Finding Efficient Solutions To Physical Pain Introducing Laser Therapy
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PUBLISHER WALLY HICKS III PRODUCTION MANAGERS DAWN DOWLATSHAHI, DAVID MARCHAND WRITER/COPY EDITOR CAITLIN FEENER V. P. MARKETING DEBORAH MESNA MARKETING SPECIALISTS JENNIFER BURKE, DEBBIE TARNOFF PUBLISHER’S REPRESENTATIVES MARKET LINK ACCOUNTING MAI HUONG THI LE
Introducing: The Future Of Countertops Solutions For Updating Your Bathroom The Benefits Of Solid Surface Countertops
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORS SARAH CARLISLE
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Advertising Mailing Address Affluent Target Marketing, Inc.
Outdoor Space Too Hot To Handle? A Beautiful Outdoor Space Should Always Look Its Best Create A Stunning New Look For Your Home
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ON THE COVER Like the beautiful outdoor living space featured on the cover, the collaboration of both pool and landscaping adds an extra dimension to your yard that maximizes function and visual appeal while increasing the value of your home. Once your project has been designed and installed, professionals will continue to maintain your masterpiece so the beauty lasts forever. Courtney Landscape & Pools can provide you with all of your outdoor needs—including landscape construction, pool construction, pool remodel, landscape maintenance, pool maintenance and even holiday and event lighting. You can call them at 702-435-5799 or visit www.colapool.com. Lic. #55372 C-10 (bid limit $250,000). Lic. #67883 A-10E (bid limit $100,000). See their ad on page 5 and article on page 30.
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re you tired of brown, boring furniture? If so, it’s time to discover a new experience in high style and high value furnishings that has been referenced as, “jewelry for your home.” Caracole® is a portfolio of unique items that work in harmony to furnish your entire home. Every piece represents high design and independent thinking, with more than 50 finishes and materials. These include exotic woods, mixed elements and hand-applied finishes. Each Caracole piece stands alone, speaking for itself. You might see a closed storage items as a bedroom dresser while your neighbor views the same piece as the perfect dining room sideboard. As you browse through the three distinct and carefully edited portfolios, you can throw any rules out the window and allow your subliminal preferences and unconditioned reflexes to make the call. Above all, you can have fun utilizing Caracole’s fresh originality to make your home the perfect reflection of you. Each Caracole silhouette is unique and can satisfy your style choices. The difference is in the details— whether it’s the comfort of seating or specialized accents such as nail trim or graceful lines, you will enjoy personalizing each piece. To see more of Caracole and other fine furniture manufacturers, you can call or visit Furniture Royal at 2000 S. Rainbow Blvd. in Las Vegas. 702-253-0600. You can also see their ad on page three of this issue. LAS VEGAS LIVING • MARCH/APRIL 2014
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DISCOVER THE WORLD’S MOST LUXURIOUSLY SOFT CARPET
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o you long for carpet that is so luxurious, you can’t wait to get home just to feel it under your toes? Your floor is the foundation of your home—when you pamper it, you will be astounded with the results. When it comes to softness, there is no comparison to SmartStrand® Silk™ with DuPont™ Sorona™. Each SmartStrand Silk yarn contains more than 700 luxuriously soft silk-like fibers. The introduction of SmartStrand Silk creates an entirely new category of luxury carpet. This innovative new product is the only premium soft carpet with built-in stain and soil production that never wears or washes off. Most other carpets have only temporary stain and soil protection, so it needs to be reapplied once it wears or washes off. Studies have shown that on average, nylon carpet loses nearly 50% of its stain and soil protection after just three steam cleanings. SmartStrand Silk eliminates this problem altogether so that you can enjoy 100% protection for life. Because of SmartStrand Silk’s amazing performance level, the carpet remains beautiful three times longer than most soft nylon carpets. Performance tests determined that it endured the equivalent of 60,000 footsteps before beginning to show recognizable traffic patterns. It’s also environmentally friendly by nature. Made in part from corn sugar, every seven square yards of 40-ounce SmartStrand Silk produced saves the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline (when compared to an equal amount of nylon). For more information about SmartStrand Silk and other top-of-the-line products, Fabulous Floors can help. A privately owned and locally operated company, Fabulous Floors is an authorized Karastan and Mohawk (FloorScapes) aligned dealer, and has professional installers (no subcontractors) and a professionally trained sales team with design center experience. Specializing in flooring, countertops, and window coverings, Fabulous Floors offers free in-home estimates as well as consultation and design help at no charge. For more information, you can call them at 702-825-2615. You can also visit them at 9893 South Eastern Suite F1 in Las Vegas. www.fabulousfloorslv.com. Lic #61384 & 61623
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The Calypso Bedroom
ABOVE: Crinkly distressed leather on the Bajan Bed End Bench offers textural contrast to the dramatic red lacquer finish.
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he influence of warm locales can be felt throughout Archipelago. A graphic arc-motif inspired by the bold style of the Pacific Rim, Caribbean touches are evident through woven natural fibers and peeled cane. Rich inlays, wood with metal accents and exotic finishes—with Archipelago, island dreams are just a room away. Archipelago offers a rich and diverse array of finishes that allow you to customize the collection to your home’s style. Two pecan wood tones, the deeply intense Fathom and the almost sun-bleached Shoal, highlight the character of the wood grain. Three painted finishes extend the collection’s possibilities even further. Blanquilla is an antique white paint that expresses a more classically-cottage feel. Ruche, an antiqued red lacquer and Negril, a distressed black paint, impart a more Asian, contemporary character. Available on select Archipelago designs are four fabrics and two leathers. Kona is a bold, Tahitian-inspired pattern, which is paired with Reed, a subtly woven fabric that mirrors the shifting hues of sand, on items with the Fathom finish. Pieces finished in Shoal feature Nautilus, with its intersecting oval pattern, and Abalone, a muted linen shade, woven with flecks of a blueish-gray. Archipelago’s leather options include Antique Henna, an amply distressed leather in a rich heirloom chestnut hue, and Oceania, a regal blue finished leather that gives a nod to the Caribbean’s British Colonial heritage. For more information about Archipelago and their Calypso bedroom, along with an enormous variety of other top-of-the-line manufacturers, you can contact Nest Featherings at 702-362-6707. You can visit them at 6425 W. Sahara Ave. in Las Vegas or see their website at www.nest-featherings.com. See their ad on the back cover.
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7 RULES FOR BUYING Plantation Shutters
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hutters are a beautiful investment to any home. High-quality interior shutters add exceptional style and value, while controlling light, sound and temperature. However, enticed by low price offers, some homeowners rush into buying shutters without considering the quality of the company or product. Like any investment, it pays to do your homework. Here are seven helpful rules for buying shutters, provided by some of the top professionals in the industry. 1.) Deal with a company you can trust. The most important factor in buying shutters is the company. The quality of products, service, warranty, and installation are dependent on the quality of the company you choose. Deal with a company that has a great reputation and long list of satisfied customers. Work with a shutter specialist, not a company that sells a variety of products. 2.) Read the warranty. The warranty should cover the shutter material and installation. No matter how great the guarantee sounds, get it in writing. 3.) Measurements and quotes. To get an accurate quote, a skilled estimator must come to your home and take precise measurements. Any company that gives you a cost over the phone is doing so to entice you. 4.) Factory direct is best. Deal with the company that builds the shutters. That’s how you get accurate answers, timely responses and best pricing.
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5.) Quality installation. Installation is critical. Most companies use subcontractors to install shutters. Use a company that does its own installation. 6.) Price. Don’t get caught by pricing games. They tout the lowest cost per square foot but charge extra for frames or add-ons you need. In the end they’re not a bargain. 7.) Quality materials. The best shutter material is the synthetic product called Polywood. Polywood is virtually indistinguishable from painted wood shutters but will never warp, fade or crack the way wood does. Polywood is a solid polymer that insulates 70% more efficiently than wood shutters. A “Poly-something” shutter isn’t the same as Polywood. Beware of imitations. Polywood is only available through Sunburst Shutters. For more information on shutters, you can visit the Sunburst Shutters Showroom at 6480 W. Flamingo Rd. #D or www.sunburstshutters.com. You can also call 702-367-1600.
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An Elegant
DINING OPTION
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ernhardt reaches for an ideal—taking the idea of beauty in art to the pursuit of furniture making. With Bernhardt dining room furniture, there is an extraordinary selection of finishes, colors and styles that will certainly offer you an elegant dining option, blending seamlessly into your chosen décor. Bernhardt dining room pieces offer an eclectic mix of neo-classic and contemporary styling that completely redefines the traditional design aesthetic. A variety of authentic, high-quality materials sourced from around the world are used to enhance the story behind each collection and create a unique design statement. Each collection features dramatic design elements that express the story of the collection, and allow you to enhance your own individual style. Truly fine furniture has always demanded painstaking attention to detail—and that’s still true today. Bernhardt blends modern technology and traditional craftsmanship to carry on time-honored standards of fit, finish, hardware and construction. To complete your new dining room look, upholstered chairs add a stylish accent to the fine woods and penetrating finishes. Thoughtful details allow for an effortless sophistication.
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For more information about Bernhardt and other fine furniture manufacturers, you can contact Furniture Market at 702-436-3960. You can visit their showroom at 6675 S. Eastern Avenue in Las Vegas open Monday to Saturday from 10 - 6, and also see their website at www.fmvegas.com.
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homeinteriors A Smart and Stunning Home Upgrade re you looking for a superior way to invest in your home? Decorative iron for your staircases, stairs, windows, entries, gates, doors and more is an incredible upgrade because the benefits go way beyond simply adding visual appeal to your environment. A wise design choice, architectural elements crafted from iron are durable, strong and will last for years. Custom iron creations will increase the overall value of your home—especially in regards to intricate railings or entryways, which offer a timeless design that will never go out of style and will always deliver a return-on-investment. You can even cover an unsightly wall or neighboring landscape with a wrought iron fence or panel. In the past, the only product available for exterior security was the conventional bar and grille system. Now with decorative iron, you can keep your family and home protected with a security screen that is gorgeous. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and let air flow into your living space without having to worry about opening your front door to the unknown. While decorative iron has the unique attribute of being a home upgrade that
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is both functional and beautiful, it’s also important to mention just how elegant it can be. Professionals can lend their artistic abilities to handcraft just about anything, from a personal coat of arms in iron to powder coated applications. Powder coating is a sturdier choice than paint, and it allows you to experiment with a variety of colors and textures. Spiral stairs are another great addition to a home, whether you have a balcony that you would like easier access to or simply crave a bold new focal point. Ideal for both indoors and outdoors, spiral stairs can be used where a straight set might not work, and they use less space. Whether you are remodeling, upgrading, or simply searching for some new style, Artistic Iron Works can help. Featuring a 33,000 square-foot ornamental iron gallery and workshop, Artistic Iron Works sells every kind of decorative iron work, iron fence, security door, window guard, entryway, metal and glass door, iron gate, railing and spiral staircase imaginable. You can call them at 702-930-5544 or visit www.ArtisticIron.com for more information. NV Lic. #0031909A
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Introducing:
The Future of Countertops
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lassic and versatile white is a seamless choice for any environment, and sophisticated white countertops have become a stylish staple in kitchen design over the last few years. While marble, granite and limestone are all fantastic choices for kitchens, homeowners oftentimes run into problems when it comes to white marble countertops. Marble is a porous
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and absorbent material, and it’s common for color discrepancies to occur with certain strains of marble (such as white calacatta). This can put a damper on achieving that clean, white surface you long for. However, there is another option that allows you to attain the high-end level of elegance so desired by those who seek custom stonework and appreciate the art of modern design. Copa Stone is a man-made quartz slab product that is functional, durable and allows you to enjoy white countertops like you’ve never experienced them before. With the advent of quartz, the era of worry-free maintenance is finally here. Copa Stone is a product made of 90% quartz. It is nonporous, doesn’t require sealing, and resists scratching, staining and heat of up to 300-degrees. And while white is a popular option, engineered stone also comes in a variety of beautiful and versatile colors that hold unparalleled physical attributes to those of natural stone. You truly can have it all with innovative manufactured stone—beauty, function and a whole new level of design. Braza Stone is a full-service marble and granite company that handles everything, from design, engineering, fabrication, installation, imports, project management and cabinetry. Whether you need kitchen and bar counters, pullmans and vanities, tub surrounds, showers, fireplaces and much more, Braza Stone can guide and manage your project from concept to completion and their staff is dedicated to making your experience successful. For more information about the revolutionary Copa Stone and more, you can call them at 702-880-3200 or visit www.brazastone.com. NV Lic. #0073615
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Solutions for Updating Your Bathroom
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hen it’s finally time to give your bathroom a new look, you might be faced with a few questions—from time concerns to invasive demolition. By working with what you already have, professionals can offer several affordable, long-lasting solutions that can be installed in a day or two, making bathroom renovations a possibility for just about any homeowner. There are so many things you can do that will deliver quick yet dramatic results. If you want to avoid a complete tear-out, bathtub liners are an ideal way to achieve an attractive tub that looks good-as-new. High-quality acrylic liners are slip-resistant, easy to clean, available in different colors and will never crack, peel or fade. Liners are also available for showers. LAS VEGAS LIVING • MARCH/APRIL 2014
Tired of scrubbing your bath or shower for hours without any satisfying results? In a standard shower or tub, the walls and floors are porous, providing a breeding ground for mold, mildew, bacteria and soap scum. Innovative shower and tub enclosures are crafted with resilient acrylic. Convert an old tub to an updated acrylic shower enclosure and enjoy a more functional bathing area that is unbelievably low-maintenance. Another smart place to focus your attention is on the bathroom cabinetry. Cabinets serve as a focal point for the room as a whole. As a result, the right cabinets can mean all of the difference between brilliant and just plain boring. Brand new custom cabinetry can be built from the ground up and installed into your home for a seamless fit. You can also work with what you already have and reface your existing cabinets. With the touch of something as simple as gorgeous cabinets, your bathroom will feel like a brand new, upgraded space. Re-Bath of Las Vegas believes that everyone should be able to bathe in safety and security. In business for 40 years, Re-Bath not only provides you with tub to shower conversions and walk-in bathtubs, but also complete bathroom remodeling—including vanities, cabinets, custom shower doors, toilets, flooring, and much more. For more information or a free consultation, you can call them at 702-509-6891. www.rebath.com and www.rebathandkitchenlv.com. NV Lic. #57470-57471-0069348 ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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The Benefits of
SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS
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hen it comes to your countertops, you want low-maintenance and high style. Most homeowners are well aware of common countertop choices, such as tile or granite. However there is another option that is sweeping the market by storm due to its countless benefits—solid surfaces. What exactly are solid surfaces? Crafted from acrylic surfacing materials, solid surface countertops are highly functional. These surfaces are durable, stain resistant, and easy to maintain. Unlike most countertop applications, solid surfaces are nonporous so bacteria, mold or moisture cannot penetrate the surface. This feature makes solid surface one of the few materials approved for use in commercial food-service areas and healthcare facilities. Along with these unique benefits, solid surfaces are available in a plethora of colors to complement any interior design. They can be crafted into virtually any configuration, and without obvious seams. Also, since the material can be shaped and routed, edge options are nearly limitless.
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Solid surface countertops are not just limited to the kitchen. Because they are impervious to moisture, they are also ideal throughout a bathroom. From vanities and sinks, shower walls, tub decks and even windowsills, solid surfaces’ resistance to cosmetics and water spotting makes cleanup easy. For more information about making the right countertop choice for your home, you call contact The Countertop Shop at 702-8392224 or visit www.thecountertopshopllc.biz. With over 16 years of experience, The Countertop Shop manufactures durable and attractive laminate and solid surface countertops while providing the best possible service to you at competitive prices. They are located at 301B Sunpac Court in Henderson. Lic. #0058953.
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OUTDOOR SPACE TOO HOT TO HANDLE?
Add Some Shade on Demand with a Louvered Roof System
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oo often patios and decks take the brunt of the summer sun and we avoid using them between sunup and sundown because the heat and sunlight make them simply miserable. Traditional patio covers such as Pergolas, solid panel roofs, and retractable awnings help ease this problem, but they each come with a compromise. Pergolas offer no weather protection, solid roofs make home interiors dark and gloomy, and retractable awnings are useless during strong wind. However, there is a solution. Adjustable louvered roof systems give you the best of all worlds. You can enjoy your outdoor living spaces at a temperature and light level that’s comfortable all year-round. Louvered roof systems have many advantages over traditional shade options. They withstand the elements all year long with no maintenance, offer shade or sunlight on demand, and are waterproof when closed. Most importantly, louvered roof systems are
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OPEN & SUNNY
versatile enough to accommodate any architectural style. Louvers are typically stocked in white and tan with custom colors available to suit your specific design needs. The system also has the ability to resist strong winds and severe weather conditions, making them a once in a lifetime purchase. A louvered roof system not only improves your deck, patio, and outdoor areas, they also help inside too. They block the sun’s powerful rays, protecting expensive window coverings, carpet, and furniture from fading and damage. Your home’s exterior will also be protected from solar heat gain, reducing your summer cooling costs. Additionally, all systems are solar powered for the ultimate in ease of operation with no associated operational energy costs. For more information about designing your louvered roof system, you can call Sunshade for a free estimate at 702-755-7253 or visit www.equinoxroof.com. NV License #0070747 ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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A Beautiful Outdoor Space
Should Always Look Its Best
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ouldn’t it be nice to have an outdoor living space that you thoroughly enjoyed and wanted to show off to family and friends? The collaboration of both pool and landscaping adds extra dimension to your yard that maximizes function and visual appeal while increasing the value of your home. The right contractor can design and build the perfect atmosphere for enjoyment and relaxation without sacrificing quality. A company that specializes in complete design and construction of outdoor living spaces, homeowners are assisted in tying all aspects of their front and backyard together in a unique design that flows, functions and fits the architectural style of their home. A beautiful pool, whether you are rejuvenating an existing pool or constructing a new one, should be both energy and water efficient and created with only the highest quality products on the market. If you desire a superior plaster for your pool, Crystal Tech is the way to go. Crystal Tech pool plaster features marble sand and the highest quality and quantity of polymers and pozzolans available. Your entire finished outdoor space should be equally as comfortable and inviting as the interior of your home. Outdoor kitchens and recreation areas
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expand the square footage of your living spaces. Combined with verdant and vibrant growth, the result is a diverse and eye-pleasing panorama of textures and colors that will dazzle and delight your senses. Tree-lined walkways, flowerbeds and shrubbery compliment your poolscape. One of the greatest aspects of using one company to create your entire environment is the ability to achieve flawless design flow. Whether your goal is to recreate the timelessness of Versailles or to keep things understated with a minimalist and modern look, the choice is yours and the possibilities are simply endless. Additionally, while you might be able to find a company that handles both pool and landscaping construction, it’s extremely rare to find professionals that can also provide the pool and landscape maintenance after everything has been designed and installed. This is one of the best assets a company can offer because you don’t ever have to worry about your new environment looking aged or run-down. An outdoor environment is an ongoing project, and it’s crucial for a company to recognize that. Courtney Landscape & Pools can help with all your outdoor living needs. In business for 17 years, they can provide you with all of your outdoor needs—including landscape construction, pool construction, pool remodel, landscape maintenance, pool maintenance and even holiday and event lighting. Crystal Tech pool plaster was developed exclusively for Courtney Landscape & Pools, and is made in the U.S.A. You can call them at 702-435-5799 or visit www.colapool.com. Lic. #55372 C-10 (bid limit $250,000). Lic. #67883 A-10E (bid limit $100,000). ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
exteriorslandscaping Create a Stunning New Look for Your Home With Functional Pebble Paving
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o you long for beautiful surfaces? If you find yourself getting tired of staring at the gray concrete surrounding your property, then you are not alone. Artistic surface solutions can completely transform the entire ambiance of your home. Not only are these surface options gorgeous, but extremely functional, practical and affordable. High quality pebble paving is a very popular option for homeowners, and can cover virtually any concrete surface for a convenient new look. Epoxy stone, also called river rock, is a blend of proprietary epoxy with decorative natural stones or marble. You can use it almost anywhere to create a uniform and attractive new surface. Offering many benefits, in addition to protecting the membrane, epoxy stone allows water to pass through the system and follow the runoff of the existing structure. This eliminates puddles and standing water, making it an ideal application for pool decks, outdoor showers, patios, lanais and porches. The pebble paver works great as a drain and is far more decorative than the traditional plastic deco drains, not to mention it will not get clogged up with debris. However, pebble paving works great in other areas as well. Dress-up your driveway, garage, walkway, entry, cellar, laundry room or even sunroom. Epoxy repairs, protect and beautifies any surface, allowing you to get creative with the
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decorating options. Because of its strength, it is great for any surface that requires heavy foot and/or vehicle traffic, like the garage. For more information, you can contact Concrete Texturing at 702-9911322 or visit www.ctvegas.com. Concrete Texturing offers quality installation and service on their many products including: stained concrete, polished concrete interior and exterior concrete overlays, pool deck texture and epoxy coatings. Many of Concrete Texturing’s installation techniques are a unique blend of artistic flair and customized designs that are attractive and cost effective. NV Lic. #59531, #77258
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BRING SOME
LIGHT Into Your Life With A Solatube
ho wouldn’t want to make their home healthier, vibrant and energy efficient while also increasing its resale value? With just one simple home improvement, you can achieve all of the above. Experience the many advantages of incorporating natural daylight into your home or business with the Solatube Daylighting System. Here’s how the Solatube® works—a high-tech dome on the roof focuses sunlight down a tube lined with Spectralight Infinity®, a highly reflective material. It filters out heat and UV rays and then diffuses the visible-spectrum light evenly throughout a room. The effect is extraordinary! Solatube provides exceptional lighting, even more than larger traditional skylights. It costs much less than other daylighting options, such as windows and skylights. You will also save on energy bills because Solatube allows you to switch off the electric lights during the day. Installation is fast, clean and easy. A professional can install your
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Solatube in less than two hours. Plus, the compact and flexible design of the Solatube allows it to be installed in just about any room or smaller spaces where daylighting might not have been an option. And finally, adding daylight to your indoor environment has many health benefits. It has been shown in several prominent studies that increasing daily exposure to natural light enhances mental and physical well being, while boosting concentration and energy levels. For more information about Solatube, you can contact your local dealer, Sun Cat Skylights. Their Daylighting Showroom is located at 5965 Harrison Dr. Ste. #3 in Las Vegas. You can also call them at 702-658-9847 or visit www. Suncatlv.com. NV Lic. #0046456A
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Milgard® Moving Glass Wall Systems Design that Moves
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re you ready to open up to an entirely new way to look at luxury? With elegant Moving Glass Wall Systems by Milgard®, you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without leaving the comfort of your indoor environment. Aspirational yet realistic, this moving wall seamlessly transitions between dreams and reality. In the past, Moving glass walls were only a custom option in high-end residential homes. However, Milgard reframed the conversation by offering 12 standard sizes in three- and four-panel configurations, making it more convenient to expand both your interior and exterior living spaces. These innovative Moving Glass Wall Systems integrate with other Milgard windows and patio doors—you can choose from several stock finishes including white, black anodized aluminum and wood clad (clear vertical grain Douglas fir and pine). The same goes for hardware, so you can experience a completely unified look. Smooth and effortless operation is just one of the benefits you will experience with Milgard’s Moving Glass Wall Systems. Despite their larger-than-life size, the doors open
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and close with just the push of a finger. You will also have peace of mind with Milgard’s long tradition of excellence. The proven history of Milgard as one of the most trusted names in windows and doors assure that your system will be installed correctly, and will function properly. For more information about Milgard Moving Glass Wall Systems and much more, Master Craftsmen Inc. can help. Family-owned and operated, their professionals take pride from quality products and fantastic customer service. For a free estimate or any additional information on Milgard products, you can call them at 702-330-7907 or visit www.nevadawindowsanddoors.com or www.milgard.com. You can also visit their showoom at 5240 S. Decatur Blvd. #2 in Las Vegas. Lic #58740 & 68202
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Spruce Up Your Patio Furniture Get Ready for Spring!
pring is here and it is time to reflect on how you want to renew your existing patio and pool furniture. When you look out your windows, what do you want to see? New cushions to brighten your patio area, new slings on your chaises and chairs, or even straps to replace those hanging from the frame? If the paint has worn off your frames, fresh powder coating will bring them back to their original color. Your resin furniture, which simulates wicker, might be fraying at the corners—a bunny may have eaten a chunk for lunch. Luckily, professionals can reweave the smallest tear to the largest hole. Your color can be matched, and violá—a brand new piece is created! Add new cushions in a bright pattern with a coordinating umbrella and your patio will now be ready to enjoy during the spring and summer months. Las Vegas summers are extremely hot and exposure to the sun needs to be minimized. The Sure-Vent umbrella with fiberglass ribs is aeronautically designed, and its expandavent top lifts up in the wind. It is this extra large vent that will prevent your umbrella from blowing away in the toughest Las
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Vegas wind. The Sure-Vent umbrella is available in the color of your choice and comes with an amazing five-year guarantee, including frame and fabric. For more information about fabrics, parts and service, you can call Renu at 702-568-9004 or visit their showroom at 975 American Pacific #105 in Henderson, Nevada where most products are manufactured and all service takes place. You can also visit their website at www.renucfr.com or email them your questions at fred@renucfr.com
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healthbeautyfitness
Finding Efficient Solutions to
PHYSICAL PAIN
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o you suffer from physical pain, but just aren’t quite sure what your next step should be? Whether you have already been diagnosed with a medical condition or simply aren’t quite sure what is causing your pain, the time has come to stop feeling overwhelmed and find a unique path to recovery that will allow you to enjoy your life to the fullest once again. You might be experiencing pain in your joints, legs, lower back, neck, abdominals or head and you aren’t quite sure what’s causing it, or what you should do about it. Perhaps you are diabetic, fighting cancer or have been diagnosed with arthritis. No matter what type of pain you are battling, a specialist will work with you to identify the specifics of your situation. The next step is treatment, and there are so many options available. In-house radiology, physical therapy, and even surgery might be the recommended choice of action. Your doctor might ask for an MRI scan, CT scan or X-rays to further pinpoint certain aspects of what you suffer from. The reason why your experience will be so convenient, however, is because all of the above can be accomplished in just one place. In-house equipment and laboratories ensure a quick process, whether you are waiting for images or test results. Stop putting up with the pain, and come to your one-stop
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destination for the most comprehensive, cutting edge pain treatments in the state of Nevada. Founded in 1999, the Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center offers a plethora of services and procedures performed by their team of physicians who are board-certified anesthesiologists with specialty training in pain medicine, and updated on the most advanced diagnostic and pain treatment methods. To see the extensive list of what they provide, you can visit their website at www.lasvegaspaininstitutes.com. With three convenient locations in Las Vegas and one location in Henderson, as well as primary and urgent care, you can call 702-880-4193 to schedule an appointment today.
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INTRODUCING LASER THERAPY—
INTERVENTION FOR THINNING, UNHEALTHY HAIR BEFORE
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hile thinning, dull and unmanageable hair can be caused by so many different conditions, it is a situation that nobody ever wants to suffer from. The time has come to finally put an end to the physical and emotional stress that is caused by thinning hair, once and for all. Laser therapy is a safe, effective treatment that is painless, has absolutely no side effects and is completely noninvasive. It used a nonthermal (cool) laser in low-level to bathe the scalp and hair in a pure, therapeutic red light. As a result, this therapeutic light produces a thicker looking and fuller feeling head of hair. Science has shown that natural light is beneficial to the body in many ways. Laser light is a specific type of light that has unique properties and benefits. Since light is a form of energy, low-level laser light actually energizes the hair. The most common example of light convert-
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ing into chemical energy is photosynthesis, where plants are fed through light converted into chemical energy. As the hair cell is among the fastest growing cells in the body, the effect of laser light treatments on the scalp and hair is very beneficial in creating the energizing effect that enhances the appearance and feel of the hair. Laser Hair Therapy is successful for many men and women, and a hair and scalp evaluation can assist in determining the likelihood of success for your individual condition. For more information or to schedule a free evaluation, you can call Laser Hair Therapy of LV at 702-505-5100 or visit their website at www.laserhairtherapyoflv.com. Laser Hair Therapy of LV uses the most scientifically advanced cosmetic lasers that are fully FDA compliant for safety.
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