LAS VEGAS • VOL XXXVII • NO. 2 • ODD
MARCH/APRIL 2016
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Oyster Bay – A Casual, Comfortable... Destructive Fire: Before And After Beautify Your Home On A Budget Reinvent Your Interior... The Treatment That Your Windows Deserve Marchella Carsona Collection... Simplify, Organize, And Enjoy Your Home To Its Full Potential Personalize Your Design Project Discover The World’s Most Luxuriously Soft Carpet
Endless Possibilities For Your Bathroom
30 Protecting Your Property Value
34 - 48 Building Your Swimming Pool With Confidence LifeRoom® – Technology That... What You Should Know Before... Moving Glass Wall Systems Your Garage Is Another Room... Bring Beauty To The Desert With A... Alumawood Patio Covers Pebble Flex – A Must-Have Surface For Your Pool Deck Springtime + Water Features = Backyard Paradise High-Quality Custom Rolling Shutters...
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ON THE COVER This sunset view of Las Vegas, by Premier Pools and Spas (PPAS-LV, LLC.), reminds us to never get so busy that we forget to take in the view. This Premier Pool Award of Excellence 2015 winner reminds us that you need not sacrifice style when building in a smaller backyard space. Artistry of design and functionality of space is what PPASLV does best, by offering a wide array of options for yards of any size or shape, allowing you to expand your space with a unique outdoor environment. Contact PPAS-LV, LLC. today for your free design consultation. With more than 25 years of pool building experience you can trust PPAS-LV to bring your backyard oasis to life. Visit www.ppas.com, or call (702) 737-7665, for more information, or on Facebook at, PremierPoolsandSpas-LasVegas. NV. License #79647 (A-10) Contract limit $150,000. See their ad on page 25 and article on page 34.
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OYSTER BAY—
A Casual, Comfortable, and Understated Way to Live Luxuriously
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rom traditional to contemporary, Lexington Home Brands loves the opportunity to showcase the most fashionable designs in home furnishings from their award-winning product development team, and is known for styling innovation across an amazing range of looks. Lexington believes in lifestyle presentation, therefore each collection includes designs for every room, including custom upholstery. At Lexington, their passion lies in creating an environment in your home that beautifully reflects your personal style. Today’s casual transitional styling blends lighter wood tones, natural textures, and relaxed shades of ivory, taupe, and gray, with designs that embody a feeling of laid-back sophistication. Oyster Bay by Lexington offers a casual, comfortable, and understated interpretation of luxe living. Designs feature an eclectic mix of traditional elements such as button-tufting, breakfront profiles, and turned legs with more transitional features, such as geometric metal bases, burnished stainless steel tops, and natural materials such as rush seats and water hyacinth frames. Pulling the look together is a sophisticated oyster finish over the graceful lines of quartered mahogany, lightly distressed, with custom hardware in an antique pewter finish. Getting away will always have its place, but nothing feels as good as returning to the comforts of home. In the bedroom, Oyster Bay offers soft color tones and elegant button tufting, while the luxurious layering of textures and leather complement the oyster
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finish on quartered mahogany veneers, infusing a fresh updated look to traditional design elements. While in the dining room, Oyster Bay recognizes that entertaining on a grand scale calls for ample seating with exceptional comfort. For more information on Oyster Bay by Lexington Home Brands and other 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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Destructive Fire: BEFORE AND AFTER by Victoria Rothermel
his is the story of a custom home that was destroyed by a fire, and rose again from the ashes. Victoria Rothermel, Interior Designer, was privileged to be instrumental in restoring this beautiful custom home to a luxurious state with modern construction technologies; technologies that made the home more energy efficient and comfortable. The home was completely destroyed with all the owners’ possessions that had been accumulated over a lifetime of their world travel. The fire, spreading through the attic, destroyed the home in a matter of hours. The owners had to evacuate with only the clothes on their backs—they didn’t even have a toothbrush. The owners had settled into retirement with the dream of enjoying their home. A little positive attitude and encouragement was necessary to help the owners weather the emotional upheaval. Utilizing knowledge and design foresight, Victoria showed the owners the beautiful possibilities in a new and fresh home. Some damaged items that were salvageable were incorporated into the new design, replicating the Mediterranean architecture. Art renderings and full color boards that displayed the textures of stone, tile, flooring, and paint colors made it easy for the owners to visualize the completed home. The goal was achieved to give the owners a restored comfortable home that they were very proud of. All design plans were coordinated with the builder in order to make sure that the rebuilt home would be of the highest quality. The owners were given the ability to “start over” with encouragement and positivity. The stress was removed from the selection of appliances, paint colors, flooring, draperies, furniture, plumbing, and electrical fixtures. These selections can be daunting and confusing without the help of a professional. New design features were added within the basic footprint of the home. The owners especially loved the new sound-
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proof theater with the large screen, the new swim spa sunroom, and the beamed ceiling in the kitchen and family room. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can call Victoria’s Creative Designs at 702-380-6957. You can visit them at 5525 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite #8 in Las Vegas, or visit their website at www.victoriascreativedesigns.com.
Dining Room Before
Dining Room After
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shelves and mantles. Additionally, you may decide that crown moulding or new baseboards are needed. Professionals can create the look you want at a budget friendly price.
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here’s no shortage of great ideas of how to update and beautify your home.
What usually stops most homeowners is deciding which project to start first and the unknown budget costs for the project. As for which project to start first, Woodstock Architectural Products owner Kevin Fults suggests that you begin with any basic home repairs, then move on to the home beautification project that inspires you the most. There are many different types of custom products that can have a dramatic impact on your home’s interior. One of those products is a custom barn wood wall from Woodstock. Available in shades of red, brown, grey, white and black. This kiln dried antique lumber makes an incredible backdrop for nearly any accent wall in your home. This lumber is also ideal for building custom interior barn wood doors, complete with sliding hardware.
The professionals at Woodstock Architectural Products are experts and here to assist you with your next home improvement project. With over 100 flooring choices, Woodstock offers a wide selection of engineered flooring at competitive pricing, as well as over 3,000 custom moulding knives to meet your style demands. After visiting the Woodstock showroom, you will receive a quote for your project and if you need installation, they can refer you to a qualified install professional. If you can dream it, Woodstock Architectural Products can help you build it. You can call (702)577-0616 to schedule an appointment, or visit www.WoodstockAP.com.
If your home is in need of more organization, a full service mill, like Woodstock, can build cabinets, closets and custom wall units, and can assist you with a customized design. Replacing old carpet with wood or vinyl plank flooring also makes a dramatic statement for your home. Another option for updating your home is to add a hand-hewn mantle, or ceiling beams. Beams come in various lengths and widths and can be left rustic or sanded smooth for a more contemporary look. Wood slab options can include oak, walnut, or cherry—perfect for
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Reinvent Your Interior with A Fireplace Makeover
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hen was the last time you gave your fireplace some quality attention? Many homeowners tend to accept an old, boring fireplace mantel as something they must settle with, and sometimes, they don’t even really seem to notice that area of the home. From gathering around the fire with friends to keeping warm and spending time with family, the time has come to create an ambiance that you can truly enjoy and appreciate. Fireplace mantels and shelves make for an elegant focal point that cannot be matched— you won’t believe the drastic transformation that just one small upgrade can provide for your living space. Whatever your preference is, from rustic to modern, or a more traditional mantel style, gorgeous mantels can reflect the exact look you desire. Mantel shelves are a convenient opportunity to accentuate and beautify your home. They can be used in a variety of different ways as a traditional fireplace mantel, vase or artwork support, bookshelves, and more. When shopping for a new mantel, one of the greatest assets you can come across is a company that has an array of fireplace mantels and
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shelves on display in their showroom for you to browse. Superior Moulding in Las Vegas has a showroom featuring a variety of fireplace mantels as well as a huge inventory of mouldings, hardwood and laminate flooring, cabinet hardware (knobs and pulls), wine racks, doors, door hardware, fireplace mantels, and more. For more information, you can call them at 702-425-5515 or visit www.SuperiorBP.net.
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homefashion The Treatment That Your
WINDOWS DESERVE
ustom window treatments don’t end with the way they look, they begin with the way they function—and shutters allow function to meet form by offering homeowners the ability to keep their home beautiful while controlling the light that surrounds them. The first thing to think about with shutters is the material that they are crafted from. There are many inexpensive shutters that look fairly nice when new—however, there is a good chance that they will begin to sag, warp, discolor, or fall apart with time. Remember—higher quality shutters are simply built to a higher standard. A synthetic product called Polywood® is by far the best material for shutters—even better than wood. The ultimate choice for beauty and durability, Polywood gives you the rich look of wood shutters without the inherent problems that come along with wood, such as sagging, warping, fading, or cracking. Polywood is a solid material that is moisture-and fire-resistant, impervious to termites, UL-tested, and UV-stabilized to avoid discoloration. Many companies call every non-wood shutter a “poly” shutter. But be careful of shutters that are not genuine Polywood as the quality may be inferior.
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One of the greatest benefits when buying shutters is working with a company who does everything for you, including the manufacturing. The quality of the product, follow up, warranty, craftsmanship, and installation are all factors that are dependant on the quality of the company that you choose. When a company actually builds and installs their own product, you are guaranteed accurate answers, timely responses, and prices that can’t be beat. With 38 years in the business, Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions offers superior products and services, and will see through your entire project. Sunburst is the creator of Polywood Shutters and the only place in Las Vegas you can purchase it. Not just limited to shutters, Sunburst can help you find the perfect solution to your window covering needs, including shades, blinds, window film, and more. You can call Sunburst Shutters at 702-367-1600 or visit their website at www.SunburstShutters.com for more information.
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Marchella Carsona Collection:
HIGH-END TRADITIONAL LOOK AT AFFORDABLE PRICING
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iscover elegance in a whole new way with the Marchella Carsona furniture collection. The lush texture and movement that embodies each piece makes Marchella Carsona a collection that is suitable for a king or a queen. Beautiful and baroque in style, Marchella Carsona can add sophistication to your interior. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, each piece is rich and has the potential to drastically transform a room with its bold presence. Intricate and elaborate decorations and patterns are balanced with curvaceous legs and frames, and a royal mix of deep dark woods with gold hardware and artistic accents makes this robust collection a one-of-a-kind addition to your home. Marchella Carsona offers furniture for the dining room, living room, and bedroom. Your home will feel more like a palace once you have incorporated this tasteful and romantic collection into your living space. To see more from this collection, 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 3 of this issue.
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Simplify, Organize, and Enjoy Your Home
To Its Full Potential
hat if you could live in an environment where you never felt weighed down by clutter? Imagine sitting down to work in your organized home office that promotes concentration because you aren’t distracted by piles of paper. Or walking into a perfectly neat closet where all of your clothing and shoes are displayed exactly how you’ve always envisioned. Achieving this organized lifestyle is easier than you might think. Highquality custom storage solutions for your closets, pantry, laundry room, garage, home office, entertainment center, and any unique space that you might have, can simplify your life while offering versatility, quality, and style.
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Professional design consultants will create a custom space that fits your unique style, budget, and organizational needs. The time has come to make your life easier so that you can finally relax and enjoy the transition to a more manageable life. Great Spaces provides home organization solutions in Las Vegas and is an exclusive dealer of Organizers Direct products. The professionals at Great Spaces work closely with Organizers Direct to ensure that customers receive the highest quality products and design solutions at the best possible price. For more information, you can call them at 702-374-6400, email Melanie@GreatSpacesForPlaces.com, or visit their website at www.GreatSpacesForPlaces.com.
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Personalize Your Design Project
with Custom Architectural Finishes
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our home or office environment is an expression of your lifestyle, taste and personality. Working with a designer that can create a look that is all your own and fits your budget, can bring together a very personable and functional environment for any project you are working on. Infinite Trend’s in-house designer, Nate Jones, has been designing and procuring custom home finishes for 12 years. Having an “I can find it for you” attitude with his clients, many of the products he has designed are one of a kind, customized pieces. He has the ability to design unique finishes, and works closely with manufacturers to create custom architectural elements not found elsewhere. Nate has provided refined finishes in some of the finest homes in Hawaii, Aspen, Denver, and Las Vegas. Located in Las Vegas, Infinite Trend sets themselves apart by working directly with overseas manufacturers. This connection eliminates the middle-man, helping to achieve better pricing and
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less confusion when creating a highly customized look. As a “Home Design Showroom”, Infinite Trend offers custom cabinetry with a variety of finishes and hardware allowing homeowners to create a look that is all their own. Semi-custom cabinetry is also available and comes in a variety of high-quality finishes and panel styles. Made of solid wood with softclose doors and drawers, these cabinets are shipped within a few days of ordering. Infinite Trend also carries a full line of trendy furniture, shower enclosures and freestanding bathtubs--all of which will help you to create your own style for any room in your home. To learn more about what Nate can create for your home, contact Infinite Trend at (702) 723-4702, or visit their showroom at 5275 Arville St., #312, in Las Vegas or go to www.infinitetrend.com
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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. This innovative new product is the only premium soft carpet with built-in stain and soil production that never 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
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the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline (when compared to an equal amount of nylon). For more information about SmartStrand Silk products and finding your perfect flooring solution, you many contact Cloud Carpet One at 702-4877798, or visit them at 6555 S. Valley View Boulevard in Las Vegas. They have a professionally trained sales team with design center experience and offer free in-home estimates as well as consultation. You can see their ad on page 22. NV Lic. #38642, 36222, and 36223.
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ow that summer is over, trimming your hardwood trees becomes a priority for keeping up on your property. During these cooler months, hardwood trees are not as susceptible to heat damage. Trees go into a dormant period, which is much like hibernation. Because of this, the photosynthesis process that aids the trees is slowed. Pruning can be done with a lower risk to the tree’s health. Trees are valuable assets for any landscape. Pruning trees is serious business, and an unprofessional service may remove too many branches and can harm the trees. Hiring a professional is important for your property’s value. Pruning follows a series of steps, which include: removing undesirable branches, removing crossing or rubbing branches, thinning the canopy, looking for insect problems, and looking for signs of disease. If insect problems or signs of disease are present, plant health care technicians assess the situation and take further action to help the affected trees. Trees also lend a hand to another pest control issue. Rodents such as rats and mice will climb trees to gain access to homes, seeking a warmer climate to raise their families. Roof rats can gain access to the roof from climbing these trees. Small mice can even enter a structure through a hole as small as a dime. Rodents can be a problem you want to solve quickly. Licensed pest control professionals can help prevent and manage various types of pest control issues. Choosing a professional company can be a daunting task. Some homeowners are left wondering if there is any way to simply hire one company to manage all of their needs in tree care, plant health care, and pest control. Thankfully, the Las Vegas area has a solution. Select Services provides pest control, plant health care, and tree care services from licensed and certified professionals. Select Services is one of the only local companies to hold all of the licenses necessary to treat any pest, including licenses for aquatic pest control and fumigation. John Ruiz, an ISA certified arborist, leads the team of tree care professionals. Choosing Select Services for your tree care, plant health care, and pest control will ensure that your home and property are well taken care of. Select Services is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can contact Select Services by visiting www.selectservices.vegas, e-mailing office@selectservices.vegas, or calling either (702) 479-3019 or (702) 566-BUGS.
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Endless Possibilities
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for Your Bathroom
rom the shower walls and floors to vanity tops, a bathroom has many surfaces that are very vulnerable and high-maintenance. However, you definitely don’t want to sacrifice beauty for functionality— especially when it’s possible to have both. Tyvarian® is an innovative and unique bathroom surface that is manufactured with a new patent pending technology that incorporates high-definition images into cultured marble. This stylish new product combines durability and easy maintenance with incredible color and design capabilities, offering over 60 beautiful and luxurious colors. The look of granite, limestone, marble, travertine, and contemporary designs you never imagined you could have in your house are all now within reach. Shower walls, vanity tops, trims, and more have never looked so good or performed so well. In business for 40 years, Re-Bath of Las Vegas can bring Tyvarian surfaces into your bathroom. Re-Bath can also provide tub to shower conversions and walk-in bathtubs along with 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. NV Lic. #57470-57471-0069348
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Building Your Swimming Pool WITH CONFIDENCE ome improvement ideas are budding, like spring flowers this time of year. So, don’t fight the home improvement urge; build a swimming pool now and get more out of summer. Creating an environment that truly reflects your personality, vision, and lifestyle, is what an experienced swimming pool designer does best. When choosing a swimming pool contractor, shop for quality products, at the best possible value. Remember that it is critical when interviewing a swimming pool contractor, that they do not shy away from providing an extensive customer reference list. This list allows you to verify their record of service and quality. A pool company that has confidence in their record, will provide many references and will want to give you a tour of their pools. This will allow you to evaluate their quality of work first-hand. A stellar Better Business Bureau rating is also important, since BBB ratings can’t be manipulated or bought, as is the case with some web-based rating companies. Make your evaluation based on the quality, value, experience, professionalism, and integrity of the company. Whether you have specific ideas for your backyard oasis, or you need a top notch designer to create a planned environment that accommodates your space and fulfills your desires, choose a company that will not take your investment lightly.
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Premier Pools and Spas has been fulfilling backyard dreams since 1988, with more than 40,000 pools built. They take pride in having built a customer service model that has made them the largest swimming pool contractor, with offices coast to coast, and internationally. They are known for their award-winning designs, customer service, attention to construction detail, and their A+ BBB rating. Since the PPAS-LV experience is tailored to the customer’s space, big, small, or unique shaped yards are their specialties. They can also aid in providing extensive custom amenities, such as: patio areas, barbecues, fire features, waterfalls, rock features, slides, lighting, and landscape, while meeting or exceeding the latest construction standards. As a leader in design, PPAS-LV has been recognized three times with the International Award of Excellence from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. You can call them at (702) 737-POOL (7665) for a free design consultation, or visit them at www. PPAS.com. License #79647 (A-10). Contract limit $150,000.
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!"#$%&&'()*$+,-&.&/012,32145"-/61*&/$2,$5 !"#$$%&'"#&()*#$$%&+,-,". From the sun shining down on a picturesque landscape to a star-studded nighttime sky, having the opportunity to bring Mother Nature and all of her beauty into your living space is a truly enjoyable thing. However, most people prefer to experience the benefits of nature without having to worry about any unpredictable weather, pesky bugs, and the other burdens that can come with outdoor exposure. It’s time to enter a realm of comfort and relaxation that you’ve never imagined before. Feel all of your senses come alive in a total mindbody experience while you lounge in a serene space where you are in total control of your environment. Welcome to LifeRoom®—your new outdoor escape. LifeRoom lets you enjoy your backyard again for any activity that you choose, from exercising, dining, entertaining, or even relaxing, alone or with family and friends. Within LifeRoom, you can appreciate everything you love about being outdoors, with all of the comforts of being indoors. LifeRoom’s unique Smooth Glide motorized screens can be raised for a seemingly endless view, or lowered for seclusion or protection. With the screens up, LifeRoom is a wide-open sanctuary. If you are looking for a little bit of privacy, all you have to do is lower the side screens. When the bugs come out, lower all of the screens and enjoy your view without the threat of pests or unwanted weather conditions. Not only can all of the screens be controlled with the simple touch of a button, but LifeRoom also boasts a sophisticated LED lighting system that can turn your backyard into a private party with both ambiance and it’s own V.I.P. room. LifeRoom’s screens have been
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exteriorslandscaping uniquely designed to also serve as amazing projection screens for any home theater. Round up the kids and your neighbors because LifeRoom provides you with screens that challenge the local movie theater. Imagine watching theater-quality movies, television shows, and sporting events right in your very own yard! Living in Nevada, enjoying the sun without the heat can be a real struggle. LifeRoom lets you take “cool” to a whole new level with its innovative, unique, Cool Mist climate system and Soft Breeze technology. Now, you can enjoy your LifeRoom even on the hottest days. With this innovative technology, a cool mist sprays in the air around you that is so incredibly fine, it actually disappears as it cools you off. In fact, you can experience a temperature reduction of up to 40degrees. Plus, LifeRoom’s protective screens also can block up to an amazing 95% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. This means that you and your loved ones can enjoy a healthy, safe way to relax and play outdoors. Not to mention, this cool environment is ideal for getting some peaceful exercising in without the blazing heat from the sun. You can comfortably do yoga while gazing at the blue sky. Other unparalleled features of LifeRoom include glazed skylights that let the light in but keep the harmful UV rays out. A pollen/allergy protection system that includes screens designed to filter out pollen, dust, and other airborne allergens for the extra sensitive people in your life. A quick release screen that easily lets you exit the room in the event of a power outage. Radiant
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heaters that are 90% efficient, so they can warm things up during the day and easily take the chill out of the night air. And finally, a concealed gutter system that easily handles rain run-off so there’s never any annoying dripping, splashing, or streams of water to disrupt your tranquility. The only thing better than having a LifeRoom is having a LifeRoom with all of the options. Your LifeRoom can be custom designed by professionals to be as unique as you are. Weather-resistant aluminum comes in two finishes—cedar or deep driftwood. Your dull, ordinary backyard can be transformed in to a haven that directly reflects your personal taste. This is not only an incredible way to extend your living space and increase the value of your home, but also to upgrade both you and your family’s quality of life. For more information about the LifeRoom, Dura-Kool is an authorized LifeRoom® product dealer. Dura-Kool is a home improvement company based in Las Vegas. They also specialize in patio covers, carports, sunrooms, and pool enclosures. If you are interested in the LifeRoom, or any other innovative products, you can contact Dura-Kool at 702-997-9565 or at www.DuraKool.com. NV Lic. #32067-8. MARCH/APRIL 2016 • LAS VEGAS LIVING
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What You Should Know Before Hiring a Pool and Landscape Contractor
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recommended time to get the ball rolling on a pool project is during the early spring so that when summer finally arrives, your beautiful backyard is ready to enjoy! The first and most important aspect of a pool or landscape construction project is choosing a contractor that understands your needs and that you feel comfortable working with. Here are a few specific aspects to consider while doing your research. Budget consideration. It’s crucial to first determine exactly how much you can and are willing to spend. Don’t let anyone try to talk you into spending more if you have already set boundaries, but utilize the expert’s advice in determining if your budget is realistic for what you would like. Bidding. Always be sure to get three bids for you project. The contractor should be happy to compare their bid to competitor bids and point out exactly where theirs differs.
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Contracts and warranties. Pool contracts and warranties may vary depending on the company, so you should read the warranty with the builder and ask what is warranted and what is not warranted. Maintenance. It’s rare to find professionals that can also provide the pool and landscape maintenance after everything has been designed and installed. An asset, you don’t ever have to worry about your new environment looking aged or run-down. For more information, you may contact Courtney Landscape & Pools at 702-435-5799 or visit www.colapool.com. Lic. #55372 C-10 (bid limit $80,000). Lic. #67883 A-10E (bid limit $80,000), Lic # 79297 C-18 (bid limit$25,000.00), Lic # 79298 C-5 (bid limit $45,000.00).
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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 702-749-4149 or visit www.nevadawindowsanddoors.com. You can also visit their showoom at 5240 S. Decatur Blvd. #2 in Las Vegas. Lic # 58740 & 68202
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Your Garage Is Another Room In Your Home—
IT’S TIME TO TREAT IT THAT WAY!
garage is a place that often goes overlooked as a livable, organized space. This area of the home tends to be a catchall room where people store the leftover items that can’t seem to find a place anywhere else, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After all, there’s plenty of room in a garage for storage. However the real question is—how functional is your garage situation? Chronic garage clutter, disorganized messes, stained floors, and an overall dirty environment are some common complaints that homeowners tend to have when describing their garage. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could completely reclaim your space, and actually transform that once-lost room into a clean, efficient, and beautiful environment that can finally be utilized to its full potential? Whether you have an inefficient storage system already in place, or need to start from scratch, Monkey Bars® garage shelving offers a clean and attractive way to hold anything and everything that you might find within your garage. Monkey Bar shelves are patented and manufactured to sustain more weight than just about any other standard garage rack available. Extremely versatile in style, Monkey Bars shelving can be custom designed and manufactured to meet you and your garage’s unique needs. Along with shelving products, Monkey Bars also manufactures and installs stylish cabinetry, overhead storage units, accessories, and even workbenches. Once you have finally cleaned up the clutter, you can then start to focus on the aesthetics of your garage floor so that you can finish the entire ambiance of your new room. A superior choice, Polyurea-coated flooring can immediately make your garage feel like a room in your home. A permanent and spectacular solution for any garage, each floor is diamond grinded to ensure adhesion to the concrete
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and to protect your floor against peeling or lifting. Chemical and scratch resistance properties ensure that cleaning and maintaining your new floor will be easier than ever. Additionally, Polyurea flooring is UV-stable, which means that the color of your floor won’t fade or turn yellow in the sunlight. There is an array of color options available to meet your style requirements. Know that your garage is in good hands with trained storage consultants and a company that has been in business for over a decade. Monkey Bar Storage was started in 2002 and has grown into an international company, recently opening a branch in Las Vegas. Monkey Bars can un-complicate your life and transform your garage. For additional information, you can call 702-749-4107 or visit www.garagesolutionslasvegas.com. License # 0079931 and 0079930. ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Bring Beauty to the Desert
WITH A FLAWLESS LANDSCAPE AND OUTDOOR RETREAT
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aving your own peaceful retreat outside is in every way a sound investment. When you need to escape somewhere to relax and unwind, all you have to do is step outside. However, when it comes to the design and construction process of an outdoor living project, it can be intimidating and stressful for a homeowner. This holds especially true if you want to change or add a variety of different aspects in your yard, such as an outdoor kitchen, water or fire feature, pavers and more. Luckily, there is good news. You can complete your outdoor construction project in a process that is run efficiently and smoothly—the way it’s supposed to be! When you work with just one company that can handle everything, the hassle of dealing with multiple contractors and subcontractors is completely eliminated. From conception to completion, your one point of contact will communicate with all parties involved so that you won’t have to. Additionally, all necessary paperwork will be submitted to your homeowner’s association so that you don’t have to do the tedious job of completing applications and submitting designs and samples. Your project will remain hassle-free, as well as on time and budget from beginning to end. By viewing a custom 3-D design rendering, you will be able to see exactly what your proposed project will look like. A virtual tour of your
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completed project before ever breaking ground ensures that the end result is exactly what you envision. Living Water Lawn and Garden is the local one-stop solution for all of your outdoor living needs. They will make your outdoors an extension of your living space. They specialize in paver patios and decks, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, retainer walls, veneer stone, landscape lighting and much more. Every detail of your outdoor space will be thought out and coordinated. They are also one of the few highly trained companies in Las Vegas that cleans, seals and restores pavers. To see more about their services, you can visit them online at www.LivingWaterLV.com, or call them at 702-655-5593 for a free consultation. Lic. #80257 C-10 ($500,000). Lic. #80435 C-18($500,000).
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exteriorslandscaping ALUMAWOOD PATIO COVERS –
How To Grab The Shade & Functionality You Need All Year Round !
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ere in Las Vegas, the blistering dry heat of summer can make it difficult to enjoy the outdoors; not to mention the damage it can cause to your home. Being able to enjoy your yard all year round while making it functional can be accomplished by considering an Alumawood patio cover as your solution. For a homeowner who seeks shade during the warm months, an Alumawood patio cover is a great way to allow you to enjoy your back yard. You get he look of a wood patio without all the maintenance. With Alumawood Patios, you don't have to worry about maintenance as the paint does not fade, it won’t burn, warp, peel, or attract termites. Your patio will look as good 5 years later as the day you buy it. Available in lattice which will allow sunlight, Solid patio covers and Insulated Patio covers, you can enjoy your backyard during all weather conditions and you can protect your patio furniture and BBQ from all weather conditions. With the Aluma-sheild surface protector, Dupont Teflon allows these patios to repel dust, dirt, and stains making it easy to clean.
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Serving Nevada for over 11 years, Perfect Home Products offers Lifetime warranties on labor and materials for their products. You can contact them at 702-728-3758 or visit their showroom at 6000 S. Eastern Ave Suite 3-C, Las Vegas, Nv, 89119 Visit their website at www.perfectpatiocovers.com. Lic. #74505 & #74578
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Pebble Flex—
A Must-Have Surface for Your Pool Deck inding the perfect surface for pool decks, walkways, and playgrounds can be quite the battle. You want something extremely safe and efficient, but you also want these surfaces to be aesthetically pleasing so that they complement the gorgeous outdoor ambiance you’ve worked so hard to create. Pebble Flex is the perfect solution for your recreational needs. Crafted from thermoplastic rubber that packs together, the end result is a floor that is soft, durable, and long lasting. 100% UV protected, this product will not degrade in sunlight and requires no maintenance or sealing. Pebble Flex can be applied over existing bare, cracked, chipped, or damaged surfaces without any demolition, offering a quick solution to older, less-safe concrete applications. While Pebble Flex is ideal for just about any outdoor space, pool areas are quickly becoming popular installations. Not
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only will pool surfaces become cooler underneath your feet, but they will also be slip-resistant due to Pebble Flex’s porous nature. Pebble Flex is available in an endless array of colors and mixed options for all of your design needs. There are virtually endless mixing options available when it comes to creating your own unique color, not to mention, you will never have to worry about cracking and peeling or faded colors. If you are ready to discover Pebble Flex, then it’s time to contact Pebble Stone Coatings. Locally owned since 2006, their professionals recognize that customer service is the foundation of the company’s success, and they will strive to work with you as a friend, not just a client. For a free estimate or more information, you can call them at 702-505-4808 or visit www.pebblestonecoatings.com. NV Lic. #63611
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exteriorslandscaping Springtime + Water Features
= Backyard Paradise hen you imagine the perfect outdoor living space, what do you envision? What is in that perfect backyard? Perhaps there’s a swimming pool and spa, definitely a patio, maybe a fire pit, or even fancy barbeque and outdoor kitchen. Springtime is almost here which means warmer weather and more time outdoors. If it’s a pool you are contemplating for your backyard, consider the many benefits such as great backyard gettogethers, exercise opportunities and relief from the hot desert temperatures. When creating your beautiful backyard, water shaping should be an element you don't forget. Water has a special significance in our lives. Apart from the fact that we need it to live, it also feeds our souls with its calming and soothing influence. Water can take many forms, from a structured contemporary fountain with stainless steel and glass tile to a simple reflecting pool that mirrors the beautiful yard you have created. One growing trend is water gardening. This usually consists of a waterfall and stream ending in a tranquil pond complete with koi and water
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lilies. A backyard pond when done correctly will attract birds and dragonflies, making it a sanctuary for humans and critters alike. Imagine how relaxing it would be to sit on your very own bridge, dangling your feet in the water while feeding fish. Who can resist the call of a backyard pond? Finally, if you would love a waterfall but don't like the idea of a pond, a waterfall can be built as a pond-less version with the catch basin being constructed underground and covered with river rock. The water will simply disappear into the rock. To get going on the design and installation of your very own backyard water features, Allure Pools and Spas can help. You can call them at 702-436-5733, or visit their website at www.allurepools.net, where you can also see examples of traditional swimming pools that can be customized just for you. Lic. #0077145/0077147
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exteriorslandscaping High-Quality Custom Rolling Shutters—
YOUR HOME DESERVES ONLY THE BEST ecause your home and its valuable contents are worth protecting, keeping your family safe is probably one of your main priorities. However, you still want your home to look attractive and remain efficient. Rolladen Rolling Shutters are foam-filled aluminum slats customfitted for use over doors and windows to keep out wind, heat, cold, and dust. Designed to prevent forced entry, Rolladen Rolling Shutters are installed on the outside of your doors and windows and controlled from the inside. Studies have shown that houses with Rolladen shutters experience a nearly zero burglary rate. Ideal in our harsh southwest desert environment, Rolladen Rolling Shutters eliminate solar gain through your windows in the summer and stop radiant heat from escaping in the winter. When shutters are lowered, they can reduce inside temperatures by as much as 35-degrees. They can also reduce energy consumption up to 64% and will stop leaky windows and winter drafts. When Rolladen Rolling Shutters are lowered, there is total privacy from the outside. No one can tell if you are at home or away, and all inside lights are blocked from view. Additionally, they provide peace and quiet by reducing noise from outside sources by 85%, as compared to a glass window pane.
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Just like any product on the market, the technology of rolling shutters is constantly evolving. Rolladen Rolling Shutters make it a point to stay on top of the innovations in their field in order to stay both competitive and progressive. Recently, Rolladen attended the International Shutter Convention in Stuttgart, Germany in order to learn about the new styles, shutter composition, and other components that have been recently developed for the consumer. Rolladen cares about providing their clients with the highest quality products and the newest technology available on the market, and has held a lead position in manufacturing easy-to-operate, problem-free rolling shutters since 1984. With expertise in electronics and engineering, Rolladen’s factorytrained personnel understand the Las Vegas environment and the unique needs of local homeowners. For more information, you can call them at 702-505-4805, visit them at 6168 W. Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas, or visit their website at www.rolladenlv.com. Lic #43543
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