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14 - 16 H OME FASHION
22 - 29 H OME P RODUCTS & S ERVICES
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H OME T HEATER /A UTOMATION
30 - 32 K ITCHEN & B ATH
40 - 41 H EALTH , B EAUTY & F ITNESS
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H OME I NTERIORS
34 - 36 E XTERIORS & L ANDSCAPING
A UTOMOTIVE
ON THE COVER One Touch Living was selected as San Diego’s exclusive dealer for the worldrenowned Steinway-Lyngdorf music and theater product line. Manufactured to very exacting standards, the speakers and electronics in the Steinway line were created to emulate the listening experience of a live performance in Steinway Hall in New York. The sound accuracy, dynamics and power are identical to a live musical performance. Movie soundtracks replicate the sound of the original film soundtrack, better than that of a commercial movie theater. For more information on home theater rooms, you can contact One Touch Living at 855-663-2929. They are located at 15932 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego CA 92127. Visit their website at www.1touchliving.com or see their article on page 18.
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THE 3 MOST COMMON MATTRESS SHOPPING MISTAKES And How To Avoid Them
attress shopping isn’t the most fun and easy thing to do. It also doesn’t help when you have mattress companies capitalizing on consumer’s lack of knowledge when it comes to mattress shopping. To help with the shopping process, there are 3 common mattress shopping mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Buying a Mattress that is Too Firm. One of the biggest mistakes people make when purchasing a new mattress is believing the myth that firmer is better. People convince themselves in getting a firm mattress because they think it’s better for them, when in reality they should have trusted what their body was telling them and go with one that felt better, even though it was a little softer. Getting a mattress that is too firm can cause painful pressure points on the hips and shoulders causing you to toss and turn to get comfortable or even cutting off your circulation. Another problem with buying a mattress that is too firm is that it is not conforming to your curves properly. If a mattress does not contour to your body, then the muscles around your spine will be forced to overcompensate for the lack of support thus you may end up with back pain. 2. Buying Based On Name Brand. Unfortunately in the mattress industry you don’t get what you pay for and purchasing a big name brand is the epitome of this being true. About 60%70% of the market is owned by two very large companies. Not mentioning names, but for example, “big S” companies (with one T).
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These companies really drive the direction of the industry and over the years the quality of their products slowly decline. The mattresses may feel very comfortable and look very nice but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Also keep in mind with the brand name comes insane markups because of high overhead cost. Instead of focusing on brand, focus on craftsmanship and the materials that go into making the mattress. 3. Buying Without Testing. Did you know people spend about a third of their life in their beds? That is a lot of use their mattress gets. With a product that is used every day and is very important to your health, it should not be purchased blindly. A mattress is the most important piece of furniture in the home and time should be invested trying out different mattresses. You want to find the one that fits your needs. There is no “one size fits all” mattress. To avoid this mistake spend at least 10-15 minutes on the two you like the most and compare them. Spending 10-15 minutes testing a mattress gives you a good amount of time for your body to adjust to the surface. If you have time to lay longer then go for it- the more time, the better. For more information on selecting a mattress for your individual needs, you can visit Mattress Makers at 7919 Silverton Ave., suite 412, Miramar. Building Mattresses since 1968, they use 100% natural and organic latex with a 20 year limited warranty. You can call them at (858) 566-4408 or contact them at one of the following info@mattressmakers.com or www.mattressmakers.com ONLINE AT SANDIEGOLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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DON’T REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS…. THINSULATE THEM! aving energy and money is on the minds of many homeowners each month when they receive their electric bill. Since southern California is primarily warm and sunny most of the year, staying cool without using too much energy is a challenge. The same goes for the winter months when the weather is chilly and you are trying to keep the house warm. 30% of all energy used to heat and cool homes goes out the window. It’s a fact that a single pane window loses 20 times as much heat as the same area in an adjacent wellinsulated wall. If your home does not have exceptionally insulated windows, it can be very expensive to replace the windows just to save energy. Now there is a solution to keeping your home cool during the summer months and warm during the winter months without having to spend a fortune on replacing your windows. 3M™ Thinsulate™ is a unique low-e (low emissivity) window film which helps reflect radiant heat, rather than allowing the glass to absorb it. By doing so, it retains warmth in the winter and cool air in the summer increasing your window’s insulation value. Your single-pane windows will
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perform close to a double-pane window and a double-pane performs close to a triple-pane, thus making it an efficient, cost-effective way to meet your window insulation needs without having to replace your windows. It will keep windows out of landfills, therefore, it is a greener solution. Virtually invisible, Thinsulate window film will improve the performance of your existing windows without changing the look, inside or out, so it will not alter or obstruct your view. Yet it still helps protect your furniture, floors, upholstery and artwork from 99.9% of UV rays, one of the major causes of fading. If your current window film is old, bubbly or aesthetically unpleasing, the professionals at NU-VUE have the correct tools to remove old film without damaging the glass or frames and use non-toxic solutions to improve the clarity and appearance of your windows. Call 760-670-3676 for more information on 3M Thinsulate, film removal or any other window film options. In business since 2008, they offer free consultations and lifetime residential warranties. You can email them at info@nuvuewindowfilms.com or visit their website at www.nuvuewindowfilms.com. ONLINE AT SANDIEGOLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
hometheater/automation
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ust about everyone loves watching a movie on the big screen. However, no one likes standing in long lines or searching for and sitting in uncomfortable seats with sticky floors. Fortunately, private home theaters are now able to deliver an immersive movie watching experience that is superior to commercial cinemas. When considering building a home theater, there are many questions to answer … will you be watching sports, TV programs, or Hollywood blockbusters? How big should the room be? What type of furniture do you like and where will it sit in the room? Do you like a classic or modern design, or maybe you have a particular theme in mind? The answers to these questions and many others, affect critical decisions such as which projector, screen type and size, lighting, acoustical treatments, and sound systems. To truly achieve a home theater that delivers an “escape from reality” into the movie maker’s world, it is not realized by chance or happenstance; it must be engineered. A particular engineering advancement in home theater technology is the Steinway Lyngdorf theater systems. Manufactured to very exacting standards, the speakers and electronics in the Steinway line were created to emulate the listening experience of a live performance in Steinway Hall in New York. The sound accuracy, dynamics and power are identical to a live musical performance. Movie soundtracks replicate the sound of the original film soundtrack better than that of a commercial movie theater. Steinway-Lyngdorf products also utilize a patented sound correction technology called Room Perfect™. RoomPerfect is a sophisticated technology that corrects imperfect acoustics in a listening room. Simply put, you can have exceptional sound without sacrificing your design aesthetics - no more ugly placement of furniture or speakers in the middle of the room. Many companies claim to be home theater experts - few of them actually are. It is recommended to find a company specializing in home theater design and installation. Experts will collaborate with you and your interior design professional, your architect, or your builder to help you
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ROOMPERFECT! visualize the home theater of your dreams. They should gather information about your theme, décor, furniture, lighting, room space and watching preferences to create a complete home theater project plan. For your home theater project to be successful, your plan should include floor plans, elevations, construction drawings, wiring diagrams, acoustical engineering, product specifications and wall treatments that are specific to you. To learn more about RoomPerfect by Steinway-Lyngdorf or designing the ultimate home theater, you can call One Touch Living at 855-663-2929. As San Diego’s exclusive Steinway-Lyngdorf dealer, One Touch Living is a single source provider for world class audio and video equipment, screens, control systems, furniture, acoustical treatments, and design/build/installation services. To experience a home theater before you make a purchase you can also set an appointment to visit the only Dolby ATMOS Steinway-Lyngdorf home theater on the west coast at the One Touch Living Experience Center at 15932 Bernardo Center Drive in San Diego, 92127. For additional information, you can visit their website at www.1touchliving.com
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Stairs Keeping You Down?
Discover the Convenience of a Custom Home Elevator, Wheelchair Lift or Stairclimber
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our home should be a comfortable environment tailored to your needs, and when your needs change, so should your home. Many disabled and elderly people find that every year getting up those stairs becomes more and more challenging. Some homeowners might even have to relocate their living quarters to the first floor, because they are physically unable to climb the stairs. This is no way to enjoy your home, and thankfully there are ways to remedy this situation. A custom home elevator, wheelchair lift or stairclimber could be the perfect solution, allowing everyone in your family to navigate your home with ease. When you decide that it is the right time to start your home elevator remodeling project, professional contractors will come to your
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home and evaluate your living space. They will discuss all possible locations for your elevator, and options such as size, materials and appearance. Every aspect of your elevator will be completely customized to ensure that your unique wants and needs are accommodated. Not only will the elevator contractors go over every detail of the plans with you, they will also obtain all necessary permits, and make sure every modification done to your home meets applicable building codes and zoning laws. Putting an elevator, wheelchair lift or stairclimber in your home is all about making life easier, and the right contractor
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will make sure that the process of installing your elevator is easy as possible too. For more information on custom home elevators, wheelchair lifts, stairclimbers or dumbwaiters, you can contact the RIFE CO., a reliable contractor with over 15 years experience, at 619-300-9645. You can also visit them online at www.therifeco.com
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STOP ANNOYING NOISE
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istracting noise outside the home due to construction, traffic, or noisy neighbors can be very disruptive. Disturbance due to such loud noises that are of out of your control affect the ordinary, quiet, peaceful living and privacy of those inside. However, you don’t need to tolerate these kinds of troubles forever. There are innovative products and methods available on the market to reduce sound level by 75-95%. Real soundproofing windows, with a STC rating, are made with double- or triple-pane structures are the most cost effective and simplest way to achieve substantial sound reduction through windows. There is no need to remove or replace your existing window to make it almost soundproof. Instead, it is possible to place or attach the soundproofing window clear panel quickly and easily over your existing window. This is called a “secondary” window. Soundproof window inserts can be installed over the inside window openings of studios, home theaters, conference rooms, libraries, generally anywhere easily and quickly. Installing the overlaying clear panels on existing windows creates an effective air space seal between the two. Loud noises and sounds that pass through existing windows are effectively absorbed and reduced by the dead air space created between the soundproof window panes. This results in a substantial reduction of high intensity sounds to muffled sounds. Comprehensive and effective sealing on the soundproofing inserts prevent the seeping out of sound through any opening it finds. The sealed sound proofing windows protects you from distracting noise and reduces drafts.
Now you can sleep well, concentrate on your studies, work and enjoy your privacy as distracting sound waves are suppressed. Innovative, soundproofing solutions are available to create a quiet, peaceful living environment. The Super Soundproofing Company is located at 455 East Carmel St., San Marcos, CA 92078 (888) 942-7723 Open 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday. www.soundproofing.org
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NO MORE WAITING!
INSTANT AND ENDLESS HOT WATER!
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hen you are enjoying the feeling of that nice hot shower, is your water going cold midway through? Are you jumping back when you find out the water isn’t hot yet even after running for a minute or more? When filling up that bathtub, is your hot water supply completely exhausted? In the morning, is there a mad competition in your household over who gets to take a shower first? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, there is no reason to suffer any more. Navien® tankless water heaters can give you instant hot water to eliminate wasted time and money by letting your water run to finally get to the desired temperature. Unlike non-condensing tankless water heaters or conventional tanks, Navien condensing water heaters have up .96% energy factor, which is highest in the industry giving you the shortest payback. The heat exchangers on this unit are made of stainless steel, which makes them 20 times more resistant to corrosion than copper heat exchangers in most other tankless water heating systems. That means only needing maintenance once every five years as opposed to once a year. Because there is no limit to your hot water, a Navien tankless water heater makes for serious luxury. Now your household can take continuous
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showers - one right after another, as well as run the laundry and dishwasher at the same time, without running out of hot water. For more information on the Navien tankless water heater, you may contact CVB Plumbing at 866-282-7422 or email cvbplumbing90@gmail.com. In business since 1990, they offer a fifteen year warranty on the heat exchanger, six year warranty on parts and a one year warranty on labor. CVB Plumbing is a NSS Specialist and will double the labor warranty from one year to two. For more information, you can also visit their website at www.cvbplumbing.com
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Restoring MAKES YOUR BARBEQUE SAFER, AND YOUR FOOD TASTE BETTER ust about everyone loves a good outdoor cookout, especially living in Southern California where the weather usually allows for year-round barbeques with friends and family. However, when it comes to cleaning the barbeque, that’s another story. It’s probably safe to say that most grills out there could use a good scrub down. Deep cleaning your barbeque will not only make it sparkle and shine, this procedure also will improve the taste of your food! This procedure removes fat, carbon deposits, and harmful carcinogens that can be transferred to your food. The deep cleaning also removes grease, which will make your outdoor cooking much safer by greatly reducing the chance of grease fires. On top of all of this, barbeque cleaning also prevent future corrosion, protecting your investment and extending the life of your grill. Now that it’s been established that cleaning your barbeque is a great idea, some homeowners might be asking, “Why not do this myself?” A thorough cleaning can be a messy job, and takes around two-and-a-half to three hours to properly execute. Therefore, a mobile barbeque company that can come to your home and utilize their proprietary cleaning system is a wise choice for any homeowner. Skilled technicians are friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of your grill. They will arrive on time, secure the area around the grill with tarps and towels to protect your property, and then disassemble the grill from top to bottom in order to do a full inspection. They remove all the internal parts, including the cooking grates, heat plates, burners, basting pans, warming rack and hood. Internal parts are taken out to the truck to soak in our dip tank. Professionals will then degrease and sanitize the interior and exterior of the firebox from top to bottom, taking great care to get the finer details. After the body of the grill has been thoroughly cleaned, the hood is also cleaned inside and out, using caution to maintain the integrity of the grain on the stainless steel. During the third stage of this proprietary service, a combination of clean water, degreaser and special power tools are used to refurbish the parts. After the parts have been refurbished, everything is rinsed with water, and the burners are drilled out to make sure gas flow is consistent during cooking. The grill is then reassembled, tested again, and completely polished. For more information on mobile barbeque cleaning, you can contact San Diego BBQ at (858) 605-5777. They operate under the motto “Old grills, new grills, and everything in between,” and their friendly and well-trained staff is there to serve you. San Diego BBQ also sells parts and provides repairs for almost all brands. Common repairs include ignition system overhauls, valve replacement and parts installation. You can see a complete list of their services and prices online at www.sdbbqgrills.com.
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homeproducts/services Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems
Clean Your Air Ducts
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ne of the most important systems in your home is your HVAC system. It allows you to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter and provides air circulation and ventilation throughout your home. While this system is largely out of sight and out of mind, it is essential to hire a company to complete air duct cleaning on an annual basis. There are several air duct cleaning benefits that you may not have stopped to consider. However, once your HVAC duct system stops working efficiently, you will very quickly begin to realize just how essential this component is to your comfort, health, and even your safety. Allergies, Asthma and Respiratory Problems. When homeowners don’t routinely complete air duct cleaning through a professional service, individuals in the home with any type of respiratory health issues often pay a very
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big price. This can include more frequent and severe asthma attacks, increased allergic reactions for those that are sensitive to dust, mold and mildew, and increased illness. By cleaning your ductwork annually dust, mold spores, allergens and contaminants that collect in the ducts are efficiently and effectively removed. Energy Efficiency Boost. When a system is clean and free from dust, debris, and build-up, the airflow is going to be more consistent. This will help heat and cool your home quickly, which means a decrease in energy required to keep the temperature just right. Removing Odors. Even in a very clean and well-maintained home, the inside of your ducts collect dirt, contaminants from the air, spores and pollen and even mildew, mold and bacteria. Over time this can also create odors as the organic material collects in your system. Routine air duct cleaning removes all these contaminants, and also removes related odors. This leaves your home smelling clean and fresh while promoting energy efficiency and good respiratory health. For more information, you can call Nick's Dryer Vent Cleaning at 760-533-0783 or visit www.oceansideairductcleaning.com to schedule a cleaning.
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ound passes through doors in two ways. The door itself is a solid barrier, blocking some sound waves while allowing others through. High density, solid doors offer very good sound reduction characteristics. Typically, the problem is the air gaps around the door and frame. The first step to soundproofing is to seal the air gaps preventing the noise from coming through. If that isn't enough, modifying or replacing the door is the next option. Soundproofing a door is much like weatherizing one. Any cracks or crevices that allow air to pass will allow sound to do the same. The hardware gaskets and perimeter sealing ultimately determine the sound rating that a door achieves. Make sure the door is well fitted to the frame, no gaps or crevices for sound to migrate through. If there are gaps use closed cell PVC tapes specifically designed for acoustical use. A door gasket will seal the area around most of the door but it will not fill in the gap between the door and the floor. For this you need a rubber loop door sweep. The sweep should barely touch the floor since the since the door will be difficult to open and close if the rubber sweep is too tight against the floor. A seal is essential to properly soundproof a door. A soundproofing seal is a rubber loop, carefully cut to your door width size, modified with sealed ends for added performance in creating a dead air space within the loop. The Super Soundproofing Company is located at 455 East Carmel St., San Marcos, CA 92078 (888) 942-7723 Open 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday. www.soundproofing.org
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DO YOU KNOW OF THE DANGERS THAT CAN BE UNDER YOUR HOUSE?
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ecause it is built directly underneath your home, your crawl space plays a key role in your home’s structural integrity. Crawl spaces bear this weight through the foundation walls and crawl space support columns. However, any crawl space can be damp, moldy and foul-smelling, which homeowners avoid at all costs. Some ways you can detect a crawl space problem is drywall cracks in the interior of your home, uneven floors, foul odors in the home, and heightened allergies or asthma symptoms. Many crawl spaces flood and are often filled with debris left over from when the house was constructed. In more extreme cases, they can be rotting structures with rodents, animals and other pests living within. Airborne mold spores and dust mites from these moist places are among the most common indoor air pollutants and allergens. Crawl spaces are designed with a support system that is either inadequate, rotting, or has soils underneath the support posts that cannot endure the weight of your home, resulting in structural damage. In many cases, a failing crawl space structure can be resolved by installing crawl space supports. This is a fast job (typically two days) that can provide permanent results. In addition to support, moisture control and insulation are just as important. A number of comfort and energy problems are caused by insufficient or incorrect crawl space insulation. A recommendation to this problem is a CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation system. This heavy-duty vapor barrier is used to transform the crawl space into a dry, clean, energy-efficient part of the house by preventing mold and moisture problems to keep your home comfortable
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After year-round. In addition, it will also allow you to gain storage space. For more information on crawl spaces services for your home, you can contact the professionals at Saber Geotechnical Foundation Solutions at 800-922-2488. In business for 30 years, you can also visit their website for additional information at www.saberfoundations.com
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homeproducts/services DRYER FIRES ARE THE #1 HOUSEHOLD DISASTER
Learn How to Prevent Dryer Fires, Save Time and Reduce Your Utility Bill
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ost homeowners are completely unaware that if unmaintained, a clothes dryer can pose a serious threat to their home and family. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these seemingly harmless appliances cause an estimated 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and $100,000,000 in damages every year. When you learn how dryer fires happen you will understand how crucial regular dryer maintenance is to your safety. The reason most dryer fires happen is lint. Contrary to popular belief, your lint trap doesn’t catch everything, and this highly combustible material builds up inside your dryer with every load. A tiny spark is the only catalyst this hazard needs to become a full on disaster. The good news is that disaster is easily avoidable. Professional appliance technicians recommend having the inside of your dryer cleaned every three years. Most homeowners are shocked to see the amount of lint that is vacuumed out of their appliance and can instantly recognize the value of this service. A properly functioning dryer should only take 30 to 45 minutes to dry a load of clothes. If your appliance is running slower, this is a telltale sign of dirty dryer vent.
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Clogged vents prevent heat from escaping the machine, and keep moisture trapped inside your dryer. This means that an unmaintained dryer is not just dangerous; it is also wasting your time and raising your utility bill! Once cleaned, you will notice an instant improvement in drying time and begin saving money right away. If you are past due for a dryer vent cleaning there is no reason to procrastinate any longer, especially with the numerous benefits this service offers. To schedule your dryer vent cleaning, you can call Nick's Dryer Vent Cleaning and Air Duct Cleaning at (760) 533-0783. Homeowners can be confident in this company’s service because they offer a six-month lint free service guarantee pledge with every cleaning. You can learn about their pledge and services online at www.oceansideairductcleaning.com. Helping families dry their clothes in one cycle.
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Quality Cabinet Painting and Refinishing Is the Perfect Solution for You!
Looking For a Fast and Affordable
Kitchen Makeover?
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ost homeowners will agree that the most eye-catching part of your kitchen is its cabinetry. So it would make sense that in order to spruce things up and give your kitchen an updated feel all you need to do is alter the exterior facade of your current cabinets. Most kitchen remodels such as designing and installing brand new cabinets or refacing have proven to be rather expensive and time consuming. Why not skip all of the hassles and make the smart decision to have your cabinetry custom painted? This way you’ll be able to give your kitchen a beautiful new look for much less than you ever imagined. Custom cabinet painting and refinishing allows you to not only incorporate fresh colors and modern trends into your kitchen, but it can also renew
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the sparkling factory-finished look your classic, well-made cabinetry once had. Your cabinets will be thoroughly prepped, cleaned, and painted or stripped, stained, and finished to perfection. Select from a variety of antique glazes or clean white colors to achieve the classic or contemporary look you desire. Once your cabinets are refurbished you can further complement your new kitchen by simply adding a few fashionable hardware accents. You will save thousands of dollars while increasing the value of your home with this effortless but stunning remodel. For further information on custom cabinet painting and refinishing, you can call Palmer Painting at 619-460-3985 or 858-452-4314. You can also visit their website at www.palmerpainting.com. Palmer Painting also offers faux finishes for garage doors, as well as entry door refinishing. ONLINE AT SANDIEGOLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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SHELF CONVERSIONS PUT EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH
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he most valuable and impactful home renovations are often the least visible. Glide-out shelving certainly belongs in this category. Gliding in and out effortlessly with the touch of a finger, these customized shelves provide easy access anywhere you have a cabinet. Custom built to the millimeter and installed in existing cabinets, glide-outs address specific storage and organizational needs, as well as change how you use these spaces in your home. The solution is designed specifically to address each customer’s unique needs. Adding accessibility makes your office, entertainment center, laundry room, workshop, craft room and garage more efficient. Most homeowners struggle with storage space, and it really doesn’t take very long to fill up every last inch of space in the cabinets and closets within a home. However, with innovative and creative products, the time has come to reclaim pockets of useful space that have become lost and unusable. Tired of reaching for something that’s been pushed to the back of your cabinet? Keeping your cabinet or pantry organized can be a
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challenge if you can’t see everything inside. By installing glide-outs in your pantry, you will gain not only more space, but more functionality. No more lost items, no more expired items because you forgot you even had the products, and no more wasted space in the back of that deep pantry that you cannot access. Ultimately, this means, less time spent looking for things and more time spent enjoying them. Pull-out shelves make your pantry cleaner, more organized, and, of course, fully accessible. Shelf Genie lifetime warranty is the best in the industry even transferring to a new owner should you sell your home. It all begins with a personalized design consultation to transform your space around your needs by contacting Shelf Genie San Diego at 760-670-3870 or visit them at http://www.shelfgenie.com/sandiego.
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BEAUTIFY YOUR YARD
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with the Endless Possibilities of Pavers
here are many things you can do to add enhancements to your yard such as beautiful landscaping or a pool, but if your yard suffers from cracked or discolored concrete, it can distract and take away from the overall appearance that you have worked hard to achieve. But there is a way to take your yard from appealing to “Wow” by utilizing paver stones. Many homeowners today are learning about the variety of ways that pavers can enhance both the back and front yards of their home. Whether you are looking to add some Old World charm to your patio or contemporary flare to your walkway, there are many choices in pavers, including concrete pavers, travertine and stone. When deciding on the many possibilities that pavers can add to your outdoor environment, there are certain topics that should be addressed. First, make sure to work with an experienced company specializing in pavers who can help you determine answers to questions such as: How much space do you have to work with? How do you intend to use it? What’s the exterior color of your home? Answers to questions like this will create strong and productive outdoor living designs specialized for you. Are you building a pool? Will you be hosting large parties? Or maybe the space is meant for cooking outside on a warm evening? While the sky’s the limit, it’s important to narrow your outdoor living plans to one or two key areas and focus your design on those.
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Once you have determined your needs, by either adding a new walkway or driveway to your front yard or beautifying your backyard with a new pool deck, outdoor kitchen or retaining wall, a recommended source of pavers is Belgard®. Natural, Classic and Transitional paver styles from Belgard can give you the freedom to realize your vision in a variety of ways. A professional paver company can recommend a number of styles, shapes and tones, to help you select the right pavers to add the right personality and charm to any area of your yard. And because they are premade, you will know exactly what the color looks like before and during the installation, unlike with concrete. But don’t let style and beauty fool you, brick pavers are strong, durable and environmentally-friendly ensuring your pavers will stand the test of time. Working with a contractor that provides quality pavers that are crack resistant and can withstand harsh weather conditions will be less maintenance and will save you money. To learn more about the possibilities of enhancing your yard with pavers, you can contact the professionals at Pavers 4 Less at (619) 223-7283. In business since 2009 in California, they have worked with many homeowners beautifying their outdoor environments with pavers. You can visit their website at www.pavers4less.com ONLINE AT SANDIEGOLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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HOLIDAY LIGHTING
FOR YOUR HOME ANY TIME OF YEAR!
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As summer comes to an end, and cooler fall air starts to blow, it is a reminder that the holidays will soon be upon us. While most enjoy the look of their home with festive lights, many homeowners dread the exhausting chore of getting their lights from storage and having to get up and down a ladder, or on the roof to install them, not to mention having to take them all down. However, there is a unique solution that is new and available locally to California homeowners- RGB (Red, Green, Blue) Color Changing LED Lights. The three colors, when varied in intensity, have the ability to produce over 16 million different color combinations. This permanent track lighting system for the exterior of your home is custom color matched to your home’s gutter or trim so it is virtually invisible during the daytime.
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These LED lights can be controlled by either a remote control or an Android tablet, both of which are included in the system. Both the remote control and the app will give you the ability to change the color, speed, and pattern of your lights with the press of a button! Unlike traditional Christmas lighting, with which you are stuck with one color for years, or until you purchase new bulbs, you now have any color combination you could imagine. Choose any selection of colors to represent any holiday of the year, show off your favorite team colors while watching the game, or celebrate your child’s birthday with their favorite colors - your choices are endless. As an added bonus, they are low-voltage and use 2/3 less energy as conventional Christmas lights. For more information on RGB Color Changing LED Lights, you can contact Silver Moon Lighting. They are an outdoor specialty lighting contractor that has been in business for 13 years. You may call them at 858-613-3600 or email at lights@silvermoonlighting.com. You can also visit their website at www.silvermoonlighting.com
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automotive
WISH YOU HAD SOME EXTRA SPACE FOR ANOTHER CAR OR TWO? CAR STORAGE MIGHT BE THE PERFECT SOLUTION
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ike many businesses today, the automotive storage industry has transformed to meet the specific needs of their clientele. With San Diego real estate at a premium, having space in the garage for that extra luxury vehicle just isn't always feasible. State-of-the-art, safe, clean, and professionally monitored storage facilities are available to specifically cater to the needs of auto enthusiasts allowing them to store, share and enjoy the value of their investment. Security is imperative when considering a storage facility. Employing a top name in commercial security including a state-ofthe-art security system including digital video cameras, helps to lock down your prize possession and keep it safe & secure. Convenience and location are also a top consideration. Concierge service is available to pick you up or drop you off at your home or office while your vehicle is in storage making any inconvenience an afterthought. A central location makes it a short trip for our drivers. Enclosed trailers are available for pickup and drop off service of your car as well. A trained staff can help maintain the life of your engine and fuel lines by starting the car at regular intervals. Keeping your engines components running well and the fluids from becoming stale. The Vault is equipped with battery maintainers and trickle chargers for cars with advanced electronics. Regular tire checks to ensure that tire pressure stays in optimum range.
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With a detailing department that is second to none, regardless the type of car your car will be treated to the best products available on the market today and come out looking as new. To help suit your needs, there is a range of detail services available from a full competition winning perfect shine to a basic wash. Veloce Motors – The Vault has two locations in the San Diego with a full range of maintenance plans to meet your auto storage needs. Specializing in the exotic, luxury and classic market, they can also assist in the sale of your car as well. Their high-end storage is located at 2102 Main St San Diego, CA 92113 for more information on storage www.veloce-vault.com or sales www.velocemotorsales.com. brian@velocemotors.com (619) 338-4989.
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healthbeautyfitness
Reshape Your Body in 20 Minutes! By John Colman
When Diane Rand reached age 50, she got concerned that her weight was slowly creeping higher and her clothes were feeling too tight. As a practicing physician in San Diego, she knew the diagnosis. “Your muscles atrophy as you age, and this slows down the metabolism,” says Rand. “I knew it would keep getting worse if I didn’t correct it.” The antidote? Effective weight training. But, she’d never lifted weights before. Plus, her fulltime job as a physician as well as her family life left little time in her schedule for exercise. Fortunately, Diane read an article about “slow-motion” strength training, a revolutionary new exercise method promising a firmer, stronger, more shapely body from just two 20-minute training sessions per week. Even though the time efficiency and results sounded almost too good to be true, she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout, a local company with dozens of private fitness studios specializing in this unique approach. Right away she noticed immediate increases in her muscle tone and energy. After several months she’d also dropped one to two clothing sizes and was fitting into clothes which used to be too small. “My trainer pushes me in a safe way, and I walk away feeling great after each session,” says Diane. “This is the wave of the future.”
Lean Muscles—The Key To Reshaping Your Body The Perfect Workout’s trainers encourage clients to build lean muscle tissue, which increases the body’s metabolism, burning extra calories even while you’re sleeping. Many people—especially women—have a fear of “bulking up” like a
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Physician Diane Rand tones her arms as part of her 20-minute training session in San Diego.
bodybuilder if they were to start strength training. In reality, if you’re older than 25, it’s much more likely that too little muscle is the problem rather than too much muscle. In their book Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality , William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin Rosenberg, M.D., show the research demonstrating that adults who don’t strength train lose an average of a half pound of lean muscle tissue each year starting at age 25. As an example, a typical 55-year-old woman will have 15 pounds less lean muscle (and significantly more fat) than what she had at age 25. Muscle takes up less space than fat, so this typical
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55-year-old woman has arms and thighs that are softer and less firm, wears a larger clothing size, and has a slower metabolism that burns fewer calories each day. Effective strength training changes all of this. It increases your body’s metabolism, causing you to burn more fat and calories all day long. Strength training reshapes and tones your legs and arms. And since muscle takes up 20% less space than fat, adding muscle and losing fat will make your body firmer, smaller, and more shapely. A fit 140-pound person can wear clothes several sizes smaller than an out of shape 140-pound person. ONLINE AT SANDIEGOLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
healthbeautyfitness How Can Slow-Motion Strength Training Work So Quickly? Slow-motion strength training involves brief and demanding workouts to get great results. The basic concept? Lift relatively heavy weights excruciatingly slowly (10 seconds to lift, another 10 seconds to lower) for as many repetitions as you can until you’re unable to move the weights anymore. And when you learn to challenge your muscles as deeply as a skilled trainer can teach, it’s impossible to workout much longer than 20 minutes, even if you try. Dr. Philip Alexander, physician and faculty member at Texas A&M University’s College of Medicine, explains that it’s the intensity of exercise that stimulates greatest changes. “A slower repetition loads the muscles more effectively and efficiently. It’s harder!” exclaims Alexander. “That’s why it stimulates such a great total response from the body.” Dr. Alexander has tracked hundreds of subjects using slow-motion strength training, noting significant improvements in muscular strength, HDL cholesterol profiles, bone density, and glucose tolerance. Other research adds more supporting data. Two separate studies by Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., and one study by Ellington Darden, Ph.D., demonstrate that slow-motion strength training produces 50% to 59% faster improvements than regular weight training. And because the repetitions are harder, each training session must be limited to 20 minutes—making this exercise method quite time efficient.
In 3 months Justin Brunette dropped 4 inches from his waist and lowered his body fat percentage by 6.4% with effective nutrition and weekly 20-minute training sessions at The Perfect Workout.
Joyce Reclaims Her Youthful Figure 54-year-old Joyce Magnuson had always been slim and slender when she was younger. But in her mid 40s, life’s stresses caught up with her and she began gaining weight. “During the next few years, I kept getting heavier, until I was thoroughly broken and disgusted with myself,” says Joyce. Fortunately, she happened to read an article about slow-motion strength training and how it would reshape her body with just two 20-minute training sessions per week. The effectiveness of the method made sense to Joyce, and she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout. ONLINE AT SANDIEGOLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
In 3 months Laura Retana Shelp lost 23.4 pounds and 10 inches off her waist with improved nutrition and two 20-minute training sessions a week at The Perfect Workout. After five months of combining an effective nutrition plan with two 20minute training sessions each week, not only had she gotten stronger, she’d lost 43 pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 10. She was also able to get completely off the blood pressure medications that she’d previously needed to take. She adds, “The perk is looking good in the current styles. Even Macy’s keeps me motivated to stay fit!”
The Perfect Workout has dozens of private studios throughout the United States that specialize in one-on-one personal training with the slow-motion strength training method, including these San Diego County locations: Carlsbad (760) 444-2195, Del Mar (858) 345-3051, La Jolla (858) 210-6200, Rancho Bernardo (858) 434-0300, and Mission Valley (619) 757-1001. www.ThePerfectWorkout.com
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