South Orange County Living April/May 2015 by Affluent Target Marketing

ORANGECOUNTYLIVING SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY • VOL XXXVI • NO.2 • ODD

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Contents

14 - 24 HOME FASHION

Simplify Your Life... Keep Your Marble Looking Spectacular How Does Your Home Measure Up? Chaddock–Your Signature Look Architectural Ornamentation European Farmhouse–Tell A Story...

26 KITCHEN & BATH What To Know Before Remodeling

28 HOME INTERIORS

Home Elevators–Accessibility, Luxury And Convenience

30 - 38 EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPING A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System When Was The Last Time Your Barbeque... New Trends In Landscaping Increase Your Curb Appeal...

40 HOME SERVICES Evict Termites Without Leaving Your Home

46 - 47 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Reshape Your Body In 20 Minutes!

48 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Introducing ATM’s New Newsletter!

ON THE COVER The ultimate kitchen remodel should deliver a kitchen that enhances daily lifestyle, is aesthetically beautiful, and maximizes property value. Creativity, meticulous design, quality materials, and experienced craftsmen are essential to the ultimate kitchen. Led and inspired by William Frey, with designs by Douglas Cabinet Designs, William Frey Construction has the team of professionals in place to deliver your ultimate kitchen from needs analysis, to design and construction, to satisfaction. You can call William Frey Construction at 888 -5 46-33 04, or visit their website at www.WilliamFreyConstruction.com. See their ad on page 11. Lic #930130. Photo by California Real Estate Photography

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etting ready in the morning has to be easier than racing around the house, trying to find matching shoes and a shirt that isn’t wrinkled. Isn’t it time to rid your life of the morning mayhem? Working with a closet professional, they will help design and create an organized custom closet, as well as other areas of your home. A custom closet adds value to your home. There is something luxurious about walk-in closets, no matter what the size, devoting an entire room to storage and organization. Reach-in closets can literally double your storage with closet organizers. Multiple rods, custom-built trays, shelves and cabinets will utilize all of your space. For additional closet space, turn one of your bedroom walls into a wardrobe closet with lots of hanging and folding space, hidden shoe shelves, and closet doors that slide or swing open. Finishes add color and character. Melamine finish is affordable and durable, while opting for stained or painted wood offers higher levels of customization. You can add decorative and architectural elements such as carved wood appliqués, crown and base molding, and decorative hardware. Wood closet organizers offer the ultimate in personalization and luxury. The richness and exclusive feel of wood and wood veneer accentuates the architecture and beauty of your home. Choose from maple, cherry, birch, and mahogany. Closet accessories are the essential working pieces, from padded jewelry drawers to customized additions such as tie, belt, and pant racks, ironing stations, shelf dividers, shoe racks, pull-out baskets and trays.

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Organization can be achieved in other areas of the home, too. Because home offices are often located in very visible parts of the home, custom office desks, workstations, bookshelves, and more can help clean things up. Designs feature both freestanding furniture and built-in configurations in a huge range of sizes, finishes and details.

Wall beds are the perfect way to save space. Wall beds allow you to convert rooms instantly, save valuable floor space, and let guests sleep over with comfort and convenience. Everything is designed to work within the bed cabinet and surrounding built-ins, effectively creating a multi-functional room. Custom shelving, drop-down tables, pullout nightstands, display alcoves, and media cabinetry are some of the accessories to consider. For more information or to schedule a free design consultation, you can call Closet Factory at 800-692-5673 (please mention code 63). Or, you can visit them online at www.closetfactory.com. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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Revitalize your natural stone floors with professional cleaning, polishing and restoration. Marble, granite, terrazzo, limestone, travertine and other natural stone are luxurious architectual elements. The addition of any one of these quality materials refines the surfaces of your home, whether it’s the foyer, kitchen, bathroom or fireplace. So don’t allow your family and friends to be distracted from the natural beauty of these surfaces by failing to properly maintain them.

atural stone is a strong and durable material; however, it’s not indestructible. It’s still susceptible to stains, spills and damages from every day occurrences like the use of inappropriate household cleaning products and steady foot traffic. In fact, a little pebble caught in a guest’s shoe can spread scratches throughout your entire home. The good news is that when marble and other natural stone surfaces are scratched or stained, they can regain their natural brilliance with professional cleaning, restoration and protection. Your marble or granite floor, countertops, showers, vanities, fireplaces, patios, and driveways can be restored to their natural beauty. With proper care and maintenance, the potential for future damage can be significantly minimized or even eliminated. Regardless of what problems you may encounter, there is a way your stone surface can be honed and polished to its original shine. Amazingly, even cracked or chipped areas can be colormatched to blend into the existing flooring. Because most problems are repairable, properly maintaining natural stone costs substantially less than replacing it. A common part of the restoration process is repairing, cleaning and sealing grout, restoring it to its original color while also providing superior stain

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resistance. It’s essential to choose the proper application of stone cleaner and sealer to reduce or prevent damage. So when choosing a cleaning and restoration company, determine if they carry products such as Intercare, a specially formulated cleaning product safe for daily use in cleaning stone surfaces. True stone craftsmen will have the experience and expertise to restore the appearance of your stone, as well as advice on how to keep them looking as beautiful as the day they were installed. They will work with you to determine the cause of damage and devise a plan to avoid a recurrence. Contact a local stone professional to discuss the maintenance procedures suitable for your specific materials. That call may extend the life of your stone’s finish for years and regain the elegant appearance you love. To contact a company that specializes in natural stone restoration, maintenance and cleaning you can call MARBLELIFE® of Orange County at (949)582-3277 or visit www.marblelife.com/orange for more information. If you sign up with MARBLELIFE’S maintenance program and you use Intercare in between your professional cleanings, they will guarantee that you will never need to restore your marble or granite floors again. Please call for details. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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How Does Your Home Measure Up?

What’s In, What’s Out for 2015

unter Douglas spoke to four top interior designers from different parts of the country: Martyn Lawrence Bullard in Los Angeles, Martha Angus in San Francisco, John Phifer Marrs in Dallas and Fawn Galli in New York to make their “What’s In, What’s Out for 2015” list. Live smart. Martyn Lawrence Bullard in Los Angeles says how important the “smart” home is, with everything from the ability to pre-set the water temperature in the kitchen sink to tracking expiration dates on your highly perishable foods through your refrigerator. Also, automatically positioning window shades for privacy, security, and various design and lighting effects, as seen with the Hunter Douglas Platinum™ App. Punch up with color. On opposite sides of the country, Martha Angus in San Francisco and Fawn Galli in New York agree that bold colors are most affective when used in small doses against gently hued backgrounds. Galli often uses bold hues as “electric accents” for chair upholstery and pillows, not on walls. Terrific textures. Another area the designers mentioned as important for the coming year was texture. Galli gravitates toward wallpapers with “enigmatic patterns pulsing with energy and color,” as well as “faux fur for everything from upholstery to wall coverings. It’s so advanced and cozy, much better than the real thing.” It’s all about you. Personalizing one’s home has never been as important as it will be in 2015. All the designers are adamant about mixing furniture styles too. Bullard says, “People are moving back to buying antiques, and mixing them with pieces from other eras.”

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Winning windows. Window treatments are invaluable for making a room’s design look finished. Alustra® Woven Textures® that feature unique combinations of intriguing fibers that gently filter light, provide a relaxed yet “dressed” feeling. The right lights. Polished, tailored, timeless style, nothing fussy, is definitely in for the year. Especially smart, Angus says, are the versatile LED lights that change tone from soft warm light to bright cool light and anything in between. Such Hunter Douglas products, as Silhouette® A Deux™, composed of a Silhouette shading with a room-darkening roller shade in a single headrail, are multifunctional. Lest we forget. Energy efficiency is part of the fabric of our lives. Hunter Douglas has a number of innovative window treatments such as Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades that are geared to significantly reduce energy that is often lost through windows. No matter the weather, the designers all agree: energy efficiency matters. To see a variety of Hunter Douglas products, you can visit you can visit Creative Window Designs, an authorized Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery showroom located at 2915 Redhill Ave., Suite 108 in Costa Mesa. You can also call 714-966-1383 for more information, as well as get news about the new iPad application. www.creativewindowdesigns.net.

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Chaddock—

YOUR SIGNATURE LOOK

eautiful patinas and decorative finishes, exquisite textiles milled in Europe and America, hardware cast that is poured and forged by hand—these are the elements that have set Chaddock apart since 1946. There’s no denying the beauty of Old World craftsmanship, and Chaddock’s state-of-the-art manufacturing center in North Carolina has always relied on master craftsmen that utilize woodworking skills and finishing techniques passed down for generations. Chaddock uses unique routers that cut, carve, and machine wood to precise standards. The equipment makes highly specific customization possible, including short-run productions and even one-of-a-kind pieces. The result is design rich in character, construction unrivaled in its precision, and the rare ability to make customers’ dreams come true. Great finishes start with fine raw materials—at Chaddock, that means hardwood. Each board is inspected and selected for grain quality appropriate to the design, and all wood is returned to sender if it does not meet the requirements. Finished to perfection, Chaddock understands that distressing techniques are not appropriate to all furniture. Modern and updated traditional designs—at which Chaddock excels—pair best with clean finishes that modestly reveal wood grain and honor silhouette. Additionally, every Chaddock creation is hand-waxed with the finest, cashmere-like steel wool to achieve the desired muted or glowing sheen.

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Chaddock’s Tuxedo Chairs are slim and elegant, however there is lumbar support engineered in each chair so you can comfortably enjoy long, leisurely meals. Paired with the amazing Centré Table, together this ensemble cast wins rave reviews for Chaddock. The Wilshire Sofa is a divine divan—versatile, customizable in over 600 fabrics and leathers, plus an incredible wardrobe of trims, fringes, cords, and posh pillows. And this is just a very small selection of what Chaddock has to offer. To see more from Chaddock 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 13 of this issue.

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ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENTATION The Difference is in the Details

hen it comes to creating a rich and elegant environment, whether indoors or out, the most significant aspects can be found in the details. When you are ready for a new look, you might not need to completely remodel an entire space from top to bottom. In fact, architectural ornamentation is one of the most convenient and successful ways to reinvent a room, cabinet, ceiling, wall or more. Architectural ornamentation can transform any ordinary bathroom into a lavish lair fit for a Greek Goddess. You can give an out dated kitchen the luxury of old world class, dramatically improving the ambiance of the heart of your home. Or, add a touch of class to your ceilings and extend some artistic beauty to all areas of the room. Exclusive modular systems allow you to pick and choose parts to create your own custom masterpiece; which simplifies the design process. Offering a rich look of wood without the high price, resin ornamentation is a superior product in many ways. Resin is flexible and can be used on radius curves, opening up design options that cannot be duplicated using traditional methods. Resin is non-porous which makes it the material of choice for external use. Resin can also be painted or stained just like wood, so you can have the exact look you desire. For more information about upgrading your environment with architectural ornamentation, Pearlworks can help! Offering over 2,500 production parts and in-house inventory since 1999, Pearlworks manufactures all products at their factory/showroom in Tustin and most orders can be will-called, or ship immediately. For more information, you can call Pearlworks at 714-573-1700 or visit their website at www.pearlworksinc.com.

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European Farmhouse—

TELL A STORY WITH FURNITURE

ounded in 1924, Stanley Furniture is still distinguished through a bolstered commitment to design leadership and craftsmanship. With a 90-year history of building exceptional wood furniture, Stanley continues to honor their pledge of delivering striking designs, artisan finishes, and superior quality to customers, exceeding all expectations. Now, Stanley is proud to introduce the European Farmhouse collection. European Farmhouse is unique because it feels as though each piece has been gathered over a lifetime of travel and treasure finding—eclectic pieces work effortlessly together without feeling too matched. Bringing luxurious lines to rustic materials and Old World artistry to modern-day functionality, European Farmhouse is both old and new, allowing the collection to serve nearly any decorating style. The brilliance lies in the elegant shapes, generous scale, fresh palette of finishes, and mix of materials. Crafted from Dutch white cedar solids with veneers of Dutch white cedar and ash burl, European Farmhouse features four distinct finishes: Terrain. A rich, hand-waxed coffee tone with artisanal distressing. Blonde. A more natural and close-to-the-wood matte finish, complete with a cream-colored accent glaze. Chalkboard. A sophisticated dusty-black option. Temps. An artistic blend of French grey and cream. Additionally, antique brass and antique pewter add to the aged industrial feel of each piece.

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Inspired by the great manor furnishings conjured up by Austen and Brontë, the Hampton Hill Upholstered bed is just one example from the collection that accomplishes the ambiance of romance with little more than its own presence. Balanced with clean angles and rich wood, the elegant design is soft without being cloying. It’s the perfect excuse for breakfast, lunch, or Sunday afternoon in bed—romance novel, not required. For more information on Stanley Furniture's European Farmhouse collection and other manufacturers, you can contact Ambiance Home in Irvine at 949-825-5020, located at 16862 Red Hill Ave., or you can call them in Mission Viejo at 949-455-0501, located at 23811 Via Fabricante. You can also visit their website at www.AmbianceHomeCollection.com.

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What to Know BEFORE REMODELING

enovating your kitchen and upgrading your bathroom gives your home a fresh new look, often increasing functionality, while adding to the value of your home. However, the process of choosing a remodeling company can be tiresome and stressful. With so many options available, where do you start and whom should you call? Selecting the right company can make a huge difference in the projects’ success. You want a company that will leave you with a peace of mind throughout the entire process, not to mention an end result that you are completely happy with. Removing and Replacing the cabinets with newly designed and manufactured custom cabinets does have its advantages, like allowing you to redesign the layout or create new interiors with adjustable shelving. Refacing existing cabinets, which means replacing the doors and drawer fronts, replacing the hinges and the molding, and covering the existing frames, is often a viable and cost efficient option. The process could include adding new drawers, slides and pullouts in the lower cabinets, and often being able to adjust some cabinets to accommodate new appliances. Refacing and replacing combination offers savings while dramatically improving the look and feel of the room. The right approach to bathroom remodeling can turn a worn-out old

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room into a bright, spacious retreat. Custom-made bathroom vanities, cabinet replacing or refacing, granite countertops, and new tubs, showers, toilets and sinks are just some of the ways to reinvent this area of your home. Experienced designers will listen to your needs, know what questions to ask to help clarify your thoughts, and be familiar with the latest products available. They should also be comfortable working with older products that the homeowner might want to bring into the remodel. Reborn Cabinets has met all of the above criteria for more than 30 years. Founded in 1983, Reborn Cabinets won the prestigious 2013 Remodeler of the Year award by Professional Remodeler. Located at 2981 East La Palma Ave. in Anaheim, the company features a 40,000-square-foot, well-equipped manufacturing and showroom/design center with numerous displays and examples to enjoy—you can even take a tour or ask about their informative seminars given approximately every 6 weeks. Experienced designers are available seven days a week. You can visit and browse the showroom, or call Reborn Cabinets for more information at (888) 273-2676. www.reborncabinets.com.

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HOME ELEVATORS Accessibility, Luxury and Convenience he closer homeowners look at residential elevators, the more they realize the value of putting one into their own home. Not only does having an elevator eliminate the use of the stairs when traveling to different levels of the house, it is also beneficial to your long-term home value. If you are looking for increased luxury and affluence in your living spaces, then a residential elevator is a must-have accessory. Moving far beyond an easy access solution for those with mobility challenges, an EECO Home elevator is also a luxurious upgrade that adds an increasingly desirable feature to any dĂŠcor. Even tedious daily tasks such as moving around groceries, laundry, furniture, children, and luggage are made easy. Each elevator can be custom tailored based on your needs and how the home was built, allowing you to create a unique feature that accentuates your home. Choose materials and fixtures for your home elevator to create a visually stunning showpiece. You can choose from different models, and customize just about everything, including the interior and exterior finish, fixture design, handrails, telephone options, lighting, gates, and much more. All EECO Home elevator models are designed to provide a smooth, quiet ride for your enjoyment. They are also equipped with the latest safety devices, such as

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backup systems, so that you can rest assured that your elevator has met strict safety standards. All elevators are capable of integrating security access systems, giving you control of who can or cannot use your elevator. Engineered to use the least amount of power possible, elevators are also extremely energy efficient and utilize high efficiency motors and components. Utilizing recycled materials whenever possible, as well as vegetable based, biodegradable hydraulic oil, EECO Home elevators are also environmentally friendly. Established in 1946, Elevator Equipment Corporation has been a leading supplier of products to the elevator industry, now offering homeowners the opportunity to purchase direct from the manufacturer. For more information, you can call them at 888-720-6210, visit www.eecohome.com, or email them at eecohome@eecomail.com.

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A Remarkable, Unique

Patio Opening Roof System

Adapts to the Weather, or Your Mood

he Louvered Opening Roof System is constructed of Zincalume louvers that rotate from completely closed to 155° open, by use of a small motor. It is safe to use and incredibly easy to operate. The motor is powered by a 12 volt transformer. A portable-remote controls the operation of the louvers. The Louvered Roof System offers many benefits, including: Versatility. It can be built as a patio roof or commercial cover. It can also be installed flat or pitched. Sun control. The louvers can be positioned during winter months to cast the sun’s natural warmth into rooms to save on energy costs. During the summer, they can be moved to

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block direct sunlight to protect your home from unwanted solar heating. Light control. With the push of a button, the louvers can be moved to give the desired amount of light into your residence. This is a great way to naturally illuminate work or living areas while cutting back on power consumption. Ventilation. During the summer months, a place in the shade is where you want to be. The Louvered Roof System provides this by angling the louvers to a partially open position. Providing natural ventilation as hot air escapes and cool air replaces it. Rain protection. The Opening Roof System has a uniquely designed louver that provides complete overlap to help prevent rain penetration.

Shade control. You can also control the amount of shade needed. The amount of heat and light can be varied for work or relaxation. For those with sensitive skin or those concerned about health risks associated with sun exposure, the Opening Roof System is an ideal solution. Full light can be enjoyed without direct sunlight. Imagine being able to control heat on your patio at the touch of a button. With the Louvered Roof System, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round and worry-free. For more information or a demonstration of the Opening Roof System, you can visit the 5,000 square foot showroom of All-Pro Remodeling at 706 North Tustin Street in Orange, (714) 288-1314. You can also visit their website at www.AllProRemodeling.com ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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When Was the Last Time

Your Barbeque Shined Like New?

here is nothing better than a home cooked meal on the grill, especially when the weather starts to warm up and it’s hard not to take the food and entertaining outdoors. However, if you have recently found yourself staring at that dirty barbeque, wondering whether or not it’s even safe to cook on, you are definitely not alone. Eventually, all barbeques start to accumulate grime and grease, no matter how hard you scrub it. Both the grill and the exterior of a barbeque will inevitably lose that like-new luster, and this can happen fairly quickly if you are a regular griller. If you just can’t seem to get things clean, then the time has come to call the professionals for a barbeque makeover. Using a professional-grade steam cleaner, your barbeque will be sanitized with a deep cleaning that helps clear any stubborn grease and residue from your burners. This ensures an even flame as well as enhanced grill performance, completely eliminating hot spots. A professionally cleaned barbeque will not only extend the life of your unit, it will also ensure that your grilled favorites cook better and taste fresher. Additionally, your rejuvenated barbeque will be able to prevent rust, as well as ash, soot, and grease build-up. Keep your backyard looking beautiful and your food tasting delicious!

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BEFORE

AFTER Superclean BBQ is ready to do your dirty work. Servicing Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego, Superclean BBQ also handles barbeque repair and maintenance, as well as patio heater restoration. To schedule an appointment or an estimate, or for more information, you can call them at 888-377-0713 or visit www.supercleanbbq.com.

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New Trends in Landscaping

hat are the latest trends in landscape construction? How are these new features connecting with people’s lifestyles? We now see people enhancing their homes with features that were only dreamed of in the past. Gardens have always been places of beauty that were somewhat limited, usually consisting of plants, flowers and/or vegetables. Now, there is a new emphasis on entertaining, relaxation and recreation. Today’s landscapes have a major portion of their design devoted to entertaining. Although people have been using barbecues and fire pits for many years, current projects boast features such as outdoor kitchens including sinks with hot and cold water, as well as garbage disposals. Fireplaces and other fire features are perhaps the biggest phenomenon now incorporated into

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the yards. With the proper design, you can create the feeling of an outdoor living room by creating a place to gather and converse. To further enhance the entertainment value of a landscape design, now included are entertainment areas with barbeques, pizza ovens, sound systems, TVs and elaborate lighting effects. With the fast pace of today’s common lifestyles, relaxation has become of paramount importance. There is now a wide selection of features designed to help people relax—such as fountains, pools, spas, saunas, patio covers, fireplaces, gazebos, streams and waterfalls. Many landscapes include extensive recreation facilities. Sports or tennis courts are very desirable if the property has enough space to accommodate them. They allow you to get your exercise and recreation without even leaving your home or having to make a reservation at the local court. Another feature we are seeing in more and more jobs are synthetic putting greens. They can provide hours of enjoyment and recreation. You can lower your golf handicap, as well as get your children interested in the game. Who knows, you might just have the next Tiger Woods in your very own family.

Pools continue to be a big part of the home recreation picture. For serious swimmers, the pool needs to be at least 36 feet long with the ends designed to facilitate easy turning. It is always important to inform the designer of your intended use of the pool so that it can be laid out accordingly. It is a challenge to include all of the desired elements to create a landscape of beauty that also fulfills your expectation of recreation and relaxation, as well as enabling you to use the yard as an extension of your home when ventertaining. Therefore, it is vitally important to have a quality design and installation. One award-winning company that specializes in handling jobs of the highest caliber is Richard Cohen Landscape & Construction, Inc. You can call them at (949) 768-0599. You can also view some of their award-winning projects at www.richardcohenlandscape.com ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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!"#$%&'%()*+$ Curb Appeal ,-./ Concrete Coatings

ear-round beautiful weather is only one of the reasons San Diego homeowners are among the luckiest in the world. Southern California’s coastal climate is ideal for exotic landscaping, and without the threat of snow, the options to expand and enhance your outdoor living space are virtually endless. Imagine your backyard as the ultimate paradise— primed for entertaining guests year-round. One of the best high-impact improvements you can invest in is decorative concrete. The classic beauty of concrete coatings can transform your ugly concrete into a work of art in just a few days. This timeless and elegant addition can enhance any décor, and significantly increase your home value. Homeowners can enjoy the look of tile, brick, pavers or stone without any tear out, and for a fraction of the cost. The coating is applied on top of your existing concrete, with a pigmented sealer to ensure long-lasting beauty and durability. The versatility of concrete coatings is truly remarkable. Whether you are going for the rustic charm of cobblestone, an elegant look like slate, or natural feel such as flagstone, concrete coatings can help ORANGE COUNTY LIVING • APRIL/MAY 2015

create the perfect look for you. These extremely resilient coatings can stand up to vehicular traffic and are ideal for your driveway, patio, or walkways. There are also skid-resistant coatings available for your pool deck! You can even use concrete coatings for indoor application, and give your concrete floors a glamorous new look. With the right contractor your remodeling experience can be extremely painless. A knowledgeable estimator can come to your home and give you insight on the best options for your lifestyle, décor and budget. The estimator can show you different color palettes, make recommendations and guide you through the planning process. The actual application takes between two and four days for most jobs, and your backyard will have a whole new look before you know it. For more information on concrete coatings, please contact Allied Coatings at (888) 635-7186. With over 25 years experience, this family owned company is fully licensed and insured and can help you transform your backyard into your own personal paradise. For more information please visit their website at www.alliedcoatings.com ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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Evict Termites Without Leaving Your Home

ermites are among the most destructive pests in the United States, causing property damage to 600,000 homeowners each year. Although you have no choice when the termites move into your home, you have many different choices once you discover them. Twenty years ago homeowners didn’t have many choices, and tent fumigation was the standard extermination method for termites. This outdated method entails moving out of your home for three and a half days while a dangerous amount of toxic gas is pumped into your home. Homeowners who choose tent fumigation are forced to pay for three days worth of lodging, dining and pet boarding, as well as pack or discard all the food and medicine in their home. Not only is tent fumigation incredibly inconvenient, it also leaves a huge footprint on the environment. The chemicals used for fumigation have been identified by the California Air Resources Board as Toxic Air Contaminants, and have a harmful and long-lasting impact on the ozone layer. Fortunately there is an affordable, eco-friendly and effective alternative that won’t displace you from your home. XT-2000 Orange Oil® Plus is a revolutionary, scientifically proven product used by IPM companies to control termites. This innovative formula is 95% pure orange oil, a natural termite pesticide made from pressed and distilled orange rinds. With orange oil, you get rid of your termites with the same guaranteed results as fumigation while still enjoying the comforts of home. Trained technicians come to your home and perform a thorough inspection to detect the termite colonies. Using a high-tech optical scope, the technician can determine the extent to the infestation and inject orange oil directly into the infested wood members, killing the termites on contact. The fumes also act as a neurotoxin to the termites, creating a pleasant orange fragrance that humans smell without any effect. A remarkable property of orange oil is its ability to wick

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through wood, traveling through the porous cells in all directions. Therefore, orange oil not only treats the areas into which it was injected, but will soak into surrounding areas providing a superior termite protection. For more information on XT-2000 Orange Oil® Plus, or to find a certified Pest Control operator, you can call (866) 870-8485. XT-2000 has been in business since 2004, and they have treated over half a million structures, including homes, apartments, schools, commercial buildings, and more. Orange Oil Plus is 95% pure orange oil— beware of imposter products that contain only trace amounts of orange oil but also contain hazardous petroleum distillates. XT-2000 Orange OIl professionals are certified XT-2000 Orange Oil experts. They go through a required vigorous training program and have annual training updates. Very few pest control products are as vigorously controlled, so when looking for a pest control professional be sure they are a Certified XT-2000 affiliate by visiting their website at www.xt2000.com ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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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

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. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.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. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.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 Orange County locations: Newport Beach (949) 2004067, Huntington Beach (714) 460-5207, Laguna Niguel (949) 485-6000, Mission Viejo (949) 424-1021, Anaheim Hills (714) 400-9319, and Tustin (714) 599-9051. www.ThePerfectWorkout.com APRIL/MAY 2015 • ORANGE COUNTY LIVING

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