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Contents 14 - 30 HOME FASHION More Than Just A Sofa Bed French Charming Marchella Carsona Collection... Decorating Taste Test Simplify Your Life Custom Mattresses Handcrafted The Old Fashion Way The Ultimate Lighting Experience European Farmhouse–Tell A Story With Furniture Architectural Ornamentation
32 HOME REMODELING Make Your Home New Again
36 - 40 HOME PRODUCTS/SERVICES Open Up Your View With Retractable Screen Doors Do You Want Your Woodwork To Look Beautiful Again? Keep Your Marble Looking Spectacular
42 KITCHEN & BATH What To Know Before Remodeling
44 - 62 EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPING Relaxation And Luxury With Your Own Cedar Garden Room Planning Your Perfect Landscape A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Bring Life To Your Outdoor Environment Increase Your Curb Appeal With Concrete Coatings Evict Termites Without Leaving Your Home Why Switch To Pavers? A Revolutionary And Unique Shade System When Was The Last Time Your Barbeque Shined Like New? Cadette Window Retractable Awning
64 - 65 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Reshape Your Body In 20 Minutes!
ON THE COVER A renovation project should ultimately enhance your lifestyle, be beautiful to look at, and increase your property value. No matter what year your home was built, professionals can use their creative abilities, meticulous design skills, quality materials, and sophisticated craftsmanship to completely redefine your living space and bring it up to date. William Frey Construction has the team of professionals in place to deliver your ultimate home, from needs analysis, to design and construction, to satisfaction. You can call William Frey Construction at 888-546-3304, or visit their website at www.WilliamFreyConstruction.com. See their ad on page 13 and article on page 32. Lic. #930130. Photo by California Real Estate Photography
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More Than JusT a sofa Bed— The Comfort sleeper™ Is a Marvel of Modern engineering
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hen you think about a sofa bed, you most likely conjure up an image of an average looking fold out couch that doesn’t offer much in the comfort department. Yet, when the time comes for friends and family to stay over, there is nothing better than having that convenient sleeper in the house—even if it’s tucked away in your home office. Now, you can say goodbye to that lackluster image of a traditional sofa bed forever, and meet the ultimate innovation that is literally redefining every notion you ever had about a traditional sleeper. American Leather’s Comfort Sleeper™ takes things to an entirely new level of luxury. When your guests come over, you won’t just be offering them a space to sleep— you will be providing them with first-rate bed accommodations, in an instant. With The Comfort Sleeper, American Leather has managed to capture the consumers’ imagination, not only in quality, but also size and design. Quality. Made in the U.S.A., each Comfort Sleeper is crafted from the highest quality materials and fully customizable. Available with three different mattress options, you can choose from a worldrenowned Tempur-Pedic®, a luxuriously soft gel mattress, or a slightly firmer Premier mattress. The Comfort Sleeper is also protected by a cloth under-shield. When guests arrive, your Comfort Sleeper mattress will fold out without any dust bunnies clinging to the mechanism. There are no bars, no springs, and no sagging—they will never experience a cleaner sleep. Size. More sleep space requires less floor space. All Comfort Sleeper mattresses offer a full 80-inches of sleeping surface, yet they take up less total floor area than conventional sleepers (whose mattresses tend to only be 70–75-inches in length). This is because the patented Comfort Sleeper system extends from within the back of the sofa. Also, staying true to size, when you purchase a queen Comfort Sleeper, you actually receive a 60 x 80 queen size. Many sleepers include a mattress that measures 54 x 72, and claim it’s queen-sized.
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homefashion When the bed is extended, the overall projection into the room is only 85-inches. This is a small footprint relative to other sleepers, which tend to project over 90-inches, along with a smaller overall sleeping surface. Design. Small spaces and narrow hallways are not a problem with The Comfort Sleeper. They have been crafted to fit the smallest condo to the most spacious home. Experienced delivery crews can easily disassemble your sleeper to get it through tight entries. Perfect for converting any room into a guest room, queen-sized Comfort Sleepers come as small as 69-inches wide. The unique design also fits through narrow doorways. You can choose from leather or many performance fabrics for your unique Comfort Sleeper—you’ll never have to compromise on style with a variety of coverings to choose from. The versatility of The Comfort Sleeper allows it to become a staple in your home décor. Instead of hiding the sleeper away in a small room that rarely gets any use, you will want to have it in the living room. Configured into sectionals or paired with matching stationary furniture (non-sleepers), such as love seats or chairs, the function of the Comfort Sleeper is perfect for any space. Your whole family will get cozy on the sectional during movie night.
Choose from leather or fabric options. Premium top-grain leathers are among the finest available and are full aniline-dyed for beauty and softness. Stain-resistant and easyto-clean leathers are also available. Fabrics include ultra-double microfibers, velvets, bouclés, on-trend prints, and Crypton®.
If you need The Comfort Sleeper in a pinch, the lead times for custom ordered American Leather furniture are about half the industry average. You can ensure that your new piece will arrive in time for the guests. And if you need it even sooner, rush capacity is available. American Leather builds furniture that provides years of trouble-free service. If something goes wrong, your Comfort Sleeper mechanism is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years. Whether you are looking for The Comfort Sleeper, furniture to fill an entire room, or just a few accent pieces, Robert Westley can help. At Robert Westley’s progressive design center, they strive to bring more than 30 years of expertise in wholesale furniture, lighting, home accessories, design, and custom upholstery to the most discerning homeowners. The fundamental philosophy at Robert Westley is to provide the highest level of service by representing manufacturers who provide exceptional quality in furniture design and custom furniture manufacturing. To select and customize the best Stressless seating options for your home and family, you can call Robert Westley at 714-546-7100, located at 3323 Hyland Ave. Ste. D, Costa Mesa, or visit them online at www.RobertWestleyDesigns.com. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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our home is your sanctuary, the place where so much of your life happens. It is important to make that space reflect your taste and lifestyle. Hiring an interior designer can be one way to ensure that happens with the least amount of stress and worry. Designers can make your dreams become a reality without missing a detail. The client featured in this article did just that. With a busy work schedule, she struggled with giving her interior the design attention she wanted in order to create the feel that she craved. That’s when she decided that professional designer Vickie Daeley was the perfect solution. She wanted an elegant and distinctive design that would reflect her personality using a color palette she loved. Vickie met with the client, listened to her hopes and aspirations for her home, and came up with a design the client adored. Using warm golden yellows and rich royal blues, Vickie created an interior that fit all of her clients needs. For the more formal entertainment areas, she used textures and silks combined with decorative trims and stately furniture for a livable yet regal design. While in the kitchen and family room, prints and patterns made for a comfortable and charming cottage feel, the kitchen had warm cream cabinets with patterned wallpaper on the walls for a touch of whimsy. The colors were carried throughout the house with each area flowing together, but holding a distinctive style all its own. Accessories were the jewelry that made this home complete. Custom area rugs, floral arrangements, lighting and more showcased the French country design and allowed the client’s personality to shine through.
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When it came time down the road to freshen up some things and add a few new projects, the client didn’t hesitate to call Vickie Daeley. Interior Affairs was honored to be working again with such a wonderful client and have the opportunity to continue the beautiful design through her home! Do you have a design project in mind but just don’t have the time or energy to do it? Let Interior Affairs help—Vickie Daeley and her design team would love to hear from you. You can call 714-970-8000 or 949-640-5000 for an appointment, and follow them on social media for videos and much more. For more information on how they can help you with all of your “Interior Affairs,” you can check out their website at www.interioraffairs.com.
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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 9 of this issue.
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Decorating Taste Test Determine Your Style with A Few Quick Questions
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oes your home reflect you? Many of us are at a loss when it comes to decorating our home and deciding which colors, fabrics and furniture to use. To help solve this problem, Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas, devised a “Decorating Taste Test” inspired by Meredith’s New Decorating Book. So pick up a pencil, sit yourself down, and answer the following questions: 1. What architectural style is your dream house? a. A restored townhouse with beautiful architectural detailing. b. A thatched roof cottage surrounded by trees and flowers fronting a sylvan pond. c. A penthouse loft with few interior walls, high ceilings and lots of windows. 2. Great grandma bequeathed you an old-fashioned trestle table, the perfect size for dining. What do you choose for seating? a. Chairs from the same era, made of the same wood. b. Dissimilar wood chairs painted a single color. c. Mid-century modern Harry Bertoia metal chairs. 3. The colors you love to surround yourself with bring to mind: a. Favorite jewelry. b. Your flower garden. c. The beach. 4. When hosting a dinner party you set the table with: a. Formal china that’s been in your family for generations, the good silver and white tapers. b. Pottery collected over the years and glass hurricane lamps with pillar candles matching the colorful linens.
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c. Translucent, white china plates, small, rock crystal vases, each sprouting a single purple zinnia marching down the center of the table, and vintage, pearl-handled flatware. Traditional. If you answered mostly “a,” you have a great appreciation for the past, formality, and prefer one definite style over many. At the windows you might keep the treatment simple to draw attention to the furniture with Hunter Douglas Silhouette® shadings with the Signature S-Vane™. Comfortably casual. If you answered mostly “b,” you like furnishings that beckon, sink-into chairs and sofas dressed in solid or boldly patterned fabrics that don’t show wear and tear. Interiors in the comfortably casual mode would look well with Heritance® hardwood shutters crafted with dovetail construction for maximum strength and durability. Simple with a spark. If you answered mostly “c,” you like a sophisticated, refined look sparked with something unexpected, a Victorian papier-mâché chair in a modern setting, for example. One recommended window treatment is the state-of-the-art, Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas with a highly energy efficient cellwithin-a-cell construction. One-of-a-kind. If your answers vary, it probably means you like and are knowledgeable about a variety of design periods and styles and refuse to be limited to just one. Window dressings such as Alustra® Woven Textures®, also from Hunter Douglas are a great accent, artfully blending unique fibers and sophisticated design into distinctive light-filtering fabrics, they’re available in opaque, semi opaque, sheer and semi-sheer opacities. To see a variety of different Hunter Douglas products, you can visit Creative Window Designs, an authorized Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery showroom located at 2915 Redhill Ave., Suite F-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. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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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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Custom Mattresses Handcrafted
THE OLD FASHIONED WAY
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e all know the feeling of suffering through a very long day and wanting nothing more than to sink into that cozy bed waiting for you at home. However, more often than not, things don’t seem to go quite according to plan, and you wake up without the refreshed feeling that your body so desperately needed. People spend one-third of their lives sleeping. The quality of sleep that we get every single night influences how we feel; how alert we are, how much energy we have, and how productive we are throughout the day. Because of this, it’s crucial to be educated in regards to the quality of your mattress, and how it affects your sleep, comfort, and health. There is more to a great mattress set then one might think. Elaborate covers, exotic materials, and initial comfort tend to be the only focal points for the majority of salespeople. Yet, quality of materials, construction, and support are critical to a good night’s sleep and are often aspects that go overlooked while mattress shopping. The time has come for you to finally get the good night’s sleep that you have been waiting for—every single night. Newport Bedding Company has been locally family owned and operated since 1957, locally since 1978, combining old world craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing and sleep system technology to offer customers the highest quality handcrafted mattresses at competitive prices. Each mattress is created with care by master craftsmen, and not massproduced on assembly lines. Their mattresses are two-sided for better performance, and offer a much longer lifespan than that of a traditional one-sided mattress that is designed to go bad in just a few years.
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All of Newport Bedding’s mid, high, and ultra-premium mattresses are hand button tufted to maintain their feel and to hold their shape, year after year. They also rest on true box springs that increase support and comfort level, versus a foundation, which is common today. Newport Bedding uses multiple layers of 100% natural, hypoallergenic cotton batting as the filling material on all mid, high, and ultra-premium mattress sets. Cotton is a material that breathes, aiding in the dissipation of body heat during sleep so you have a comfortable rest. Creating a flawless bed is an “arte.” Newport Bedding understands that a successful mattress is fit to the person, rather than forcing the person to fit to a mattress. Because all people have different needs, customization and quality truly are everything. Tom Sceberras has been in the mattress industry his entire life, representing the fourth-generation of Sceberras master mattress crafters. While people tend to shy away from custom products because they anticipate a substantially higher price, nothing could be further than the truth at Newport Bedding Company. By eliminating the middle man and buying factory direct, customers will find prices often lower than those of luxury mass-produced bedding products. For more information, you can visit the Newport Bedding Factory Showroom at 1526 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa, seven days a week. You can also call them at 949-646-3991. www.newportbedding.com. Ask them to show you how a good mattress is made. Newport Bedding will show you what the brand name mattress manufacturers don’t want you to know or see. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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The Ultimate
Lighting Experience electing the perfect lighting for your home can be an overwhelming process. In fact, most people aren’t even sure where to start because there are so many choices. Whether you are building, remodeling, tired of the ineffective lighting in your home, or simply want to reinvent your living space—improved lighting that creates focal points and flows perfectly from room to room is the answer. Professionals will help you with the entire process and introduce you to brand new ways of interacting with and enjoying your home through the use of lighting in ways you never previously imagined! The Light Lab is a 1,500 sq. ft. space where specific lighting effects are showcased for you to view. Simulated rooms include a kitchen, dining room, living room, entry, powder room, and even an outdoor garden landscape area.
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You can take a tour of the complete home, or choose the rooms that are of the most interest to you for your project. In the Light Lab, you will receive a visual tour that demonstrates spectacular lighting effects. After the tour, you will never view lighting the same way again. One way to understand the Light Lab experience is to compare it to wine tasting—you want to get a taste of what you are buying before you make the commitment. With a new level of understanding and appreciation of how light affects everything, you will emerge from the Light Lab knowing the team at Allied Lighting will contribute to your project in ways that guarantee the outcome far exceeds your expectations! Allied Lighting has been providing homeowners with breathtaking lighting solutions and inspiration for over 60 years. Along with their exclusive Light Lab, Allied Lighting also has a 4,000 sq. ft. showroom that features all types of lighting and controls. Specializing in lighting design, consultation, and sales, the Allied Lighting team and their unique process will guide you to great lighting results. To make an appointment to tour the Light Lab, or for more information, you can call them at 949-200-8044 or visit them at 222 Victoria Street in Costa Mesa. You can also see their website at www.alliedlighting.net.
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European Farmhouse—
TELL A STORY WITH FURNITURE
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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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ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENTATION The Difference is in the Details
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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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homeremodeling you want to use it, not how someone else built it. Or, try opening up interior spaces for greater volume and to bring the beauty of outside into your indoor area. Personalize. Have some fun with your project and make a personal statement. Try some unique detail for your ceiling or a paneled wall. You could even design a display wall for your own personal pictures or artwork. When you use a company that specializes in home renewal, they have mastered the art of utilizing a systemized process in order to make your life easier. Not only will they reduce your stress, the entire process will be nothing but pleasant. First, you will get a comprehensive and cohesive style throughout your home so that everything blends together using the latest materials and techniques. Your schedule will also never be disrupted—an efficient team of
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New Again ust about every homeowner reaches a point where it feels as though their once loved living space can no longer meet their needs. The fact of the matter is, after about 10 years, a home starts to look dated, and after about 20 years, a home becomes functionally obsolete. Additionally, all lifestyles experience change at some point. Whether your last child has recently moved out, or a new guest has recently moved in, such as an aging parent, you may be faced with new challenges. If you feel as though a change of scenery is in the cards, you are most certainly not alone. However, how can you take an old home and make it completely new again?
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After Home renewal is a systemized process that not only makes your home look updated and beautiful, but it also restores your quality of life because everything will be fully functional once again. Essentially, there are five steps in the home renewal process: Home Core. This involves getting deep into your home to improve its internal functions, such as plumbing. Before investing in a brand new hardwood floor, you want to re-pipe your home’s plumbing so that new flooring doesn’t become damaged with mishaps such as pinhole leaks. Home Beauty. Just as it sounds, this is where professionals make your house look new and beautiful. This might entail projects such as retexturing walls, updating moldings and doors, updating electric fixtures, and a new paint scheme. Energy Efficiency. Get your home up-to-date and efficient, such as an LED lighting installation. Lifestyle Enhancement. Make your life run smoother with custom alterations. For example, reconfigure your master bathroom around how
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Before tradespeople understands how to work in a successful manner so you receive a consistent level of quality on your project, and comfort for your family. Finally, when you have a single point of contact, all parts of the project will run smoothly, from the design and material selection to installation. The professionals at William Frey Construction are experts in home renewal. They are constantly searching for cutting edge products and design to make your home look and feel stylish and new. With their simplified Home Renewal Program, you are one step away from a drastically improved living space. You can call them at 888-546-3304 to schedule an appointment, or visit www.WilliamFreyConstruction.com. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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With Retractable Screen Doors re you tired of viewing the world through a worn out old screen? If you want to enjoy the beauty of your home without diminishing either your décor or the striking views outside of your windows, then the time has come to discover the next best thing in screens that can provide a convenient solution for every door situation. Whether you have a single doorway, double door sets, or sliding patio doors, retractable screens work for every home—allowing you to use them when you need them, and keep them hidden when you don’t. Most homeowners don’t even realize how incredibly spacious a room can feel when there isn’t a screen door behind the glass door, blocking your view. Retractable doors remain hidden, allowing for beautiful unobstructed views and a feeling of openness. You can experience cool, refreshing breezes, as well as freedom from any unwanted pests. Extremely versatile, retractable screens will work for any single or double door (inswing or outswing,) slider, or patio door. Manufactured in the U.S.A., ClearView retractable screens come in 12 standard colors, 300 custom colors, and 200 wood grain finishes. They also feature the highest-grade powder coating and are crafted without using any plastic. Durable, maintenance-free, and also child-safe, these screens will never snap back when you open them. The incredible screen door that does not snap back to homeowners has a patented speed reducer that is unique to ClearView products. Quality Tinting & Screens, Inc. specializes in custom installation, offering products that are custom measured and built specifically for your unique doors. Quality Tinting
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Never a Trip Hazard offers new low profile handles, as well as their Invisible Magnet Technology. Retractable screens are mounted flush to your threshold, so you never have to worry about tripping when you walk in the door. For more information, you can call them at 714-630-0111, visit their showroom at 2990 E. La Palma Ste. B in Anaheim, or visit www.QualityGTS.com.
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to Look Beautiful Again? here’s an alternative to replacing your wood cabinets or floors. People often put off refinishing their cabinets or wood floors because of the inconvenience, dust, noxious odor, consumed time, and budget. Over time, dirt build up, wear and tear, scratches and age-discolored finishes can make wood look flat and lifeless. Replacing cabinets or refacing (putting on new doors) requires new wood to make their products. Traditionally, once wood floors, cabinets or other woodwork in the home reached the point where it looked terrible, the options were limited. The good news is that with the products and methods available today, restoring the beauty of wood has never been simpler or more cost effective. By improving the look of your existing cabinets, you will save time and money. Technicians experienced with this process and methods of renewing wood finishes can produce like-new luster to your wood cabinets, floors and trim without the waste, mess and harsh odors from chemicals or expense of traditional sanding and refinishing. This can be done in only days not weeks. Here’s how it works: A thorough cleaning is critical for great results, so the first step is to clean the wood surface of any dirt, grease and grime out of the pores. Any repairs needed are also made at this time including gaps, holes, splintered wood, etc. Once the wood surface has been cleaned and repaired, it is sealed and the new water-based finish is then applied. The newer water-based finishes available today have been proven to be as strong and long-lasting as traditional oil-based finishes, but do not have the harsh chemical fumes or yellowing tendencies. It’s non-toxic and odorless. Additionally, pigments and dyes can be added to the new finish so that the technician can achieve virtually any color desired. Say you have maple cabinets and would like a slightly darker stained wood, the new finish can be custom dyed to your color preference and then professionally applied. Do you want a color change for your cabinets? The same cleaning and repair process is used and a stain or opaque finish is applied with a sprayer for a seamless, streak-free finish. The change can be as subdued or dramatic as you wish. Don’t replace your wood cabinets or floors—all you have to do is “N-Hance” them. N-Hance also does banisters, doors, fireplace mantels, windowsills, bamboo, cork, engineered veneer, hand-scraped and distressed wood floors, and much more.
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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.
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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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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. Here are some things to consider before tackling that kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. Local stability.: A showroom and local manufacturing plant where you can view examples of their work and get the latest trends and products that are available on the market. Experienced designers: Make sure to ask questions such as, does the company have flexibility in the products they offer, and how is the project managed throughout the remodel. Licensing: Is the company licensed with the right classification for your scope of work? How long has the company been in business? Cabinet Finish: Catalyzed conversion varnish is the most durable finish available today. Finishing should never be done in the customer’s home, or in the person’s garage, so ask to see the finishing equipment and test the durability of the finish in the manufacturer’s showroom. Removing and replacing the cabinets with newly designed and manufactured custom cabinets does have its advantages, like allowing you to
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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. A combination of Refacing and Replacing offers savings while dramatically improving the look and feel of the room. The right approach to bathroom remodeling can turn a worn-out old 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. Always remember—the designer must keep in mind that everyone is different and that kitchens satisfy various needs and uses. The designer must be versatile and innovative in planning in order to accommodate your lifestyles and your budget. Reborn Cabinets has met all of the above criteria for more than 30 years. Founded in 1983, Reborn Cabinets won the prestige 2013 Remodeler of the Year award by Professional Remodeler. Located at 2981 East La Palma Ave. in Anaheim, the company features a 40,000-squarefoot, 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 you can call Reborn Cabinets for more information at (888) 273-2676. www.reborncabinets.com. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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relaxaTIon and luxury With Your Own Cedar Garden Room
Spending quality time outdoors with friends and family is an invaluable experience, but relaxing outdoors in luxury is even better. Extending a living space to the backyard is something that many homeowners continue to invest in because it essentially allows you to add an extra room to your home. And when it’s an enclosed outdoor environment that keeps you protected from the elements of nature, the investment is even wiser because you can enjoy your new room all year long. Perhaps you have always wanted to entertain, but never had the perfect space to do so. Or maybe you have invested so much time and money into creating the most beautiful landscape and garden, yet you aren’t able to enjoy it 365 days a year. Imagine having a luxurious garden room in your backyard where you can lounge on a comfortable couch and share a bottle of wine with a loved one while gazing at the starry night sky together. And the best part is—you didn’t have to do a thing to create this magical space. Vacationing in your own backyard has never been more convenient. Now, you can have a fully furnished and all-inclusive cedar garden room delivered right to your home. The incredible cedar room will be built, furnished, and fully equipped when it arrives, so the only thing you will have to do is tell the professionals where you want it installed. When it comes to selecting your ideal cedar garden room, there are different models available for you to choose from. A popular choice with homeowners, the Buckingham is the ultimate outdoor cedar garden room and can be used for an array of functions. This option includes a luxurious lounging area, large coffee table with a glass top, an elegant dining table that seats eight people and includes a toughened glass top and glass lazy Susan, infrared heating, lighting, a beautiful ceiling fan, widescreen television, and a handcrafted cabinet that comes fully equipped with a wine cooler. Marine-grade Sunbrella® canvas blinds with the option of windows can be zipped together, completely closing the entire garden room so that you can entertain, come rain or shine. For a slightly smaller option, the cedar Belvedere garden room is perfectly suited for al fresco dining. An octagonal table combined with deep seating provides a setting both comfortable and relaxing for any occasion, and can seat up to eight people. Infrared heating and Sunbrella canvas panels provide warmth and protection.
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exteriorslandscaping Two of the newest options include the spa gazebo, which allows you to take the relaxation up a notch with a beautiful hot tub, and the Cambridge garden room, which is even larger than the Buckingham. If you can’t find your perfect match, cedar garden rooms can be customized. You can even extend your home with a cedar room attached to the house. Finding space to entertain will be a thing of the past—from Thanksgiving dinner to Super Bowl parties, your fully equipped cedar garden room will be the new destination for get-togethers. Yet, this can also be a private, quiet space, ideal for a romantic anniversary dinner or to make an important business call. One of the benefits of a luxury garden room that can be used all year long is its versatility. You can make it the space that you need it to be: a sauna, gym, office, lounging area, dining room, movie room, and more. Each quality garden room is carefully handcrafted in California using Canadian red cedar—one of the world’s most durable woods. Naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and insect damage makes it an ideal choice for outdoor structures. Sunbrella fabrics provide the ideal combination of fashion, durability, and weather resistance. Roll the Sunbrella fabric up to allow the sun inside, or zip it together and turn on the heat lamp for a warm, cozy retreat. Sunbrella is known for its durability, water repellency, breathability, and gorgeous style.
Finally, one of the most unique aspects of your new cedar garden room is the service. After your allinclusive room has been installed, professionals will continue to follow up with your garden room so it looks good as new. For the next 20 years, professionals will visit every three years to re-sand, re-oil, and carefully maintain your garden room so it remains a beautiful and functional fixture in your yard. Also, you can relocate your cedar garden room. Each room is classed as a temporary structure, so you can move it from property to property without being faced with permit issues. If you are ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy your own high quality cedar garden room, then Kensington Garden Rooms LLC can help. At Kensington, some of the top American and British carpenters have joined forces to create the world’s number one cedar garden rooms. Careful eyes watch over every aspect of each project, from conception to completion, and the exceptional service continues for several years after your unit has been installed. For more information, you can call them at 888-825-9111 or visit www.KensingtonGardenRooms.com. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Planning Your Perfect Landscape hen planning your new landscape or landscape renovation, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Homeowners are routinely putting features into their yards that provide them with a five-star vacation right at home. The design can incorporate functional as well as recreational items such as pools and spas, pavilions, patio covers, tennis and sport courts, and putting greens. These features can be expanded upon to include outdoor kitchens and living rooms complete with TVs and elaborate sound systems. How about special effects to add to the drama of the project? Water features, such as waterfalls and fountains, rockwork, fireplaces, fire pits, and fire bowls can add that "wow" factor to the yard. Specialty gardens, such as rose gardens, herb or vegetable gardens, and fruit orchards can also help you achieve your goal for the property. By working together with your contractor, landscape architect or designer, you can plan the inclusion of those items you would like to see in your project. Be sure to discuss the level of investment needed to achieve your goals, thereby avoiding unwelcome surprises and disappointment. One award winning company that specializes in working with owners to realize their dreams is Richard Cohen Landscape and Construction Inc. You can call them at (949) 768-0599 or visit www.richardcohenlandscape.com
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A Remarkable, Unique
Patio Opening Roof System Adapts to the Weather, or Your Mood
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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.
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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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Bring Life to
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he outdoor room is an area of the home that continues to grow in popularity, and the furnishings that you select for this space are of utmost importance. Outdoor furniture should satisfy your basic needs, such as comfortable chairs for seating, tables for dining, and umbrellas for shade, and it should also come together to create a space where family and friends can gather. Bringing outdoor rooms to life is what Gensun Casual Living is all about. Each piece of furniture is high quality, highly detailed, extremely versatile in design, and available at an affordable price. From a huge variety of furniture to complete outdoor kitchens, Gensun has your outdoor room covered. In order to find the ideal fit for your outdoor space, Gensun offers 16 fully customizable collections of furniture for you to choose from. All cushions can be custom ordered in over 400 fabrics. Each product is backed with a 15-year frame warranty. Fire pits are also a must have for any space. Available in both propane and natural gas, and 18 different colors, Gensun offers fire pits in four different heights—chat, casual, dining, and balcony. Also, nothing quite completes an outdoor living space like a kitchen. Gensun can satisfy your wants and needs; including cabinetry, countertops, finishing panels, accessories, and more. You choose the appliances and you’re on your way.
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Each Gensun product is crafted primarily from cast aluminum or cast and extruded aluminum. Heavy and durable, aluminum has proven to be one of the best materials available to withstand the elements. Additionally, cast aluminum is one of the only manufacturing methods that provides the beautiful detailing that is similar to carved wood furniture. A variety of products also come with cushion, sling, or outdoor wicker options. Because Gensun manufactures all of their own products, they control each aspect of the production process, from the foundry to the service after the sale. They also have the ability to offer high quality products at mid-level prices. You will be provided with direct, timely, and unparalleled support throughout the duration of your project. The professionals at Gensun Casual Living want to make sure that you are completely satisfied and can enjoy your furniture and kitchen for years to come. Gensun is the proud recipient of the 2010 and 2014 Manufacturer Leadership Award for cast aluminum products—an award based on design, quality, customer service, business ethics, communication, merchandising and trade relations. Come visit their new factory-direct outlet store, located at 9449 8th St. in Rancho Cucamonga, where you can find deals on photography and show samples, overstock, discontinued and small defect products. For more information, you can call them at 909-466-4828. You can also see their ad on page 11 for hours and additional details, and visit their website at www.gensuncasual.com to experience the different variety of products, as well as virtually place furniture and kitchens into a specifically sized area of your choice. The full offering of Gensun Casual Living products are available at many fine retailers in Southern California. Find the retailer nearest you by visiting their website. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Increase Your Curb Appeal with Concrete Coatings
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ear-round beautiful weather is only one of the reasons Southern California homeowners are among the luckiest in the world. Our 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
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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
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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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Why Switch to Pavers?
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Perhaps you are also concerned about unexpected access to utilities underground, along with stains and discoloration. These are all a thing of the past with pavers, which can be cleaned or replaced individually. If you need access under your driveway or patio, pavers can be removed to allow for access and reinstalled with no sign of disturbance. So, how are they installed? First, your existing hardscape must be demoed and removed. Depending on soil conditions, a geo textile fabric may be used next to assist with keeping the sub soil from mixing with the base. Next, four-to-six inches of class II road base is installed and compacted two-to-three inches at a time for a full compaction, and a one-inch layer of bedding sand is perfectly leveled before the pavers are installed on top. A compaction is done to allow the bedding sand to work its way between the joints. Joint sand is then installed over the entire paver field, followed by another compaction to give the pavers interlock. Finally, the area is cleaned and an optional sealer can be applied. For more information, you can call Pacific Pavers at 714-718-3970 or visit their website at www.pacpavers.com.
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Unique Shade System ustom-made canopies have their perks, however they can also become an additional source of stress. For example, to fit properly, they require precise pre-measurement, fabric and color selection, weeks of fabrication and finally installation. Once installed the custom canopies can’t be modified and any repairs (if possible) require a trip back to Canopy Retracted the shop. Now, there is an innovative new product on the market that provides homeowners with a retractable shade system that is infinitely versatile, customizable, and adaptable. Infinity Canopy is a modular You can also add vertical panels to either or slide on wire canopy composed of individual shade panels that are both ends for additional shade and privacy. connected together by a marine grade stainless steel and aluminum Unlike traditional shade products, Infinity Canopy can be modified even parts. It can be installed on pergolas or between two opposing structures. The after it is assembled and installed. You can add or remove sections and shade panels are available in a variety of colors and made of the highest quality panels to increase or decrease the width and length of the canopy, outdoor fabrics including Phifertex® and Sunbrella® that are resistant to water, change the canopy’s color and design, replace damaged sections with fire, mold, fading and can last five-to-ten years. They can be ordered in one or replacement parts and panels, and even remove the entire canopy or the multiple colors and placed in different panels for cleaning and winterization, in just minutes. configurations to create unique designs Infinity Canopy was designed with the goal to make the beautiful that are simply not possible by any other slide-on wire canopy style available to homeowners in an infinitely versashade system for those ever-changing tile and adaptable system. If you are ready to enhance your outdoor space tastes, styles and needs. and get the most out of your investment, you can call Infinity Canopy at You can lock individual panels in 844-4-CANOPY (844-422-6679), or visit them at www.infinitycanopy.com. place, or remove panels for open space.
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When Was the Last Time
Your Barbeque Shined Like New?
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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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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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Cadette Window
Awning Retracted
Retractable Awning uropeans have been using the drop arm awning for over five decades. Retractable exterior window awnings are the most versatile product on the market today to create shade while maintaining a view, create privacy without installing vertical interior blinds, and of course, to keep the heat out while you’re away from home. The Cadette (drop arm) retractable window awning is a superb solution to creating shade, privacy, and climate control in just about any room of the home. The mechanical concept is quite simple. A roller tube wrapped with fabric sits inside an aluminum housing and has two arms—one on each side of the window. The arms have springs in order to create tension so that the fabric always looks nice and tight, and also so that the wind does not lift them up and down too much. The arms pivot downward all the way to 120degrees, allowing the user to stop the awning arms at any desired position. At 45-degrees deployed, you can still see children playing in the backyard through your kitchen window while keeping the sun out. As the sun’s angle changes, you can deploy the awning further down to 90-degrees, but again still enjoy ambient light coming in from the sides without feeling like you are caged inside of your kitchen. In the bathroom, because many corner tubs have beautiful views, shading the windows from the outside not only controls the intense light but also creates privacy when needed. Yet, the most impactful location for Cadette retractable awnings are bedroom windows, especially second floor windows facing west. By keeping the sun from touching the glass or window all day you essentially eliminate the heat gain entering the room. For more information about high-quality awnings and other systems, you can contact Alpha Productions, Inc. at 800-223-0883 or visit them at www.alphaproductions.com. Alpha Productions have been manufacturing in the U.S.A. since 1978. They design, manufacture and install all of their own systems. With the majority of their business coming from client referrals, Alpha Productions always strives to provide the best possible customer service experience.
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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
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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. 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 10½ 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
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