South Orange County Living February/March 2014 by Affluent Target Marketing

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Contents

14 - 25 HOME FASHION Light Up Your Home With Elegance Furniture That Speaks For Itself A New Look For The New Year Getting Organized Keep Your Marble Looking Spectacular It’s 2014... What Is Your New Year’s Resolution For Your Home Or Business? Enjoy The Great Outdoors From The Comfort Of Inside Your Home

26 KITCHEN & BATH Solutions For Updating Your Bathroom

28 - 30 HOME SERVICES Dryer Fires Are The #1 Household Disaster Restore And Transform Your Floors Without Having To Remove Them

32 - 40 EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPING Elements Of A Quality Landscape A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Increase Your Curb Appeal With Concrete Coatings Consider Standard “Wading” Periods When Putting In Your New Pool

44 AUTOMOTIVE Wash And Wax To Go: Mobile Detailing Is The Answer

46 - 49 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Are You Tired Of Chronic Back Pain? Free Yourself From Physical Limitations Reshape Your Body In 20 Minutes!

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Light Up Your Home With Elegance

WITH STUNNING GEMSTONE CREATIONS he classic, refined taste of Louis Comfort Tiffany has been providing both homeowners and collectors with timeless art-quality stained glass lamps that are still desired by many. However, original Tiffany pieces are not only very hard to come by; if you do happen to find one, the price tag might be more than you had hoped for. They have been known to sell at auctions for over $100,000. Here’s the good news: If you have always craved the stunning elegance that a rich and colorful Tiffany creation can add to your living space, you now have the once in a lifetime opportunity to own an original Tiffany-inspired piece of art—and no-two-are-alike. Master artisans can fashion products from rare gemstones, which unlike traditional stained-glass lamps, are completely lead-free. Timeless pieces with gemstones include Tiffanystyle table lamps, floor lamps, pendant ceiling lamps, flush-mounted ceiling lamps, and also backlit gemstone wall art and backlit gemstone mosaic wall art. Lampshades can be paired with brass bases to become either floor or table lamps. There are no limitations to design and colors, as artisans can create custom lamps and wall art according to your desires. A museumquality collectible that will only appreciate in value, each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity that establishes its origin as a limited

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edition fine art collectible. Exquisite craftsmanship, sublime beauty and outstanding quality is finally attainable for your home. The Secret Garden has developed an extensive catalog of museum-worthy gemstone products that meet exacting Tiffany standards. Led by Elaine Guo, a master artist with two decades’ experience designing and creating products based on Tiffany designs, The Secret Garden invites you to visit their new showroom in Costa Mesa and experience the beauty of their timeless gemstone creations for yourself. If you visit the showroom before December 31, 2013, The Secret Garden is offering a limited time offer of 15% off. Restrictions apply. All orders must be placed and paid in full before December 31, 2013 to receive the discount. Because each product is a limited edition and can take up to 30–60 days for completion and delivery, don’t wait until it’s too late. You can call them at 714-522-1895 to set up an appointment, or visit the showroom at Stonemill Design Center 2915 Red Hill Ave. Suite A103 in Costa Mesa, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. See their website at www.TSG1895USA.com to learn more.

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re you tired of brown, boring furniture? If so, it’s time to discover a new experience in high style and high value furnishings that has been referenced as, “jewelry for your home.” Caracole® is a portfolio of unique items that work in harmony to furnish your entire home. Every piece represents high design and independent thinking, with more than 50 finishes and materials. These include exotic woods, mixed elements and hand-applied finishes. Each Caracole piece stands alone, speaking for itself. You might see a closed storage items as a bedroom dresser while your neighbor views the same piece as the perfect dining room sideboard. As you browse through the three distinct and carefully edited portfolios, you can throw any rules out the window and allow your subliminal preferences and unconditioned reflexes to make the call. Above all, you can have fun utilizing Caracole’s fresh originality to make your home the perfect reflection of you. Each Caracole silhouette is unique and can satisfy your style choices. The difference is in the details— whether it’s the comfort of seating or specialized accents such as nail trim or graceful lines, you will enjoy personalizing each piece. To see more of Caracole and other fine furniture manufacturers, you can call or visit Furniture Royal at 2000 S. Rainbow Blvd. in Las Vegas. 702-253-0600. You can also see their ad on page five of this issue.

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ou may have considered hiring an interior designer before, only to find yourself pondering the same question that keeps popping back in your head—do you really need one? With today’s economic situation, it would seem that interior design would be a luxury—one that you might be able to live without. However, before you roll up your sleeves and try to tackle your interior on your own, you might find that giving a designer a call will be both time and money very well spent. Vickie Daeley, owner of Interior Affairs in Anaheim California, often finds herself explaining the ins and out of her sometimes misunderstood profession. Vickie says, “Most people, when they think about interior design at all, see it as turning their home over to a stranger. Nothing could be further from the truth.” In reality, Vickie Daeley and her crew don’t make a move without taking the time to really get to know their clients. How do you live day-to-day? Are children or even pets something that needs to be considered? How often do you entertain? What are your style and color preferences? Often, the initial consultation will reveal concerns that you might have overlooked. They also work to include any existing items you have into the new look—heirloom furniture pieces, objects of art, gifts or vacation purchases that hold special memories. Once the consultation is complete, a full multimedia presentation will be prepared for you. Before anything is moved or started, you can experience your new home virtually in the Interior Affairs design studio. Everything from the largest piece of furniture to the smallest fixture is fully rendered for your ultimate convenience. This is an invaluable tool, as you will feel comfortable with the finished room prior to ordering any products. Another important aspect to keep in mind when redesigning your home is the investment of time. A design plan is only the first step—Vickie brings her team of designers, craftsmen and contractors that have been successfully working with her for years. Your goal can be accomplished within a time frame that could never happen by hiring piecemeal. Vickie’s unique approach to interior design is a proven method—you will receive only the best results! To find out how Interior Affairs can help transform your home into a beautiful sanctuary, you can call Vickie Daeley at 714-9700800 or 949-640-5000. You can also visit the Interior Affairs website at www.interioraffairs.com and “like” them on Facebook to be automatically entered into their latest contest.

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Getting Organized

By Kathryn LaBarbera

s space in the family home continues to be a problem, more people are searching for alternatives. The solution is to get organized. Take an inventory of everything you want to store in the space. Determine what you want to keep and get rid of the rest. Once you know what you are going to keep in the space, determine where everything will go. Group similar things together (all shoes or all shirts), and sketch the space to draw a plan. Use all of the available space. Since storage space is hard to come by, it is important to store things neatly and efficiently. Smaller shelves, cubbies, or baskets can make good use of the space where clothes are not hanging in the closet. The last decision you need to make is how you want your organized space to look. Whether you decorate with an art deco flair or are more traditional, it is important to create a space in the look that reflects your style. The hard thing is getting started. Look at your calendar and make a date. If you are having a difficult

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time or just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start, call an expert. There are professional organizers and custom closet companies that help people every day. The key is to take the first step. 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

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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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It’s 2014... What is Your New Year’s Resolution For Your Home or Business? ith each New Year comes a new beginning. Many of us select a New Year's resolution for ourselves in a way to improve who we are or how we behave. We should all set the same goals for our home or business. A goal to improve our surroundings is just as important as self-improvement. New colors, fresh styles, and updating can dramatically improve your outlook on life. With the New Year—it is time to take a hard look at your work and living space to see if you are ready for a fresh start. Start with a plan first! Set your goals for your space and prioritize. What do you want to change the most: Paint, lighting, carpet or furnishings? All changes require a plan to get the job done right—the first time. If your list is long, then implement it in phases. Start with wall and flooring first to set the color palette. Furnishings, window coverings and accessories can follow. Texture, color, scale and balance of the space all play a critical role in the success of your plan. If you are unsure as to how to establish or implement your plan, contact a professional interior designer to assist with your goals. They will be able to help you with your design plan, counsel you on costs and assist with other professionals to do the work. Most interior designers will also consult on an hourly basis if you just need a few pointers. 2014 is looking to be a banner year with the recession behind us, and a brighter economic future ahead. Set your personal growth goals and include improvements to the look of your home and business. With the right design plan in your future, it will indeed be bright. For all of your interior design needs, you can contact Shan Luvisa of Obvious Flair Interior Design at 949-291-0412 or 949-248-9378, or view their website at www.obviousflair.com.

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors From the Comfort of Inside Your Home

indows and doors are a crucial asset that is valued by every homeowner. Finally new innovative technology has now made it more affordable than ever to enjoy the great outdoors through a folding glass wall. While increasing the amount of natural light that brightens the interior of your home it also gives you that extra square footage by allowing you to incorporate your backyard into your home. Although the idea of folding glass walls is not new, it was often unattainable due to the high cost. A local company out of Oceanside has developed a patented new technology, which has dramatically lowered the cost making it more affordable than ever to bring the beautiful outdoors into your home, giving you a whole new look. Take the next step with your patio doors—innovative wide-span doors are the perfect way to thoroughly enjoy everything that Mother Nature has to offer, without having to leave your cozy living room. Providing the ultimate in flexibility, they can be fully open, partially open, or completely closed depending on what you desire. When fully open, panels stack parallel to one another dramatically opening and expanding the size of your interior living space seamlessly to the outdoors. When closed, panels interlock together creating a solid and

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secure structure that resembles a floor to ceiling glass wall. And best of all, this innovative system offers the highest quality design and function at a much more affordable price than most wide-span door systems currently on the market. These door systems are manufactured, sold at factory direct prices completely cutting out the middleman and installed directly to you—the consumer allowing you to experience confidence in all aspects of the buying experience, from design to installation, not to mention the exceptional savings. Live the dream, transform your space, relax and let the breeze in with Panoramic Doors. If you are ready to experience wide-open spaces free from boundaries, you can visit their new showroom in Orange County or call Panoramic Doors for more information at 949-500-8559 or visit their website at www.panoramicdoors.com. Visit their new showroom at 1340 Reynolds Ave., Ste 116, Irvine, CA 92614.

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Solutions for Updating Your Bathroom

ow is the time to update your bathroom with a new look. By working with what you already have, professionals can offer several affordable, long-lasting solutions that can be installed in about a day, making your bathroom renovations a possibility. There are so many things you can do that will deliver quick yet dramatic results. If you want to avoid a complete tear-out, bathtub liners are an ideal way to achieve an attractive tub that looks good-as-new. High-quality acrylic liners are slip-resistant, easy to clean, available in different colors and will never crack, peel or fade. Liners are also available for showers, featuring exclusive MilGuard™ mold- and mildew-resistance. Tired of scrubbing your bath or shower for hours without any satisfying results? In a standard shower or tub, the walls and floors are

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porous, providing a breeding ground for mold, mildew, bacteria and soap scum. Innovative shower and tub enclosures are crafted with resilient 100% American-made acrylic and infused with Silver Shield® bacteria fighting technology. You can convert an old tub to an updated acrylic shower enclosure and enjoy a functional bathing area that is unbelievably low-maintenance. Another smart place to focus your attention is on the bathroom cabinetry. Cabinets serve as a focal point for the room as a whole. As a result, the right cabinets can mean all of the difference between brilliant and just plain boring. Brand new custom cabinetry can be built from the ground up and installed into your home for a seamless fit. You can also work with what you already have and reface your existing cabinets. The Vianvi Signature® cabinet refacing process creates the look of new cabinetry without the same price tag. With the touch of something as simple as gorgeous cabinets, your bathroom will feel like a brand new, upgraded space. From an upgraded bathtub to the ultimate remodeling experience, Reborn Cabinets Inc. and Bath Solutions is a licensed, bonded and insured full-service home remodeling contractor. Working with you every step of the way to create the look you’ve always wanted, Reborn can provide you with everything to complete your new bathroom including countertops, vanities, sinks, tile, flooring, cabinetry, and so much more. For more information you can call them at 866-573-2676 or visit www.RebornBathSolutions.com ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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homeservices DRYER FIRES ARE THE #1 HOUSEHOLD DISASTER Learn How to Prevent Dryer Fires, Save Time and Reduce Your Utility Bill ost homeowners are completely unaware that if unmaintained, a clothes dryer can pose a serious threat to their home and family. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these seemingly harmless appliances cause an estimated 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and $100,000,000 in damages every year. When you learn how dryer fires happen you will understand how crucial regular dryer maintenance is to your safety. The reason most dryer fires happen is lint. Contrary to popular belief, your lint trap doesn’t catch everything, and this highly combustible material builds up inside your dryer with every load. A tiny spark is the only catalyst this hazard needs to become a full on disaster. The good news is that disaster is easily avoidable. Professional appliance technicians recommend having the inside of your dryer cleaned every three years. Most homeowners are shocked to see the amount of lint that is vacuumed out of their appliance and can instantly recognize the value of this service. A properly functioning dryer should only take 30 to 45 minutes to dry a load of clothes. If your appliance is running slower, this is a telltale sign of

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dirty dryer vent. Clogged vents prevent heat from escaping the machine, and keep moisture trapped inside your dryer. This means that an unmaintained dryer is not just dangerous; it is also wasting your time and raising your utility bill! Once cleaned, you will notice an instant improvement in drying time and begin saving money right away. If you are past due for a dryer vent cleaning there is no reason to procrastinate any longer, especially with the numerous benefits this service offers. To schedule your dryer vent cleaning, you can call Nick's Dryer Vent Cleaning and Air Duct Cleaning at (760) 533-0783. Homeowners can be confident in this company’s service because they offer a six-month lint free service guarantee pledge with every cleaning. You can learn about their pledge and services online at www.gotdirtyvents.com. Helping families dry their clothes in one cycle.

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Restore and Transform Your Floors

Without Having to Remove Them

looring is such a major part of any home, both indoors and out. You want to do everything you can to retain its luster. Whether your floor looks discolored from old age, dirt build-up, moisture or even just an outdated style, it is bringing down the overall ambiance of your living spaces. With a professional restoration and cleaning service, your floors can regain their shine and that like new feeling again. Instead of tearing out your old floors when they start to look less than perfect, seek a professional to restore and even create a new look with what you already have! A floor restoration professional can restore and transform your floor, allowing you to save both money and time. From concrete, tile and stone restoration, to polishing, honing, hole-filling, crack repair, regrouting, staining, applying protective overlays, epoxy and moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a floor maintenance and restoration professional will provide a solution. Your flooring might just be the perfect candidate for a thorough deep cleaning, or high-pressure steam cleaning to polish things up. Each situation is unique and a flooring professional can help you with whatever your floor restoration needs may be. Additionally, floor restoration provides you with the opportunity to be more environmentally friendly with your flooring. Trained professionals can

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discuss different green options with you. The Floor Maintenance Company has been in business for seven years, and owner Vince DiMiceli has over 30 years in residential construction and remodeling. The Floor Maintenance Company can restore, transform and maintain any surface to ensure its beauty over time and is licensed, bonded and insured. For a free design consultation or any other questions, you can call them at 949-510-4182 or visit www.OCFloorMaintenance.com. Look for their new store in Laguna Niguel at 27601 Forbes Road Suite 35 where you can buy stone care products, stain, repair products and more, opening February 1, 2013. Vince DiMiceli of The Floor Maintenance Company is a licensed general contractor and the owner of DiMiceli Construction Services.

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Elements of a Quality Landscape

Attention to

Detail

here are many contractors doing adequate work on landscape jobs, but for a truly satisfying and long-term quality job, there are a few issues that need to be addressed. There is considerably more to a custom landscape job than just installing what is shown on the plan. You must consider several things in order to ensure your enjoyment after your landscape project is completed. To be sure your project goes smoothly you should first choose a qualified, properly licensed contractor. Request and check out numerous references. Ask past clients if they were satisfied with all aspects of the project. Did they design a project that accomplished their goals and fit into their budget? Did the contract documents make it clear as to what was included, when the start date was, and what the payment schedule would be? Find out how the communication was during the project. Were you informed of job site changes? Did the contractor try to educate you during the whole process so you would understand the elements that went into your project? Once the plans and contract documents are complete and the job starts, it is imperative that your contractor is doing those extra things that are hidden underground. There are many underground items that could cause one company to charge more for a job than another. Those upgraded items are well worth the

additional investment and will help maintain the long-term quality of your project. Things like using thick wall ABS or PVC drain lines and fittings instead of less expensive, flexible polystyrene. The use of professional standard irrigation parts, pipe, and fittings is highly recommended instead of home improvement center materials. What kind of footings and sub grade preparation was installed under the masonry and concrete? Do the concrete slabs have 3/8” reinforcing steel at 18” O. C. in each direction with a 2” sand base and thickened edges to prevent water from getting under the slabs? Has the sub base been properly moistened to expand the soil? Doing all the above items will help produce stronger masonry and concrete with less chance of cracking. Attention to detail also extends to those items that show, such as concrete finishes, masonry with uniform joints, and neat, proper caulking and painting of woodwork, as well as proper finished grading and final clean-up on the job. Are the plants faced in the right direction? Are the vines properly tied and spread out on the walls? Are the trees staked

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properly? Does the job have that neat finished appearance? If you make your buying decision on price alone, you could very well be sacrificing some very important consideration that will affect the quality and long-term viability of your project. It is very important to have this attention to detail put into your project from the beginning because it is very difficult to rectify some of those problems later. One company that has been producing award-winning projects with attention to detail since 1981 is Richard Cohen Landscape and Construction, Inc. For more information, you can call (949) 768-0599. You can also visit their website at www.richardcohenlandscape.com. Richard Cohen is an ISA Certified Arborist.

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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

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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Increase Your Curb Appeal with 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

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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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Consider Standard “Wading” Periods

WHEN PUTTING IN YOUR NEW POOL beautiful house truly becomes a home once a pool is put into the yard. Many treasured memories are made while splashing around with friends and relatives in the swimming pool of your dreams. Throughout the year, and especially as summer is approaching, the big decision of “putting in a pool” is made. But many families new to the world of built-in swimming pools are truly unaware of the extensive stepby-step process involved. Following is a brief rundown of this process that will normally encompass a total of seven to nine months. The process begins with design of the pool and surrounding areas which may take up to several weeks, followed by approvals and permits by the city and HOAs which can also take several weeks, or even months. Then comes the construction process, which includes excavation, plumbing, electrical, walls, decking and masonry features such as firepits and barbecues. Application of an interior finish to the pool and completion of the landscape are the final steps in this process, and depending on the complexity of the pro-

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ject, can take anywhere from eight weeks to several months. Plan now for a full summer of fun with friends and family. Teserra has been witness to the unity that comes about as a family makes their backyard the centerpiece for socializing and entertaining. If you are interested in having the pool of your dreams installed and ready to cool off in next summer, you can give them a call today at 714-630-7724, or visit their website at TeserraOutdoors.com. The timing couldn’t be better!

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automotive

Wash and Wax to Go: Mobile Detailing is the Answer

obile auto detailing companies will service your car at your home and of course, bring every piece of equipment they need along with them. Talk about convenient. Detailing a car is more than simply washing it. The best detailers begin by washing the car by hand. After the car has been professionally detailed and protective coatings applied, soapless washes are then preferred to preserve the car’s finish. Waxing to remove minor scratches, oxidation, and embedded dirt followed by an application of a teflon-type coating is the important next step. Since this special Teflon coating fills in minor ridges, when polished the finish looks like glass with a definite high gloss and added color depth. Applied twice a year, this Teflon coating helps the glossy shine stay year round, serves to protect the car and makes overall maintenance a snap. To apply wax and Teflon coating more effectively, professional detailers change buffing pads several times while working on the car. By doing this, rocks and grit are not allowed to gather in the pads only to be ground back onto the finish.

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As a result of their smaller, more personalized service, quality mobile care detailing companies can offer Teflon car coating at tremendous savings when compared to car dealers’ costs. Rubber dressing of all rubber seals and tires happens next. Make sure the detailer you hire uses a non-silicone based rubber dressing, as dressings with silicone tend to cause the rubber to crack and wear out. A complete car detailing appointment can include as little or as much as your car needs. Exterior detailing includes washing, waxing, application of a teflon-type protective coating, and an application of a rubber dressing to the exterior rubber items only. Interior and exterior car detailing includes all the exterior detailing items plus shampooing the interior carpets, dressing all interior rubber parts and door jams, and cleaning or conditioning every part of the interior. We also do mobile oil changes. A quality mobile car detailing service in your area is Wally’s Mobile Auto Detailing. You can call at 714-478-0615 or toll free at 1-888527-3430 or email them at WallysAuto@aol.com 

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healthbeautyfitness BEFORE EGOSCUE TREATMENT DEC 1, 2012

Are You Tired of Chronic Pain? Free Yourself from Physical Limitations e have all heard it before: “Stand up straight,” or “Stop slouching!” However for most people, this is much easier said than done. Whether you have a medical condition, injury or just a history of bad posture habits, the time has come to be able to stand up straight again without using any drugs, surgery, or manipulation. The method is called Egoscue, and the goal is relieve and even eliminate chronic pain through proper postural alignment. Egoscue works by returning the body to its original blueprint: the standing anatomical position. In this position, the eight major load joints—shoulders, hips, knees and ankles—are directly aligned. People often deviate from this position for several different reasons, and the result is muscular imbalance, loss of strength and flexibility, compensation and finally—pain. Egoscue Method helps you bring your body back to function, balance and health. Trained Egoscue therapists will work with you to develop a series of gentle corrective exercises that will not only alleviate your pain, but restore your body to proper alignment. By focusing on the source of the problem versus only the symptoms, your body is restored to harmony, strength and freedom of movement. Some ailments that have been known to respond to Egoscue positively include back, neck, and knee pain, and even more severe conditions such as arthritis and sciatica. However these are just a few examples—regardless of your age or background, Egoscue provides many with the opportunity to live a pain-free and comfortable lifestyle once again.

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AFTER EGOSCUE TREATMENT MAR 21, 2013

For more information about the Egoscue experience, you can visit their website at www.egoscue.com. You can also call 949-716-7817 for a free consultation, or email oc@egoscue.com. The Egoscue Orange County clinic is located at 27071 Cabot Rd. Suite 107 in Laguna Hills.

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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 full-time 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 four teen private fitness studios in Southern California specializing in this unique approach. Right away she noticed immediate increases in her muscle tone and energy. After several months she’d also dropped 1 to 2 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

Physician Diane Rand firms her body during a 20-minute training session at The Perfect Workout.

women – have a fear of “bulking up” like a 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

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less space than fat, so this typical 55year-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.

Joyce Reclaims her Youthful Figure 54-year-old Joyce Magnuson had always been slim and slender when she was younger. But in her mid 40’s 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

Arlene Esgate tones her arms as part of her 20-minute training session in San Diego.

After 5 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 14 private studios in Southern California that specialize in one-on-one personal training with the slow-motion strength training method, including these Orange County locations: Newport Beach (949) 200-4067, 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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