South Orange County Living Magazine June/July 2015 by Affluent Target Marketing

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14 - 18 HOME FASHION Marchella Carsona Collection... European Farmhouse–Tell A Story... The Ultimate Lighting Experience

20 - 24 HOME PRODUCTS/SERVICES Do You Want Your Woodwork To Look Beautiful Again? Travel Effortlessly From Floor To Floor Keep Your Marble Looking Spectacular Open Up Your View...

26 - 27 HOME REMODELING Relaxation And Luxury With Your Own Cedar Garden Room

30 - 42 EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPING Planning Your Perfect Landscape Bring Life To Your Outdoor Environment A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Increase Your Curb Appeal... Evict Termites Without Leaving Your Home When Was The Last Time Your Barbeque...

46 - 47 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. Lic. #930130. Photo by California Real Estate Photography

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Marchella Carsona Collection: HIGH-END TRADITIONAL LOOK AT AFFORDABLE PRICING

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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European Farmhouse—

TELL A STORY WITH FURNITURE

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

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

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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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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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Cabinet Renewal

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Basic Floor Renewal

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For more information about having your cabinets, floors or other woodwork in your home refinished, you can call N-Hance Wood Renewal at (714) 907-1917. You can also visit www.nhance.com. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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Discover the Convenience of a Custom Home Elevator

he closer homeowners look at residential elevators, the more they realize the value of putting one into their own home. Not only does having an elevator eliminate the use of the stairs when traveling to different levels of the house, it is also beneficial to your long-term home value. If you are looking for increased luxury and affluence in your living spaces, then a residential elevator is a must-have accessory. Moving far beyond an easy access solution for those with mobility challenges, an EECO Home elevator is also a luxurious upgrade that adds an increasingly desirable feature to any dĂŠcor. Even tedious daily tasks such as moving around groceries, laundry, furniture, children, and luggage are made easy. Each elevator can be custom tailored based on your needs and how the home was built, allowing you to create a unique feature that accentuates your home. Choose materials and fixtures for your home elevator to create a

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visually stunning showpiece. You can choose from different models, and customize just about everything, including the interior and exterior finish, fixture design, handrails, telephone options, lighting, gates, and much more. All EECO Home elevator models are designed to provide a smooth, quiet ride for your enjoyment. They are also equipped with the latest safety devices, such as backup systems, so that you can rest assured that your elevator has met strict safety standards. All elevators are capable of integrating security access systems, giving you control of who can or cannot use your elevator. Engineered to use the least amount of power possible, elevators are also extremely energy efficient and utilize high efficiency motors and components. Utilizing recycled materials whenever possible, as well as vegetable based, biodegradable hydraulic oil, EECO Home elevators are also environmentally friendly. Established in 1946, Elevator Equipment Corporation has been a leading supplier of products to the elevator industry, now offering homeowners the opportunity to purchase direct from the manufacturer. For more information, you can call them at 888-720-6210, visit www.eecohome.com, or email them at eecohome@eecomail.com.

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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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Open Up Your View

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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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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homeremodeling 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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Bring Life to

YOUR OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT

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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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 opening 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. Ventilation. During the summer months, a place in the shade is where you want to be. The 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 louvered opening roof system has a uniquely designed louver that provides complete overlap to help prevent rain penetration. Imagine being able to control heat on your patio at the touch of a button. With the louvered 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

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Increase Your Curb Appeal with Concrete Coatings

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

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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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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Reshape Your Body in 20 Minutes! By John Colman

When Diane Rand reached age 50, she got concerned that her weight was slowly creeping higher and her clothes were feeling too tight. As a practicing physician in San Diego, she knew the diagnosis. “Your muscles atrophy as you age, and this slows down the metabolism,” says Rand. “I knew it would keep getting worse if I didn’t correct it.” The antidote? Effective weight training. But, she’d never lifted weights before. Plus, her fulltime job as a physician as well as her family life left little time in her schedule for exercise. Fortunately, Diane read an article about “slow-motion” strength training, a revolutionary new exercise method promising a firmer, stronger, more shapely body from just two 20-minute training sessions per week. Even though the time efficiency and results sounded almost too good to be true, she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout, a local company with dozens of private fitness studios specializing in this unique approach. Right away she noticed immediate increases in her muscle tone and energy. After several months she’d also dropped one to two clothing sizes and was fitting into clothes which used to be too small. “My trainer pushes me in a safe way, and I walk away feeling great after each session,” says Diane. “This is the wave of the future.”

Lean Muscles—The Key To Reshaping Your Body The Perfect Workout’s trainers encourage clients to build lean muscle tissue, which increases the body’s metabolism, burning extra calories even while you’re sleeping. Many people—especially women—have a fear of “bulking up” like a

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Physician Diane Rand tones her arms as part of her 20-minute training session in San Diego.

bodybuilder if they were to start strength training. In reality, if you’re older than 25, it’s much more likely that too little muscle is the problem rather than too much muscle. In their book Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality , William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin Rosenberg, M.D., show the research demonstrating that adults who don’t strength train lose an average of a half pound of lean muscle tissue each year starting at age 25. As an example, a typical 55-year-old woman will have 15 pounds less lean muscle (and significantly more fat) than what she had at age 25. Muscle takes up less space than fat, so this typical

55-year-old woman has arms and thighs that are softer and less firm, wears a larger clothing size, and has a slower metabolism that burns fewer calories each day. Effective strength training changes all of this. It increases your body’s metabolism, causing you to burn more fat and calories all day long. Strength training reshapes and tones your legs and arms. And since muscle takes up 20% less space than fat, adding muscle and losing fat will make your body firmer, smaller, and more shapely. A fit 140-pound person can wear clothes several sizes smaller than an out of shape 140-pound person. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

healthbeautyfitness How Can Slow-Motion Strength Training Work So Quickly? Slow-motion strength training involves brief and demanding workouts to get great results. The basic concept? Lift relatively heavy weights excruciatingly slowly (10 seconds to lift, another 10 seconds to lower) for as many repetitions as you can until you’re unable to move the weights anymore. And when you learn to challenge your muscles as deeply as a skilled trainer can teach, it’s impossible to workout much longer than 20 minutes, even if you try. Dr. Philip Alexander, physician and faculty member at Texas A&M University’s College of Medicine, explains that it’s the intensity of exercise that stimulates greatest changes. “A slower repetition loads the muscles more effectively and efficiently. It’s harder!” exclaims Alexander. “That’s why it stimulates such a great total response from the body.” Dr. Alexander has tracked hundreds of subjects using slow-motion strength training, noting significant improvements in muscular strength, HDL cholesterol profiles, bone density, and glucose tolerance. Other research adds more supporting data. Two separate studies by Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., and one study by Ellington Darden, Ph.D., demonstrate that slow-motion strength training produces 50% to 59% faster improvements than regular weight training. And because the repetitions are harder, each training session must be limited to 20 minutes—making this exercise method quite time efficient.

In 3 months Justin Brunette dropped 4 inches from his waist and lowered his body fat percentage by 6.4% with effective nutrition and weekly 20-minute training sessions at The Perfect Workout.

Joyce Reclaims Her Youthful Figure 54-year-old Joyce Magnuson had always been slim and slender when she was younger. But in her mid 40s, life’s stresses caught up with her and she began gaining weight. “During the next few years, I kept getting heavier, until I was thoroughly broken and disgusted with myself,” says Joyce. Fortunately, she happened to read an article about slow-motion strength training and how it would reshape her body with just two 20-minute training sessions per week. The effectiveness of the method made sense to Joyce, and she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

In 3 months Laura Retana Shelp lost 23.4 pounds and 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 JUNE/JULY 2015 • ORANGE COUNTY LIVING

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