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34 - 44 EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPING
Ekornes, Inc. – Celebrating 80 Years Of Quality Furniture The Ultimate Lighting Experience Bring The Breezy Simplicity Of Shore Life Into Your Home Custom Mattresses Handcrafted The Old Fashioned Way
Water Elements A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Evict Termites Without Leaving Your Home
48 - 49 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Reshape Your Body In 20 Minutes!
22 HOME REMODELING Make Your Home New Again
24 - 30 HOME PRODUCTS/SERVICES Do You Want Your Woodwork To Look Beautiful Again? Keep Your Marble Looking Spectacular
32 KITCHEN & BATH What To Know Before Remodeling
ON THE COVER Featured on the cover, Stressless® furniture by Ekornes® is true innovation in comfort. The Stressless Panorama is perfectly designed for the modern home. The combination of soft lines in the cushion and the armrest’s rounded shape creates an exclusive look. Solid wood legs come in seven colors, and the revolutionary Balance Adapt™ system allows for the chair’s back and seat to automatically adjust according to the movements of the body. For more information, you can contact Robert Westley located in South Coast Collection at 3323 Hyland Avenue Ste. D in Costa Mesa. You can also call them at 714-546-7100. See their ad on page 3 and article on page 14.
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Ekornes, Inc.— Celebrating 80 Years of Quality Furniture eople spend countless hours sitting in chairs and sofas. However, the unfortunate truth is that many of the chairs and sofas we sit in can damage our bodies. With that in mind, you want to select furniture that employs sound ergonomic principles so that you can stay both healthy and comfortable. Ekornes Inc. is one of the world’s leading furniture manufacturers and creator of Stressless®—a seating solution that is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) for proper head and lumbar support. Established in 1934 in Sunmore, Norway, Ekornes Inc. is proudly celebrating 80 years of production and global success. “The secret to our success is our commitment to create products that combine exceptional comfort, style, function, and quality,” says Peter Bjerregaard, president of Ekornes. “We offer an ever-expanding assortment of recliners, chairs, sofas, corner sectionals and home theater seating, along with a wide range of original accessories.” Stressless recliners are equipped with the Stressless Glide System, which automatically adjusts to body weight to determine the proper level of support, and the patented Plus™ System, which determines correct headrest position. Offered in two or three sizes for a perfect custom fit, each seat is crafted with the human body in mind, making it the ultimate chair for comfort and relaxation.
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Making milestones every decade, Ekornes continues to be a company with a vision to create the world’s most beautiful, stylish and ergonomically designed furniture for the home. In an effort to reduce delivery times for sofas, Ekornes Inc. opened a manufacturing plant in Morganton, North Carolina, serving as the company’s first production facility to open outside of Norway. An already quickly growing facility, the dedicated staff has rich knowledge in furniture craftsmanship and a strong focus on ingenuity. Ekornes aims to take responsibility for the environmental impact caused by the manufacturing, distribution, use and destruction of the company’s products. Over a long period, the company has implemented measures at its manufacturing plants to improve the internal and external environment, while also selecting more environment-friendly raw materials. The sustainable manufacture of products with a long useful lifespan will continue to be an objective in the future development of the company. Achieving the smallest possible impact on the environment is one of Ekornes’ most important objectives. Today, they use only the most environmentally friendly types of glue available. Additionally, parts of today’s output make use of water-based stains and varnishes, and a general replacement program is currently underway. Stressless complies with extremely high fire safety requirements, and the welding processes have become more environment-friendly thanks to the use of industrial robots and more planet-conscious welding gases, which result in an improved working environment. 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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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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he coast is more than just a location—it’s a way of life. Even though everyone eventually grows up, you might be the kind of person that still longs for that relaxed, nostalgic feeling of the beach. If this sounds familiar, you’ll be glad to learn that Coastal Living magazine and Stanley Furniture have come together to create a home collection inspired by their favorite beach cottages. Casual, fresh, and offering a multitude of different seaside colors, Coastal Living™ by Stanley Furniture allows coastal dwellers and dreamers to create a look that’s distinctly their own. Weathered driftwood, burnished boat fittings, louvered shutters, coral and sea grass serve as inspiration for the collection. Clean lines combined with heavy distressing and muted, grain-baring finishes and paint colors add to the collection’s natural contemporary look. Whether it’s painted in one of six nature-inspired colors, stained in light or dark tones, or finished in Weathered Pier or sandy linen, Coastal Living is all about the wood. Richly grained white oak veneers and hardwood solids show through, lending a casual, authentically natural feel. Heavy physical distressing completes its well-worn, laid-back look. Designed to work well in open floor plans of all sizes, Coastal Living marries old and new, blending the gently weathered style of coastal antiques with the functionality of high-tech modern furniture, integrating features like hidden power strips as well as sliding panels and cutouts for personal and home electronics. And since storage is always top of mind, Coastal Living features innovative storage solutions.
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Coastal Living features tarnished steel pulls and knobs, inspired from nautical designs like ship’s cleat and cabinet pulls. Naturally textured chenille, Solana sand, is used on the upholstered chairs. Reef, a complementary coral-patterned matelassé that subtly reinforces the collection’s elegant coastal feel, is used on some items. 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.ambiancehome.com.
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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 mass-produced 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. 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-pre-
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mium 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 fourthgeneration 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 949646-3991. 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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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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Make Your
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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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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or many, housework is a battle that simply cannot be won. in fact, that list of never-ending household chores can leave you feeling overwhelmed, resentful and unappreciated. if you have "selectively neglected" areas like window tracks, tile grout, blinds, or cook top hoods that are so dirty you can't even bring yourself to start on them, let alone cross them off your to-do list, then you are not alone. if you are the kind of person who really loves a clean, healthy home but simply cannot find the time or energy for hours of backbreaking housework, then there is good news. now, there's a new machine that automatically cuts your cleaning time in half, cleans things you were never able to clean before, and does it all without having to use any chemicals—the sargent steam Cleaner™. the sargent steam Cleaner heats tap water so hot it creates 300-degree steam inside its pressurized tank. this dry steam vapor safely cleans any washable surface without soaking, and dries very rapidly. it’s like being able to bring a pressure washer into the house, only without the wet mess. imagine using that kind of power indoors. Pressurized steam loosens stuck on grime and blasts dirt out of cracks and hidden crevices you could never reach before. As the heat rises, the whole mess is absorbed into the cloth and out of your life. the high heat de-greases, disinfects, and kills germs on contact in just two seconds. since steaming uses no chemicals, there’s no rinsing, less polishing, and no chemical residue left behind to attract more dirt. the health benefits are astounding. Whatever you steam, you get it cleaner and do it greener. now doesn’t that sound like the type of clean you'd like to experience in your own home, right now? Ask yourself this question: Which is worse, the nasty germs and dangerous bacteria growing on toilets and kitchen counters just waiting to make someone sick, or the horrible smell and outright danger of harsh disinfectants and toxic cleaning chemicals? Have you read those skull-and-crossbones warnings? should we clean like crazy every day, or pass around the same germs and illnesses? do we let germs make us sick, or do the strong chemicals we use to kill them burn our skin, lungs and sinuses? did you know that many of the cleaning chemicals found under the typical kitchen sink have been linked to asthma, breast cancer, autism, and chronic fatigue? the cool thing about sargent steam is it that it eliminates both of these issues. You no longer have to choose between the deep clean that would pass a Center for disease Control inspection, or the health and wellbeing of your children and pets. now, you can
totally annihilate all germs the green, chemical-free way without killing yourself in the process. the average homeowner spends about $611.00 a year on consumable disposable disinfectants and cleaning chemicals for windows, tile, toilets, counters, floors, carpet cleaning services, etc. Over time, say 15 years, $611.00 a year adds up to over $9,000. A sargent steam Cleaner costs about ¼ of that and uses no disposable chemicals. the only consumable is water, so you'll start saving big dollars from day one. it pays for itself quickly then actually adds dollars back into your budget. With sargent steam, you can blast gunk collecting in cracks and crevices. Hardwood floors are safely cleaned, dried, shined and polished all in one step— there are no streaks. the sargent steam Cleaning system is a complete package—all you have to do is add is water. restore tile grout back to original color in minutes without having to crawl around with bleach and a toothbrush. even the greasiest ovens come sparkling clean fast without the nasty chemicals. imagine what you can blast out from under toilet seat hinges, not to mention, you can finally start tackling areas that were out of reach before, without needing a ladder. You have heat, moisture, and pressure working together to do the hard work for you, which means you never have to scrub. even the toughest, nastiest jobs like the oven, stove, microwave, tile grout, and window tracks are no longer agonizing tasks. You can get mirrors and windows streak-free in one swipe, as well as de-grime window screens right in the window. sargent steam is also ideal for outdoor applications. You can detail your car, motorcycle, rv, or boat even better than a professional can. sanitize your bathroom from top to bottom, including the tub, toilet, and sink. imagine your sparkling shower after it’s been steam cleaned. All your kitchen countertops, cutting boards, knives, appliances, cabinets, sinks, and faucets will be cleaner and shinier than ever. steam keeps all types of flooring, including tile, hardwood, marble, linoleum, cement, and carpeting clean
enough for crawling babies. the versatility is limitless. Just try to think of another single tool that lets you accomplish as many things as a sargent steam Cleaning system. You’ll use it every day on one thing or another. if you are ready to get it cleaner and do it greener, then sargent steam is your perfect match. to learn more about one of the most innovative and revolutionary housecleaning tools of the century, you can call 1-800-sgt-steA (1-800-748-7832), or you can visit www.sargentsteam.com. You can call or click to order your sargent steam Cleaning system today, and shipping is free.
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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. Removing and replacing the cabinets with newly designed and manufactured custom cabinets does have its advantages, like allowing you to redesign the layout or create new interiors with adjustable shelving. Refacing existing cabinets, which means replacing the doors and drawer fronts, replacing the hinges and the molding, and covering the existing frames, is often a viable and cost efficient option. The process could include adding new drawers, slides and pullouts in the lower cabinets, and often being able to adjust some cabinets to accommodate new appliances. 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
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room into a bright, spacious retreat. Custom-made bathroom vanities, cabinet replacing or refacing, granite countertops, and new tubs, showers, toilets and sinks are just some of the ways to reinvent this area of your home. Experienced designers will listen to your needs, know what questions to ask to help clarify your thoughts, and be familiar with the latest products available. They should also be comfortable working with older products that the homeowner might want to bring into the remodel. Reborn Cabinets has met all of the above criteria for more than 30 years. Founded in 1983, Reborn Cabinets won the prestigious 2013 Remodeler of the Year award by Professional Remodeler. Located at 2981 East La Palma Ave. in Anaheim, the company features a 40,000-square-foot, well-equipped manufacturing and showroom/design center with numerous displays and examples to enjoy—you can even take a tour or ask about their informative seminars given approximately every 6 weeks. Experienced designers are available seven days a week. You can visit and browse the showroom, or call Reborn Cabinets for more information at (888) 273-2676. www.reborncabinets.com.
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o discussion of quality landscape would be complete without investigating the various uses of water in the garden, as well as how to construct them with quality and longevity in mind. There are a few important considerations to ensure a quality job that will add value to your home. First, start with a quality design where the water element is custom designed to integrate into the landscape. Beware of the pool builders who use standard templates to create their design. When dealing with permanent items such as pools, spas, water features, and hardscape, it’s worth investing in a quality design. A quality designed project will add more value and help you sell your home faster and for more money when the time comes, not to mention the many years of enjoyment you will have using your yard. Water elements can include pools, spas, Koi ponds, streams, waterfalls, fountains, and reflecting pools. You should carefully consider your needs, the desired effect you want to achieve, as well as the level of investment you wish to make in the project. Water can be used as a visual stimulus or to cover unwanted sounds, such as traffic. It can also be used for therapeutic reasons by providing
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exercise or massage as in the case of a spa. Or it can be used for pure recreation and family fun. Start a file of photographs cut from magazines or copied from books to help convey your ideas to the designer or landscape architect. The more information you can provide, the better the chance of achieving an exciting finished product. The next important consideration is to use quality materials, equipment, and methods in constructing your water element. The amount of money saved by using less expensive filtration equipment is not worth it over the lifetime of the project. It is wise to use top of the line, matched equipment. By matching the equipment, the warranty can be increased from the normal one year to three years. Using the 400,000 BTU Pentair Master Temp Heater for pools and spas reduces heating time, therefore allowing you to enjoy the spa sooner. In addition, the use of the VS3050 Variable Speed Pump by Pentair and 60 sq. ft. DE filter will create a high quality equipment package. Also, to prevent damage from the shifting, highly expansive soil in Orange County, it makes sense to over engineer the steel and gunite to achieve higher strength in the pool shell. Ultimately, this amounts to cheap insurance against future structural problems. Possibly the most important factor to consider when including a water element in your landscape is to choose a reputable, detail oriented, and properly licensed contractor. When building a pool or spa, a C-53 pool contractor license is required. Pool contractors are required to have a $10,000 license bond and must adhere to strict rules in regard to payment schedules, etc. Koi ponds, streams, waterfalls, fountains, and other water features can also be constructed by a C-27 Landscape Contractor. A General Contractor or Engineering Contractor may also construct them under certain limited circumstances. Make sure you get and check potential contractor’s references. Evaluate the contractor’s attention to detail, as well as his followup services. Anyone can construct a stream or waterfall that looks like a pile of rocks, but it takes artistry to make those elements look natural, as though the house was built on a site with an existing waterfall or stream. A reputable landscape architect or design and build firm will be able to help you achieve your objectives and end up with a beautiful project. One such firm that specializes in producing award-winning projects since 1983 is Richard Cohen Landscape & Construction, Inc. You can call (949) 768-0599, or visit their website at www.richardcohenlandscape.com for further information.
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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
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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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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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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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