Phoenix 2020Home Annual Resource Guide

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Welcome to the 2020Home Inspiration & Improvement Resource Guide. This yearly guide is a reliable source for homeowners who want to repair, enhance, or beautify their homes.

Each season brings new challenges along with opportunities to enhance and improve our homes.

Bathrooms

In this Guide we have gathered some of the finest companies providing a high level of service and craft smanship for homeowners.

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You will find businesses here that can help meet your needs and fulfi ll your dreams for your home.

We are proud to showcase these companies and it is our sincere hope that you are inspired and enjoy this piece created just for you.

Happy Improving!

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Starting a Home Remodeling Project 6 Tips for Choosing a Qualified Contractor

(Family Features) - Outside of the home itself, remodeling is typically one of the largest investments you can make as a homeowner. While some projects can be tempting to tackle yourself, many larger-scale projects may require hiring a qualified professional.

Because remodeling your home is a big undertaking, it’s important to take steps to ensure the professional you hire to perform the work is qualified to complete it to the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Consider these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry to

help you make an informed decision when hiring a remodeling contractor.

Stay local

It’s often best to consider established local remodeling companies first, as they are typically more compelled to perform high-quality work, which allows their businesses to thrive and remain in the community. Local professionals are also likely to know permit requirements and building codes in your city or county, which can change from year to year.

Follow your design aesthetic

Whether your home features a mid-century modern, contemporary or farmhouse design style, it’s critical to choose a remodeler who is knowledgeable in the construction and design of the style of your home. Additionally, a company that special-

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izes in remodeling kitchens may not be suited for a bathroom or bedroom project.

Ask for licenses and insurance

Many states, but not all, require contractors to be licensed, bonded and insured. Ask for copies of licenses and insurance certificates for any remodelers you’re considering to make sure they’re current. Most states also require contractors to carry worker’s compensation, property damage and personal liability insurance for their crews. Contact your state or local licensing agencies to ensure the contractor meets the minimum requirements.

Check references

Once you’ve narrowed your list of potential contractors, ask for a list of references you can contact and a portfolio of work. A typical reference list includes 10 or more jobs with dates as well as the customer’s name, address and phone number, and a portfolio should also contain at least 10 projects with photos of the space before work began,

during the project and after completion. If possible, also consider visiting a current job site to see first-hand how the contractor operates.

Search for violations or complaints Because you can’t always rely on a portfolio or references, it’s important to also check with your local consumer affairs office or the Better Business Bureau to ensure there are no complaints on record for the contractors you’re considering, which may help further narrow your list.

Compare apples to apples

While a number of different factors goes into every remodeling project, be sure all contractors you solicit bids from are using the same scope and quality of work requirements. Discuss any significant variations in price or timelines and be wary of any substantially lower estimates.

Find more tips for selecting a contractor at remodelingdoneright.com. ■

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5 Simple Ways to Update Your Bathroom’s Style

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(BPT) - Do you have a bathroom that’s starting to look a little dated and drab, but perhaps doesn’t need a complete remodel? If you’re craving a change, you can update the space’s style with a few strategic steps. Not only will you elevate the appearance of your bathroom, but you’ll be boosting your home’s value as well.

the space a noticeable face-lift. New tile is always a great choice for the bathroom, with options in virtually every shade, so you can select a new color palette if you please. Add a heated floor element to give the space upscale appeal. Not into tile? An alternative luxury is vinyl flooring that gives the illusion of wood but with the better durability.

Flooring replacement

Vanity upgrades

The floor in your bathroom gets used and abused, with frequent foot traffic as well as moisture from baths and showers. Replacing the flooring gives

Your vanity is a main focal point of the bathroom, but replacing the entire unit is costly and difficult.

One way to update a vanity is to replace the top

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portion with a durable material, such as granite, quartz, marble or concrete. This can change the entire look of the vanity and update it with modern style. Want to go a step further? By replacing the handles and knobs you are enhancing the look of the piece while adding to the overall aesthetic of the room.

Mirror and lighting One of the hottest trends in bathroom design right now is lighted mirrors, adding both elegance and function to a bathroom. Upgrade your mirror to a new Sunfield Lighted Mirror from Sterling Plumbing and you’ll enjoy the natural purposeful lighting in a sleek design. Sunfield lighted mirrors create a flood of natural light from the perimeter of the mirror with a true-to-daylight Color Rendering Index (CRI)

greater than 90, providing accurate reflection and color representation. Learn more at www.sterlingplumbing.com.

Shower style Replacing the shower is a massive project, but if you want to update the style with less effort, replace the shower curtain or door. If you have a shower door, it can be difficult to keep the glass clean and eliminate water deposits that build up over time. A new crystal-clear door from your local home improvement store will add a clean, updated look to the space. If you have a curtain, swap out old material for one in a fresh hue that evokes just the right feel for the space.

Linen and rugs Last but not least, to update the style of your bathroom space, don’t forget about fresh linens.

New hand towels, bath towels, rugs and more in a coordinating color will update the visual appearance of the room in an instant. Simply swap out the old for new and you’ll not only love the look, but there’s something luxurious about wrapping yourself up in a fresh plush towel after a long bath or shower. ■

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Make Room for Your Passions: How to Maximize Your Garage Space (BPT) - Did you know over half of Americans (59%) feel that engaging in hobbies helps relieve stress?

This was one finding in a survey of over 3,000 Americans conducted in 2017 by Kelton Global on behalf of Gladiator, the nation’s leader in customizable garage and household organization solutions.

While work and family obligations may prevent many from pursuing their favorite activities, the survey revealed that another factor acting as a roadblock was having enough space to store equipment or supplies needed for hobbies. Whether you love biking, crafts or other activities, chances are you need easily accessible space to store your gear.

Here’s where your garage comes in. The same survey found that 3 out of 4 Americans prioritize storage as the leading use for their garage - but that 28% of Americans can’t even fit a car in their garage because of the clutter.

What’s the solution? Get motivated to optimize your storage space so you can easily access all the things you love to do. Once you’ve rid yourself of the clutter, you can start clearing out even more floor space for your vehicle, woodworking bench, arts and crafts or drum kit for your garage band.

3. Foldaway storage solutions

Here are some smart ways to make the most of your garage.

Another versatile option is to use a storage product that can transform from a wall-installed storage cabinet to a sturdy work surface. Gladiator’s Readyto-Assemble Foldaway Work Station provides both a space-saving storage cabinet and a functional work surface that can be mounted to their GearTrack or GearWall for easy wall storage. The versatile work station can be used as a gardening center, paint station or as a cabinet for power tools.

1. Figure out your needs

4. Look up

First, determine how much room your vehicles take up, then map out how much floor space you’ll need for any other items, such as a work bench or space to maneuver items you use frequently. Group the items you want to store in your garage according to category, then get ready to create more storage possibilities for all your gear.

2. Optimize your walls

Take a good look at all the wall space that’s currently being unused in your garage. Fortunately, there are solutions for your walls that don’t involve building bulky shelving that further encroaches on your floor space. For example, the Sports Caddy GearTrack Pack by Gladi-

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ator can hold much more than just basketballs and baseball bats. It installs easily on the wall and includes a ball caddy, which holds up to 25 pounds, that you can use for anything from helmets to sleeping bags, bags of potting soil or other bulky items you want kept off the floor. It also has two scoop hooks for heavier sports gear, backpacks, purses, garden tools and more.

There’s another area of your garage that is most likely underutilized - the overhead space.

To safely use overhead storage space in your garage, you’ll need a very secure, heavy-duty solution like the steel Overhead Storage Rack made by Gladiator, which has a weight capacity of 750 pounds spread across 96 cubic feet of storage space.

With smart solutions that use every area of your garage both safely and efficiently, you can make the most of your garage this year. Optimizing your garage storage space allows you to make more room in your life - for all the things you really love to do. ■

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Mother Nature Inspires ‘New Neutral’ Home Design Trends (BPT) - Many interior designers gravitate toward grays or whites as a starting point when building a home’s look and feel, but a new trend is emerging.

Homeowners are getting back to basics and finding ways to bring the outdoors in by using neutral earth tones as their blank slate. These wood tones have become the “new neutral” for those beginning their brand-new home design.

No matter your style - modern, eclectic or anything in between - the toned-down hues of natural-looking wood surfaces are the perfect starting point for building a versatile, relaxing and high-end look in your home.

It’s all natural

Finding inspiration from nature can create a more calming retreat in our hectic, constantly connected lives. Start with a neutral and natural palette in the home as the first step to designing your oasis.

Incorporating colors found in nature can act as a reminder to disconnect and recharge in your home.

Stay grounded

Include a variety of textures from the ground up to transform your space and make it unique.

From flooring to décor, finding ways to pull in elements from Mother Nature will turn your home into your haven. Bring out your home’s natural beauty with flooring like Lumber Liquidators’ Claire Gardens Oak hardwood, which features an organic oak grain where no two boards look the same. The textured grains pair beautifully with greenery (faux or natural), and the neutral color complements a variety of earthy paint palettes.

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Wood is the perfect element when deciding to bring nature into your home - whether on the floor or on the walls, as an accent or as a headboard. Featuring a variety of wood elements in the décor itself can also allow you to play with mixing different grains, colors and textures throughout the home while still maintaining a seamless overall design.

Light and airy

To make small spaces feel more open, be sure to accentuate natural light by incorporating mirrors.

Try and keep your space clear of clutter and add natural foliage and plants to improve air quality and mood. Installing long, wide planks of flooring will also make your room feel larger.

Branch out

Starting with a neutral, earthy color palette means you have plenty of room to play with color - be it bold, muted or a reflection of the world around you. Include colorful accent pieces that remind you of the perfect fall foliage, a day at the beach or spring’s first blooms. Natural inspiration provides a world of possibilities. ■

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Embrace Timeless Design Elements for a Lasting Aesthetic the Machine Age for timeless appeal.

Incorporate a modern revival of classic forms with the Invari Bath Collection

by Brizo. Subtle design elements display intricate craftsmanship in every graceful nuance, from hand-assembled linchpin joints to finely ridged coining for an artisanal touch. Finishing details, such as black crystal knob handles, elevate the overall look, bringing adornment into a space without excess.

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(BPT) - As trends transition in and out of style, an understanding of what takes a space beyond temporary can help achieve a truly timeless design.

Whether it’s blending the past with the present for a new take on traditional, or selecting decor and furnishings with a quiet, yet self-assured air, certain elements will establish endurance and ensure an aesthetic that is - and always will remain - relevant.

Enduring interiors

Curate a space that will withstand the test of time by opting for clean lines and even proportions to create an unobtrusive look that will remain effortlessly in style. For a sense of depth and character, consider textured wallpaper, or an authentic rosewood coffee table that will develop a natural patina over time. To further establish staying power, select a complementary neutral palette of soft gray or sandy beige, then accent the clean canvas with quintessential jewel tones for stately elegance.

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Invite the past to the present, blending influences from the Edwardian Era and sensibilities from

A sense of poise and purpose helps to achieve an ageless aesthetic. Select perfectly scaled furnishings that enhance the design, while also serving an intentional role. Opt for fewer, more distinguished elements that can easily transform to changing tastes. Consider a stately stone fireplace to ground the space, or tasteful, yet surprising elements, such as lacquered cherry wood walls or scalloped wainscoting. For an overall cultivated tone, add worldly accents such as a decorative sculpture to create a visually striking and self-assured focal point, then position dramatic uplighting, giving it an almost regal air.

Outlasting elements

Take time to curate a space without granting trends too much influence, whether it be a patient search for an antique mirror or a large-scale painting that boasts modern, yet classic styles for a transitional effect. Make design decisions that lend versatility across aesthetics, from built-in, vaulted bookshelves in the living room, to lustrous tile flooring in the bath space for a clean, polished look. Where possible, maintain a sense of forethought and incorporate decor that is easily adaptable. Elements such as elegant pendant lighting or lush linens can be updated easily to fit current trends, carrying the space seamlessly through time. â–

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Sophisticated Kitchen Design for a Stately Aesthetic (BPT) - A balanced aesthetic across styles creates a truly sophisticated kitchen design. Bring this concept to life with contemporary nuances that complete a space and complement an overall traditional tone.

From spatial layout to thoughtful fittings, merge design influences to elevate the heart of the home and achieve an altogether stately elegance.

Contemporary classic

Embrace classicism while maintaining a modern overtone and celebrate the kitchen as a true focal point with an open concept, removing barriers to free the space and framing it with a wide archway trimmed with intricate crown molding. With an eye for pragmatism, add bold design elements.

Consider a custom-built kitchen island with integrated plush, tufted velvet bench seating for an air of stately elegance, or a bespoke canopy that conceals the range hood while making a structural statement. Ground the aesthetic in darker tones, such as a deep Aegean blue or juniper green for a rich and dignified quality, and offset with contemporary components, such as deep-veined marble countertops or unexpected skylight windows.

Exquisitely balanced

Balance is key in sophisticated kitchen design, whether referring to spatial balance or the perfect blend of form and function. Make calculated design choices to anchor the room. For instance, book-match marble countertops for symmetrical impact, creating a strikingly beautiful center point, or further institute the equilibrium and crown the room with a tiered-ring chandelier directly above. Meanwhile, consider dark maple or walnut chevron floors to provide a warm elegance and classic foundation for contrast.

Elegant craftsmanship

To achieve a true sense of stately luxury, incorporate elements of craftsmanship and customization throughout the kitchen. Integrate panel-ready appliances to streamline the aesthetic and seamlessly unify the room with Shaker-style cabinetry, or recall the architecture

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of classic hardware with the Rook Kitchen Collection by Brizo. Providing a sense of visual intrigue, the newly configured Articulating Bridge Faucet adds a layer of refined sophistication for an elevated kitchen space. Carry craftsman style through even the seemingly minute details and select artisanal accessories, from coordinating drawer pulls and cabinet handles within the Rook Kitchen Collection, to a hammered, copperframed mirror for a harmonious design.

Dignified details

Complete the space with accent elements to culminate a sophisticated look and feel, identifying finishing touches that take the design beyond the expected. Ground the kitchen island with hand-carved, understated corbels to augment a classic aesthetic, or modernize the space with an antiqued mirror tile backsplash next to a quartered, swept head window for the perfect juxtaposition of forward-thinking traditionalism.

As a space is coming together, contemplate subtle yet distinguishing enhancements. Place a light, white oak backing inside kitchen cabinetry and showcase the grain through bubble-glass doors, or take a creative approach to lighting and integrate floor fixtures for a soft, unexpected glow to elevate the overall kitchen experience. â–

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3 Inexpensive Home Maintenance Projects to Help Save Thousands on Repairs (BPT) - Routine maintenance: two words that likely evoke eye rolls, exasperated sighs and dread for most homeowners who read, hear or even think about them. However, they’re also a homeowner’s best line of defense when it comes to protecting their most important investment - their home.

“Many homeowners insurance policyholders are choosing higher deductibles because it lowers their insurance costs,” said Christopher O’Rourke, Mercury Insurance vice president of property claims. “This means, however, that if they need to make a claim then their out-of-pocket costs will be higher. So, the best claim is the one you don’t have to make, because you’ve taken the time to ensure your property is properly maintained. And the good news is that it generally costs much less than paying a deductible.”

So, with that in mind, here are three inexpensive projects that could save you a lot of money in the long run.

1. Inspect plumbing connections, appliance hoses and pipes for leaks.

If you suspect you may have a leak, but the source isn’t easily accessible, time is of the essence. The average cost to hire a plumber is about $300, which is less than the potential amount of damage an untreated leak might cause.

2. Clean dryer ducts and vents.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments responded to 15,050 home fires involving clothes dryers and washing machines in 2014.

It’s important to empty your dryer’s lint filter after each use because lint is highly flammable. Combined with the high heat given off during a tumble cycle, this is a recipe for disaster. Lint also accumulates in dryer ducts and should be cleaned at least once a year.

Unfortunately, one Mercury policyholder learned this the hard way. “Our insured’s dryer was about 12 years old and its vents had never been cleaned,” said O’Rourke. “The resulting fire caused $300,000 in damage to her home, which she was forced to leave for 10 months. Insurance helps cover material losses, but you can’t put a price on lost memories or having your life turned upside down.” The average cost of a professional dryer vent cleaning is less than $200.

3. Visually inspect your home’s exterior.

Make a point of walking the perimeter of your home to look for cracks, chips or holes in the façade and loose shingles on the roof. Imperfections like these can be access points for unwanted water to enter the home, which can cause rot, mold or structural damage.

Refrigerators with icemakers or water dispensers, dishwashers and washing machines all have hoses that connect to your water supply. If these hoses wear out, blister or crack, or the connections loosen, they can cause leaks that can cause a lot of damage to your home and appliances. Replace these hoses with steel-braided hoses because they are less likely to fail and can be purchased at your local hardware store for around $20.

Consult your owner’s manual for hose specifications and recommended replacement intervals.

Periodically inspect the pipes under your kitchen and bathroom sinks for leaks. Also, if there’s a bathroom in your home that’s seldom used, turn the faucets on and off, and flush the toilet once a week to ensure water continues flowing through the pipes properly.

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If your exterior walls are coated with built-up dirt and debris, wash them first to make it easier to detect potential problem areas. You can do this by attaching a cleaning tool to your garden hose or renting a pressure washer. Costs will vary depending on which option you choose, but start as low as $20.

Consult a professional to determine next steps if you find damages to your home’s exterior. O’Rourke also recommends speaking with your insurance agent to learn more about where to clean, what to replace and when to consult a professional before it’s too late.

Taking care of your property now with these simple maintenance tips could save you time and money in the long run. ■

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8 Simple Ideas to Prevent Home Break-Ins (BPT) - Did you know most burglaries are home break-ins? Keeping your home secure is vital to the safety of yourself, your family and your belongings.

Here are several simple ideas to increase your personal safety.

Install a home security system

Security systems offer perhaps the most powerful protection for your home. Even a simple alarm system and a few well-placed signs in your yard and on your windows can greatly diminish the likelihood of home break-ins. If you can afford it, motion sensors on doors and windows, along with 24-hour monitoring, delivers even greater protection.

Make it look like you’re home

Most thieves want to strike while you’re away.

With some good sense and creativity, you can fool them into thinking you’re home even when you’re not. Consider purchasing timers that turn your lamps and TV on and off at different hours of the evening. You might also consider a timer for your front porch light. If it’s lit during the day, it could be a telltale sign that you’re away for an extended period. Along that line, don’t let the mail or newspapers pile up when you’re on vacation. Check into newer technology lighting that allows you to control lights remotely using your smart device.

Install outdoor lighting

Darkness is a burglar’s best friend. When thieves approach your home and bright lights in their faces suddenly confront them, it can be a strong motivation to move on. Motion-activated lighting systems are inexpensive, easy to install and a great way to put thieves in the spotlight.

Make friends with your neighbors Check out smart home technology

Consider investing in security cameras and other smart home technology, such as video doorbells and keylocks. These systems are much easier to install now using wireless devices and can help you monitor your home and alert you to potential activity.

Don’t hide keys outside the house

For convenience, many people hide a spare key outside near the front door. It might be under the welcome mat, in a planter or on a ledge. If a key is easy for your family or friends to find, it’s also easy for thieves to find. Instead, consider leaving a key with a neighbor you trust.

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High, full bushes and shrubs around your home are ideal places for thieves to hide while they work on opening your window. By keeping bushes trimmed and lower to the ground, you’re making it harder for would-be burglars to gain access to your house.

Chances are, the neighbors surrounding your home are just as interested in home security as you are. Together, you can create a network of eyes that’s always on the lookout for suspicious behavior. If you’re going out of town, let your neighbors know in advance so they can be extra vigilant. When they go on vacation, you can do the same for them. Exchange phone numbers and emails with your neighbors, so you can contact them when an emergency arises.

Keep windows and doors locked

This tip may seem obvious, but unlocked doors and windows are the cause of many successful burglaries.

When the weather’s nice, you may open a window and then forget to close it at night or when you run an errand, offering a tempting target for burglars. In addition, don’t leave valuable items, such as purses, laptops or credit cards, in plain view through your windows. Thieves may take this opportunity to quickly break the glass and grab your valuables.

For additional information on protecting your home visit USAA.com/homeowners. ■

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How to Maximize AI Usage at Home (BPT) - As the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the home grows, so too does the amount of helpful features available to make daily tasks much easier. While the abundance of smart home technology (powered by AI) can seem overwhelming, the more you know, the better these functions can impact your life positively. Through a true understanding of these innovative breakthroughs, you can easily expand the usage of AI in your home and take advantage of its benefits.

This vision of life made better through AI was highlighted at the recent 2019 AI Summit | New York at which key speaker Dr. Nandhu Nandhakumar, Senior Vice President of Advanced Technology at the LG Technology Center of America in Silicon Valley, discussed the company’s AI innovations on improving the quality of life as well as the need for a clear direction of AI in the home in the future. LG’s vision is manifested in LG ThinQ®, LG’s brand for products and services incorporating advanced AI technologies. It aims to deliver easy, personalized, proactive and efficient solutions, bringing new intelligence to connected living. Here are some benefits of AI you may be overlooking:

Be more secure

Some of the newest home security systems, including video doorbells, use aspects of AI to help protect your home and family more effectively. Security systems using AI can analyze input like video surveillance to determine when something is an actual threat, since false alarms are frequent problems with many security systems, or they can activate facial recognition software to help identify someone approaching your home.

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With AI, such places like your bathrooms and lawn can use smart technology to evaluate how much water is being used and avoid waste. Smart sprinklers can not only be controlled remotely, but will even monitor the weather to avoid over-watering. The

latest in-home smart water systems can detect leaks and turn off the water supply to prevent flooding inside your home.

Save energy

Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of AI today is in energy savings, which can be not only cost effective, but also helpful for the environment.

For example, LG ThinQ®, LG Electronics’ brand that incorporates advanced AI technologies, brings new intelligence to connected living through its smart, AI-powered appliances and electronics. On its popular line of dual inverter room air conditioners, you can seamlessly control the unit from anywhere via its smartphone application to turn off or lower the temperature before leaving the house to make any changes. You can even put your home’s HVAC system on “vacation mode” to lower costs while you are away.

Save money

LG ThinQ® also analyzes your family’s habits and preferences when using connected machines and devices. For example, it can adjust the cooling power of your refrigerator just before the most active time of use each day (such as after school/work and while dinner is being prepared). This leads to a more efficient home and positively impacts your bottom line.

Save time

Through LG’s Proactive Customer Care, a service that uses artificial intelligence to deliver the most advanced customer service related to product maintenance, consumers are alerted to potential issues in advance. It can also expedite repairs and offer useful maintenance tips, saving users time and money while keeping appliances performing at their best.

Such features need to be clearly communicated to users to aid in their understanding of the technology.

When used well, AI enables consumers to live fully and seamlessly connected to a wide range of products in the home, all working together to make life easier. “We, as an industry, need to do a better job of educating consumers on the advantages of AI as it can be overwhelming. To do this, a clear direction in which AI needs to be headed is a must,” emphasized Dr. Nandhu.

To learn how AI can improve your daily life, visit LG.com/us/lg-thinq. ■

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Index Closets By Design

ARTIFICIAL TURF Artificial Grass Masters (602) 899-0908 16681 N 84th Ave., #140, Peoria artificialgrassmasters.com

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(623) 777-7449 3855 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix pjhussey.com

(602) 975-3703 2610 W. Holly St. Phoenix q1stclosets.com 18-19

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AZ Trimlight

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(480) 405-4007 14425 N. 79th St., #H, Scottsdale closetfactory.com

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(480) 571-2352 trimlight.com Permanent and programmable color changing LED accent and holiday lights for every occassion.

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EXTERIOR SHADES Liberty Home Products

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(480) 210-7554 5621 S. 24th St., Phoenix libertyhomeproducts.com Manufacturing & installing patio shades, window shades, retractable awnings & patio covers for 30+ years. We are the valley’s leading awning & shade specialists! Maximize your home’s comfort both inside & out!

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OuterWare For Windows

CLOSETS Closet Factory

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CARPET CLEANING (480) 370-3333 magictouchsteamclean.com

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The Barn Door Store (480) 568-1136 7655 E. Gelding Dr., #B3, Scottsdale thebarndoorstore.com

Re-New Cabinets

Magic Touch Carpet Cleaning

DOORS (480) 685-5637 entrybrite.com Wrought Iron and Leaded Glass Door Inserts

CABINET REFACING (480) 386-9125 6503 W. Frye Rd., #1, Chandler re-newcabinets.com Experience a “re-newed” and updated look to your kitchen cabinets and countertops with our unique designs and incomparable master craftsmanship. Re-New Cabinets a family-owned company bringing decades of experience to your family’s home.

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Entry Brite

Silverado Bath & Remodel (480) 210-2446 8550 N. 91st Ave., Building F #62, Peoria silveradobathandremodel.com Expert fabricators, creating every solid surface project by hand! Silverado’s design experts let you customize every aspect of your solid surface project including shape and size, plus added features!

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Quality 1st Closets & Storage Cabinets

BATHROOM REMODELING P.J. Hussey

(877) 866-2317 phoenix.closetsbydesign.com

(480) 351-4747 934 E. Southern Ave., #104, Mesa outerware4windows.com

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Polar Shades Sun Control of Arizona (480) 568-2577 2663 W. Lone Cactus Dr., #F, Phoenix polarshade.com

HOLIDAY LIGHTING 54-55

GARAGE DOORS Apex Garage Doors (602) 362-8454 apexgaragedoorandrepair.com

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(480) 405-4925 dreamcoatflooring.com

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GARAGE STORAGE Closets By Design (877) 866-2317 phoenix.closetsbydesign.com

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Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage (480) 374-4820 tailoredliving.com

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(480) 418-8240 6555 E. Southern Ave., #1114, Mesa semperfiheatingcooling.com

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INTERIOR LIGHTING Premier Lighting

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KITCHEN REMODELING Countertop Rock (480) 571-1277 1531 N. Alma School Rd., Mesa countertoprock.com

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Design & Stone International (602) 584-8335 5261 S. 31st Place, Phoenix designandstone.com

HEATING & COOLING Semper Fi Heating & Cooling

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