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Architectural appeal of a home should not be underestimated. By Leslie Lamarre, CKD, CGBP & Randy Grange, AIA, LEED AP
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Bring Your Music Outdoors Design makes the perfect sound for your yard. By Stuart Lee
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F YOU’RE LOOKING to do home improvements this summer, give Santa Clara-based National 1st Credit Union a call. National 1st specializes in mortgage loan products to help you meet your home remodel goals. National 1st offers a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and a fixed-rate second mortgage. Both offer competitive rates, plus you’ll have the security of knowing your loan is with a financially sound local financial institution. One of the most popular home improvement loans is the Home Equity Line of Credit, which has no closing costs, loan amounts up to $200,000 or up to 75% of your home’s appraised value (less any other mortgages.). According to Laura Lacomblé, Vice President of Human Resources and Marketing at National 1st, a Home Equity Line of Credit is a great way to utilize the equity in your home to pay for home improvements. “The National 1st HELOC is easy to use. It has a ten-year draw period, which allows members to advance the funds when needed. Our members report they have used the HELOC loan for kitchen remodels, a new roof, a new swimming pool for the backyard, or a room addition because of a growing family.” Lacomblé says the advantage to doing business with National 1st Credit Union rather than a bank is the competitive loan rates and exceptional service. “We make good business decisions. We make sure
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that our members really understand the loan product that they’re selecting, and that they will have payments they can live with,” she says. Additionally, because it is a local financial institution, National 1st prides itself on working closely with its members. “You can walk into our branches, and you will receive answers to your questions from a friendly credit union representative,” says Lacomblé. “We are a local financial institution and we don’t outsource our service, meaning when you call the credit union you can be confident that you’re speaking with us directly.” National 1st Credit Union has been serving Santa Clara County since 1968. With superior products and services like the Home Equity Line of Credit, Lacomblé believes that National 1st offers what people are looking for in a financial institution: competitive rates, exceptional service and convenient online account access. For more information or to open an account with National 1st, call or come into one of their branches. National 1st Credit Union, Santa Clara branch: 2999 San Ysidro Way, Santa Clara. Call (408) 524--4500 or (888) 672-6073. Almaden Branch: 5353 Almaden Expressway, #80 (next to TJ Maxx), San Jose. Call (408) 524-4500 or (888) 672-6073, or visit www.national1st.org. THM TODAYSHOMEBayArea.com
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a changing lifestyle often makes more sense than either moving up or moving down. And whether your family is growing or shrinking, a wallbed is a great way to gain space without losing equity. “A lot of our customers are people who don’t want to move, but need to add multi-functional rooms,” says Eric Lynch of Wallbeds ‘N’ More. “We are specialists in doing that and have something to fit every need or budget, from do-it-yourself to full custom sophistication,” says Eric. Simply put, a wallbed turns one room into two by pulling down when you need a bed and disappearing into a 17" deep cabinet when you don’t. Put one in the nursery and doting grandparents will always have a place to stay. Install a wallbed system with shelves, cabinets and a desk to transform your
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grown child’s former bedroom into a flexible home office and guest room. Even a tiny alcove can be made useful by adding a hidden bed that transforms in an instant from work to sleep surface and back again without ever clearing the desk or stripping the bed. With over 10 wallbed configurations on display in their Campbell showroom as well as in-home consultation services, Wallbeds ‘N’ More has become the go-to destination for creating multi-functional rooms. But over the years, says Eric, “we had a lot of customers asking for a specific sized cabinet or for options like glass, lighting or custom finishes and we couldn’t always meet every need.” That dilemma has disappeared with the introduction of Custom Designs by Wallbeds ‘N’ More, a new line offering nearly infinite combinations of bed and cabinet configurations,
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OU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE to make a good impression. So if those little cosmetic tweaks just aren’t doing it for you anymore, it may be time for a more dramatic facelift. Upgrading and modernizing your look will definitely give you more appeal—curb appeal, that is—for your home. There’s never been a better time to improve the outside of your home because: Construction and material costs are still about 25%–30% lower than they were just a few years ago. But act fast. With lower interest rates and home prices rebounding, demand may drive costs up again soon. Upgrades and improvements that are energy efficient will likely qualify for hefty state and federal government rebate and incentive programs. Summer’s ideal for exterior home projects. Risks of rain delays are past and the warm temperatures speed up by the drying process for paint, cement and other materials. As the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close, there’s a new modern look in home design that’s both chic
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of Architects in San Francisco. Vertical gardens also were the highlight of the recent San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. When installed properly by a knowledgeable landscape professional, the green panels are hydroponic, requiring no soil and no or very little water, thus making them lightweight. This enables designers to “paint” the wall with a striking composition of plants with a rhythm of lush natural textures and hues. Sometimes called living walls, a vertical panel of living plants makes a striking visual entry way statement.
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and popular. It is geometric with an emphasis on natural hues and textures. Think Frank Lloyd Wright with Asian influences. This sleek design trend offers exciting options for improving your home’s exterior adding to your home’s value as well as to your everyday enjoyment. Here are some exciting new trends to boost your home’s curb appeal with an updated look:
VERTICAL GARDENS: Imagine your
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home’s exterior façade as an integral part of the landscaping with plants as living wall décor blending in with the canopies of trees overhead and smooth stone underfoot. This exciting trend, first launched in Paris and Rome and now often featured in projects by HGTV’s Jamie Durie, was the focus of a recent show exhibit at the American Institute South Bay/Silicon Valley THM August/September 2010
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and outdoors further disappears. State-of-the-art glass with a high energy efficiency rating and coated to diminish ultra-violet radiation help make this look as comfortable as it is aesthetic. Glass panels can slide open lending a Japanese shojiscreen style aesthetic. An added bonus, new privacy glass walls employ an embedded crystal film that at the touch of a button, can turn the glass from clear to opaque in moments.
Quarry Stone Tuscan Gold with Sierra Granite hi-lights.
F R O M T H E T O P : Why have a roof that just lays there when you can have a roof that works for you? And looks gorgeous while it’s on the job. Forget those big unsightly solar panels of yesteryear. A brand new product created in California (of course) combines the energycapturing efficiency of traditional solar with the beauty of traditional Mediterranean-inspired tile roofs. The tile mimics the shape of the traditional curved “barrel tile” made from terra-cotta. Except that this tile is a mini-photovoltaic panel generating electricity for your household. The main visual difference is its iridescent blue hue. “The 32.25-inch by 18-inch navy tiles can either be
G L A S S W A L L S : Retractable glass walls that are nearly invisible connect the home to nature while giving it a cool contemporary look and a generous feeling of space. A stunning design feature, glass walls and door panels invite the outdoors in while optimizing light and creating an organic spa-like feel especially when combined with natural materials like wood and stone. With a continuation of a natural floor material like bluestone or travertine, the line between indoors
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holds warmth in winter. It injects an earthy style with unique textures and rich depth into every space on a home exterior, the front doorstep, the walkway or the driveway. Bluestone, flagstone and travertine offer elegant versatile choices. With the new techniques for scoring, stamping and concrete, the options are vastly increased. Check out the amazing example above: it’s a permeable quarry stone by CalStone. It’s also worth exploring the new permeable stone pavers. These prevent storm water runoff by allowing rain water to percolate through to the aquifers below. They can incorporate grass set in geometrical grids or provide a solid surface of interlocking stones set in various patterns.
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installed on an entire roof, or on a part of an existing tile roof, with the remaining clay tiles stained to match the blue color. To further reduce labor costs, the tile system can easily be installed by roofers—it doesn't need a special solar-specializing team of contractors—and can replace an existing roof at the moment when a homeowner is going to need to upgrade anyway,” states an industry design blogger.
A NEW COAT: “When casting about for ideas to transform the appearance of a home, the value of a coat of paint cannot be underestimated,” states the international design website www.trendsideas.com. Always opt for the best quality paint. It can double the life of a paint job. The savings will be higher if a painting contractor is hired. A qualified professional will know what type of paint and brushes to use of the variety of materials and surfaces on your home’s exterior. Spending the money now for quality materials and craftsmanship will save you money in the future. Overall, colors in demand now follow the earth-tone palette of stone grays, light greens, earthy golds and browns.
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A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: Over the past decade, incorporating water features into the architectural landscape has become a popular way to make a stunning entrance. The resulting drama and beauty integrate the landscape into architectural design and offer the sense of calm and tranquility. Custom copper water walls, water sculptures, rain curtains, bubbling brooks and architectural moats are all new elements possible for today’s exciting front yard landscape. A fountain or pond with geometric lines will look best with a formal house and garden. A water feature that mimics shapes found in nature will complement an informal architectural style. Moving water is a favorable feng shui feature for the front of the home because it is believed to attract wealth and prosperity. A Google image search for architectural water features will give you plenty of ideas. Avoid placing a pond beneath trees that will fill it with leaves and debris. If you’re considering a spray fountain, place it in a location that is protected from the wind, which can blow the spray and accelerate evaporation. Freshen up your home front with an updated new look. It will add value to your home and immeasureable enrich your life. Because the feeling of driving up to your home and thinking, “Wow, I live here,” is priceless! THM
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BY LESLIE LAMARRE, CKD, CGBP & RANDY GRANGE, AIA, LEED AP N THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES, many people who want more from their existing homes are opting to expand and remodel rather than buy new. Of course, this is a great option not only from a financial standpoint, but also because you wind up with a home customized to your specific needs. But words of caution as you embark on the major-remodel journey: keep an eye on the outside. The problem is, homeowners are wowed by—and consumed by—the finishes: the things they will touch and feel every day in their “new” home: tile, hardwood floor, countertops, cabinetry… and while it’s important to invest time and thought into these finishes, it’s critical not to lose sight of what’s happening on your home’s exterior. Why is this so important? I mean, who cares if your windowsills line up across the back of your house? Nobody is going to see them but you, right? And why add those custom sidelights to your front door? After all, they cost $1,500.00 each. Heck, why do you even need clapboard siding on that addition to your Colonial home: stucco is way cheaper. Well, in terms of the front of your house, the answer should be obvious: curb appeal. Just as we often judge books by their covers (even though we know we shouldn’t), we often judge houses before we even set foot inside them. So why not give your home the sex appeal it deserves? And that goes for the remainder of the exterior as well. While the front lures potential buyers in, the remaining exterior reinforces your commitment to the aesthetic, convincing visitors that the thoughtful architecture they saw from the curb
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was not just a show; it’s the real thing. Even if you’re not planning to sell your home anytime soon, every dollar you invest in it must be viewed in terms of pay off or the potential for a return on your investment. The tricky thing is, you can’t put a dollar value on architectural appeal like you can the tangible items: the $20,000 worth of appliances, the heated floors in the bathrooms, the antique terracotta tile in the kitchen… There is no way to calculate the actual emotional value of a well-designed home. But we do know that when it’s done right, the architectural appeal of a home can be more valuable than everything else put together. So how do you do it? How do you create that “je ne sais quoi” appeal that will steal the hearts of family, friends, and potential buyers alike? There is no hard and fast rule that applies across the board, but it helps to keep the following in mind: 1. If you have a home with a specific style, be thoughtful about how you add onto it. Remember, you want to enhance the house, not ruin it. So don’t slap a flat-roofed addition onto the side of a Tudor; don’t add Tuscan stone arches onto a Federal style home; and don’t detract from aesthetically appealing features that should remain undisrupted, such as a dominant front gable on a Shingle-Styled home. TODAYSHOMEBayArea.com
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2. If your house has no style to speak of and you’re undertaking a major remodel, consider including an exterior facelift as part of the project. Have a look at your home with a fresh eye and imagine what it could become. Tired-looking, Ranch-style homes can metamorphose themselves into a number of architectural gems, ranging in style from Contemporary to Italian Renaissance. A stucco box could become a Mediterranean masterpiece. And a dilapidated bungalow could become a charming Victorian. The direction you take should be influenced not only by the structure itself as well as your taste and lifestyle, but also by the context of your neighborhood, and the home’s existing interior, among other factors. So if you embark on a significant renovation, don’t forget to keep an eye on the outside. Hire a professional architect who can help you work out a solution that ensures balanced roof lines, a well-proportioned entry, a suitable door style, quality materials and appropriate colors, among other elements. And when you are finished with your project your home’s stunning façade will be there to greet you at the end of your busy days. And only then will you finally be able to put a value on this gratification: priceless. Leslie Lamarre, CKD, CGBP and Randy Grange, AIA, LEED AP are Principals at TRG Architects in Burlingame and are a member of National Kitchen & Bath Association. The NKBA is your source for design ideas, expert remodeling tips, and advice. To find a design professional near you please visit www.nkba.org. THM
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O IT APPEARS AS IF THE RAIN HAS SUBSIDED as we begin to visit our front and backyards for the first time in quite sometime. What we notice as we begin the arduous task of digging and planting is the need for some outdoor music. Not only does it keep us in the mood while we work, it helps to keep that mood well beyond that point for our guests at parties. To create a beautiful sound environment one needs to have clear, evenly distributed music. Having too much sound concentrated out of too few speakers makes for an unbalanced system. The area that is given too much attention ends up playing too loud and makes for an uncomfortable area to be around. Distributing the speakers with a well-planned design along with speakers that are mission-specific balances out the environment. Some speakers are to be installed in trees to lift the music and direct it downwards. Some speakers are disguised as planters so the music emanates 360 degrees around itself all the while being able to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of your new freshly planted flowers. We’re all familiar with speakers that are disguised as rocks and boulders but did you know they make subwoofers too? This helps to reinforce bass in open environments. To create a beautiful backyard one needs to make it beautiful for everyone including your neighbors. Making it beautiful for your neighbors means not bringing attention, at least not to the sound levels. This has nothing to do with whether they enjoy Jimmy Hendricks or Iron Maiden as much as you might. This has only to do with designing your outdoor acoustic environment so that it serves you as best as possible without spilling over to your unyielding neighbor. Again, specific mission-specific speakers along with a well-laid plan will provide music where you want it to be. Keeping sound low to the ground allows a fence to do more than provide visual privacy, it also helps to block sound from transferring over. Speakers placed high in the eves are usually higher than the fence line and allow music to pass over. Rock speakers do well for this purpose. Small to modest sized areas work great with rock speakers. But placing speakers low does not provide good casting out characteristics for speakers that need to sound out over a distance like in field. Boxed, weather resistant speakers do best for this application. Placing these under a home’s eves but not tucked too high best serves to cast out music. The exterior wall helps to reflect sound. Tucking the speaker high to the eve/roof line utilizes the eve to block high and mid frequencies to the neighbors but does nothing to reduce bass levels. If you’re trying to service the area near the base of the walls and you can’t find a rock speaker to perfectly match your décor then this placement will work perfect for your application. To create a beautiful music backyard it needs to last. Do you or a friend have an outdoor music system that has lost its vibrant, clear sound? Does it sound muddled? Chances are rust or corrosion has gotten to the system. Moisture can travel over the copper wires several feet. It usually does not get in through the burial grade jacketing. If it gets in at the connectors it can travel between the wire and jacketing six feet or more. Proper weather resistant connectors and junction boxes would have solved this. Either way a solid, well thought out Outdoor acoustic plan always helps to keep your budget in check and build value into the plan.
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Healthy, Sustainable Siding Fiber cement siding adds durability with a relatively low environmental impact. BY ANNETTE
HARTSFIELD T GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT EXTERIOR SIDING SHOULD be weather, pest and fire resistant. It should last a long time to minimize maintenance and replacement costs. And it’s the only thing many of your neighbors will ever see of your home, so of course you want it to look nice too. Though traditional wood siding is a time-honored favorite for exterior cladding, wood brings a host of environmental and maintenance challenges. Wood is highly susceptible to pests and decay, which means that it has a shorter life span than other siding options, increasing the use of natural resources as well as maintenance and replacement costs. The durable and low-maintenance quality of vinyl makes it a popular alternative to wood siding or shingles. Its fire resistant nature, immunity to corrosion, and imperviousness to pests cannot be denied. But the benefits of vinyl (also known as Polyvinyl chloride or PVC) may not outweigh its environmental and health hazards. According to the Healthy Building Network, PVC is the worst plastic from an environmental health perspective, posing great environmental and health hazards in its manufacture, product life and disposal. The consumer education and advocacy website tied to the award-winning documentary, Blue Vinyl (a film that explores and exposes the toxic lifecycle of PVC), states that PVC contains chemical stabilizers that leach, flake or outgas over time, raising risks of asthma and cancer. Further, PVC poses a great risk in waste incineration and building fires, as it releases deadly gases such as hydrogen chloride long before it ignites. As it burns, it emits toxic dioxin waste. Happily, there are other siding alternatives that are also more durable and fire resistant than wood, yet don’t have the toxic side effects of vinyl. One such product is fiber cement siding. Fiber cement is an extremely durable product that is highly resistant to everyday wear and tear. Fiber cement closely emulates the look of wood, but its physical properties
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provide several performance advantages. All wood and woodbased products absorb moisture, and the ensuing expansion places continuous stress on the material over time. More importantly, the subsequent growth of mold and fungus goes unnoticed until the damage requires expensive replacement. Fiber cement, in comparison, will not swell, warp or rot. The material also resists wood-boring insects, the damaging effects of oceanic salt spray and ultraviolet rays, and does not succumb to the stress of freeze-thaw cycles, so it can be used in many different climates. Like wood, fiber cement must be primed and painted or stained. However, the material’s paint adherence properties reduce the frequency of re-painting, saving resources and money. Maintenance involves simply washing the exterior with a garden hose to remove dirt and debris as necessary. In addition to a longer lifespan (warranties on the product range from 30-50 years), fiber cement has several other environmentally responsible attributes. Its ingredients have relatively low environmental impact. It is most commonly manufactured using a mixture of cement, pulp fiber, sand, water and other additives. The pulp fiber is a renewable resource that can be sourced from sustainable forests. In recent years, some manufacturers have replaced sand with fly ash, a by-product from electric generation at coal-fired power plants. This has the added benefit of diverting fly-ash from the landfill. Build It Green, a non-profit promoting the use of greener building practices, maintains a directory of building product alternatives. For a list of suppliers of healthy, sustainable siding products, see Build It Green’s product www.BuildItGreen.org. Annette Hartsfield is a Build It Green project manager and grant writer. THM TODAYSHOMEBayArea.com
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Backyard Storage BY
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RE YOU LONGING FOR EXTRA STORAGE SPACE, is your garage filled with bikes, gardening tools and decades-old clothes, do you dream of a get-away gardening spot? Perhaps it’s time to find a little area in your backyard to install an accessory structure that can be used for many purposes ranging from a small playhouse to additional storage to a gardening shed. Before you buy the 2x4s and cut the plywood, take the time to plan your accessory structure and consider the following:
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Purpose: How are you going to use your accessory structure? For storage, a playhouse, a gardening shed or a small get-away office? Once you’ve determined the purpose of your shed, you can determine the size. Planning: Most jurisdictions have several restrictions regarding the location (out of your set back, for example) and size of your structure (height and total floor area coverage). Check with your city and obtain the necessary permits before you start.
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Character/Style: Consider whether you want the garden structure to match the architectural characteristics of the main house, or have a distinctly different style. Do you want the building to be a focal point or be tucked away into the back corner? Your new structure should proportionally fit your yard and your other buildings. Determine whether you’d like a shed roof (one slope), a gable roof (a double sloping roof with a ridge 22
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in the middle) or another style of roof. Your windows, doors and the type of roof (asphalt shingles, metal or wood shakes) will also greatly influence the style of your accessory structure. For an exterior wall material, you may want to consider horizontal or vertical siding, wood shakes or a newer “green” and long-lasting fiber cement material.
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Building: To dress up your backyard structure you can add features such as window and door trim, flower boxes, weathervanes and brackets or corbels at the roof overhang. Building the Structure: Not ready to build your own structure? Consider one of several companies who offer prefabricated shed kits. All pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble.
Lisa Sten, CID, CGBP is a Senior Designer at Harrell Remodeling in Mountain View. To learn more about Harrell Remodeling and our monthly workshops, visit www.harrell-remodeling.com. For a list of Certified Interior Designers in your area or to view the CID Pages (a visual directory of CID’s), visit www.ccidc.org/cidpages. THM
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A ROOM FOR ALL REASONS BY
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AVE YOU EVER LOOKED INSIDE YOUR GARAGE
and had that irritating feeling that it is a space going to waste? If so, you are in great company. Many savvy homeowners have had that same feeling. The good news is that quite a few of them took action with great results. It’s actually an important trend, says Nick Granato, owner of Premier Garage. ”Plenty of homeowners are downsizing their lifestyle, buying smaller houses.” Reducing their total area space triggers them to look for ways to maximize all available room space, he says. “Homeowners are really starting to conceptualize their garages as an extension of their homes. Once they make that thought transition, it’s a natural progression to visualize their garage as not only a place to store their cars. It’s a place that also can double as, for example, a recreation room, a hobby workshop or a home office.”
SMART STRATEGY With the garage often being one of the largest rooms in a house, it’s really a very smart strategy, says Granato. The large array of cabinets and other organizing product options available today make designing a multi-use garage easy, “one of the three partners (Nick, Viny or Scott) visits our clients’ homes for a free consultation so they are always dealing with one of the owners to ensure the most personalized service. We bring along our computer-based design templates so our clients can visualize how their garage will look once we agree on a design plan.”
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Garages are also perfect places to store a lot of items that, left in the home proper, can contribute to a cluttered look, he says. “We provide our customers with attractive storage solutions for such items as shoes, backpacks and seasonal clothing. We also can design areas for refrigeration units and wine coolers.”
DESIGN TRADEOFFS Most design plans require some type of compromise by the owners, says Granato. “Usually the space choices active families must make have to do with their bicycles. Bicycles are space hogs, each requiring at least six feet of space. With a sports-loving family typically having three or four bikes, homeowners have to decide how many cars and bikes they can realistically store in their garage.” Thinking of their garage as an extension of their home tends to tap a homeowner’s creative vein, he notes. “We see our clients asking for such personal touches as customized floor treatments, such as the Harley Davidson logo we embedded in a customer’s garage floor.” This kind of options puts the “S” in Home, Sweet Home. For more information or a free consultation and design, give Premier Garage a call at (866) 497-2880 or visit www.premiergarage.com. THM
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Remodeling can be an excellent opportunity to improve the efficiency of your heating/cooling system or to install a new high efficiency HVAC system. It is important during remodeling to protect the remainder of the home from contamination from dust, debris and mold spores that could be released during the demolition. The register grilles for your heating/cooling system should be sealed closed so that the HVAC system does not become contaminated during the remodel. Your remodeling contractor should keep the portion of the home being remodeled in a negative air pressure to prevent cross contamination into clean areas of the home. After completion of remodeling and prior to reusing the HVAC system it should be thoroughly cleaned using methods approved by the National Air Duct cleaners Association. For more information, call Mechanical Air Service at (800) 913-HVAC (4822) or visit their website www.MechanicalAirService.com. THM
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Bug Bites Protect you and your family from mosquitoes. water and also fix any outdoor leaks from faucets, air conditioners, hoses, irrigation pipes or valves. • Clean slimy growth at the edge of ponds or water features and remove clumps of plants or debris, which might cause stagnate water in streams. Be sure to keep pumps running daily for water features to keep the water fresh. If applicable consider mosquito fish or other fish which eat mosquito larvae for your pond or water feature. Mosquito dunks or donuts can also be used. Some of these are harmful to fish, birds and bees, so be sure to read the label carefully. • Pools and spas that are well maintained are generally not a problem, because pool chemicals and filters generally kill any larvae. However, be sure to use dunks in any deserted pools or spas. With our state’s depressed housing market, there are more and more neglected pools. If you know of a neglected pool, be sure to check with your city or county to see if they have a program to maintain neglected pools.
XPERTS SAY THAT MOSQUITOES SPREADING THE POTENTIALLY deadly West Nile Virus only need 1⁄4 inch of stagnate water to breed and they hatch in only 7-10 days. The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) is pleased to offer some simple recommendations for your yard, to help keep mosquitoes from breeding in the first place. These tips will help protect you and your family from this annoying and harmful pest.
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• Check and remove all standing water from items such as wheelbarrows, garden lights, tires, unused plant containers, toys, garden equipment, pool covers, tarps, pipes, drains, boats, canoes, recycling bins, trash cans, birdbaths and more. Many items can be covered or turned upside down to prevent the accumulation of water. Cover chain link fence posts with metal or plastic pipes and change the water in your birdbath every other day.
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• Trim and thin shrubs, bushy plants and remove weeds, especially those around water. Also eliminate water from dead tree stumps and hollow areas of live trees. These areas can be filled with sand. • Keep shed roofs maintained and watch for standing water around the foundation or on the roof. • Make sure door and window screens are in good working order and that both shut completely when closed to keep mosquitoes from entering your home.
• Some playground equipment accumulates water. Be sure to examine swings, slides, forts and other structures for standing water. Drill drainage holes in tire swings and look for ways to keep water from accumulating.
• Birds are especially susceptible to the West Nile virus. Should you find a dead bird in your yard, some health departments would like you to bring it in so they can test it. Always avoid barehanded contact with any dead animal. You can safely dispose or transfer the bird to a plastic bag using a shovel or gloves. Be sure to double or triple bag and if possible use a plastic bag that seals. Continue to use gloves to transport to the health department or trash and then thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. Please contact your local health department for procedures in your area.
• Do not over water and be sure to remove or fix any areas of excess standing water. Check all rain gutters, drain spouts, and drainage pipes. Keep gutters clear of debris. They can become breeding grounds when full of water and debris. If needed, adjust your irrigation to avoid standing
The California Landscape Contractors Association is a non-profit trade organization of licensed landscape and landscape-related contractors. For more landscaping information, ideas and tips, visit www.CLCA.org. THM
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