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(ARA) — Does main-taining a lush, healthy andgreen lawn to enjoy withfriends and family seemdaunting? It’s often a taskthat is easier said than donefor homeowners. But takeheart, a simple watering rou-tine can help grass thrive.

Natural grass has beencultivated to endure a widevariety of conditions and hasthe added benefit of beingcapable of self-repair.Remember, there’s no needto create a complex systemto maintain your lawn. Infact, it only takes a littleplanning and monitoring tonot only keep your lawn intip-top shape, but reduceyour water use and savemoney.

Are you ready to getyour lawn in perfect condi-tion? Grass Seed USA, acoalition of American grassseed farmers, has developeda set of six tips to help home-owners conquer wateringfears and get the most out oftheir yards. Follow these sim-ple watering tips:

1. Water only when nec-essary. Many homeownersover water their lawns,which does more harm thangood, especially in adrought-prone area like ours.A simple trick to determinewhether your lawn needswatering is to insert a screw-driver into the grass. If itenters the soil easily, yourlawn has plenty of wateralready. If you have troublegetting the screwdriver intothe ground, it is time to give

it a drink.2. Mow grass to a height

of 2 to 2.5 inches. Keepinggrass slightly taller in hotand dry conditions providesshade to the roots and soilsurface, reducing the waterlost due to evaporation.

3. Water throughout theseason. Grass needs a consis-tent watering schedule, andstarting and stopping awatering pattern can stuntyour lawn’s growth. This isespecially true right afterfertilizing. Once you start aroutine, stick with it.

4. Allow the soil to dry. Athorough watering once or

twice a week is preferable tolightly misting every day.Allowing the soil to drybefore watering againencourages the roots to growdeeper into the soil and canhelp the lawn becomedrought-tolerant in thefuture.

5. Make sure you wateryour lawn, not the air. Adjustyour sprinkler settings toproduce larger drops closerto the ground rather thanmisting in the air. Air cur-rents can easily catch lightsprays and keep the waterfrom reaching your grass.

6. Water during cooler

hours. Early morning andearly evening are the idealtimes to water. Cooler airand less wind mean water isabsorbed directly into thegrass with less moisture lostto evaporation. Wateringduring the heat of the daycan actually scald and burnyour grass.

For more information onhow to keep your lawnhealthy year-round, visitweseedamerica.com. With alittle planning, you’ll beenjoying the aesthetic andenvironmental perks of acool, lush green lawn in notime.

Watering your lawn too often or when it’s hot can hurt your lawn. Following a few simple tips will help you savemoney and have a green yard that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Courtesy photo

Keep your lawn green without going nuts

(ARA) — In today’senvironmentally conscioustimes, it seems we’re sur-rounded by the need toshop, act and live “green.”Some of our choices are easyand small, while others canbe big and costly. But onething is for sure — eachchoice can make a signifi-cant difference.

Some of the mostimportant green choices wecan make are right withinour own home, according toKevin McJoynt at Danze,Inc.

“Installing items likeEnergy Star appliances andenergy-efficient windows isa great step in moving yourhome to be more green,”says McJoynt. “But changingyour in-home water usage

can have the most impact.”According to McJoynt,

water shortages, energydemands and the cost oftransporting water continueto rise.“Finding ways to sim-ply reduce our usage with-out dramatically alteringour lifestyle could save bil-lions of gallons of water eachyear in the United States.”

McJoynt offers up thesetips on how you can immedi-ately start conserving water(and save money) in yourhome:

• Replace older toilets(1992 or earlier) with newer,high efficiency toilets(HETs).They operate at 1.28gallons per flush and couldsave 11 gallons of water per

In making your homeearth-friendly, the tapis a good place to start

might less water could be the best thing you can easily do for the plan-et, starting as small as your sink. Courtesy photo

TURN TO TAP ON B27

(ARA) — As the years goon and people grow older, sodoes your home. The chang-ing of seasons and the weath-er that comes along with itcan take a toll on your home,leaving its appearance lessthan desirable.

Your roof is one of thefirst things that visitors,neighbors and people pass-ing by will see. If your roofhas taken a beating and is inneed of repair, don’t ignorethe problem. Aside fromadding beauty and curbappeal, the roof protects yourhome. It faces both everydayweather as well as theextreme climates. Keeping itup to date and maintainedcan save you from dealingwith other problems inside

your home later on.As you begin your roof

renovation, take the time tothink about some of the deci-sions that come with puttingnew shingles on your roof,such as the method of instal-lation and type of shingle.Your new roof should beappealing and durable formany years to come.

When making decisionson installing your new shin-gles, don’t just think aboutwho you would like to do thejob; think about how. Willyou choose to install the newshingles over the old, knownas overlaying, or strip all theold shingles off the roofbefore laying down newones? Whichever you decide,make certain the shingle

manufacturer’s applicationinstructions are followed toensure you have a properlyinstalled roof.

If your roof is beyondrepair and is in need of atotal makeover, then consid-er removing your old shin-gles. Make sure you havemade any necessary repairsto the roof deck underneaththe old shingles and under-layment before the new roof-ing materials are installed.

Maybe you are just look-ing for a quick roof fix to addsome new color to your houseor repair some minor prob-lems. If so, overlaying may bethe best option. Overlayingtakes away the time of rip-ping off the existing shingles,the hassle of finding a placeto put them after they havebeen removed, and will savesome money along the way aswell. Leaving the existingshingles also creates a dou-ble layer of protection for


You’ve just cleared outyour parents’ or grandpar-ents’ home and find that theirlovely collection of Chineseantiques and collectibles justdoesn’t fit with your FrenchCountry style.

Now is the time to knowabout Oriental Heritage Inc.Backed by the expertise oftop experts in Chineseantique appraisal and basedin San Diego, OrientalHeritage Inc. is always look-ing to invest in high-qualityChinese arts and antiques.

“In China’s not-so-distantpast, families sold antiques,art and keepsakes simply tosurvive,” Oriental HeritagePresident Hua Zhangexplained.

Now many emerging suc-cessful Chinese have turnedtheir attention to arts andantiques collection, bringingthe treasures back. As aresult, the value of Chineseantiques continues to climband Oriental Heritage canhelp you get the best valuefrom your Chinese antiques.They buy a wide variety ofitems including porcelain,jade, carved wood, cloisonné,cinnabar, bronze and art.

There is a particularinterest in porcelain from theMing (1364-1644), Qing (1644– 1911) and Republic (1911-1949) periods. For paintingand calligraphy, they haveinterest in both ancient andcontemporary. Another itemto consider are snuff bottlesof jade, jadeite, coral, amberfrom early 20th century orolder.

Another niche market isscholar’s items such as inkstone, seal box or scholar’srocks. In addition, there isinterest in certain textiles, sil-ver, coral, amber and Pekingglass.

Oriental Heritage has aclientele of ready buyers withbranches in some of thewealthiest parts of China,such as Beijing, Shanghai andZhejiang.The group is backedby major investment groupsin China and has immediateaccess to the necessary capi-tal. When items are broughtto Oriental Heritage Inc., andare found to be a piece beingsought, staff can make animmediate offer and swiftlypay in cash or any other pay-ment method a customerprefers. The staff is selectedfrom highly trained and expe-rienced scholars and dealersof Chinese arts and antiqui-ties. This is backed with anadvisory board of leadingexperts in Chinese antiquesauthentication and apprais-ing.

In addition, appoint-ments can be made for theirexperts to come to your home.

Oriental Heritage Inc.travels the world looking forquality antiques to buy, butsince the headquarters are at11405 Bernardo Court, Suite214, they are always availableto San Diegans. Call toll freeat (800) 575-5583 for a freeverbal appraisal or email pic-tures to [email protected].

Visit the web site at ori-entalheritageinc.com.

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Make sure you know what you’re doing before yoiu start renovating your roof and you can ensure that yourhouse’s new look is a smashing success. Courtesy photo

A few tricks can make your roof renovation successful

TURN TO ROOF ON B25

(ARA) — Looking for-ward to a nice, relaxing vaca-tion? Don’t forget about thatgarden while you’re sippingumbrella drinks on a beachor snapping photos of theGrand Canyon. Make sureyou have a plan for keepingthe garden green and thegrass under control whileyou’re gone.

The best solution, ofcourse, is a reliable friend orneighbor who will give yourgarden the loving attentionthat you would. Simply offer-ing to trade some fresh pro-duce or a bunch of flowersfor watering can often workin your favor and act as amotivator to the reluctanthelper. However, not every-one is lucky enough to have areliable person they cancount on for garden care.This doesn’t mean all is lost.Whether you have a compe-tent garden-sitter or not, afew quick steps can help toensure continued health ofyour garden while you’reaway.

Make the most ofmulch

Mulches that arederived from wood, such asScotts Nature ScapesAdvanced Mulch products,can act as an excellent layerof protection for retainingmoisture and can help keepweeds at bay by blockingaccess to sunlight, especiallywhile you are out of town.Soak soil thoroughly and adda fresh layer of mulch to the

garden, around trees andshrubs and even on the topsof containers.

To calculate how muchmulch is needed in your gar-den visit scotts.com to find amulch calculator under use-ful tools at the bottom of thesite.

Timing is everythingInvest in a timer or two

to connect to the outdoorfaucet. Hook these up tosprinklers or drip hoses andset timers to come on in theearly morning hours toreduce evaporation.

There’s no need for agarden-sitter to rememberwhen to water. All your sitterneeds to do is over-ride thetimer for you in case of rain.

Get a dripHead to the local home-

improvement store to stockup on drip-irrigation materi-als before leaving for a vaca-tion and make your life easi-er all growing season. It’s so

easy to use drip irrigation invegetable gardens andflower beds that you’ll kickyourself for not doing it soon-er. Weave lengths of drip


One of the most versa-tile, functional, and beautifulmaterials to build with, home-owners are continuing to dis-cover the true potential ofglass when it comes to deco-rating the home. Artistic cus-tom glass will give your envi-ronment the finishing touchof elegance you’ve been look-ing for.

What many people don’trealize is that decorative glassextends beyond the basics. Acustom glass company canwork wonders with yourremodeling project. Specialcoatings can be applied toshower doors to ease clean-ing, broken window glass canbe easily replaced, vinylreplacement windows anddoors look gorgeous anddecrease noise and energycosts, and these are just a fewexamples.

Frameless shower doorsare a growing trend.A customframeless heavy glass showerdoor will increase the value ofyour home, last up to fourtimes longer than a framedshower door, and will elimi-nate almost all of the unsight-ly metal framing. Throw yourold shower curtains away andbrighten up your bathroomwith the clean, modern lookof frameless.

Another incredible wayto incorporate glass into yourhome is with custom-coatedcolored glass kitchen and

bathroom backsplashes.Backsplashes are a wonderfulway to add style and a splashcolor to your living space.Sometimes a kitchen’s décorcan become lost behind thesea of cabinets and appli-ances — however, stunningcolored backsplashes willenhance the color andambiance of your kitchen andcomplement its entire décor.Professionals can even creategorgeous custom glass coun-tertops and shelving for yourkitchen or bath.

Family owned and oper-ated since 1991,Comprehensive Glass Workshas served both the residen-tial and commercial area ofSan Diego County.Established in 1986 and ini-tially operating as UnikCustom Glass and Mirror,they have expanded to newpremises at 6950 El CajonBlvd., and changed theirname to reflect their status asSan Diego’s prime glass andglazing dealer.

From exquisite attentionto detail, timely estimates andinstallations, quality products,competitive pricing,and a widearray of products,Comprehensive Glass Workswill work with you to makeyour ideas and concepts a real-ity. For a free consultation ormore information, you can callthem at (619) 589-8858 or visitcomprehensiveglassworks.com.

Add artistic style toyour remodeling withcustom glass solutions

Tips to maintain your garden during vacation

Keeping your lawn health while you’re away isn’t hard with just a little bit of forethought. Courtesy photo

TURN TO VACATION ON B23


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With amenities that rivalthe best resorts, access toaward-winning schools andhomes that offer designs from

an award-winning architect,Taylor Morrison has plenty ofchoices for discerning SanDiego homebuyers.

Taylor Morrison’s threearea communities offer some-thing for everyone, with plentyof surrounding amenities toenhance the living experience.

Two communities offerCalifornia living in Carlsbad —Viridian (part of the luxuriousLa Costa Greens) and thenewly minted Vista del Mar,which offers Robert HideyArchitects-designed homeswith distant views of the PacificOcean. Nearby, the gated com-munity of North River Villagein Oceanside counts quickaccess to the ocean and plentyof nearby trails as part of itsallure.

Since its debut in May,

Vista del Mar in Carlsbad hasbeen the focal point of TaylorMorrison’s San Diego offerings,with 37 single-level homesthoughtfully planned to maxi-mize ocean views and the sur-rounding topography.

The artful mastery ofaward-winning architectRobert Hidey is displayed in allfour floor plans offered at theCarlsbad community. Withhomes that stretch from 1,893to 2,982 square feet, the homesat Vista del Mar are designedwith California sun-splashedliving in mind.

Nearby is a wealth ofentertainment for the wholefamily including the Carlsbad

Community Theater, Children’sDiscovery Museum,the historicMission San Luis Rey and theworld famous Legoland Resort.

“Living in San Diegomeans enjoying all of the cul-ture, outdoor experiences andfamily fun opportunities thatthe area has to offer,” said PhilBodem, president of TaylorMorrison’s southern Californiadivision. “The culture is asdiverse as the homes we offerat Vista del Mar.”

At Viridian, homebuyerscan choose from homes thatrange in size from 2,204 to4,635 generous square feet andup to six bedrooms and 4.5baths. Viridian homeownershas access to La Costa Greensamenities, including thePresidio,a private club that fea-tures all of the appointments ofa private clubhouse including afully-equipped fitness facility,

tennis courts, competition-sized pool, gourmet kitchenand gathering room.

Further north fromCarlsbad is North River Village,a gated community that sits inthe hills of Oceanside along theSan Luis Rey River. Spanishand Mediterranean architec-ture accent town homes thatstart in the $220,000s and offerhomebuyers up to three bed-rooms and bathrooms, two-cargarages and quick access to thesandy beaches and PacificOcean nearby.

“No matter which commu-nity you choose, TaylorMorrison has something to suitevery lifestyle,” Bodem said.“You’re proud to call San Diegohome and so are we.”

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Earlier this year,Lawrance Furniture celebrat-ed its 75th year of businessone of the best ways possible— by receiving the 2012Retailer of the Year from theNHFA (National HomeFurnishings Association.)

This prestigious distinc-tion for San Diego’s leader inmodern and contemporaryfurnishings came as a hum-bling honor to LawranceFurniture President HowardHaimsohn.

“This is a once-in-a-life-time award and we’re hon-ored,” said Howard, “Theyreally scrutinize you to see ifyou’re deserving.”

To better explain the sig-nificance of the award: The8,500 members of 93-year-oldNFHA believed that LawranceFurniture’s outstanding contri-butions to the industry, exem-plary service to its communityand personal business achieve-ments were in need of recogni-tion for the third generationfamily-run business.

While the entire staff ofLawrance Furniture is proudlydeserving of the designation,much of the credit deserves togo to Howard’s grandfatherand the furniture store’s

founder, Herman Haimsohn.Herman Haimsohn

opened Lawrance under thename Modern FurnitureCompany. The store was locat-ed in downtown San Diego,and even from the very begin-ning, offered contemporaryfurniture and appliances.

Since 1937, LawranceFurniture has watched home-town San Diego grow tremen-dously. Where many stumbledto keep up with the pace,Lawrance prevailed at main-taining high quality, uniquefurniture designs and the verybest in customer service.

It is that tradition ofexcellence that has turned asmall family business into alegacy.

As the store continued tothrive, Herman turnedModern Furniture Companyinto a family business by intro-ducing his son Herbert to thecompany. During the next fewyears Herbert maintained thesame high quality and excel-lent customer service, whichmade the business so wellrespected.

Herbert would eventuallyturn the business over to hisyounger brother Ed. The ven-ture came as a shock to Ed, as

not long after taking over theresponsibilities, their fatherpassed away.

“I was young and therewas still so much to learn,” Ed

said.“With my father gone andmy brother involved in otherthings, I had to run the storewith no real support. But Iloved the business.As I became

more comfortable in the indus-try, I realized that we weren’t asignificant store. We couldn’tbe everything to everyone. Wehad to find our niche.”

Already offering somecontemporary designs, Ed’sfirst landmark decision was tohone the focus of the store.

By redefining the invento-ry, Lawrance had truly foundits place.It was at that juncturethat Ed began his criteria forfurniture buying.The first: Themost important aspect is theaesthetic quality of the design.

The second criterion forfurniture buying is comfort,and corresponding with thesecond criteria, the third pointfor every piece offered atLawrance is comfort of priceand budget.

“Maintaining high qualitywhile still within a reasonablebudget may be the most diffi-cult, but also the most reward-ing aspect of the business,” Edsaid.

All that was left was tokeep the family businessintact. Ed would bring his sonHoward in, and together, theydecided it was time to expandthe business, opening a secondstore in Encinitas.

“We opened the Encinitas

store and with that, wechanged the name of the com-pany to Lawrance Furniture,”said Howard.

The additional storeproved to be an asset to thecompany and is still operatingout of the same location 31years later.

Howard began integrat-ing new technology into thecompany, launching their ownwebsite at Lawrance.com,which more than 15 years agowas unheard of.

Today, the site utilizessome of the most advancedtechnology, including allowingusers to quickly redesign aroom online with their “RoomPlanner” tool.

Staying true to customerservice Howard embracestechnology to offer more choic-es of communication betweencustomers and the Lawrancestaff, which creates a closerrelationship and a happier cus-tomer in the end.

With every new innova-tion Howard Haimsohn andthe Lawrance Furniture fami-ly maintain their commitmentto preserving the excellence ofthe store. After 75 years, it’sapparent this small businessstill maintains its big heart.

Lawrance Furniture Owner and President Howard Haimsohn with hiswife Julie celebrates the 75th anniversary of their three-generation-old,family-run store and the earning of the 2012 Retailer of the Year award.Courtesy photo

Celebrating 75 years in the best way possible

Taylor Morrison offers plenty of choices for San Diego homebuyers

(ARA) — With the chang-ing of the season right aroundthe corner, most Americans arebeginning to clean up the exte-rior of their homes by rakingleaves and cleaning out the gut-ters, but what about the interi-or? Fall can be the perfect timeto revisit that spring cleaninglist that you never completedand give the interior of yourhome a deep clean in prepara-tion for the holiday season.

While most people rely ontheir own cleaning know-howto tackle germs and dirt, theydepend on their eyes to showwhat they think is a cleanhouse. In fact, more than twoout of three people believe thatvision is the most importantsense in determining the clean-liness of a home, according to arecent national consumer sur-vey conducted by StanleySteemer.

But it’s often the dirt thatyou don’t see that requires help

from the pros. Traditional at-home cleaning methods suchas vacuuming and dusting onlyremove a relatively small por-tion of dirt, dust and particlesthat lurk in your floors and fur-niture. Without a deep clean-ing, you’ll be trapping dirtinside your home for the entirewinter, which can impact thevisual appearance of yourhome, while also elevating therisk of allergens in the home.

With more than 60 yearsas the dirt authority, the clean-ing experts at Stanley Steemerare certified to remove morethan 98 percent of dry soil fromfloors — a rate significantlyhigher than self-cleaning meth-ods. In fact, in fall of 2011,Stanley Steemer techniciansremoved more than 56 tons ofdirt from American Homes.

To help you see throughthe dirt that lurks in your

Tips for a thoroughfall house cleaning

TURN TO CLEANING ON B25

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(ARA) — We all yearnfor moments like theNorman Rockwell illustra-tion of a family sittingaround the dining table,enjoying their meals, laugh-ing and spending timetogether. Sometimes thosemoments seem like fairytales in hectic lives filledwith endless activities anddeadlines. Yet researchersare learning more and moreabout the importance of fam-ily meals relating to goodnutrition and better health.Family meals aren’t just goodfor your body; they’re goodfor the soul.

Researchers at Rutgersrecently evaluated resultsfrom 68 previously publishedscientific reports that ana-

lyzed the associationbetween children’s healthand family mealtime. Theylooked at how the atmos-phere or frequency of familymeals correlated with theconsumption of healthyfoods versus unhealthy foods.Their review showed numer-ous benefits to children asso-ciated with having frequentfamily meals, includingincreased intake of fruits,vegetables, fiber, calcium-rich foods and vitamins. Inaddition, the more a familyate together, the less childrenconsumed dietary compo-nents thought to be harmfulto health.

Additional studiesshowed that:

• Supper can be a stress

reliever for working moms. A2008 Brigham YoungUniversity study of IBMworkers found that sittingdown to a family meal helpedworking moms reduce thetension and strain from long

hours at the office.• The family dinner

table is a great setting forgetting kids to try new foods.A 2003 study in theEuropean Journal of ClinicalNutrition showed that more

exposure to new foods willteach kids to like differentfoods. Frequent family din-ners provide the perfectopportunity to introduce avariety of healthy foods.

• It’s more budget-

friendly to gather around thedinner table for a meal. Theaverage cost for a meal inyour kitchen is approximate-ly $4.50 per person versus $8per person outside the home.Do the math — eating in isbetter for your budget.

Making family mealshappen in real time

Today’s over-scheduledlives may make it more diffi-cult to get a meal on thetable for family dinners, butthere are many shortcuts youcan take to reduce the stressand enjoy your time togeth-er. Many people are turningto companies like KansasCity Steak Company thatprovide ready-to-cook mealsright to your door. Fromscrumptious ribs to succulentroasts, steaks, ground beef,poultry and seafood, familymeal time is as easy as bakeand serve.

“We find that more cus-tomers are seeking Bake andServe Gourmet products sothey can enjoy more timewith family and friends andless time in the kitchen,” saysEd Scavuzzo, president ofKansas City Steak Company.“It’s never been easier to geta meal on the table withoutthe fuss.”

But family meals can beas simple as ground beef pat-ties, a salad and some fresh

Since 1959, AdvancedExteriors has painted morethan 15,000 homes and busi-nesses in San Diego. PresidentMartin Montoya said there’s areason his company hasremained relevant to cus-tomers for so long: the plain,uncoated truth.

“We’ve seen a lot of busi-nesses in our field come andgo in San Diego, especially inthe last four years,” Montoya

said. “Unlike our competitors,we can back up our claimswith facts, not opinion.”

For instance, inAdvanced Exterior’s morethan 50 years of service, it hasearned a perfect record withthe Contractors State LicenseBoard, a rarity in the paintingbusiness.

“Advanced Exteriors wasone of the first painting com-panies to become licensed in

the state,” Montoya said.“We’re a member of theBetter Business Bureau andhave always earned an A+ rat-ing. Our customer service sur-veys have been unanimouslypositive. So it’s a great sourceof pride that our record isspotless.”

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The Advanced Exteriors’approach to coating is decid-edly old school. For one, theyhave a trained staff ofpainters, and with that comesan emphasis on prep work andquality, not speed, Montoyasaid. It’s what he calls “athrowback to craftsmanshipand how it was done in thepast.” Along similar lines,many painting companiesadvertise that they don’t usesubcontractors, often a dubi-ous claim. But AdvancedExteriors guarantees it inwriting.

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Most people know thatsolar panels are good for theenvironment and could helprelieve political tensions.But Leo Bautista, owner ofSmart Energy USA, saidthere’s an even better, lesstalked about reason to usesolar panels — they savemoney.

“The cost of solar hasplunged in the last year,”Bautista said. “We’re at thepoint where your bill will becheaper if you use solar.”

Solar Panels tradition-ally required a high initialinvestment. However today,Smart Energy USA offerssolar panels with no up-front cost or initial invest-ment. Homeowners are tak-ing advantage of this afford-able option to go solar andare seeing energy savingresults from day one. Withutilities increasing as muchas six percent a year, solarpanels are financially

sound, Bautista said.Also, because San

Diego receives year-roundsunshine, it’s an ideal placefor solar panels, Bautistasaid.

Smart Energy USA,

which has an “A+” gradewith the Better BusinessBureau, has installed andserviced solar panels atmore than 5,000 homes.Bautista said his businessoffers free cost estimates to

those who are interested insolar.

“Our trained solar con-sultants will tell you theprice and size of the equip-ment your home will need,”Bautista said.

Smart Energy USAexclusively uses a solarpanel made by SunPowerthat currently holds therecord for efficiency in theGuinness Book of WorldRecords. Compared with

competing solar panels,SunPower panels produce 30to 50 percent more power.

“Solar is taking off,”Bautista said. “And we’recommitted to bringing it tomore homes.”

There is no luxury likehaving a beautiful backyardto make the most ofSouthern California’s out-door living, and Bart Jacobsof La Jolla Pools knows howto deliver that from the firstspadeful of dirt to a com-plete remodel and update.

The San Diego nativetook over La Jolla Pools in2005, bringing a strugglingcompany back to health.

His secret was learningthe business from the

ground up, working in everyaspect, which has given hima real understanding of howto pair a quality productwith ongoing, reliable serv-ice.

“I have the same phonenumber I had 18 years ago,so former clients can callme and discuss any prob-lems they might be havingor questions they mighthave,” Jacobs said. “I thinkthe success of La Jolla Poolsis based on how much time

we put in to make surethings are done right andpeople are taken care of.”

Jacobs began his edu-cation working in a poolretail store where cus-tomers asked every possiblequestion.

Next he worked at awholesale warehouse,where tradesmen sharedtheir knowledge, and then apool service route taughthim the hands-on side ofwater chemistry and pool

equipment.From there, he tackled

remodeling and replaster-ing, rounding out his skills.

He and his team workto find the pool design thatfits a client’s budget andstill makes their pooldreams work.

In addition to newpools, Jacobs is seeing atrend in remodeling olderpools, taking them rightdown to their original shelland giving them new, ener-gy-efficient plumbing,equipment, stone, tile andspecial features, like a shal-low shelf for the children.

“One of our top goals isto make pools so much moreenergy efficient,” Jacobssaid. “With today’s technol-ogy, clients can savebetween 50 to 90 percent ontheir previous pool powerbill.”

We specialize in mak-ing sure the plumbing islarger which makes it moreenergy efficient, coupledwith today’s more efficientpumps.

The advent of ozonesystems also add to that

package.Any increased cost in

installation and equipmentis paid for within the firstyear in lowered energycosts.

Joined with solar pan-els for water heating, own-ers extend their swimmingseason and “we feel like weare making the most ofenergy technology andbeing kind to the planet.”

Jacobs makes sure he ispersonally involved in everyproject, keeping the volumeof jobs at a level that deliv-ers real quality.

“We make sure to forma partnership with everyclient. It is never us-versus-them. We offer the longestwarranties of anyonearound, because we are con-fident in our work and dothings right. Our clients areable to have the originalperson deal with any follow-up.”

Another point of prideis that almost all the work ishandled in-house, withalmost nothing subcontract-ed out. “When we do sub-contract any task, we know

our craftsmen and keep aclose eye on the work.”

La Jolla Pools also offera staff designer, JimBellamy, who is a master ofthree-dimensional comput-er design.

His goal is to make theentire backyard designmesh with the style of thehome so the outdoors easilyflow from the indoors.

Another current trendis toward the vanishing-edge pools that turn anordinary backyard pool intoan artistic water feature.

“We have the technolo-gy now to have pools thatdisappear off all sides, cre-ating a reflecting pool thatadds a visually stunningelement to any yard,”Jacobs pointed out.

“I tell our customersthat once we have their sys-tem installed and workingproperly, I will drink thewater from their poolbefore I would drink it fromthe tap.”

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(ARA) — Fall is the timeof year when thoughts turnback toward the home. Withkids back in school and theholidays approaching, manyhomeowners look for ways tomake their rooms more styl-ish, but struggle to find thebalance between beautifuland livable.

“Of course your homeshould be stylish. But if youcan’t enjoy living in it, what’sthe point?” says ErinnValencich, a Los Angeles-based interior designer andblogger for HGTV’s DesignHappens. “I believe in creat-ing beautiful spaces that arefun, elegant and livable.”

Redecorating a spacewith a few key elements cancompletely transform thelook and feel of the roomwithout breaking the budget.“When starting the roomrefresh process, keep the liv-ability of the design elementsin mind to make sure youhave a balance that workswithin your lifestyle, but stillgives the room personalityand a special flair for style,”notes Valencich.

One of the easiest waysto breathe new life into aroom is by refreshing thefloors. A dull or scuffed floorcan make a room look tired.Selecting the right flooringwill create the perfect canvasto help tie all a room’s designelements together. Flooring isone of the key design ele-ments that will bring bothpersonality and livabilitytogether.

Adding personality“Great rooms have a per-

sonality ... a mix of vision,style and inspirations fromeveryday life, all while beingcomfortable and easy to livein,” says Valencich, whoshares her tips at quickstep-style.com/videos.

Blending a variety ofinfluences will add distinc-tion to a room. Start off byhaving a clearly defined colorpalette. One option Valencichsuggests is selecting a rich-toned floor to serve as a warmbackground for furniture. “Ilike the Burnished Walnutplanks from Quick-Step’sVeresque collection to reallyhelp ground a room,” saysValencich. “These floors fea-ture exclusive GenuEdgeTechnology, which provides arealistic hardwood edge visu-al.The floors stand up to busylives, and stay looking great.”

To add contrast to awarm floor, add a subtle colorto the walls. Then, incorporat-ing a collection and variety ofprints and frames will helpbreak up the wall color andadd visual interest. Once allthese elements are broughttogether, Valencich recom-mends adding a few piecesand accessories that will adddimension, such as a chande-lier or colorful accent pillowsto tie the entire room’s per-sonality together.

Livability within designAuthentic style that

works in real life is key toachieving a beautiful andcomfortable room.Valencich’s

recommendations include:* Keep both comfort and

style in mind when selectingfurniture pieces.

* Develop a list of howthe room will be used by yourfamily and guests. Keep ittop-of-mind when determin-ing the layout and flow of theroom.

* Select flooring and fur-niture that is durable. Be sure

to review all the warrantyinformation before making apurchase.

* Consider how muchmaintenance will be requiredto keep the pieces in yourroom looking fresh.

* Don’t let the room gettoo cluttered so that itbecomes uncomfortable forguests to relax.

* If you are going the

DIY renovation route, seekproducts that are easy toinstall.

“Keep all these differentpieces in mind while goingthrough the design-planningprocess. Then, mix in yoursense of style and personalityfor a room that will fit all yourneeds,” says Valencich.

Getting startedIf you are considering

purchasing a new floor, quick-step.com offers a floor config-urator that allows you tochoose both wall color andfloor styles to see how theywork together. To make floorselection even easier,Valencich has curated herown collection of Quick-Step“Designer’s Choice” floors,which can be viewed at quick-stepstyle.com.

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A new client of mine justpurchased a brand new homein Encinitas and asked me toput together a new design andplan for the landscapingaround his home. I was happyto oblige and will usually puttogether a plan for my clients

with the caveat that I will getthe work if the costs are accept-ed. If not, I am paid for mydesign time.

Like most homes, thisproperty was fairly rectangularin nature with north,south,eastand west exposures. On the

south side of his property, hehad a fairly large space open tothe hard-hitting sun with verylittle shade to be found.

This, I thought, would be aperfect place to create somerespite from the sun, a smallpatio area for enjoyment and

also a place to help cool thestructure of the house and thebreezes that moved into thehouse from the windows locat-ed there.

At first I thought aboutusing a typical trellis,which canhave many uses other thanshade production. Sometimeswhen a home is located on asmall lot, the monolithic homesnext door become very impos-ing and reduce privacy down toliving life in a fish bowl.

I have found that a well-placed trellis can often timesbreak up the visual lines ofsight between houses and espe-cially screen the second storywindows that often look direct-ly down upon the next doorneighbors living spaces.

In this case though,I want-ed to think outside the box andcome up with a creative andinnovative solution to the prob-lems that typically come withoutdoor patio covers.

Most trellis structures areusually supported by posts.Sometimes you can cheat a lit-tle bit when creating an L-shaped patio cover and hangone of the beams off an inter-secting beam where the cornerof the L meets, thereby elimi-nating the center post. But forthe most part, posts can inter-rupt the living space in theseoutdoor “rooms” and dictatewhere furniture and pots areplaced.

With this in mind, I decid-ed to design an arcing trellisthat curved almost 90 degreesfrom east to north while facingdue south. The new trelliswould arc around the planter

area that lay directly behind itand soften the jag of the homein this area.

Now here came the cre-ative aspect. Instead of usingtwo sets of beams and posts asin typical construction, mydesign incorporated one set ofposts with arching metal sup-ports that would be can-tilevered outward toward thesouth and west as the trellisitself arched from east to north.

Using Trex or Azek for theslats or shade producing ele-ments attached above the arc-ing metal supports, this designallowed for fantastic freedomof movement under the trellis.It also made the space so muchmore inviting with uninterrupt-ed views of the garden fromunderneath it while sitting inthe coolness of the shade it pro-duced.

The posts on this trellisdesign were curvilinear as theyrose from the ground usinground stock muffler pipe thatcould curve gracefully out overat the top of the trellis to span12 to 14 feet quite easily. Byusing two pipes for each post,additional attractive metalscrollwork would be installedbetween them, stiffening thesupports and adding beauty tothe design.

One of the most commonproblems with outdoor patiocovers made from wood is thatwith the advent of regularmoisture from the beach youget fungal infestation or dry rotbetween the trellis slats or onthe beams themselves. Once


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(ARA) — For today’shomeowners who are seekingeasy ways to update theirhomes on a do-it-yourselfbudget, nothing transformsthe look and feel of a room asquickly and affordably as afresh coat of colorful paint.

“Every home has thepotential to look amazing —inside and out,” says HGTVstar and interior designerDavid Bromstad. “If yourspace needs an update,adding color is the easiestway to transform it whilereflecting your personalityand taste.”

Bromstad offers thesetips for sprucing up a spacewith a splash of color:

*Highlight unexpectedareas.

Paint can go beyondwalls.You can put it on unex-pected surfaces, such as ceil-ings and accessories. Try abright hue on the interior ofa bookshelf or stair risers fora fun twist.

*Use white on trim tomake your color pop.

White trim is classic andelegant, so you never get sickof it, and it’s a fantastic wayto highlight color on yourwalls.

*Paint furniture.If you need or prefer to

keep your walls neutral, agreat way to add color is bypainting a side table, chair orarmoire. This spices up thespace and makes it easy tochange your room’s look any-time you want.

*Coordinate your colortransitions.

For high-impact transi-tions, combine bolder shadeswith their more neutral coun-terparts and for a more tran-quil transition, stick to softeror lighter shades that arefrom the same color family.

When it comes to paintselection, Bromstad recom-mends using HGTV(R)HOME by Sherwin-Williams,which features unique

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you the confidence to showoff your personal style. Youcan focus on the look youwant to achieve, and HGTVHOME by Sherwin-Williamswill guide you for the bestcolor choices.”

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Paseo La Jolla — a stun-ning new enclave situated inthe heart of La Jolla — hasopened a new modeldesigned to capture thecharm and beauty of the sur-rounding neighborhood andits pristine coastal backdrop.

Outfitted with hand-some California Coastal stylearchitecture with craftsman,stucco and stone accents, thenew 24-unit luxury town-home community is one ofthe first new home develop-ments to open in the villagein years.

The new model is chicyet understated.

The two-bedroom plusden, 2.5 bath home is charac-terized by a light and airyfeel, the vibe is beachy with acontemporary bent, punctu-ated by a calming colorpalette of sand, ocean blueand cream hues.

Inspiration was derivedfrom La Jolla’s beachfrontlocation.

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A broad election of cabi-nets, flooring, fixtures and

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The majority of thehomes sport expansive pri-vate rooftop terraces, whichoffer views of La Jolla andthe Pacific.

Each home is beautifullyappointed with a fireplace,

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(ARA) — The goldendays of autumn are upon us,signaling a new direction inhome decor and entertaining.What are your plans forupdating your house? Theseeasy tips will bring the feel-ing of fall into your homewithout a lot of money orextra effort.

“Fall marks a time forentertaining as friends andfamilies come back together,”says Visual MerchandiserJohn Griffith. “The brilliantbursts of reds, oranges, andyellows mark the last vestigesof color until spring, and peo-

ple are looking to grab ontothose, especially those whoappreciate nature as a deco-rating tool.”

Griffith and his teamcreate seasonal decoratingvignettes for the retail storeat Replacements, Ltd. Thecompany is known as theworld’s largest retailer of oldand new china, crystal, silverand collectibles. Griffith’smerchandising team has seenfall decorating become anincreasingly popular trend.Shoppers are requesting rec-ommendations for autumndecor, as opposed to waiting

for the traditional winter hol-idays to start seasonal deco-rating.

Industry insiders saymanufacturers are answeringthe trend in autumn decorat-ing by offering more seasonalornaments and dinnerwarepatterns, especially forHalloween and Thanksgiving.

“People want a change,but with higher gas pricesand the economic uncer-tainty, they’re worriedabout spending money,”Griffith says. “Many of us

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It’s safe to say WindowVisions, a local company, hasleft its mark on San Diego.For nearly a decade, the busi-ness has provided high-endwindows and doors through-out the region, even in onepad that received “home ofthe year,” from Ranch &Coast Magazine.With a risingprofile and experience on itsside, Window Visions showsno signs of slowing down,especially given the increas-ing popularity of luxury win-dows and doors.

“More than ever, peopleunderstand the value ofupper-scale windows anddoors, the way they bring outthe personality and add beau-ty to a home,” said WayneTennant, a Carlsbad residentwho has been in the businessfor more than 30 years.“Luxury is in high demand,

and our products are like thePorsche or BMW of windowsand doors.”

Customers can check outthe benefits of luxury win-dows and doors firsthand inWindow Visions’ showroom inSolana Beach. At the show-room, there are a variety oflines, including Loewen win-dows offered in variousstyles, ranging from a woodexterior or clad in multiplecolors with a Kynar finish.

“Loewen is our best-sell-ing, flagship line,” Tennantsaid. “For good reason,they’re sturdy, energy effi-cient and gorgeous.”

Loewen also offers win-dows and doors that lift, slideand fold, giving homeownersmore living space and maxi-mizing views.

“The trend right now isfoldable frames that allow

large openings to be created,bringing the outside in,”Tennant said.

As well as Loewen,Tennant said other lines aregaining traction.

“High-end steel doorsand windows are a greatalternative because theyhave a thinner profile thatappeals to both architectsand homeowners,” Tennantsaid.“European windows anddoors also offer a unique tiltand turn option.”

For those who are unsureabout what kind of windowsor doors they might want,Tennant encouraged them topay Window Visions’ show-room a visit.

“There are a variety ofchoices,”Tennant.“We’ll helpcustomers find what suitstheir preferences.”

In contrast to other win-

dow and door businesses,Tennant said Window Visionsis a full-service company.Window Visions buys straightfrom the manufacturer andits trained service techni-cians service all of its prod-ucts.

If customers have a prob-lem, Window Visions willsend a technician, often onthe same day, to help them.

“We can modify ourplans at the drop of a hat tohelp our customers,”Tennantsaid. “That’s somethinghomeowners and contractorsworking on the home appreci-ate.”

Tennant’s partners, JeffCorcoran and Mike Biele,also bring many years ofexperience to the business.Window Visions has locationsin Solana Beach, LagunaNiguel and Palm Desert.

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eration of aging adults, individ-uality and independence arevalues they’ve lived out fordecades.

As the years go by,lifestylechanges become a necessity,due to limited mobility andhealth concerns, but it doesn’tnecessarily mean giving up per-sonality.

Aging in place, in the com-fort of your home, is a priorityfor countless people.

That often means makingadjustments to your home, butsome alterations can con-tribute to making your spacefeel more institutional and less“you.”

A balance between styleand safety is the key — andfinding it is easier than youmight think.

One of the most hazardousrooms in the home is the bath-room.

Its slippery surfaces andtendency to be crowded withproducts and objects makes it ahazard for slipping, trippingand other mishaps.

As you consider makingalterations to your home thatenhance security and safety,it’sthe logical place to start.

* Clear away clutter.Bottles and jars and groomingtools frequently crowd coun-ters, closets and the corners of

tubs and showers. Make use ofhangers, shelves and wall-mounted baskets to keepthings neatly tucked away, pro-viding a cleaner environmentthat’s also better looking andless likely to cause trips orspills.

* Bathe in safety.With lim-ited mobility,moving in and outof the tub can be difficult, if notdownright dangerous.

One renovation solution tothat problem is installing awalk-in tub.

Premier Care in Bathing,the leader in walk-in bathtubs,offers a variety of tubs thathomeowners can simply walkinto, close the water-tight door,

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Are you in search of thespace to add a guest room oroffice in your home? If you’relike Liz Roller and wish yourhouse had the space foreither, you are the perfectcandidate for a wall bed.

Roller started Wallbeds’n’ More eight years ago whenshe realized that this simplepiece of furniture she firstcame to know at her father’sfurniture store provided theperfect solution to the prob-lem of limited space.

When her father decidedto retire, she opened Wallbeds’n’ More, and has turned itinto a successful franchisewith showrooms in Arizona,Texas and 15 different loca-tions throughout California.

One of their newestshowrooms has opened inSan Marcos, and is operatedby Mark Andreasen.

Their showrooms displaythe latest designs, includingunits that are beautiful desksby day and beds by night.

The wall bed’s stow-awaysimplicity allows you to haveboth the office you need andthe guest room you want. Bestof all, your workstation andeverything on it tucks per-fectly away when the bed isin use, with no straighteningup required!

Wall beds come in a vari-ety of styles and finishes,with designs that can featurea table, entertainment center,bookcases, shelving and

other storage spaces. Most ofthe units sold at Wallbeds ’n’More are manufactured inCalifornia and can beordered with beds that foldout in either a horizontal orvertical orientation. Wallbeds can accommodate anystandard mattress up to 11-inches deep.

You don’t have to be aweight lifter to work a wallbed, either.They are attachedto the wall in three differentplaces, taking up less thantwo feet in depth, and theirmechanism, which comeswith a lifetime warranty, isfinger light, making themeasy to open and close.

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On the heels of robustsales of new homes inRancho Santa Fe and TorreyHighlands, DavidsonCommunities has releasedfour new luxury residencesat Vista Bella on Old ElCamino Real near Del Mar.

Four multi-level floorplans at Vista Bella rangefrom 4,165 to 5,200 squarefeet with four to five bed-rooms, 3.5 to 4.5 baths, andhydraulic vehicle lifts toaccommodate three cars.Built on home sites from7,875 to 13,000 square feet,Vista Bella features highlyupgraded amenities includ-ing custom stone & tilethroughout, interior passen-

ger elevators, luxury kitchenappliance packages, cus-tomized built-ins, outdoorbarbecue cooking stationsand professionally designedlandscaping.

Three homes include acustom designed vanishing-edge pool with integratedspa.

Prices range from $1.4million to $1.9 million.

“The Vista Bella homeswere originally started byanother homebuilder,” saidPetra Eigl, Vista Bella salesmanager. “DavidsonCommunities was invited bythe lender to step in and hasbeen working for months tobring these homes to the

market through DavidsonRealty.”

Vista Bella overlooks theSan Dieguito River Valleyand is located at 13684 OldEl Camino Real near DelMar. Children residing herewill attend schools within theSan Dieguito Union SchoolDistrict. For further detailsor to schedule a viewing,please call (858) 735- 6426 ore m a i [email protected].

In addition to marketingthis new home neighborhoodnear Del Mar, Davidson isbuilding an enclave of 43 lux-ury residences at Arista atThe Crosby in Rancho Santa

Fe and 41 large family resi-dences at Maricel at TorreyHighlands. Strong sales atboth communities have initi-ated accelerated construc-tion schedules to meetdemand.

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(ARA) — Do you everfeel like you’re trying toavoid tripping off an alarmas you’re carefully tiptoethrough your living room?Except instead of an alarm,you’re hoping not to triggerthat familiar creak or groanof the floorboards. It’s hap-pened to everybody, and attimes it wakes up the new-born (or anyone else who isasleep), interrupts home-office calls, and lets every-one in the house knowabout your midnight snackrun to the fridge.

Sound familiar? If so,you probably assumed asqueaky floor was some-thing you’d have to livewith. Contrary to popularbelief, however, a squeak inthe floor is relatively easyto repair. One product thatmakes this home improve-ment so simple isSqueeeeek No More, asqueaky floor eliminationkit that works on carpeted,vinyl and hardwood floors,

and is available at HomeDepot.

It used to be that homeimprovement expertsadvised only going under-neath a floor to fix a creakyfloorboard. However, sec-ond floors cannot berepaired this way, due tothe first floor ceiling. Yourgrandparents probablyadvised using talcum pow-der, liquid wax or powderedsoap between the floor-boards of that hardwoodfloor to stop it from squeak-ing.

With new products, allof these old-fashionedremedies can be forgotten.There is no need to lift upany carpet or floorboardsand the task can be per-formed on top of the floor-ing. All it takes is a powerdrill and the provided hard-ware from the kit.

Squeaks occur whenshrinks and gaps developaround different flooringelements. For example, in

most creaky floors, a nailthat was used to fasten thefloor has become loose anda squeak happens as aresult of the nail rubbing onthe sub floor. It’s also possi-ble that wooden plankshave loosened from thejoist below them and arerubbing against one anoth-er.

For homeowners withcarpeted floors, SqueeeeekNo More uses a tool thatwill find the location of thefloor joists from above thefloor. After locating thejoists, an alignment anddepth-control fixture allowsyou to drill through the car-pet with one of the provid-ed screws into the joistwhere the squeak exists.The screw will tighten thefloor planks back onto thejoist without ruining thefloor or having to go under-neath it. The alignment fix-ture has a screw gripper onone side that will snap offthe screw head so there are

no dangerous nails orscrews sticking out of thecarpet.

Doing away withcreaky floors can be a bigaid when it comes time tosell a home. There is noth-ing more unattractive toprospective homebuyersthan noisy squeaks andcreaks coming from thefloor. By eliminatingsqueaks, you’ll be able tokeep potential buyers’attention focused on thebeauty of your home.

Parents with babies orsmall children will alsoappreciate giving their lit-tle ones a good night’s rest,free from loud creaks. Moreimportantly, hungry mem-bers of the household willfinally be able to reach therefrigerator at midnightwithout waking up theentire household.

For more informationabout Squeeeeek No More,call (800) 459-8428 or visitwww.stopfloorsqueaks.com.

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(ARA) — Our lives arebusier today than everbefore. Trying to balance thedemands of work and homelife is no easy feat. At home,day-to-day chores like cook-ing and cleaning easily chipaway at precious time thatcould be better spent on a lit-tle rest and relaxation. Ifyou’re looking to take backsome of your time at home,the kitchen is a great place tostart.With a few simple tools,you can dramatically reduceyour workload, making moretime for the things that real-ly matter.

1. Hands-free helperImagine the conven-

ience of having a kitchenfaucet that can sense whatyou’re trying to accomplish,and with a simple wave ofthe hand, immediatelyresponds to your needs. Thenew Moen Arbor pulldownkitchen faucet withMotionSense utilizesadvanced sensors to detect auser’s movement in two sens-ing zones, immediately set-ting water flow in motion.Simply place an object —like a cup or your hand —near the base of the faucet orwave your hand above thefaucet to turn the water onand off automatically. Youcan also adjust the faucet’stemperature and flow thetraditional way, using its con-venient side handle. WithMotionSense, tasks likewashing dishes, filling a glassof water and preparing theevening meal can becomequicker and more efficient.It’s like having a second setof hands in the kitchen —perfect for when your handsare too full or too dirty toturn on the faucet.

2. Futuristic fridgeUntil recently, the most

unique tool for the outside of

the fridge was the ice maker.Although still a useful item,some manufacturers have farsurpassed this technologywith today’s more high-techmodels. The Samsung 30cubic foot Side by Side LCDRefrigerator with apps fea-tures a WiFi-enabled 8-inchLCD touch screen, givingaccess to popular apps likePandora, Epicurious, GoogleCalendar and the brand newGrocery Manager app, whichtracks expiration dates onperishables. Whether you’relooking for a recipe, updat-ing your calendar or listen-ing to music, you can do it allfrom your refrigerator door.

3. Pressure relieverIt’s 5 p.m., your family is

hungry and you have no ideawhat you’re going to feedthem. An electric pressurecooker can help ease thepressure of a “what-do-I-do-for-dinner” situation, andrequires less monitoring thana stovetop pressure cooker.These miracle machines usea moist, high-temperatureenvironment to cook foodthree times faster than con-ventional methods. Plus,many models have the addedbonus of electronic features,

The communities ofRancho Santa Fe, Del Marand La Jolla are well knownfor their artful residents andstylish museums.

But driving throughoutthose communities, there’s adifferent kind a museum thatis cropping up in those neigh-borhoods — what some arecalling “at-home museums.”

“Some people are look-ing for contemporary; somelike the Mediterranean;some like the tropical look,”said Jason Jarvis of TerraBella LandscapeDevelopment. “It’s all a per-sonal expression,” he added.

A former fashion schoolstudent, Jason has beenbringing high-fashion ele-ments to the gardens by com-bining plants, flowers andtrees into patterns of colorsand textures that go beyondthe basic lawn landscaping,and add a whole new feelingto a client’s home.

Jason said he has seen amovement towards a cleanerstyle of landscaping — what-ever the genre may be.“Simple is back,” he said,adding that people are look-ing for landscapes that aren’tfilled with a lot of clutter.

“It’s the individualexpression of what peoplewant,” he said. “They really

want to make their surround-ing landscapes be a reflec-tion of themselves and some-thing that fits theirlifestyle.”

Jason’s “paints,” if youwill, are the variety of mate-rials: plants, bricks, stonesand more that he uses tocomplete any myriad of proj-ects. He uses his keen senseof style to help interpret hisclient’s personal style andbring their plans to life.

Jason’s business partner,David Neault, brings 28years’ experience in the landdevelopment industry and amaster’s from HarvardUniversity Graduate Schoolof Design.

Their partnership is oneof symbiosis — David meetswith the clients, artfullydesigns what they are look-ing for and Jason in turn,transforms their conceptinto a living, breathing and

constantly changing galleryof a landscape.

The soils in and aroundthe coastal communities heworks in are some of the bestcanvases for his landscapecreations.

One of Jason’s favoritevarieties of plants to use is asucculent, which he calls“living art.” “They’re inter-esting, beautiful, droughttolerant and hearty.”

But as with all great

works of living art, the land-scapes Jason creates do needtouching up from time totime.

And like any responsi-ble artist, Jason and TerraBella provide an award win-ning maintenance service.That maintenance service,which 85 percent of hisclients retain, also helps toforge strong and lasting rela-tionships between him andhis clients.

“When you care aboutwhat you do, it comes throughin your product,” he said.

Terra Bella has been

enjoying a steady stream ofcommissions from clientseager to have their yardstransformed from the normto the dynamic. Terra Bellacan create an environmentboth artful and functional byinstalling a vegetable gardenfor a personal farm-to-tableapproach or even by theplanting a small grove of cit-rus trees.

For more information orto set up an appointmentcall (858) 335-8151 or visittblandscaping.com anddnassociates.com for moreinspiration.


Terra Bella Landscape Development, creating ‘at-home museums’

Jason Jarvis and Terra Bella Landscape Development help transform residences into what they’re calling “At-home museums,” throughout the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and La Jolla. Courtesy photo

Six kitchen tools that will help you save time

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(ARA) — As the seasonchanges, many of us will getthe itch to tackle any num-ber of home improvementprojects before winter.

For some, a completeremodel is in the works. Forothers, just a few quick fixesare needed to make thehome a more enjoyablespace during the long wintermonths or in preparation forholiday entertaining.

With the kitchen at theheart of the home, it’s anobvious place to take timefor a few updates this sea-son.

Here are a few ideas tohelp give your kitchen afresh look without spoilingthe budget.

Overhaul cabinetrywithout breaking thebank

Although replacingkitchen cabinetry can be avery costly home improve-ment project, it usuallymakes the biggest impact.

With unlimited optionsto choose from and varyingprice points, it’s easy tobecome overwhelmed anddiscouraged.

Even if your budget is

small, don’t give up on theidea of updating yourkitchen cabinetry becausethere are plenty of afford-able solutions. For example,QualityCabinets offers itsWoodstar series, a line ofaffordable and stylish cabi-nets including its newestdoor styles — Kittery andBrookport — that are on-trend and available in popu-lar finishes ranging from aclassic and airy natural stainto dark and rich tones.

Add some personalityand shine

Hardware and faucetsare touched every day, andwear and tear areinevitable. Just switchingout these pieces can make adramatic difference byadding a fresh shine, somepersonality and evengreater functionality to thespace. If your cabinetryhardware seems a bit dated,opt for one of many modernoptions for an instant, low-cost update. Replace thekitchen faucet with a sleek,better-functioning style toelevate the kitchen design,but also introduce a newerwater-saving solution.

Don’t underestimatethe power of paint

With color trends con-stantly changing, and thefocus on color in the homebecoming more prominent, afresh coat of paint canchange the look and feel of aspace almost instantly. Withthe changing season, opt forcolors that add warmth andcomfort or choose a brightcolor to combat the gray ofwinter. Paint can also helpcover up unsightly wallmarks and stains and pro-vide the backdrop for newdecor and furnishings for awhole new look. To ensureyour new look has stayingpower, make sure to pur-chase a quality paint spe-cially formulated for thekitchen.

Lighten up in thekitchen

Kitchen lighting is easyto overlook. If there are out-dated lighting fixtures inyour kitchen, or simply notenough light, consideradding new whimsical pen-dant lights or splurge on astunning chandelier to cre-ate a focal point. Simplyadding lighting under thewall cabinets and dimmerswitches can introduce anew ambiance to the space.A visit to your local homecenter or lighting showroomwill give you plenty of ideas.


With fall coming, the foliage isn’t the only thing that changes

As the season changes, many of us will get the itch to tackle any number of home improvement projects before winter. For some, a completeremodel is in the works. For others, just a few quick fixes are needed to make the home a more enjoyable space during the long winter months orin preparation for holiday entertaining. Courtesy photo

tape or “leaky pipe” throughthe plants and cover the beds— irrigation and all — with athick layer of mulch.

Another option is tomake your own simple dripirrigation system by using 2liter soda bottles from therecycling bin. Just rinse outbottles and poke a few smallholes in the bottom. Then fill1/3 full with sand. Next, burythe bottle next to the plantand fill with water. Water willslowly filter through the sandand holes and gradually pro-vide moisture to the plants’root zone.With a bit of ingenu-ity you can enjoy your vaca-tion knowing that the plantsare happily taking care ofthemselves.

Container careContainer gardens

require a bit more attentionand planning to ensure youcome home to the same beau-tiful plants. If you’re goingaway for a just a few days, allyou really need is to give theplants a thorough soakingbefore you leave. For longertrips, first add a layer ofmulch, then group pots togeth-er to retain humidity and posi-tion them in a shady locationor in a baby pool filled a fewinches deep with water.

Grassy goodnessThe good news is that

when you’re going away for aweek during the warm season,your lawn won’t miss you.Grass grows more slowly inthe heat of summer orCalifornia fall, so simplepreparations will do just fine.Just mow your grass at theregular height the day beforeyou go. If you water your lawn,be sure to water it deeply theday before you leave.

If you plan to be awaylonger, grass may go dormantbut, no need to worry. Goingdormant is a healthy copingmechanism for grass in peri-ods of dry summer heat. Youcan water it deeply when youget back.

If you’ll be gone for more

than two weeks, you may wantto hire the neighborhood kid

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don’t realize we can give ourhomes a refreshing seasonalstyle with what we alreadyown. This starts withrethinking how you use yourtableware. Fall is a greattime to forgo form for func-tion and use your dinner-ware in creative ways thataren’t only pretty, but agreat conversation starterfor fall entertaining.”

While most people thinkabout using their dinnerwarefor its intended purpose, find-ing new uses for those piecesopens up fun ideas to styleyour table. For example,Griffith suggests turning aballoon wine glass upsidedown over your favorite fallfoliage, small gourds, or sea-sonal ornaments, and thenplacing a votive on the invert-ed base. This creates a pretty

accent on the dinner table oranywhere in the home.

Look out in your yard forpine cones, nuts, seasonalberries or magnolia pods toarrange on silver servingtrays, compotes or varioussized serving bowls. You caneven create unique center-pieces by mixing various nat-ural elements and candles onsingle cake stands.

Griffith suggests fillingwine glasses with small sea-sonal-colored ornaments touse at each place setting, orin various rooms around yourhome to capture a burst ofcolor.

If you are looking toexpand your dinnerware col-lection for fall entertaining,experts say there is no short-age of options.

“You’ll find fall andThanksgiving dinnerware intraditional browns and yel-lows, as well as this season’s

trend color, pumpkinorange,” says Replacements’Product Marketing VicePresident Robin Long. “Youcan easily capture the spiritof the season simply byadding accent plates to thepatterns you already own.Another great option is toadd a decorated turkey plat-ter or other serving piecesfeaturing colors and designsof the season to your table.”

You can set off eachcourse, such as hors d’oeuvresor dessert, with seasonalaccent plates. FavoriteThanksgiving patternsinclude His Majesty, AutumnMonarch and Wild Turkeys.

As an additional note,Long suggests pulling outyour dinnerware and flat-ware in preparation for fallentertaining. You may noticechips or cracks, or recall abroken piece needs replac-ing. Silver may have lost its

shine. She says you can findreplacement pieces and caretips on the company’s web-

site, along with informationon restoration services. Youcan also find more decorating

ideas on Replacements’YouTube channel andFacebook page.

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(ARA) — The new schoolyear is upon us and with itcomes hectic schedules andharried mornings that makeweekdays a mad dash. Withschool lunches to make,

snacks to prepare andevening meals to plan, gettingout the door on time can be achallenge. Having the housein order and a few thingsmade ahead of time can be a

huge convenience that meansa world of difference in thosetime-crunched minutes.

A simple way to preparefor the morning craze is aneat and orderly refrigerator.

It’s often easy to neglect yourfridge, letting it get over-loaded with expired productsor splattered with food stains,but with a few simple stepsrefrigerator makeovers are

within reach.Cleaning, organization

and maintenance are equallyimportant to keeping yourkitchen in order, says MikeWisner, head home economist

and executive chef for LGElectronics USA, who has afew tips on making over yourrefrigerator routine:

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• Edit the contents. Ifit’s expired or unidentifi-able, it shouldn’t be in therefrigerator.

“People often don’trealize everything they havein their fridge,” Wisner says.“Old condiments and jamjars — even produce or left-overs — are pushed to theback where they aren’tseen.”

In fact, according to anew national survey con-ducted for LG, 68 percent ofAmerican households havehad foods go bad becausethey get “lost” in theirfridge — an estimated annu-al loss of more than $832dollars.

If it’s past its prime, or ifyou find items you’re unlike-ly to use again, just throwthem out, Wisner advises.

That special snack yourkids had to have but wentuneaten or the numerouscontainers your husbandrifles through and leavesempty? Time to go.

• Give it a thoroughcleaning. At least once ayear, it’s a good idea toremove shelves and bins andclean them in the sink.

Wisner recommends asimple solution of dishwash-ing soap and warm water.

“If there are stubbornstains, let them soak first,and use a scrub brush if nec-essary,” Wisner suggests.

Ensure you wipe downthe interior of the fridge, aswell as the doors — and evensticky jars or bottles.

While you’re at it, make

sure your fridge and freezerare set to safe temperatures— 40 F or below for therefrigerator and 0 F for thefreezer.

• Evaluate whetheryour fridge meets yourneeds. Maybe you’re amongthe 40 percent of Americanconsumers who reach fortheir favorite foods three tofive times per week (accord-ing to an LG poll).

If so, easy access tomeals and snacks is impor-tant for your lifestyle andyou might want to considersome of the newer offeringson the market that cater toyour needs.

A new super-capacityFrench Door refrigeratorfrom LG, for example, has afeature called “Door-in-Door.”

It’s a compartment with-in the fridge door that keepsthe most popular snacks,drinks and treats withineasy reach — and clearsight. “The family can accessthe small compartment —and grab their favorites —without having to open theirentire door,” Wisner says.

And if you’re like theone-third of Americansopening their fridge 20 to 50times per day, lots of cold airescapes into the room, wast-ing energy.

The door-in-door fea-ture gives your kids a clearpath to their “go-to” snacksand drinks and retains coldair, while the contents of thefridge remain safely chilled.

• Prepare for tomorrow.Have lunches to make? Setaside baggies of carrotsticks, celery or cold salads

to pack the next day.Same goes if you’re

planning for snack time.Kids love fun containers

and creative touches, too —so whether it’s silly coloredice packs or apples in star-shaped slices with peanutbutter, make eating healthyfun for them, too.

Often when it comes tofamilies’ refrigerators,Wisner says, bigger really isbetter, and you don’t have tosacrifice size for energy effi-ciency, he adds, urging con-sumers to look for the popu-lar Energy Star label whenshopping for a new fridge.Whether you’ve got teensthat eat their way throughthe contents in an after-noon, or want to pre-prep fordinners for the week, havingextra space means you’reable to plan ahead.

• Start organizing —and don’t stop. Invest insome good storage contain-ers — and use them.

Food can go bad prema-turely if stored improperly,so forgo the wrinkled tin foilin favor of airtight lids, andchoose sealed jars instead ofpunctured cling wrap.

If it makes sense foryour family, group things ina logical way, such as puttingdairy items together, left-overs in a certain area,tomorrow’s lunches in thedoor and so on.

Let everyone in the fam-ily know what goes where,and encourage them to helpkeep it tidy.

Staying on top of organ-izing will make it easier tofind what you want, whenyou want it.

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(ARA) — Do you pinyour favorite bathroommakeover ideas on Pinterest,look for inspirational kitchendesigns or dream about newdecorating styles for yourhome? If so, you’re not alone.Many homeowners are opt-ing to makeover their homesthis year instead of upgrad-ing to a new one.

According to a recentsurvey by Better Homes &Gardens magazine, con-sumers rank “styleupgrades” as the most impor-tant component of theirupcoming home improve-ment plans, followed by stor-age. For future projects, con-sumers said their top styleupgrades include flooring,countertops, faucets and fix-tures.

Laminate flooringexperts from Quick-Step sug-gest beginning a styleupgrade project by installingneutral-colored flooring.Neutral floors create the per-fect canvas to help tie all of aroom’s design elementstogether.

What is a fresh, new andwidely-popular neutral colorwithin interior design cir-cles? That would be grey.Some of the hottest hard-wood flooring designs for2012 offer traditionallyAmerican brown tones thatare delicately infused with a

grey influence.Quick-Step offers a vari-

ety of styles and options withgrey undertones - from rusticoak plank designs and floorswith wire-brushed detailingto the same visuals andcharm of a hardwood floorconstructed from reclaimed,vintage wood. Quick-Step’sReclaime Heathered Oakflooring complements a widerange of decorating styles.Grey-toned floors providethe ideal backdrop to letyour style and favorite colorsshine through, and they alsotransition well as interiordesign styles and trendschange.

Grey is the new brownGrey is no longer viewed

as a trend color in design cir-cles, but is now viewed byprofessional designers as thenew neutral.

“Grey is the newbrown,” says ErinnValencich, L.A.-based interi-or designer and blogger forHGTV’s Design Happens. “Iused a grey-based floor in mynew design studio because itgoes well under a myriad ofother wood tones. You don’thave to use grey-based furni-ture on top of it - grey looksgreat with all wood tones.”Another benefit to grey-based flooring, Valencichadds, is that it’s very forgiv-

ing.Just look to large furni-

ture retailers to see howtheir offerings now highlightgrey-based tones. Thebleached-out, weatheredScandinavian look is verypopular right now,Valencichsays. It’s perfect to pair witha new grey floor.

Colors thatcomplement

Don’t be afraid of colorwhen designing a room witha grey-based floor, Valencichsays. She suggests one ofthese color palettes to makea room shine:

* 50 shades of blue -Grey looks beautiful withany shade of blue, from softpowder blue to vibrant

turquoise to charming daisyblue.

* Bananas Foster - Afavorite color trio ofValencich’s is yellow, choco-late and cream on top of agrey-based floor. The subtleflooring highlights the richcolors for a bold, decadentlook.

* Lovely with lavender -Lavender is one of this year’shottest colors and a long-time partner for grey.Valencich suggests addingany color of purple to a greyfloor for standout results.“Consider creating a focalpoint around a muted laven-der wall and add some deep,rich, regal purple accents to


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fruit. “It’s all about timespent sharing stories, sharingevents of the day or just quiettime together,” says Scavuzzo.“The meals bring everyone tothe table, but it’s family timethat brings them back.”

Making family meals apriority

It’s easy to plan aheadfor more family meals togeth-er. You can keep meals sim-ple by sticking to nutritionalbasics and following a fewtips:

• Purchase ready-madesauces, seasonings or mari-nades and add chicken, beefor seafood for a great maincourse.

• Cook on weekends anddouble the recipes. Roasts,soups and casseroles aregreat options to freeze, thaw

and enjoy for a great, healthyfamily meal.

• Stock staples in yourcupboard and freezer. Frozenmeats and vegetables areeasy to thaw and use at yourconvenience. Rice and pastatake just a few minutes andround out any meal.

• Fresh fruit and yogurtmake healthy, flavorfuldesserts in just a few easysteps. Be sure to tuck away asweet dessert or two forthose special occasions.

The next time you reachfor your car keys or thephone to order take-out,reach into your freezer andcupboard for meals that aregood for your family andyour soul.

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home, the experts in the fieldfrom Stanley Steemer offerthese fall tips for maintaining acleaner, healthier home:

With fall comes thefoliage

Reduce the amount of dirtand leaves that may get trackedinto your home by using indoorand outdoor entrance mats.

A quick pickupRemember to act quickly

to clean up any spills or stains;consider keeping a profession-al spot remover handy at alltime or use items commonlyfound around the home such aswhite vinegar and baking soda.

Dirt never quits ... it’slike tooth decay

Keep up with the high

traffic areas in the home byvacuuming them two to threetimes a week and the rest ofyour carpets at least once aweek.

Outside work effectsinside comfort

Keep your windowsclosed and turn on the airconditioner when rakingleaves and doing other fallcleanup work outside. Theseactivities kick unwanted dirt,dust and pollen up into theair, which can settle intoupholstered furniture andcarpet.

Who should you call?Even the most diligent

person can’t do alone. Gethelp from the pros. Schedulea professional deep cleaningevery six months to helpmaintain the value andhealth of your home.

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such as a programmabletimer and the ability tobrown, simmer or saute.

4. Programmed forsuccess

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er, but new models takecleaning to the next level.These handy kitchen clean-ing tools are becoming moreefficient and quieter thanever before. Today’smachines can hold enoughliquid dishwasher detergentfor several months of cyclesand automatically dispensethe right amount each time,based on water hardnessand soil levels. Since youcan also program your dish-washer to start on its own,

the only thing you have toworry about when it comesto the dishes is whose turnit is to put them away.

Although you may notbe able to add more hours toyour day, you can easily addmore time-saving tools toyour life. When you spendless time in the kitchen, whoknows what kinds of featsyou can accomplishthroughout the rest of yourhouse — and the rest ofyour life.

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bring it all together.”Need help choosing your

colors? Try out Quick-Step’s“Design A Room” online toolthat allows you to select differ-ent flooring options and seehow they look with hundreds ofdifferent Valspar paint colors.

Or search “The IdeaGallery” on Valspar.com forideas to spark your roommakeover,like Valspar’s “organ-ic elements” color trend.Inspired by the calming energyof nature, this palette of chalkyhues,earthy browns and miner-al greys creates balance andstability.Then add a bright hon-eysuckle beige for an unexpect-ed pop.

Getting startedWhen beginning a room

makeover project, the first stepis choosing a clear colorpalette.

Wall color is a great placeto begin, Valencich says, butany object — a rug,chair or art-work — can serve as your inspi-ration.

Next, think of the designprocess in layers — the trick isto coordinate and contrast.

“If your paint, accessories,furniture and flooring are allthe same color, the room willfeel flat,” Valencich advises.“So create drama by using apop of color or by layering vary-ing shades of the same color fora refined tone-on-tone look.”

A well-executed colorpalette can transform anyspace with great results.

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toilet per day. Danze has sever-al new HETs that outperformand are more stylish than manytoilets found in current homes.

• Be sure to turn off thetap when brushing your teeth— it could save nearly 3,000gallons of water per year.

• Update your bathroomswith newer WaterSense certi-fied lavatory faucets.Accordingto the EnvironmentalProtection Agency WaterSenseprogram, if every household inthe U.S. installed these water-saving lavatory faucets, morethan $350 million in water util-ity bills and more than 60 bil-lion gallons of water annuallywould be saved, plus $600 mil-lion in energy costs for heatingthe water.

• Always turn the water offbetween tasks. Letting your

faucet run for five minutes usesabout as much energy as lettinga 60-watt light bulb run for 14hours.

• Make sure to wash onlyfull loads of laundry. Using ahigh-efficiency washingmachine is ideal, as they useabout 28 gallons of water perload, versus an averagemachine that uses 41 gallons.

• Take a shower ratherthan a bath. A full bath tubrequires up to 70 gallons ofwater, while taking a five-minute shower uses 10 to 25gallons. Want to be even moreefficient? Switch your shower-head to a water-saving option.

“We realize showers are atricky one when it comes to sav-ing water.Homeowners want tomake sure they have a well-per-forming shower experience,”says McJoynt. “However, theEPA WaterSense programrecently published standards

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• Fix those leaks. Mostleaky faucets can waste more

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“Better design and engi-neering of many new bathroomproducts actually gives the userimproved performance as wellas efficiency,” adds McJoynt.“Faucets, toilets and shower-

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If all the water-savinggreen choices still have youoverwhelmed, select one tip ata time and incorporate it into

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They’ve been in businessat the same location, twoblocks west of Interstate 5 onLa Costa Avenue, in Encinitasfor over 50 years. Come inand browse more than 3,000kinds of plants includingannuals, perennials, fruitsand vegetables, trees, shrubs,

orchids, cactus and succu-lents, houseplants, waterplants and one of the largestselections of drought toler-ant/California native plantsto be found.

Owners Dave and UnaTyler are proud to feature avast selection of unique andunusual plants all presentedin small garden vignetteareas that serve well to stimu-late your imagination and

provide design ideas for yourgardens.

If you are looking for agarden center with a casualyet beautiful atmosphere anda staff of friendly, knowledge-able nursery professionalscheck out Anderson’s LaCosta — they are one ofSouthern California’s mostdiverse nurseries. The staff ismade up of award winninggarden designers who pro-

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Highlights of visitingAnderson’s include a visit totheir 2,500 square foot green-house with its vast selectionof orchids, bromeliads, ferns,specimen indoor plants andunique and rare selections.

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this happens, the affectedwood must be removed com-pletely.

By using composite woodlike Trex or Azek, there is littleto no maintenance and thematerial will stay looking goodfor years without the need forpainting. Being a low-mainte-nance kind of guy, I love thisapplication.

You might wonder aboutthe steel being used for sup-

port.Won’t it rust? I have foundfrom using steel railings aroundmy own home a mile from thebeach that the trick is simply tometalize after fabrication.

A zinc coating appliedafter sandblasting will not rustand loves a coat of paint.

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Kent Horner is a local landscape contrac-tor and designer with 30 years of experi-ence in all aspects of your garden. Forinformation concerning your project orquestions involving your surroundings,email him at [email protected].

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