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Contents

afftravel.comLOSANGELESLIVINGVOL XXXI NO. 4 EVEN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010

LOSANGELESLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

16 HOME FASHION

Taking Elegance One Step Further With Motorized Window

Coverings

18 - 20 GOING GREEN

Homeowners: This Energy-Saving Capacitor Can Help You

Save Hundreds Of Dollars Each Year On Your Power Bill

SolarGood For The Environment And Your Pocketbook

22 - 29Experience The Magic Of Crystal Clear Illumination

Treating Back Pain The Non-Surgical Way
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Contents

30 - 36 EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPINGWater Rates Are Rising Tips For Water-Conscious Landscaping

Replacement Windows A Good Investment

Beauty, Comfort, And Ease

Find The Best Value In RoofingAt Medium Cost

The Ultimate Pool Sanctuary

36 FOR YOUR INFORMATIONDoctoring Damaged Drains

continued...

ONTHE COVER

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ustom window treatments dont end

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A chi ev e a mo re ef fi ci ent sp ac e w it h

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motor izat ion also e liminates the need for

dangerous cords that can prove hazardous in

h om es w it h c hi ld re n and pet s. C hoos in g a

l ight or whi te fabric ref lect s the l ight whi le

keeping the inside cool and offer ing a

luxurious frame for your view.

W it h aut om at ed t im er s y ou c an a ll ow

the sun to wake you naturally, protect your

v iew from the suns har sh glare , and know

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Astronomical time clocks can automatically

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Experienced motorization specialists offer

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all window coverings . They combine expert

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treatments, such as solar sunscreen shades

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Motorization isnt just for roller shadesanymore. Lutron shading solutions offers

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QE D ( Qu ie t E le ct ro ni c D ev ic e) l in e o f

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Licensed and insured craftsmen provide

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THIS IS A COMPARISON CHART OF 5 LEADING COMPANIESPrices were quoted over the phone and are subject to change. Miller's quoted $30 extra per room for truck mounted units, so we estimated an average. Allcompanies quoted have been in business over 25 years. Coit, Sears, and Quality Carpet offer a 30day guarantee and routinely do all 5 steps. Sears andQuality Carpet use residuefree green cleaning products.

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exteriorslandscaping

oing your part to conserve water doesnt mean you have to sacrifice

the health and appearance of your landscape. A garden can be both

beautiful and water-wise if you know where to s tart . With water-efficient

landscape designs, soil improvements, efficient irrigation systems, and more,

homeowner s can maintain the beauty and funct ion of the ir yards whi le

complying with local water conservation ordinances and lowering water and

e ne rgy b il ls . W he th er y ou are p lann ing a n ew gar de n or m od if yi ng an

existing one, here are some tips to keep water and energy use low and reduce

maintenance costs.

If youre planning a new garden, the more water-wise you make it from the

start, the easier and cheaper it will be to keep it beautiful. Minimize turf areas by

replacing part of your lawn with drought-tolerant groundcovers, shrubs, and

plants. Drought-tolerant does not have to mean a rock and cactus garden orplants that look like weeds! Many drought-tolerant plants are green and lush,

and you can even have flowers. California-native plants are good choices as theyre already acclimated to

the desert conditions, but you dont have to limit yourself to that list. There are an amazing number of

beautiful shrubs, trees, and flower-

ing plants that wil l thr ive in low

w at er- us e c on di ti on s o r e ve n

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designer can help you select the best

plants for your area and soil type.

Choose slow-growing plants,t re es , a nd g ro un dc ov er s t ha t

r eq ui re m in im al t ri mm in g t o

r educ e y ar d w as te w hi le s av in g

time and money in garden

maintenance. Youll also help your community by reducing the amount of trimmings that need disposal.

Including trees in your landscape plan helps to reduce soil temperature andmoisture loss. Not only do they

provide a cool, shady place to sit in your backyard, but they also cool your house and lower air conditioner use.

Use water carefully and efficiently. Install an irrigation system and set up a watering schedule that is

tailored to the watering needs of each part of your garden. If you already have

an irrigation system, make sure i t i s in good repair and not spraying water on the pavement. Because there are so many new advances in irr igat ion

technology, you may want to consult with a landscape profess ional about

installing a smart controller that automatically adjusts watering time and

frequency based on soil moisture, rain, wind, and other factors.

Use mulch to prevent the soil from crusting, avoid water runoff, and allow

f or bet te r w at er pen et ra ti on . M ul ch h el ps c on tr ol w ee ds and g iv es y ou r

landscape a finished look.

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hen intense heat and glare keep you from enjoying

your outdoor space, you start to feel trapped inside

your air conditioned home. Dont let the sun drive

you indoors and make you miss out on

outdoor activities with family and

friends. You can take back your

outdoor space with European-style

retractable awnings made in theU.S.A.

These attractive awnings are

available for patios, windows, lattice

covers, sunrooms, and other

applications. They can help increase

your comfort and enjoyment of your

home and yard.

Patios, picture windows, sunrooms, and other areas of your home

tend to gather heat and glare, making these areas difficult to enjoy,

especially in the hot summer months. Retractable awnings are easy touse and can be opened or closed as needed, allowing you to control

temperature and light to increase comfort.

Installing retractable awnings can also help improve the energy

efficiency of your home. You can reduce air conditioning costs and

fading of furnishings in the summer with an awning that blocks

undesirable heat and ultraviolet light. During the cold winter months,

having the ability to retract your awnings allows the warmth of

the sun to enter the home and keeps heating

costs down.

Awnings come in a wide variety of shapes

and sizes, and can be made for many differ-

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the awnings can be acrylic or high-tech

see-through mesh fabric available in hun-

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home and personal style.

As with any type of movable equipment, durability and trouble-free

performance are important. Retractable awnings should be made from

top quality aluminum castings and extrusions, and be offered with anexcellent warranty.

Retractable patio awnings are available in projections of 53 to 13

and widths of 66 to 40 and beyond. The retractable window awning is

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i th the broad array of

options available in todays

roofing market ranging

from stone-coated steel to asphalt composition

shingles and concrete, the prospect of re-roofing

raises enough questions to have any

homeowner second guessing which productswill offer the best value relative to their goals

and needs. As a homeowner, there are several

key elements to consider when replacing your

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Energy Efficiency

Title 24, a new California roofing standard

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meet new guide-

lines in energy-

efficient roofing.

Controlling heat

can be accomplished in several ways: reflecting

the suns rays, an air gap in the roofing

material, and how quickly the roofing material

cools down. Some materials, such as concrete,

absorb heat and take hours to cool down, thus

passing the heat into the attic, while others,

mainly metal, reject much of the suns heat,

reaching ambient temperatures within

minutes of loosing its heat source.

Steel roofing products offer unique

advantages when compared to materials like

asphalt shingle. Other than reflectivity and

quick cooling, the installation of stone-coated

steel allows for an air gap with venting

capabilities, significantly reducing the heat flow

over the roof deck and resulting in energy savings.

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When replacing the roof, its wise to keep the

w weight the same as your

homes structure is already

stressed for this weight and

adding more poses a

potential risk in the event

of an earthquake. While

many roofing materials, including concrete, are

marketed as lightweight alternatives, the reality

is not necessarily so by comparison. The

installed weight of steel roofing (approx. 2

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amilies today are simply spending more

time at home luxuriating with friends

and business associates. The home

itself, and its extension into the

outdoor living room, has become essential

and very desirable. A beautifully designed and

properly implemented pool environment,

can help generate increased equity in your

property. After all, a spectacular pool/spa with

its enchanting waterfalls and surroundinggardens is the ultimate retreat!

Transforming an ageless pool/spa allows

you to escape to your own sanctuary, without

ever leaving your home. Traveling signifies

journeying only a few feet from your door to

your own secret oasis! Aesthetic and yet func-

tional poolscapes can indulge your senses

and let you sensitively touch and experience

nature that is so difficult to do in these hectic

times. A beautiful pool environment just

makes you feel so alive and exhilarated; a

stress reducer and therapeutic element that is

there for you to enjoy every day at home,

whether viewing it from the inside of your

home or playfully splashing and swimming inyour pool! As with more and more families,

exercise is becoming paramount to their

lifestyle; a gorgeous pool may also provide you

with the additional health benefits of

swimming, walking, and diving exercises.

Your own lifestyle, personal taste, and the

architectural theme of the home itself, in

addition to the landscape parameters, will

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tively be functional and aesthetically pleasingas well. Infinity or Negative Edge pools

lend mystery and interest, and the element of

surprise, depending on the given site. They are

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most realistically, if the ocean is in the back-

ground where the water from the pool spills

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asking the viewer... Where is the water going?

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Other stunning pool environments include

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that is the same elevation as the first step, but

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to be in with only three inches of water depth,

and aesthetically separated from the rest of the

swimming area. In addition, it may also

serve as an area to lounge and sunbathe in.

A stunning pool with its surroundinggardens is the ultimate extension of your

home and lifestyle!In creating your vision,

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he majority of homeowners will be

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sewer lines. When cracks begin to form, roots

can grow into the sewer line, slowing down

solids, grease, and hair traveling in the line and

causing back-ups, structural damage, mold,

odor, and bacteria build-up.

Conventional sewer line repair can involve

tearing out driveways, walkways, and other

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damaged pipe without costly excavations and

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