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7 Publisher’s Letter

14 Pave the Way - to a Beautiful Driveway

16 The Home Energy Audit

18 You Can’t Avoid the Garage Door

22 Beat the Heat with Awnings and Shades

24 Turn the Heat Around

26 Make the Clear Choice...

28 Hurricane Safe

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Being in the publishing business, combined with constant bombardment of renovation concepts can seem like a “glass half empty” scenario at times…so many options and so many problems, all at the same time. Each issue serves to present you (and me) with the theme “of the season”, and I have to say, I never thought my own renovation list could grow faster than I could imagine! Yet when the glass is half empty, a simple twist of thinking makes it half full again, and I am thankful for the continued knowledge I gain from each issue we produce. “Enhancing Your Home’s Curb Appeal” is tricky. We have all seen the overly bright houses that seem to defy all the rules of design theory and the lawns that scream neglect. Even taking a look at our own homes tends to reveal little red flags of

“deal with me!” areas. We can either deal with it, like our minds suggest, or we can ignore it and allow the chores to pile up to the point of “no way am I taking care of this!” Bottom line is this: if you saw it, then everyone else can see it as well. It’s all about first and lasting impressions, and none of us like when our neighbors drag our property values down! Driveways, exterior finishes, awning options and fast and easy curb appeal boosting concepts are just a quick mention of what we cover in this issue of Home Renovation Magazine. With absolutely no concern for being redundant (ha ha), I’ll be the broken record again: no matter what your renovation project is, plan, prepare, and start taking the steps towards achieving it. Waiting to accomplish it all at once is far more intimidating – and less likely to occur – than picking one thing and making it happen. That message is as much for me as it is for you! On an apologetic note, an error was made in previous issues concerning the use of photography with regards to Park Ave Kitchen and Bath and Phil Johnson Designs. Park Ave extends their apologies for the placement of photography owned by Phil Johnson Designs in Park Ave advertisements/editorials.

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Q:Do you have any eco-friendly suggestions for improving the yard and driveway? Our plantings are overgrown and the driveway is cracked.A: First you should consider a drought tolerant landscape. Many nurseries and landscapers offer plants that require less water, eliminating the need for irrigation. Remember, water conservation is a big part of going green! In addition, rather than replacing your driveway with new concrete you could install pervious pavers manufactured with recycled materials. Pervious pavers are installed with a deeper bed under them and provide wider spacing between them so rain water can percolate back into the soil rather than run off.

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The first thing touched when visiting a home is the front door knob. Make sure that it is of good quality, appropriate for the style of the house and provides excellent security. Once you’ve met those basic demands make sure the knob is clean and the finish is in good condition. Many come with lifetime warranties on the finish, so having a beaten-down knob is inexcusable! Your porch light and mailbox can be simple yet high-impact upgrades. You can replace these for an instant lift to the front of the house. If your entryway is donned with poor lighting, your family and guests will thank you for ‘brightening’ the way! This is a change that is readily noticeable due to proximity to the front door. Choose outdoor fixtures that complement your home’s style and go with energy-efficient bulbs to save your wallet from rising energy costs. A weathered mailbox on a farmhouse may be quaint, but on a newer or remodeled older home, that usually is not the case! With so many different styles to choose from, make sure your front door remains the focal point and the mailbox serves as an accessory to the home. Windows are like eyes to the soul of your home. If you can see right into your house, what’s on the inside is extremely important to overall curb appeal. You have cleaned and decluttered the rest of what you see from the curb, so do the same for the inside. If you can’t clean it, screen it! The same treatment on all the windows seen from the curb will unify and soften the appearance of the house. If you have existing drapes, they may look good from the inside but check the lining that is exposed to the sun and see how it’s holding up. Another way to address windows is with tinting. Available in clear through dark tints, tinting can diminish the world’s view of your home’s interior. Highly reflective finishes are rather flashy and thus, a design no-no! Regardless, most brands of tinting will not only cut the heat, they bock UV light to protect your colors and make furniture last longer. With the yard, house and interior addressed you instantly maximize the overall appeal of your home!

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Finally, you’re ready to pick your material. Asphalt and concrete are durable, low maintenance, affordable and fair well in high-traffic areas. There are also porous options available. On the other hand, asphalt and concrete contain high levels of embodied energy and petroleum, they’re not entirely permeable, and they conjure heat. Pavers come in a myriad of beautiful finishes; some are even made entirely of recycled materials. They’re also porous, non-reflective, inexpensive, and they usually do not conduct unwanted heat. Minor downfalls include: they are difficult to self-install, can be easily damaged with heavy machinery, and may sometimes require a porous substrate such as sand. Deciding on a material may be a tough choice, but companies like Cornerstone Pavers, Inc. make the process worry-free. Cornerstone Pavers Inc. is an ICPI certified professional paver design and installation company that has been serving the central Florida area for nearly ten years. Cornerstone works on pool decks, coping, patios, driveways and walkways. Services include free estimates, full installation on jobs both big and small, repairs, demos, grading, clean-up and sealing. Your final result − when carefully contemplated and executed − will ensure satisfaction and provide a welcoming path to your humble abode.

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THE FLORIDA SUMMER HEAT IS knocking on the door and the question we ask now is “how prepared are we in keeping it outside where it belongs?” Two things we can be certain of: energy prices will only go up and our homes will only get older. That being said, staying ahead of the game requires adopting a proactive plan. We can easily assume much about the efficiency of our homes, but the truth is, the average homeowner has never even considered the immense benefits of conducting or having an energy audit done. Companies such as WellHome offer assessments on windows, insulation, air/duct tightness, ventilation, heating/cooling systems and more for a steal at $149. The benefit of having an energy audit conducted by a professional company is the education you gain from the experience. It is not enough to just “know” there is a problem, but to understand both the causes and effects of those issues in order to keep the beast of waste at bay. The small fee you spend for a professional assessment can be quickly recouped in savings, over and over again. If you are living in a newer home and are reluctant to hire a professional without finding the need first, there are several do-it-yourself assessments you can tackle before making the call. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a simple but thorough walk-through of the home with a checklist in hand can help you prioritize the upgrades you can make to improve your overall energy efficiency. Here is what they recommend:FIND THE AIR LEAKS! If you can locate and eliminate those pesky drafts in the home,

an annual savings ranging between 5-30% can be expected. Check the baseboards/flooring edge, wall/ceiling junctures, electrical outlets and switch plates, fireplace dampers, attic entry point, as well as the windows and door weather-stripping for air flow. Gaps around pipes, wires and even mail slots can be culprits. When it comes to leaky air, your options are: repair, replace, caulk, and weather-stripping…better yet, use a combination of all four to maximize your potential savings and overall comfort in your own home. Before you rush off and begin sealing in your home, have a ventilation specialist make sure you will not be locking in indoor air pollution or creating an oxygen-deprived environment for your combustible appliances (gas stoves, fireplaces, etc.) and exhaust fans to compete with. INSULATION, INSULATION, INSULATION! Inadequate insulation usually means huge energy waste and the older the home, the more inadequate the insulation will be. Point blank, the standards have changed. If you are not comfortable with the idea of clambering into your attic space to assess your insulation worth, this would be the time to bring in the professionals! However, if the tight space and heat are acceptable for a quick look-see, grab the flashlight and check for gaps around ductwork, wires, pipes and the access hatch (especially if over conditioned space). With expanding foam caulk in hand, attack those gaps to keep your bought air in the home! The recommended insulation value for Central Florida attic floors is R-30 to R-60. The R-value essentially is a measure of thermal resistance; the higher the R-value, the better. Keep in mind that the R-value is only as good as the installation, so you may not


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LESSEN THE LIGHTS… Sure, shutting them off when you leave the room helps, but we’re not talking about enduring light-deprivation here! If you have not taken the plunge into vetoing the old wasteful bulbs of the past and welcoming in the efficient wonders of today, please consider it. Take your last electric bill and calculate 10-20% of it – this is about how much your lighting usage amounts to. The first thing to do is check the wattage of all the bulbs you have in your home and opt to go with a lesser wattage. In most cases, a 25-30 watt reduction will not affect your visibility, but will help reduce your expenses. In areas where the lights spend most of their time ‘on’, consider replacing them with compact fluorescent

lamps (CFLs), which are 4 times more efficient than incandescent lighting. This means that a 25 watt CFL has the same output as a 100 watt incandescent bulb, and it comes with the added benefit of a 50-80% LESS energy demand. Energy is easy to take for granted; at least until the bill shows up! A properly conducted energy audit can help you get a better grip on the amount your household pays out each and every month. Taking steps to improving your home’s efficiency can easily be handled in stages, but the lesson here is to begin taking those steps. Better late than never!


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TAKING UP A LARGE PORTION OF YOUR home’s front elevation, the condition of the garage door can make or break first impressions instantly. While the function of garage doors is obvious, the condition, type and finish are often overlooked by homeowners.CONDITION: Ah, the condition…there are two things to consider when addressing this touchy area: cosmetic condition and functioning condition. While the cosmetic condition mainly falls to the finish, the functioning condition is ultimately the bread-and-butter of “having a garage door at all.”• Make sure your garage door opener is in good operating condition! If not, or if it is creeping toward the end of its life expectancy, go ahead and replace it. This also applies to the rails and springs. It doesn’t hurt to have a garage door product and service company like Doors-N-More come out for a maintenance visit to keep your garage door system in perfect working order. If your door is running on an old chain drive system, you may want to consider upgrading to a belt drive system for better noise reduction and smoother lift!

• Did you accidentally bump into and dent the garage door with the car? Are there hints of rust or other signs of aging? You may have learned to ignore these “flaws” over the years, but if you are planning to sell your home anytime soon, these flaws will be the first thing potential homebuyers will notice when pulling into your driveway. This means any visitors to your home will notice as well!• Plan ahead! If you have caught yourself thinking “it is time for a new garage door”, now is the time to start planning. Don’t under or over-estimate what such a purchase would cost, actually find out. Once the homework is done you will find it easier to adjust your budget to save for this purchase, before your existing door is out of commission.TYPE: What size garage do you have? What type of garage door(s) does your home currently have or what is it you would prefer? Better yet, ask yourself what a potential buyer would want before selecting a new one! • Garages tend to be naturally darker attachments to the home, designed with the sole purpose of keeping your car

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(and tools) safe. Inviting more natural lighting in through windows in your garage door would reduce and possibly eliminate the need for power-hungry light fixtures during daylight hours. You may want to consider an insulated door if it happens to carry the burden of direct sun and afternoon heat on a westward facing home, especially if you plan on spending time in the garage working.• Plain or fancy? Wood or metal? All glass fronts or no windows? The most important consideration here is that the style of door should complement the home first and foremost. Consulting with an architect might not be an option, but consulting with a reputable garage door company like Doors-N-More will yield the same gratifying results.• Separating the opening of a two-car garage to support two separate garage doors seems to be the preference of many homeowners today. Not only do you reduce the “visible” size of the garage door itself, it does add something to the overall appearance of the home and better serves to create the illusion of separation of the garage space inside.FINISH: Next to the style of garage door, the finish is extremely important! Almost any finish can be duplicated onto garage doors, but the key point to remember is that the garage door should not overpower the focal point of the home: the front door.• When it comes to paint, the garage door is so much bigger than the front door and is therefore best complemented to the house color, not the front door color. The front door is the welcome point to the home, so your garage door should not reduce emphasis on it.

• Natural is in and everything from woods to metals and glass are prized. If the façade of your home holds true to nature, your garage door should reflect the architectural style and materials of your home. If you are faced with siding on your home, remember to make a selection that tonally “blends” together; that is, make sure the front door holds greater attention than the garage door.• See the big picture! If you own a computer and any basic photo-editing software, it can be extremely fun to play with the front of your home. Take a walk out to the street with your trusty camera and get a full shot of your home and yard. With an infinite selection of photos online you can crop and paste virtually ANY feature onto your home to “test” your curb appeal options. The garage door is no exception! What better way to see any style or color of garage door on your home instantly before you commit to a look you may not have wanted.

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WE SPEND A LOT OF TIME dressing up our windows on the interior with treatments, but what’s the best way to continue our design outdoors? Awnings and shades are the preferred outdoor window treatments. These charming canopies can offer shade without obstructing the view and if they overhang a patio or balcony, they can create a feel of an airy outdoor room. Don’t let their stylish good looks fool you – these treatments do more than just give your house great curb appeal! Awnings can help home sellers improve their home’s appearance effectively with eye-catching yet inexpensive retractable awnings. There are countless options when it comes to choosing awnings for your home. • Stationary units are a permanent part of your home’s exterior. You can count on stationary awnings to be sturdy, simple to operate and virtually maintenance-free.• Retractable canvas window awnings are the convertibles of the house. They can quickly roll up when not needed or they can just as quickly be reinstated to create shade for your window or an enclosure for your porch. If you’re not a big fan of cranking back and forth, some retractable models can be motorized for your convenience. With a simple touch of a button the awnings will close themselves, relieving you of the chore. Window awnings are a cost-effective and excellent addition to give the home extra charm, elegance, value and functionality. Before buying, you may want to check out the different size, shape and style varieties that are available:• Size: First off, you need to decide where it will be installed – just the windows, or the entryway and patio too? Measure your window or entryway: the projection of the window awning should be half the height of the windowpane.

• Style: You’ll find that awnings are available in a variety of materials. Metal framing is sturdy but it can get hot and rusty. Canvas is durable and flexible, but make sure it’s tightly woven and taut. You can get them in any design, but it is good to remember with the hot Florida sun that lighter colors tend to reflect more light. Sunshades Awning Co., Inc. can help you select the right materials for your particular application, as well as ensure a proper fit with expert installation.• Shape: You can choose between sloped, rounded, straight or domed. Hooded models provide optimal blockage from the sun by having shades on the sides. Venetian units are considered more vulnerable without the sides, but are able to adjust at any pitch. Awnings allow people to enjoy outdoor activities, avoid excessive heat, sun exposure and rain. The sun can heat up doorways or filter through windowpanes, significantly warming up a house. This is why window awnings are such a functional addition to any exterior. Awnings block harmful UV rays which can fade furniture, drapes, carpets and even paint. According to a study commissioned by the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, retractable awnings can save as much as $250 per year on electrical usage, decrease air conditioning use by 25%, and lower indoor temperatures by 8 to 15 degrees. Energy savings from retractable awnings can increase the value of a home as much as $3500!


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Turn the Heat Around WHETHER YOU ARE TRYING TO GIVE YOUR HOME a spring face lift or are looking to sell, here are some quick tips and plant suggestions that may help you get the biggest bang for your buck. As you are wandering through your local nursery, take heed that “full sun” means something a little different in our climate! Translated, morning sun only and “partial shade” mean “no direct sunlight”. Although you may be a sun-loving Floridian, your plants may not be; unless you stick with native plants such as bougainvilleas, daylilies and portulaca – which can literally take the heat – you will be the one in the hot seat! Bougainvillea has served as Florida’s unofficial floral ambassador for many years and will be sure to add the pizzazz your yard may be looking for. Whether grown as a large, mounding shrub, rambling up the side of the house and over an arbor or cascading from a hanging basket, bougainvillea provides a variety of color choices that may fit your needs. Not only sun loving and beautiful, this climber by nature can be used as a focal point on a trellis, a fast growing border along a fence line, and may only need cutting back once a year as maintenance. Cross Vine and Passion Vine are other exceptional growers for making unwanted spaces worthy of awe. Daylilies are another magnificent and versatile quick fix. They will survive in many types of landscapes with very little care and ranges in height and color will help you plan for where they will look best. In our climate these beauties can be planted virtually anywhere that receives 6 hours of sun and they make exceptionally textured border plants that when planted, will come back for years to come. Blackberry lily is also a great choice for planting where other plants have failed. The Moss Rose – aka Portulaca – loves sun and is a great addition for creating eye-catching life to rock gardens, walkways, or simply in planters. Unlike many annuals, the moss rose is drought-resistant and can spread in width to three times its 6 inch growing height! These rose-like flowers provide instant gratification with their rainbow of shades. Verbena and Pentas are also great choices that offer much guaranteed variety.

A crash course in landscape curb appeal will tell you to concentrate on directing the eye to focal points using symmetry, border elements, curved lines and paying attention to scale. Using vines such as bougainvillea for a focal point and medium scaled plants such as daylilies are great for borders and can add a curved and natural look. Smaller scale plants such as the moss rose can accent sidewalks and walkways as well as provide a symmetrical focus on your entryway via planters. If this all seems extremely overwhelming, consider working with a landscaping firm to lessen your stress. Full-service companies like John Madison Landscape, Inc. – as seen on HGTV’s Ground Breakers – offer the benefits of skilled artistic design and intense horticultural experience that guarantee every phase of your project begins right and ends in complete satisfaction. When all is said and done, proportional and exceptionally well-suited flora can increase the real estate value of your home, not to mention, take the heat off you and put it back on your yard!

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