The builder didn't prime both sides of the cedar, so this house has a chronic peeling issue due to interior moisture pushing off the stain. Most of three sides have been sanded bare, primed with linseed oil primers and coated with various stains. The last round was the Benjamin Moore's Arborcoat. A good 125 feet of siding has been replaced, as well as some of the rough 2x4 frame on the fireplace.

The builder didn't prime both sides of the cedar, so this house has a chronic peeling issue due to interior moisture pushing off the stain. Most of three sides have been sanded bare, primed with linseed oil primers and coated with various stains. The last round was the Benjamin Moore's Arborcoat. A good 125 feet of siding has been replaced, as well as some of the rough 2x4 frame on the fireplace.

After photo of shower. This shows the second valve at the shower bench seat. Client deals with chronic leg weakness and fatigue. A bench seat was designed to provide the ability to sit on bad days. Design utilized scald guard pressure balance valve and hand shower. Photo by: Chiemi Photography

One of the first decisions when choosing a sofa or sectional is whether you want a stationary model or one with reclining capabilities. Reclining sofas and sectionals come equipped with either a power or manual reclining system, allowing select seats to recline backward for maximum comfort. Benefits of Reclining Sofas and Sectionals Unparalleled Comfort: Reclining sofas or sectionals offer unmatched comfort. Unlike regular sofas where only one person can lie down, reclining models allow multiple people to lay back with ease. Instant Lounge Feel: Reclining sofas and sectionals create a lounge-ready atmosphere in your space, ideal for movie nights with family and friends. Relief for Chronic Pain: Reclining sofas and sectionals can be incredibly beneficial for individuals with chronic back pain, especially those featuring a Power Lift or Zero Gravity mechanism. Power Lift Chair A power lift chair includes an internal lifting mechanism that elevates the user to a standing position at the touch of a button. These chairs are perfect for those who have difficulty standing up from a seated position.

This family room was updated using a soft palette of greens, blues and lavender in all new furniture, rugs, lamps etc. It is super functional for a busy family. All of the fabrics and the rug are performance. The new modern light fixture is a perfect balance with the traditional style of the room.

The homeowner wanted to repurpose an existing walk-in tub into the new design. She has Fibromyalgia, a chronic syndrome that causes widespread pain. The tubs circulation of water provides temporary comfort. The new tub deck flows into the window sill, helping to create the seamless transition. The Travertine Scabos ledger tiles are naturally split faced making the room more dynamic and lively. The impact of the tiles can be felt through the distinct color combinations.

The proper storage of spices is a chronic problem in kitchens. Most consumers rely upon what appear to be well-designed storage cabinets that did not have the flexibility to accommodate spice containers of different sizes. The Buckingham Group provides end-cabinet storage with adjustable shelves that will organize the storage of up to 120 different spices.

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The healthy house issue. Twenty-five years ago, Cathy developed chronic asthma, so we did a serious study on interior air quality in homes and discovered the improvements that would be beneficial. Over the years we have built three new homes for ourselves based on what we learnt and Cathy has been completely healthy for the last 20 years. This is because we enjoy healthy indoor air resulting from making the right choices of materials. The components that go into CRAFT Floors are a big part of the healthy home concept. Allan is delighted to be working with a company that has a healthy environment and interior air quality in mind.

This home was featured in the January 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/beauty-exemplified-british-west-indies-style/

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This is the luxury of all futon mattresses. You will be the envy of your friends because it's so darn comfortable. This is definitely not your college futon. The best feature of memory foam in a futon mattress is the flexibility as well as comfort. It rests on the frame evenly and snug and won't droop off the edge. It also will not retain the notorious crease in the middle when you convert your futon frame from the sofa to bed position. The Pulsar futon mattress will adjust to your body temperature as well as the room temperature. The colder the room is, the more denser the mattress becomes. The warmer the environment is, the softer the mattress becomes. It works very well as an everyday sofa and for some people, as an everyday bed. However, be careful if you plan on using this as an everyday bed. In my experience I found that people with chronic back pain issues don't do well sleeping on memory foam long term. For others, memory foam is a perfect choice as a primary bed. This mattress will last for years to come.

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When Menges & Curtis Pharmacy opened during the height of the Industrial Revolution on Saratoga Springs’ main street, its druggists mixed tinctures and remedies to their own formulas, examined and treated patients and even applied leeches if it was deemed appropriate. By 2010, the family that had owned the Menges & Curtis for the past 50 years was struggling with the conventional pharmacist’s lot in modern life: handing out prepared medications for an increasingly lower insurance reimbursements, and trying to make up the difference by selling spa and personal care products. All the while, M&C’s traditional clientele was drifting away to chain drugstores, supermarkets and retailers such as Walmart stores, which were dispensing medications at low margins to lure shoppers into their aisles while they waited for their prescriptions. The owner restructured his business plan, selling his traditional pharmacy assets to a chain and creating a partnership with a “compounding shop” in Latham to go back to time-honored methods of creating personally formulated nutritional and vitamin supplements, hormone balancers and natural wellness herbal extracts for preventative health maintenance, chronic illnesses, veterinary and pediatric care. Now a new business with an old-school ethos, Fallon Wellness Pharmacy needed substantial renovations to its iconic storefront in the S.W. Ainsworth Building in Saratoga’s Broadway Historic District. The low ceilings made the space feel cramped, and storage was ineffective. The new partners called upon Old Saratoga Restorations to project manage a complete modernization of the space, adding graceful private consultation rooms and compounding labs to comply with health and safety codes, while respecting the integrity of the ornate High Victorian 1871 brick commercial block building.

LEED Certification Level: Platinum. The homeowners put a premium on indoor air quality and low energy consumption and recognized that quality design would allow more investment in a smaller project. A modest plan size was developed (1,700 square foot net, 1,960 square foot gross), with slab-on-grade first floor. The upper level slopes up to the south to capture sky views and solar gains; the stair allows that light and energy to flow to the main level. The front-screened porch is a reinvention of the traditional front porch — a place to socialize, enjoy the outdoors and enjoy fire on cool evenings. Great care was taken in specifying non-toxic materials: no-added formaldehyde cabinet construction with water-borne finishes, zero VOC, nontoxic floor finish and paints, Greenguard certified drywall and subfloor adhesives, caulks, and sealants, salvaged wood (not previously finished), etc. Third-party air quality testing showed total VOC of only 48 parts per billion prior to move in, and formaldehyde of 46ppb. The CARB residential formaldehyde guideline is below 27ppb for residential chronic exposure. Since we had no specified added-formaldehyde construction materials, our count is likely due to furniture and other off-gassing, and will drop as the house is ventilated. Mold readings were below outdoor air. An energy monitoring system was installed so the owners and design team can track energy use compared to modeled predictions. Measured results also contribute to a clearer understanding of energy use for future energy models across the industry, which is one of PHIUS’ objectives. Although early in occupancy, the owners appear to be running this all-electric house at about 500kWh per month, below the modeled prediction. The owners plan to install a PV array within the next year.

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