Blue and white bathroom with fixed glass block window, Starphire glass shower enclosure, shower shelf niche, tiled bench, and recycled glass mosaic tiles. Recyled Glass Mosaic Tile: Elida Ceramica Glass Mosaic Ocean White floor tile: American Olean Chloe Pinwheel Mosaic Subway Tile: American Olean - Profiles 3 x 6 Sink: Kohler Caxton Faucet: Grohe 33 170 Europlus Collection - Single Handle Lavatory Faucet - Modern Theme - Ceramic Disc Valve - Pop-Up Included Paint: Kelly Moore Prairie Day light blue KM3130-1 Glass Block Window: Pacific Glass Block

Modern pool and cabana where the granite ledge of Gloucester Harbor meet the manicured grounds of this private residence. The modest-sized building is an overachiever, with its soaring roof and glass walls striking a modern counterpoint to the property’s century-old shingle style home. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Bay Area custom kitchen design with vertical matching wood veneer from our artisanal cabinet shop in San Jose features accessibility hardware such as this Hafele magic corner, also known as Clever Storage.

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How Can We Help You? Repairing garage door parts does require the expertise and skills from professional in the field of garage door service. This is where we play our role because we can install brand new garage doors, replace complicated parts and offer efficient maintenance services. There is definitely no small or large problem we can deal with. No matter how complex or easy it is to repair a malfunctioning garage door, we can work on it and we’ll do it right even the first time. Our Employees To have our garage door techs become highly professional, we make sure to have them go through series of training and practice before we send them out into the field. Also, we are always making sure that every one of our garage door technicians are totally bonded and licensed. Our Services We offer extensive garage door products and services that you need to maintain your garage door in good condition. We are the company you are looking for if you are in need of quality repair and installation services. We've got your covered no matter what type of garage door you have. Our Customers We value each and our customers. No wonder we have growing database of returning customers. With this in mind, we made all our staffs trained to improve their skills and knowledge. On time arrival is one of our abilities that sets us apart from many other companies in the industry. We are all fired up to answer your calls 24/7 and to serve you better. Residential Garage Door Commercial Garage Door Garage Door Openers Garage Door Parts Garage Door Accessories Garage Door Tuneup Garage Door Maintenance Emergency Garage Door Call Us: (323) 776-3502 Visit Us: http://323electricgaragedoors.com/steel-garage-doors

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typical sprinkler system has well over 100 parts. These parts need to operate under hostile conditions and deliver thousands of gallons of water to keep your landscape alive. (All systems require maintenance and repair and putting off these issues only makes it worse.) ProGrass employees are trained and licensed to trouble-shoot, solve problems and make proper repairs and adjustments.

When this historic Petoskey home began its life in 1895, its residents couldn't possibly have imagined its future transformation. Only 50 feet from the old train tracks, it started as an apartment building for railroad employees. Throughout the past century, it retained its roots as a multi-family dwelling, but had fallen into despair. In 2013, it was purchased for its great location, charming exterior and its spectacular view of the lake, and recruited J.Cesario Builders to remodel the structure into a single family home. An octagonal, three-story turret with full windows was added to the Northwest corner in order to capture the bay views. The vision would take almost two years to complete, as the original scope of the project evolved from a partial remodel into a total home transformation.

When this historic Petoskey home began its life in 1895, its residents couldn't possibly have imagined its future transformation. Only 50 feet from the old train tracks, it started as an apartment building for railroad employees. Throughout the past century, it retained its roots as a multi-family dwelling, but had fallen into despair. In 2013, it was purchased for its great location, charming exterior and its spectacular view of the lake, and recruited J.Cesario Builders to remodel the structure into a single family home. The vision would take almost two years to complete, as the original scope of the project evolved from a partial remodel into a total home transformation.

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When this historic Petoskey home began its life in 1895, its residents couldn't possibly have imagined its future transformation. Only 50 feet from the old train tracks, it started as an apartment building for railroad employees. Throughout the past century, it retained its roots as a multi-family dwelling, but had fallen into despair. In 2013, it was purchased for its great location, charming exterior and its spectacular view of the lake, and recruited J.Cesario Builders to remodel the structure into a single family home. The vision would take almost two years to complete, as the original scope of the project evolved from a partial remodel into a total home transformation.

This article is posted here with the consent of the author. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, view, or opinion of Crestron Electronics, Inc., or of any of its employees. Crestron Electronics is not responsible for, and does not verify the accuracy of, any of the information contained in this article. By Jeff Singer The “smart” revolution began several years ago with smartphones (a.k.a phones) and has extended in recent years to thermostats, doorbells, alarm systems, and kitchen appliances. Smart devices are so ubiquitous that the term “smart” is overused to the point that it is almost meaningless. Companies are eager to jump on the bandwagon and claim their products are “smart,” and consumers proudly claim they have a smart home because they have lighting control. Misconceptions about smart homes are prevalent and create confusion in the marketplace. This can have deleterious effects on businesses and underserve consumers. Here are seven of the most popular misconceptions about smart homes: 1. Apps are smart Apps are convenient and easy to use. Yes, it seems there’s an app for everything. People expect to be able to download an app and do just about anything. App developers and many companies do not disavow consumers of this myth. On the contrary, they promote this idea with carefully worded descriptions. The promise of having the world at your fingertips for $1.99 is very enticing. Although it sounds too good to be true, it is also too good to pass up for many people. This leads to undervaluing home control and disappointment when the apps don’t work, which undermines confidence in our industry. The fact is that apps are not smart. They do not control anything. They must connect to and communicate with a control system or cloud service that processes, prioritizes, and executes commands. That’s the real magic and what most people do not understand. 2. Smart devices work together With so many smart appliances and devices on the market today, it’s understandable that the average consumer might think that they actually communicate and work together. This is simply not the case. Smart devices are not that smart. They are designed and manufactured by different, often competing, companies. There are no national or industry standards governing these products. Even if they all operate using Wi-Fi® communications, that doesn’t mean they work together. Some companies promote a home control platform, which unites different devices from different companies – in theory. The platform is yet another third-party software totally dependent on other companies developing APIs and writing control modules for their hardware to run on that piece of software. The devices are not independently compatible. Also, when updates are made to either the hardware or the software, functionality may be affected for some period. That’s a nice way of saying the device or system won’t work and there’s no way of knowing for how long. 3. It’s a DIY project Which brings us to the next myth, which is that the average person can do it themselves. Unless you are a skilled professional, I would not advise taking on a smart home project. You want to make a light turn on and off with your Alexa® or Google Assistant™ virtual assistant software, go for it. A smart home takes much more planning and expertise. I have no problem changing a light bulb or hanging a light fixture in my dining room; however, I am not going to rewire my house. I may change the flush valve in my toilet, but I’m not going to replace the pipes in my house. You get it. Integrating devices and systems, establishing different zones, creating scenes, designing the UI with a balance between control, feedback, and simplicity – all takes experience and skill. 4. Need a programmer to make changes Early adopters may have experienced the pain of trying to make a simple change or update to their home control system. Years ago, if the cable provider changed the channel line-up, the homeowner would have to call the dealer or programmer to make an appointment for them to come out to the house to reprogram the system. The system wouldn’t work as expected until it was updated, which often took several days and beaucoup bucks. Not anymore. Technology has evolved so now it’s easy for system owners to change favorite channels, create scenes, rename buttons, update images, and more. While a professional is needed for the initial installation and setup, the system is easy to manage once it’s up and running. This makes life so much easier for both dealer and customer. 5. Tech becomes obsolete quickly Similar to updating the UI, updating firmware or hardware used to be a stressful process. A smart home should be intelligent enough to update itself. Apps don’t become obsolete. Updates are constantly pushed out from the cloud, making them better all the time. The same is true for a good smart home system. New features, functions, and device support gets added in the background consistently, so the system you installed (or purchased) yesterday gets better over time. Swapping out decorative elements, such as keypads, dimmers, and touch screens is also seamless. When a new device is added, all the settings are pulled down from the cloud and it just works. No system interruptions. No sunk costs. No imposing house calls. No surprise bills. 6. Lighting control saves energy and money Lighting control is one of the most popular smart systems, but it takes more than just one system to make a home smart. On the surface, it makes sense that if you dim the lights ten percent, then you save ten percent of energy costs. If the shades are raised during the day to take advantage of sunlight so the lights don’t need to be on (or at least not 100%), but that causes the room temperature to rise a few degrees, which triggers the air conditioner to run longer and more often, was energy usage (or cost) reduced? A smart home integrates all the various systems and technology to optimize comfort, convenience, safety, and sometimes energy. 7. Home technology is easy to hack Security is at the forefront of people’s minds these days. Personal identities are stolen; email accounts hacked; private photos publicized; and more. A smart home must outsmart those who don’t respect privacy. Crestron control systems adhere to the strictest security standards. The same Crestron control system that goes into a home is also installed in secure government and military facilities, global banking institutions, hospitals, and other mission critical applications. When installed correctly by a trained professional, a Crestron smart home is the gold standard for security, comfort, and convenience.

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As part of our shared values at ColorQuartz, we are dedicated to our people and our commitment to the development, safety and health. Wellness means investing in our most valuable asset, our employees. ColorQuartz is committed to providing safe work areas and equipment; to providing information, training and supervision; and to providing personal protective equipment. We are committed to creating an injury-free workplace for employees and customers alike.

How Can We Help You? Repairing garage door parts does require the expertise and skills from professional in the field of garage door service. This is where we play our role because we can install brand new garage doors, replace complicated parts and offer efficient maintenance services. There is definitely no small or large problem we can deal with. No matter how complex or easy it is to repair a malfunctioning garage door, we can work on it and we’ll do it right even the first time. Our Employees To have our garage door techs become highly professional, we make sure to have them go through series of training and practice before we send them out into the field. Also, we are always making sure that every one of our garage door technicians are totally bonded and licensed. Our Services We offer extensive garage door products and services that you need to maintain your garage door in good condition. We are the company you are looking for if you are in need of quality repair and installation services. We've got your covered no matter what type of garage door you have. Our Customers We value each and our customers. No wonder we have growing database of returning customers. With this in mind, we made all our staffs trained to improve their skills and knowledge. On time arrival is one of our abilities that sets us apart from many other companies in the industry. We are all fired up to answer your calls 24/7 and to serve you better. Residential Garage Door Commercial Garage Door Garage Door Openers Garage Door Parts Garage Door Accessories Garage Door Tuneup Garage Door Maintenance Emergency Garage Door Call Us: (323) 776-3502 Visit Us: http://323electricgaragedoors.com/garage-door-parts

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