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Flying Formation A Look at the Career, Family, and Home of The Citadel’s Lt. General Rosa

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106 • flying formation One of only a few who have entered the elite rank of Lieutenant General, John W. Rosa is noteworthy simply for that; however, his significance goes beyond his career achievements. With his beautiful wife, Donna, by his side for the past 40 years, the two have cultivated a life of which most people would be envious—a life not filled with superfluity, but with family, travel, and amazing memories. Take a moment to read their story; you’ll find we Charlestonians have a true treasure in The Citadel’s President.

123 • young at heart Reminisce about the days of your youth and gain inspiration for your little ones’ bedrooms and playrooms by exploring “Young at Heart,” which features 15 creative, fun kids’ rooms for a growing babe, a curious toddler, or an almost-grown teen.

144 • architects’ gallery of custom homes p. 106

Custom moulding, domed ceilings, and impressive renovations are just some of the features you’ll find in the 2012 Architects’ Gallery of Custom Homes, which delves into the passion of the architects and the pieces of intricacy that make each home unique and awe-inspiring.

177 • redesign notebook Before you tear down any walls in your update-deprived home, consider gathering some inspiration from our “Redesign Notebook,” a compilation of dramatic remodels from bathrooms and kitchens to the less published (but equally as important) living rooms and outdoor spaces. After poring over our before-and-after transformations, you’ll be sure to realize the potential in your own home.

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In a city as old as Charleston, ghosts are sure to be roaming the streets and historic homes on crisp autumn nights. One downtown home in particular—61 Laurens Street—has been haunted by the murdered bride Harriet Mackie for decades.

Discover the tale of her untimely death and of the home she has made her own in the afterlife.

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in every issue departments

columns 26 Editor's Note 40 Meet + Greet 44 Ask the Experts 56 HomeWork 60 Your Money's Worth 62 Hidden Treasure 64 Pro on the Go 66 Crafted in Charleston 102 He Said/She Said 223 Ad Directory 224 Reader Info Center 226 Loose Ends

industry profiles 75 Building Blocks 76 Architects + Archetypes 78 Design Dilemma

Pictured on Cover: Lieutenant General and Mrs. Rosa photographed at their home in April 2012

Cover Photo by: Patrick Brickman, Art Director

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home + design news • 29 Find out what’s happening in Charleston’s home + design industry, and pick up a few CH+D suggestions for things to do, see, read, and listen to in the Lowcountry.

greenhouse • 42 To help cultivate your eco-consciousness, check out innovative new products and services from local companies that promote energy-efficiency as well as sustainable design.

trends • 47 With the home and design industry becoming more and more modern and minimalist, how do you keep up with the trend while still paying homage to Charleston's traditional style? We suggest that you focus on black-and-white color schemes with a pop of one bright color. Check out this issue's Trends to see the results of our mod-minded shopping.

nature/nurture • 69 In Charleston, outdoor living is an art form. Become an artist in your own right with tips and tricks from local landscaping and garden specialists.

project files • 81 Peruse the impressive results of transformative home projects courtesy of several local companies.

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Living near the salty ocean can wreak havoc to the very materials used to construct our homes. We’ve listed several tried and true products made to protect against the threats of coastal living like rust, water damage, and hurricanes.

Like a crew of cadets, the Charleston Home + Design team entered Quarters One—The Citadel’s on-campus house for the president—in awe of the home’s history and Lt. General and Mrs. Rosa’s sincere and welcoming demeanor. The two showed us around the home and property, including the secluded, lush backyard and the vast, open front yard, where this cover photograph was shot. We eventually took a seat in their sunroom (which has not changed much since the days of General Mark Clark in 1954). Two hours later, after much storytelling, we left with an even greater respect for the couple and their fascinating journey.

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Production Editor • Christy Conway Art Director • Patrick Brickman Graphic Designer • Matthew Bolt Associate Editor • Megan Busch Production Coordinator • Corie Turner Interns • Ashley Holliday, Chloe West, and Anna Parker

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EDITOR'S NOTE

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f you’re anything like me, you are constantly thinking of ways to improve your surroundings—changing some cabinetry door hardware here, scraping a little popcorn ceiling there. In an older home, those changes can go from simple to drastic very quickly. If you have ever pondered, “Is this a load bearing wall?� stop.

You’ve officially stepped from a D.I.Y. into a remodel, and you’ll probably need some help from a home professional.

The good news is that the remodeling issue is upon us! In our feature Redesign Notebook, we show dramatic beforeand-after photos of whole room re-dos and share technical tips on how to navigate a home update. If that is not enough, a handful of Project Files and our special edition Homework article delve into the subject even further.

As one final nod to maintaining an older home, our cover story about Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Rosa discusses not only their time in The Citadel’s 1950s presidential abode, Quarters One, but also their love of the Lowcountry (they met here in the ‘70s, travelled the world, and eventually made their way back), their time in the military, and their future with the Military College of South Carolina.

Since everything comprising a home expresses who we are and what we’d like to be, the home is personal. Thanks for letting us in.

Christy Conway, Editor

And finally, because not everyone enjoys the dirty work of continuously tweaking and arranging, we’ve provided two inspiring photo features: Young at Heart (a children’s room story) and the Architects’ Gallery of Custom Homes. There is definitely something to be said for doing it right the first time, and these galleries will fill you with ideas to do just that.

Highlights from local projects by some of Charleston's best home professionals

P.S.–For a daily dose of CH+D’s advice, follow the (RED)itors on Twitter @CHDmag, friend us on Facebook, and check out our ideabooks on Houzz—a site and app for home improvement aspirants.

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The spouses and the non-deployed military members really make up the military. We couldn’t have the military we have without the families. There’s an adage: you recruit the person, but you retain the family. If your family is not happy, you’re not going to stay. – Lieutenant General Rosa

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of eye-catching photography and dream homes—to indulge your senses and learn about the pieces and passion that create

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OUNT PLEASANT—The Mahoneys—the winners of Charleston Home + Design’s Home Organizing Makeover—show off their newly organized Mount Pleasant home. Their prize package included 20 hours of organizational services from Jennifer Truesdsale of STR8N UP Professional Organizing, three closet systems, and miscellaneous repairs from 1st Class Painting and Restoration. With that help, homeowner Colleen was excited to have the opportunity to streamline her kitchen pantry with wooden pull-out shelving and garbage storage provided by HWC Custom Cabinetry. After much consideration, the family decided to tackle their crowded F.R.O.G. closet—a veritable catch-all filled with luggage, toys, and even Colleen’s wedding dress. For this project, Sanctum Custom Interiors’ Rubbermaid closet line worked wonders. And finally, the master closet received a huge makeover thanks to California Closets. By adding linen and towel storage, shoe racks, and additional shelving near the ceiling for items infrequently used, the Mahoneys’ day-to-day life was drastically streamlined.

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HOME+DESIGN NEWS ★

Local Small Company Audio Warehouse Makes a Big Difference ry about a boy and his dog who has canine cancer; it includes the storybook, a stuffed version of Champ, and a learning curriculum for teachers, parents, and counselors.

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s a local business owner, Russ Pritchard, founder of Audio Warehouse, has served children’s charities for almost 30 years. In 2004, Audio Warehouse gained national recognition for a theater system they donated to MUSC Children’s Hospital. This Room of Magic is a state-of-the-art theater, featuring seating for 300, a 20-foot screen, and digital surround sound (similar to top movie theaters in the area). The project has inspired other A/V companies to install over 70 similar theaters in children’s facilities across the nation. The MUSC Room of Magic allows children and their families to escape the hospital routine and promotes positive healing. Audio Ware-

house staff members volunteer their personal time to run screenings for the kids. “I’m very proud of how our staff has become involved, and I enjoy being a part of this project,” says Russ.

Audio Warehouse’s compassion for children didn’t stop with the creation of the Room of Magic. Russ also heads up the ASCEND Foundation, which launched the Chemo Duck Program at MUSC that spread to over 50 child oncology centers nationwide. Champ, the Cancer Companion (their newest program) launched last year. The Champ Program is based on a sto-

Currently, the program is provided to all Charleston County guidance counselors, and with the help of Sylvan Dell Publishing, the e-book is available to over 4,000 school libraries. Russ recently had the privilege of announcing that the Champ Program has been added to the curriculum of Meeting Street Academy in both Charleston and Spartanburg. Of the book, Susan Miller of Meeting Street Academy notes, “It truly is a wonderful book; I read it with my five-year-old daughter, as she knows several people who have cancer. It was a fabulous tool to help her understand that there can be good outcomes with cancer and what it really means.” With great charitable projects like these, Russ and his team at Audio Warehouse can continue to give back to the community, demonstrating how small companies can make a big difference.

For more information, call Russ with Audio Warehouse at (843) 571-0535 or visit theaudiowarehouse.com.

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ORTH CHARLESTON—Known for having the largest tile showroom in South Carolina, Melcer Tile is proud to announce a new product in their repertoire—King Pebble, available in nine colors. Part of Island Stone’s pebble series, King Pebble uses a much larger sized, flat pebble (that still feels comfortable under foot) to create a rugged, powerful look. The employees at Melcer are proud to recommend King Pebble for rooms beyond the bathroom, such as courtyards, patio areas, and pools.

For more information about Melcer Tile, call (843) 744-5345 or visit melcertile.com.

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Coralberry Cottage Creates their own Candle

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T. PLEASANT—The owners of Coralberry Cottage wanted to find a distinctive fragrance that evoked their namesake. Their search began in Atlanta where they met with various soy candle vendors. They chose soy because the candles burn much slower and cleaner than traditional wax candles. The scent can be described as soothing, clean, and warm, featuring a hint of berry and pine. The combina-

tion of their Coralberry scent with the aroma of their solid hardwood American made furniture undoubtedly puts customers at ease to shop from the moment they walk into Coralberry Cottage’s retail store. And, now customers can purchase the Coralberry Candle to enjoy the fragrance at home.

For more information about Coralberry Cottage, call (843) 884-2225 or visit coralberrycottage.com.

Landscape Architectural Studio REMARK Celebrates Five Years in Business

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ORTH CHARLESTON—REMARK is recognizing a milestone this year as they pass the five-year mark for their landscape architecture business. Established in September 2007, a few months before the recession hit, REMARK has managed to not simply stay in business, but thrive and grow. “We attribute our success to the great clients and consultants who have believed in us and our dedication to reliable service, innovative design, stewardship, and collaboration,” said J.R. Kramer, owner of REMARK.

Holly and J.R. Kramer of REMARK at their art installation for the 2012 Spoleto Festival.

For more information about REMARK, call (843) 746-9573 or visit remarkstudiollc.com.

Not Just Fabrics Develops Local Sewing Center

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EST ASHLEY—Not Just Fabrics lives up to their name by opening a D.I.Y. sewing center for people who know how to sew but, perhaps, need some brushing up . . . or just some space. Providing machines, cutting tables, irons, and scissors, the center offers a safe space without distraction for visitors who

want to finally finish that project they always envisioned. Or, if they have their own machine, Not Just Fabrics invites patrons to bring it in and craft or simply peruse their selection of thread, zippers, cording, bobbins, needles, and more.

For more information, call (843) 852-0837 or visit notjustfabrics.com.

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HGTV’s 2013 Dream Home Giveaway Features Indigo Park Home

Lowcountry Residents See Dramatic Increase in Mosquito Population

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For more information about Liberty Cedar and the Indigo Park community, call (843) 744-0450 or visit libertycedar.com. Check out more at: .hgtv.com/dream-home/index.html

For more information about Palmetto Mosquito Control, call (843) 766-9701 or visit palmettomosquitocontrol.com.

Charleston Lighting and Interiors Welcomes New Owner

The 2012 Fam Cave Winners Receive Special-Order Blinds to Complete their Vision

IAWAH ISL A N D — HGTV's 2013 Dream Home will be located on Kiawah Island in the newly constructed Indigo Park. The 16home community is the first to persue greenconscious, Platinum LEED-certified homes on the resort island. The Natural, decay-resistent wood general contractor, Royprovided by Liberty Cedar al Indigo, working with Liberty Cedar—the exterior siding, decking, trim, and timber supplier for the community—and the other participants are proud to see one of their homes gain national recognition on HGTV.

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EST ASHLEY—Mosquitoes came around much earlier this past summer, and the population counts were substantially higher. Bert Snyder, Palmetto Mosquito Control’s entomologist, explains: “Our temperatures last winter did not get cold enough to kill the mosquitoes and their eggs.

With the warmer weather, mosquitoes began laying their eggs earlier.

Spring rains have also contributed to the increase in the mosquito population.” Mosquitoes are not only annoying, but they also carry diseases such as West Nile Virus, malaria, Installation of dengue fever, and equine encephaliPalmetto Mosquito's tis. Palmetto Mosquito Control asks misting system Lowcountry residents to take action by researching home barrier treatments and misting systems to protect their families from harmful (and itchy) mosquito bites.

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EST ASHLEY—Bringing 14 years of experience in the lighting business with him, Charleston Lighting and Interiors’ new owner, Brent Smith, is excited for the opportunity to own a flagship lighting store in Charleston. Focusing on technology in combination with fashion, Brent said, “LED is becoming more Brent Smith of Charleston Lighting and affordable, long Interiors lasting, and efficient. Charleston Lighting wants to be the leader in educating the area about lighting and LED for the future.”

ADSON— At the Charleston Home + Design Show in January, The Ort family won the “Fam-Cave” makeover. We’ve seen the dramatic transformation over the past two Cordless Hunter Douglas Blinds issues. Now, the CH+D team wants to debut the final piece of the puzzle—their specially requested cordless blinds. These Hunter Douglas window dressings from Advanced Window Fashions are child safe and offer a lifetime warrantee against warping, fading, cracking, and peeling. Congratulations to the Orts!

For more information about Charleston Lighting and Interiors, call (843) 766-3055 or visit charlestonlightingandinteriors.com.

For more information about Advanced Window Fashions, call (843) 881-8858 or visit 843beautifulwindows.com.

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Local Interior Designer Sandra Gaylord Wins 2012 NKBA Design Competition

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OWNTOWN— The National Kitchen and Bath Association announced Sandra Gaylord of Gaylord Design, LLC the winner of the 2012 Best Before-andAfter Bath and Universal Design awards for Sandra Gaylord with Lena and Ted her work on a handicap, Swanson and one of their beloved dogs retrofitted master bathroom. Sandra made sure her design was both beautiful for the wife and functional for the husband, since he was recently diagnosed with the debilitating disease ALS. With plumbing fixtures from Moluf’s and a discrete ceiling transportation track system, Sandra was able to keep the purpose of the bathroom expansion in mind while avoiding an institutional feel.

HARLESTON—Britt Travis is taking his decadelong experience as a complex litigation attorney and creating a new company for the Lowcountry: Dispute Resolutions. With this new business, he plans to help homeowners and home professionals reasonably resolve the inevitable issues that develop during the new construction and renovation process. He sees this as an opportunity to save these parties costly lawyer fees and time spent in court.

By assuming the role of an unbiased third party, he neBritt Travis of Dispute gotiates an agreement with Resolutions neither party having to sue.

For more information about Gaylord Design, LLC, call (843) 327-4635 or visit gaylorddesignllc.com. For more information about Moluf's, call (843) 723-4881 or visit molufs.com.

For more information about Dispute Resolutions, call (843) 367-7317 or visit dispute-resolutions.net.

Myers Heating & A/C, LLC Named Number One A/C Company by the Moultrie News

Swift Appliance Opens New Store in Mt. Pleasant

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ANIEL ISLAND — Founded 13 years ago, ESS: Environmental Solutions and Service, with the help of new aquisition Myers Heating & A/C, has matured into a recognized provider of quality heating and air services. For this, they received consecutive titles as the Number One A/C Company by the Moultrie News, in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Congratulations to their owner Jim Clark and his dedicated, professional staff.

Jim Clark of ESS: Environmental Solutions and Service

For more information about ESS, call (843) 881-0027. For more information about Myers Heating & A/C, call (843) 881-7588 or visit myersforac.com.

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T. PLEASANT—Family owned and operated Swift Appliance just opened a new 2,400 square foot showroom in Mt. Pleasant. Known for their competitive prices and wide selection, the husband-and-wife team, Nancy and Andy, also pride themselves on their unique ability to customize every appliance installation by cutting granite, modifying cabinets, and connecting gas lines. Since Andy was formerly a successful general contractor, Nancy says their company’s custom installations and home consultations are their greatest strengths.

For more information about Swift Appliance, call (843) 388-7283.

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does Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka now produce tasty bourbons

to say, there was something for everyone.

and liqueurs, but they also have a menagerie of farm animals and a picnic area to bring in Firefly fans and their

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The Custom Home + Remodel Show

August 24-26, 2012 The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium Downtown Charleston For more information, call (843) 577-7652 or visit customhomeandremodelshow.com.

Boone Hall Barbecue Championship and Bluegrass Festival

September 2, 2012 Boone Hall Plantation For more information, call (843) 884-4371.

Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens September 27-October 28, 2012 Downtown Charleston For more information, call (843) 722-4630.

Southern Living Taste of Charleston

September 30, 2012 Boone Hall Plantation For more information, call (843) 452-6088.

French Quarter Art Walk

October 5, 2012 Joe Riley Park Downtown Charleston For more information, call (843) 805-8052.

Gardens for Gardeners Tour

October 21, 2012 Kiawah Island For more information, call (843) 579-9922.

Mt. Pleasant Children’s Day Festival

October 21, 2012 Park West Recreation Complex For more information, call (843) 884-8517.

Holiday Festival of Lights

November 9, 2012-January 1, 2013 James Island County Park For more information, call (843) 795-4386.

The Pajama Run

November 17, 2012 James Island County Park For more information, call (843) 795-4386.

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MEET+GREET

The Local Buzz A popsicle on the porch or a backyard barbeque can quickly become a frustrating hassle as Charleston’s damp climate harbors swarms of biting mosquitoes. Well, the days of insect repellant and bug-attracting lanterns have ended— mosquito elimination products that create a skeeter-free yard are now available to homeowners. We took a moment to chat with Mary Anna Lewis of Mosquito Squad, a fresh company on the Charleston scene, about their impact on the Lowcountry's backyards.

What inspired you to start a Mosquito Squad franchise in the Lowcountry?

My husband, David, and I were excited to bring a product to Lowcountry residents that finally solves a long-time, rampant problem—buzzing and biting mosquitoes!

Providing this solution allows folks to enjoy their outdoor spaces and also protects families and pets against diseases that mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas carry. Locally, we started by servicing the East Cooper area and have grown over the past year to service the entire Tri-County area. Although we are a franchise, we are locally owned and operated. Because of this, we’ve been able to capitalize on the business relationships we have with so many wonderful Lowcountry residents. (David and Mary Anna have been long-time business owners in the area, now owning three at one time!)

What options do you offer homeowners to solve their mosquito problems?

For residential customers, Mosquito Squad's Mosquito Control 21-Day Barrier Spray is the most popular choice. A Mosquito Squad mosquito control professional fogs the area surrounding the home and yard. The result is a proven, trusted barrier

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of mosquito control that eliminates nearly 85 percent of the mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas on a property for up to 21 days.

What is the most rewarding aspect about making homeowners’ yards mosquito-free?

We are having so much fun making people happy by allowing them to enjoy their yards again! Spring, summer, and fall are the seasons to enjoy the outdoors, not to be cooped up inside because of annoying bugs. We’ve received so many accolades from moms who are tickled that they no longer have to spray their children down with bug spray just to be able to go outside and play! We love this aspect of the business.

What is the best advice that you can give homeowners on the subject of their mosquito control?

We encourage our customers to remember “Mosquito Squad’s Five Ts.” They’ll help keep your yard mosquito-free.

For more information, call Mosquito Squad at (843) 884-8661 or visit lowcountry.mosquitosquad.com.

Mosquito Squad's Five Ts Reduce standing water to eliminate mosquito threats, especially underneath and around downspouts and in plant saucers and dog bowls.

Other hot spots include gutters and flat roofs.

Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood, and clippings from yards, as they harbor mosquitoes.

Turn over larger yard items that could hold water like children’s portable sandboxes or plastic toys.

Remove tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats, sports equipment, or grills. They hold water which facilitates mosquito breeding.

Utilize a mosquito elimination barrier treatment around the home and yard.

Using a barrier treatment at home reduces the need for applying DEET-containing bug spray on the body.

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GREENHOUSE

Local companies and products focusing on eco-friendliness

Window of Opportunity Shutters that Guard Your Home (and the Environment) from Harm These homeowners chose to invest in eco-friendly, hurricane-proof shutters to protect their home in a green way.

the windows and doors also prevents wind from gaining entry, keeping the contents of your home safe. By taking steps to protect your home and its contents, you are ultimately protecting the resources that would be needed to replace these items after a major storm if you didn’t have hurricane and exterior shutters.

To have shutters installed on your home, contact Windward Shutters at (843) 881-6262 or visit windwardshutters.com.

Summer Coat An Eco-Friendly Paint that Lowers Your Cooling Cost

These bright, sunny paint colors are just two examples of Permacoat's many environmentally friendly color options.

You’re not the only one who felt the sweltering heat this past summer. Your home also absorbs heat, which can increase cooling costs and make your electric bill sky-

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rocket. But there’s a solution, and a green solution at that. If you’re looking to paint the exterior of your home and save some money, Texcote by Permacoat is a popular

Story by Anna Parker

During hurricane season, the thought of your house getting hit by a storm is terrifying. However, by installing shutters on your windows and doors, you can take steps to protect not only your home, but the environment as well. Many hurricane and exterior shutters are made from recyclable material, and installing these shutters on your home reduces landfill content.

By retaining long-lasting building materials, such as recycled shutters, resources that would be used to build replacement shutters are saved. Since these shutters are built to last, installing them will make your home last too. Having shutters on all of your windows and doors greatly reduces the likelihood of structural damage in the event of a hurricane. The protection over

paint that comes in a variety of colors and can lower cooling cost by over twenty percent by simply reflecting sunlight. In addition to reflecting light and lowering cooling costs, Texcote is good for the environment because it is made of recycled material— materials that keep it from fading, chipping, flaking, or peeling—making it far more durable than other paint and saving you the cost of repainting your home every few years. Texcote is also extremely low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—harmful gases released by paint that can affect your health. Permacoat’s use of recyclable material and their goal to reduce the negative impact on the earth makes their paint a green solution for both you and the environment.

By painting your home with Texcote, your house can cool off and so will you when you see how much money you save.

To paint your home with Texcote, contact Permacoat by calling (843)763-4562 or visit permacoat.biz.

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ASK THE EXPERTS Excerpts from our radio show TALKING ABOUT A HOME

We asked five experts in their field: "What Trends Are You Seeing on the Rise?"

Brad Hilfrink

Camille Wish

Joe Sykes

Atlantic Stone

Amerisips Homes

“Snakes have been rampant lately, so I’ve been doing a lot of snake calls. They’re entering homes and searching for food. They find ways under the house and come into the home. Snakes have been bad this past spring and summer.

One thing we’ve noticed the last two years that’s been worse than ever is the black widows. A lot of people get confused because black widows are not always black.

There is a breed of a brown widow. Basically what we tell people to look for is the egg sac—you always see an egg sac in the web—it’s the one with little spikes around it.

A spiked egg sac is only laid by a widow.”

“Recently we have gone through a lot of furniture which is a little surprising, because usually that’s a spring item. But, we have sold a lot of it—tables, chairs, beds, chests of drawers, and desks.

We’ve gone through a ton of linens too. Monogrammed or embroidered napkins, table runners, table cloths, and lace doilies have been selling like crazy. People are buying sterling silver, sets of dishes, and stemware for their summer and fall entertaining. It seems they want something different—something unique—and that is what we have”

“There is greater demand for marble in the kitchen, which is a return to the classics. Currently, homeowners prefer a bright, airy feel in the kitchen, so lighter colored stones are popular. Natural stone is a top seller, but clients also seek quartz composites and recycled glass products. Customers are not only shifting what they are buying, but also how they shop. Our clients arrive with more education and information than ever before. Many prospective customers shop online and through social media, so we’ve begun to incorporate many of the elements of our showroom into our website and Facebook page (facebook.com/choicestones) in order to meet the needs of our tech savvy clientele.”

“When we talk to customers about building a net-zero energy home, where they don’t pay for electricity, there’s always the question of how that actually works. We start out with a highly insulated box or a shell of the home, and we cut the demand compared to stick-built homes by over fifty percent. Then, we have highly skilled processes to design and build the air conditioning, heating, and mechanical systems. We cut down tremendously on usage with these processes, and then we fill in the gap (between the energy saved and energy used) by incorporating solar panels.

The cutting edge panels are actually built into the shingles of the house.”

Creature Catchers

For more information, call Creature Catchers at (843) 205-0551 or visit peacefulpestcontrol.com.

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall

For more information, call Terrace Oaks Antiques at (843) 795-9689 or visit terraceoaksantiques.com.

For more information, call Atlantic Stone at (843) 729-3838 or visit atlanticstonellc.com.

Steve Bostik

For more information, call Amerisips Homes at (843) 637-4311 or visit amerisips.com.

Now in our fourth year, Talking About a Home, a home show on the radio, airs every Saturday 1-2pm on 94.3 WSC-FM and online at 943wsc.com. You may also listen to archived radio interviews on our website, CharlestonHomeAndDesign.com.

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TRENDS

Meddling with

Modernity Black-and-white décor has been in style for hundreds of years—even before the classic checkerboard pattern first donned the stairs of the Custom House constructed in the mid-1800s. In the 21st Century, the grayscale motif has become synonymous with mod design, offering a sleek, minimalist perspective to the contemporary living space. Bringing modern concepts into the home—while still paying homage to Charleston’s traditional elegance—is simplified by concentrating on black-and-white and one key accent color.

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore seaislandhabitat.org | (843) 559-4009

Lowcountry Consignments lowcountryconsignments.com | (843) 606-9881

Corbett Lighting Eight-Light Pendant from Rick's Lighting rickslighting.com | (843) 763-2282

Danco Modern Furniture dancohome.com | (843) 884-2256

Hot new styles and products hitting the Charleston market

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Find this fabric pattern at Not Just Fabrics | notjustfabrics.com | (843) 852-0837

Black & White with

Inspirational Paint Swatches

Room Designed by: AKL Professional Interiors | aklinteriors.com | (843) 764-3006

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Calligaris T.V. Stand in White

Eco Deco

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Terrace Oaks Antique Mall

terraceoaksantiques.com (843) 795-9689

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Black-and-White Table Lamp

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Set this teacup on a shelf for a quirky decoration or buy a set and host the best tea party on the block!

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myecodeco.com (843) 654-9520

Leaf-Shaped, Porcelain Catch-All

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Lazar Industries White Leather Comet Chair

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Popping Pink

Grayscale Hand-Knotted Area Rug

Floral Waste Basket

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Porcelain Starfish Accents

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Charleston Lamp Company

3, 7 Danco Modern Furniture

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Coralberry Cottage

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charlestonlampcompany.com (843) 763-9150

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coralberrycottage.com (843) 884-2225

dancohome.com (843) 884-2256

Fine Rugs of Charleston

finerugsofcharleston.com (843) 577-3386

Charleston Designer Showroom

Please contact your local interior designer or call (843) 577-7776.

MW Hunter Custom Interiors (843) 556-4939

Charleston’s Best Homebuilders and Remodelers When you buy, build, or remodel your home, choose a GuildQuality homebuilder or remodeler.

As members of our community of quality, our contractors share a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

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Strock Enterprises

The Whitney Projects

Member Since 2009 Guildmaster Award Winner

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J.D. Smith Company, Inc.

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McGuire Custom Homes LLC

Max G. Crosby Construction

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Priester’s Custom Contracting Member Since 2010 Guildmaster Award Winner

Sabal Homes Member Since 2006 Guildmaster Award Winner

Cook Bonner Construction Member Since 2003 Guildmaster Award Winner

Visit GuildQuality.com to learn more about our homebuilders and remodelers, to see pictures of their work, and to read comments and reviews from hundreds of their Charleston-area homeowners.

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Find this fabric pattern at Not Just Fabrics | notjustfabrics.com | (843) 852-0837

Black & White with

Gleaming Green

Inspirational Paint Swatches

Room Designed by: Regina Garcia Design | reginagarciadesign.com | (843) 412-2378 with paint by Eco Deco Paints myecodeco.com | (843) 654-9520

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Pup & Cat Frames

Damask Waste Basket

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Black Elephant Bookends

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Mid-Century, Modern Painted Green Chairs

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Eco Deco

myecodeco.com (843) 654-9520

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terraceoaksantiques.com (843) 795-9689

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MW Hunter Custom Interiors

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Charleston Designer Showroom

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Bright, patterned fabric is a great way to bring color into a room!

Please contact your local interior designer or call (843) 577-7776.

Wrought Iron Wall Art

Rick's Lighting

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Palmetto Moon Antiques

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rickslighting.com (843) 763-2282

(843) 856-1881

X-Shaped Cubicle Storage

Coralberry Cottage

coralberrycottage.com (843) 884-2225

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore seaislandhabitat.org (843) 559-4009

SIMPLICITY

DURABILITY

BEAUTY

Artisan® exterior siding s the only architectural grade exterior design product that couples stunning beauty with superior structural integrity. Add ColorPlus® Techology for long-lasting beautiful color, creating annual cost savings and minimal maintenance.

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Black & White with

Radiant Red

Inspirational Paint Swatches

Retro Seating 1 2

Room by: Christopher Rose Architects, PA | chrisrosearchitects.com | (843) 559-7670

Vintage Clock

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Peacock Towel Napkins

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Ultra-Mod Barstool

Use these antique shoes to give your modern room a touch of eclectic décor!

Hubbardton Forge Gallery Twofold Floor Lamp

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Black-and-White Couture Fashion Pillow

Eco Deco

myecodeco.com (843) 654-9520

Charleston Lighting and Interiors

charlestonlightingand interiors.com (843) 766-3055

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nexttonewsc.com (843) 606-2715

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Black & Red Floral Area Rug

Coralberry Cottage

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StairCASES

Custom Spiral Staircase Nothing adds elegance to a home like a spiral staircase. Working completely on precise engineering, this staircase has no support beams, giving it a chic, seamless look. The white and dark wood features provide a classy balance of crispness and richness. Constructed

by Jamison Beck of J&J’s Staircases, this masterpiece is made of lumber from local company Buck Lumber.

As the focal point upon entering the home, this staircase is beautifully eye-catching.

For more information, call Buck Lumber & Building Supply at (843) 795-0150, or visit bucklumber.com. To contact J&J’s Staircases, call (843) 343-3514.

Laminated Southern Yellow Pine The balusters, rails, and beveled caps shown here are all constructed from C & Better grade laminated, treated Southern Yellow Pine. C & Better grade means that the wood features a relatively clear surface with just a limited number of small knots. The laminated treatment makes the wood much stronger and increases its ability to withstand the elements. The newel posts are made from Cox laminated wood milled by Southern Lumber. These laminated posts are less likely to twist and warp than traditional columns, making this outdoor staircase not only beautiful, but sturdy and long-lasting, too.

For more information, call Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. at (843) 744-6281 or visit southernlumbermillwork.com.

Elegant Ironwork Iron railings are a favorite among designers due to iron’s adaptability, durability, and elegance (it’s one of the only materials that actually looks better with age!). Iron can be made into just about any design without affecting the strength, offering an extremely strong foundation. Its agelessness and ability to fit into a range of styles make iron stair rails a perfect addition to any home.

For more information, call Lowcountry Iron and Woodworks at (803) 515-3023.

Crown Heritage Traditional Stairwell Wooden staircases are very traditional and the most popular option for the interior of residential homes. They are very versatile and can be built from many different types of wood—there can even be multiple types of wood in just one stairwell. As pictured, this popular, modern stairwell features a white riser with dark wooden treads and railings. The darker rails and balusters are made from black walnut, a beautiful dark wood species. This traditional look pleases both the eyes and the pocketbooks of many Charleston homeowners.

For more information, call 84 Lumber at (843) 884-8431, or visit 84lumber.com.

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Story by Chloe West

HOT PRODUCTS TRENDS

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Hand picked by Eco Deco’s color experts, the Charleston Collection will bring pieces of the Holy City and the Lowcountry into your home.

Eco Deco offers high-quality, soy-based and acrylic-based paints that contain low-tono volatile organic compounds (VOCs)*.

Eco Deco is ready to make the world a better breathing space . . . one home at a time.

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Warmer rooms.

Steaming showers. When your home has natural gas, every day can be the ultimate housewarming. Natural gas offers exceptional comfort, convenience and energy savings year round.

Faster heating. A natural gas furnace warms a home faster with heat up to 25 degrees warmer than electric heat pumps.

Ample hot water. A natural gas water heater heats water about twice as fast as most electric models, and provides faster recovery and seemingly endless supply.

Higher efficiency. Natural gas furnaces and water heaters are more energy efficient, economical to operate and durable compared to electric models.

Come see Whitney Lake and the energy advantage of natural gas. Visit sceg.com/value or call 1-866-523-8242 to learn more. *Annual energy savings are calculated based on a home with natural gas for heat and water heating.

SCE&G offer bill credits that are subject to change when converting to natural gas.

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Special Edition Story by Anna Parker • Photography by Patrick Brickman

HOMEWORK

At Home with

Hank Hofford & Susan Ford of Bennett Hofford Construction Company Hank Hofford with Wife Susan Ford and Baynard, a Boykin Spaniel Named after the Original Owners of Prospect Hill

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n 2008, Hank Hofford and his wife Susan were living in Mount Pleasant and had no intention of leaving their home. However, when a family offered to buy their East Cooper residence, the Hoffords took the opportunity and moved out to Prospect Hill, an old, historic plantation home on Edisto Island—a property that they had been working on as a side project. The Hoffords’ story and their history with the plantation home began nearly 20 years ago.

Prospect Hill and the surrounding land was initially under contract for a huge

The dining room at Prospect Hill was restored and designed to replicate the original historic space.

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development—a golf course, marinas, and a housing development—but in an effort to hold on to the historic home and the habitat surrounding it, The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina fought to undo the pending contract. Working with the nature conservancy to save the house and the land, the Hoffords put in a contract to buy the house in 1992. They finally became the owners of the old plantation home in 1999; after much hard work and many nights of camping out on the home’s second floor or the vast backyard during the renovation process, they are happy to

call Prospect Hill “home” 12 years later.

Upon their purchase, the Hoffords found the home in great disrepair. As Hank describes, “The porches were about to fall down; you couldn’t walk up the stairs. There were no shutters on the house, and the windows were all broken.” So, when they first decided to renovate Prospect Hill, Bennett Hofford Construction Company came to work on the structure of the house and restore it to its former glory. Bennett Hofford, a long-established construction company in the Charleston area specializing in renovations and new construction, was

The kitchen island features custom cabinetry designed to resemble the style of the room 200 years ago.

no stranger to remodels of this scale. Hank and his company completely rebuilt the porch, shored up and replaced the floors, and reconstructed the fireplaces. The roof was in good condition, but to add extra support, they enclosed the interior of it. Glenn Keyes, the architect for the project who specializes in historic preservation, helped guide them through the cosmetic aspect by finding the right plaster company, faux artist, and others who could help maintain the original integrity of the house.

Hank and Susan wanted to keep the house as authentic as possible.

Despite suggestions to paint and hang wallpaper, Hank and Susan chose to keep the walls in their original state. According to Hank,

(above) The porch is one of Hank's favorite places to relax. (right) The walls feature the house's original paint.

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Special Edition

The bathroom features a freestanding tub with an antique elegance. (left) Opposite the tub sits an authentic (fully fuctional) fireplace.

the walls are the “original plaster and original moulding with only two coats of paint put on it in the last 200 years.” They had a master plasterer come in and secure the few spots on the walls where there was damage, and then they brought in a faux painter to paint over the plaster. Aside from the very modest electrical work, geothermal HVAC system, and plumbing, the Hoffords worked to restore the historic home to its original state.

Three years after moving into Prospect Hill, Hank and Susan managed to take a house that was falling apart and restore it to a beautiful home that still has the charming, romantic, historic look and feel of an old Southern plantation.

For more information about Bennett Hofford Construction Company, call (843) 722-8169 or visit bennetthoffordconstruction.com.

The antique furniture throughout the living rooms and bedrooms gives Prospect Hill a cozy, traditional feel.

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YOUR MONEY’S WORTH

taking a look at the cost of professional home staging

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n the hunt for a home, we’ve all walked through cluttered houses for sale and thought, “How can people live like this?” But, the fact of the matter is that we each turn a blind eye to our own home, which is why it is essential to bring in a home staging professional when putting your house on the market.

It may cost more upfront, but you’ll probably sell your home faster and for more money—all because you were willing to let someone design an interior that is inviting to the masses and that compels buyers to imagine a future owning your property. We spoke with Lorelie Brown of Showhomes Home Staging to learn the perks of professional home staging.

Lorelie Brown of Showhomes Home Staging

Impact Science:

There is always a happy medium between a cluttered, personalized space and a stale, lifeless, empty space. That medium is what the professionals at Showhomes Home Staging try to find for every home that they represent. Lorelie Brown of Showhomes says, “Staging to sell is a science, and we take great care to make every room comfortable so buyers want to sit down and stay. Statistics indicate that the more time they spend in a home, the more likely they will buy, resulting in a faster sale at a higher price.”

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Absentee Homeowner Help: Gotta Spend It to Make It: By carefully hiring qualified Home Managers to live in and manage each home throughout the sales process, Showhomes ensures that homes are secured, maintained, and managed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Unlike most staging companies, we pay for some or all services that you would normally pay for, including utilities, home cleaning, and yard maintenance through our Home Manager program,” explains Lorelie. All of this attention ensures that property owners (especially those already relocated at a great distance) can enjoy a stress-free, handsoff approach to the traditionally very intense process of selling a home.

Holding costs—the total price of maintaining ownership of a property including mortgage, interest, taxes, and insurance— can dramatically add up every month a property sits on the market unsold. And, the National Association of Realtors found in a recent survey that homes sold after the first four weeks on the market had an average sale price of only five percent less than the list price (but the prices decline quickly from there). In this economy, it is imperative to sell fast and within range of the asking price. While home staging does cost money, it is quickly recouped when home buyers eagerly sign on the dotted line.

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pening its doors in the 1930s, the Philadelphia Convention Center (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center) has seen some of the biggest figures in history, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Pope John Paul II. When the area began to outgrow the convention center, the city began making plans for a new venue—the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In 2007, the last of the Philadelphia Convention Center was demolished, and pieces from the original, art-deco style center were saved. The unique copper surrounding this repurposed mirror had a long and useful life as roofing material on the building; by the time the copper was salvaged from the Philadelphia Convention Center, it had been oxidizing for over 75 years, giving the metal a rich, green patina. For more information, call Palmetto Moon Antiques at (843) 856-1881.

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autically inspired and precisely hand-painted with a distressed finish, this American Sheraton piece was first constructed in the 1840s. Sheraton furniture originated in England in the late 1700s with the work of Thomas Sheraton, a cabinetmaker. Craftsmen in America quickly adapted the Sheraton style to fit the New World’s taste and popularized it on this side of the Atlantic. Characterized by its simplicity—basic, straight lines and rounded legs—Sheraton furniture was a striking change from the previously popular, ornate Chippendale style. Seeing its simplicity, Gary Leon of Leon Vanderbilt Antiques decided that this commode (which simply means a small cabinet) needed a stylish coat of paint to give onlookers a lasting impression. For more information, call Leon Vanderbilt Antiques at (843) 577-0520, or visit leonvanderbiltantiques.com.

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PRO ON THE GO

Bustin’ a Move

DAY 1

9:00am: Upon arriving at the homeowners’

house, Mark introduces himself, and he and the team do a thorough walk-through to make sure everyone is on the same page about what needs to be loaded into the truck. Typically, when the team arrives, the homeowners have already packed their belongings in large boxes; however, Pendergrass does offer full packing services for any homeowner who is interested. Next, Mark starts by pad wrapping all the furniture to ensure that no nicks or dings are acquired during the move.

have somewhere to sleep; if the beds come out first, they usually have time to put those together before the rest of their belongings are moved into the house,” explains Mandi.

2:30pm: When the truck is fully loaded with the homeowners’ belongings, Mark and the team usually head to the new home to unload.

Typically, the unloading process would simply take another few hours on the same day.

Mandi describes, “Normally, an average sized home would be a one-day-job—loading here, going to the new home, and then unloading.”

However, these homeowners’ situation is less than typical; because the closing date changed on their new home, they can’t unload their belongings until the following day. So, Mark and Mandi offer to store the truckload overnight at their secured storage facility.

DAY 2

8:00am: Mark and his team pick up their truck, full of the homeowners’ possessions, and set out for the unloading site.

10:30am: Once all the large pieces of furniture are securely padded, the moving process begins. Mark and the team carry out all of the items and place them in the truck for hauling. Typically, Mark starts with the boxes.

Then, he loads the downstairs furniture and the bedroom furniture. This comes in handy when they’re unpacking—the bedrooms are unloaded, then the living spaces, and lastly the boxes. “At least that first night the homeowners

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8:30am: Mark and the team unload the truck—bedrooms first. After a night away from the comforts of home, they know the homeowners are looking forward to a good night’s rest in their own beds.

12:30pm: Once the truck is empty, Pendergrass Moving begins helping the homeowners with their two storage units.

“We move things in and out of storage units all the time. These homeowners have two units which are full—they’re not just floor packed, they’re professionally packed,” notes Mandi.

5:30pm: After two long days of moving, the homeowners are tucked as snug as a bug in a rug into their new house, and the Pendergrasses head for their own home for a good supper and a night of peaceful slumber.

For more information, call The Pendergrass Moving Company at (843) 971-0919 or visit pendergrassmovingcompany.com.

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unctioning as a husband-and-wife team, Mark and Mandi Pendergrass have been in the moving industry for over 15 years. Just two years ago, they decided to start their own business—The Pendergrass Moving Company, a small business that’s local, hands-on, and full of personality. The CH+D team took a moment to follow these two pros on the go to see just what's involved in moving a family out of one home and into another.

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welding and smelting iron and decided to start Lowcountry Iron and Woodworks 19 years ago.

The Craft:

The PROCESS:

Specializing in the unique, Will’s favorite projects are those out of the ordinary.

Although he makes the basics—from simple stair railings to iron gates—Will’s passion is rooted in the artistic projects he creates. Recently, Lowcountry Iron completed a custom mailbox created to mimic an anvil and mallet and a custom gate, complete with a commemoration to the Boy Scouts of America. These types of distinctive projects are the ones in which Will truly revels.

The Backstory:

When Will was young, he worked as an apprentice to a local ironsmith who trained him in the craft and primed him to take over his family business. But Will, being in his late teens, didn’t know if that was the direction he wanted his life to go. So, he took a regular nine-tofive job and kept up with his ironworking as a part-time occupation on the side. After working this way for several years, Will realized his true passion for

Will completes most of his projects with iron, welding and forging it until it is pliable and constructed into a beautiful masterpiece. To begin the welding process, Will gears up by putting on his welding helmet, which is necessary to protect the eyes, neck, and face from ultraviolet rays, heat, flash burn, infrared light, and sparks.

The iron is then melted together with other pieces; then it is bent, and twisted to create intricate designs. The finished piece is transported to the installation location; sometimes this poses a problem because larger pieces (such as stair railings) can weigh over a thousand pounds and be bulky and awkward to carry. At the installation site, Will welds the pieces into place, ensuring an exact fit in the home and an impressive final product (that will actually last a lifetime).

For more information, call Lowcountry Iron and Woodworks at (803) 515-3023.

(above) Will's employee Larry Lambert carefully welds the iron, creating a beautiful, black metal fence. (right) Unique projects like this mailbox and the airplane above are favorites of Will, who enjoys working on pieces that are both creative and unique.

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Tips and tricks for enhancing outdoor enjoyment

NATURE/NURTURE

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Decks made of wood are popular for their versatility and their natural look. The matching wood along the sides of the hot tub completes the deck and blends the modern spa with the natural surroundings.

A hot tub is a great way to relax no matter what the weather outside is like. The cushions lining the side of the hot tub function as a great bench for extra, comfortable seating.

Large trellises, once the vines have enveloped the entire structure, act as beautiful covered walkways. They are a great way to frame a designated path and add decoration and foliage to an area.

For more information on this Downtown Charleston project, call Coastal Landscape • (843) 559-3311 • coastallandscapedesign.com.

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This Asian-inspired, doubledecker wood fencing gives definition to the yard without blocking the view of the beautiful home and landscaping.

An outdoor stone pathway provides a perfect path from the house to the street without getting your sandaled toes wet in dewy grass. The grass around each stone square is manicured perfectly to ensure that the yard looks neat and tidy.

Did you know that trees like these were used to construct the original Fort Moultrie in 1776?

Standing proud as our state’s icon, Palmetto trees like these offer a coastal, Southern charm alluding to a tradition over 200 years old.

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For more information on this Daniel Island project, call Charleston Landscape • (843) 296-7592 • charlestonlandscape.com.

Strategic Plant Placement Taller trees near the fence line offer homeowners both privacy and shade on sunny Charleston days.

The plants bordering the hardscape surface balance the textures of the courtyard.

Contemporary Meets Traditional The use of modern art in conjunction with traditional wicker furniture gives this courtyard a completely balanced feel.

Outdoor Dining Area Situated amongst the patio and garden, the outdoor dining area offers the homeowners a place to eat and entertain.

For more information on this Downtown Charleston project, call REMARK• (843) 746-9573 • remarkstudiollc.com

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This outdoor fireplace is a great way to stay outside no matter how chilly the Charleston evening gets. It creates communal space within the yard.

Pairing a tree stump table with your outdoor furniture is a perfect way to keep your yard looking natural, while still pulling together the perfect outdoor décor.

The stone pathway leading from the house creates a random pattern in the yard. Stone pathways are also easy to maintain as they can be mowed over with a basic riding or push lawn mower.

For more information on this Daniel Island project, call HLG Growers • (843) 901-4862 • hlggrowers.com.

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The gravel pathway through the backyard contrasts with the natural pine straw, plants, and grass. It also offers a comfortable place to walk and a fun place for kids to play and enjoy the yard.

Contrasting colors in outdoor plant life gives vibrancy to the great outdoors. The bright green outdoor chairs complement the lush foliage and add another shade of green to the yard.

Metal fencing gives a hint of historical to this contemporary outdoor living space. It offers a bit of privacy, yet it still allows the homeowners to build great relationships with their neighbors.

For more information on this Mt. Pleasant project, call DIG Landscape • (843) 327-4372 • diglandscape.net.

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BUILDING BLOCKS After graduating from Clemson University in 1981 with a degree in Building Science, Bob Fleming, owner of Classic Remodeling, moved back to Charleston to start a building company with a partner. As time passed, the desire for sole ownership became powerful, and in 1989, Classic Remodeling and Construction, Inc. was born. With a general contractor’s license, Bob is able to work on commercial projects, however, his primary focus is on high-end residential remodeling. Over the past 23 years, Classic Remodeling has garnered numerous national awards including the Chrysalis Award, Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 National Award, and Professional Remodeler’s Best of the Best Design Award.

What sets you apart from other remodelers?

We’re proud of the fact that our clients have said time and again that, in addition to our quality craftsmanship, we have a commitment to making sure things are done right, and we keep our word. We offer fixed pricing, so there are no surprises at the end of a job when it comes to final cost. And, we guarantee our work, offering generous warranties on our systems, structures, and finishes.

How do you manage a homeowner’s expectations of what they want versus what it costs?

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general overview of various types of remodeling projects and provides an estimated cost as well as the potential resale value of the project. Because this report is published by an independent authority, it’s a great way to help clients set realistic expectations.

What advice do you have for homeowners that are getting more than one bid; what should they be wary about with the lowest bid?

The best advice I can give to homeowners is to review each bid carefully and make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Have they all included the same items in their estimate? Have they accounted for things like permitting, electrical, plumbing, structural work, and inspections? You don’t want to go with the low bid only to end up paying more than your highest bid in the end.

Do you have any exciting projects on the horizon?

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The design really allows them to take advantage of the outdoor space throughout the year and capitalizes on the beautiful marsh views from their property.

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ARCHITECTS + ARCHETYPES Less than a decade after receiving both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture from Clemson University, Michael Spivey— in 1983—opened Spivey and Associates, offering design-build services for the custom residential market. As a member of the American Institute of Architects, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and the International Building Code Congress— and with licenses in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina—it is not surprising that Michael is a highly respected member of the Lowcountry’s architectural community.

At what point did you know that architecture was the career path for you?

As a sophomore in high school [in Richmond, VA], I took an elective course that introduced me to mechanical drawing and architecture; I loved it and never looked back. The goal [architecture] was set at age 16.

What advantage do you offer your clients by being both an architect and a former contractor?

I have always felt that the most effective designers are not simply those able to design solutions that function and inspire, but those who truly understand both the design process and the means and methods of construction. With knowledge and experience in the full process of design and construction, we have the tools to create the most effective and practical solutions for our customers.

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In your opinion, what are the components that make up a structurally solid, aesthetically pleasing design?

The interplay between mass and void.

Walls and solid elements make up the mass; windows and other openings make up the void. It has been said that all buildings need a base, middle, and top. While I can agree in part with this statement, I also believe that well-proportioned buildings with interest-

ing interplay between mass and void can offer a stunning aesthetic. Secondly, there is a saying, “God is in the details.” A truly wonderful building includes exquisite attention to the details. I like to pay close attention to what materials are used, how they come together, how openings are finished, how the parts are proportioned and scaled (individually and collectively), and how the whole responds to site conditions and the homeowner’s desires.

Do you have any exciting projects on the horizon?

We are talking with a client who owns property on Kiawah Island that offers significant design challenges due to the extent and location of grand trees that can not be removed (requiring the home to be designed around those trees). It is exciting to work with difficult assignments; in my experience, they result in very interesting and unique solutions.

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DESIGN DILEMMA With the help of her friend and business partner Liz Baker, homeowner (and co-owner of Coralberry Cottage) Melissa Hempstead created a space that expresses English country style with a coastal flair. In this example, the team shows us how they used their experience to turn a purposeless sunroom into a gorgeous sitting room and a dated dining room into a beautiful eating space.

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The Requests:

Melissa had a very distinct idea of what she wanted the sunroom to feel like. With the goal of making it a cozier, quieter room, she wanted to enclose the space. In the dining room, Melissa wanted a place to display her great collection of transferware and china.

The Plan:

The team enclosed the sunroom by adding French doors in the archways.

This helped create furniture walls that provide a sound barrier and visual division on both sides of the room.

In addition, Melissa and Liz decided

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The Dilemma:

The original sunroom didn’t really have a purpose because the home’s great room already provided a pleasant place to sit and chat. Melissa and Liz of Coralberry Cottage wanted to give the redundant room a function. In addition, they wanted to incorporate an English Cupboard into the dining room design, but proportionally, there was not enough space between the room’s windows to fit one.

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to paint the hardwood floor to add warmth and interest to the room. They relocated the copper lamp that was proportionally too big and added a smaller light fixture.

The new coffee table and end tables give a genuinely antique look with a whimsical elegance. The color scheme and fabric were inspired by two oil paintings that Melissa discovered in Italy. In the dining room, the pair chose to cover the existing window with a perfectly sized English Cupboard, giving Melissa a place to display her china.

The Result:

With the sunroom updates, Melissa and Liz managed to create a quiet nook, great for reading, relaxing, and chatting. Melissa got not only a beautiful sitting room, but also a gorgeous piece of dining room furniture that fits perfectly in the room. With these changes, Melissa and Liz gave the sunroom purpose and managed to create a peaceful sitting room and a lovely dining room ideal for sharing meals in style.

For more information, call Coralberry Cottage at (843) 884-2225 or visit coralberrycottage.com.

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From the artwork on the walls to the outdoor installations (all the way down to the bathroom fixtures), these Kiawah homeowners buck traditional styling to take a contemporary approach to their home design.

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But, the entrance is not the only place where their home wows visitors. Being art collectors, the homeowners intended the whole house (built by Sifly Homes) to not only display their lives’ passion, but also enhance their chosen masterpieces.

Even the rarely seen rooms in the house— like the bathrooms—work in conjunction with their exquisite pieces.

The powder room, off the entry, is perhaps the best example. The homeowners chose a Vitraform clear glass vessel sink, a Jado out-of-mirror faucet, and a black console vanity all from local bath and kitchen gallery Design on Tap. Ashley Hyer, Showroom Manager at Design on Tap, said, “This powder room stands out. The design was done around a painting [of a red rooster] that the homeowner has.”

As if artwork itself, the master bathroom contains no paintings, carvings, or mobiles. The only embellishment is a large cowhide rug and, of course,

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(above and right) With floor-to-ceiling marble (covering even the door to the lavatory), this master bathroom draws your eye to both the beautiful soaking tub and the views beyond. (left) The downstairs powder room boasts interchanging matte and glossy black paint on the walls and a corresponding clear and black console. This design, along with the rest of the house, was conceived by Durbin Emerson of Emerson Dorsch Art & Design.

sleek chrome fixtures. In this very symmetrical, monochromatic lavatory, the centerpiece of the design is truly the crisp white soaking tub and the walk-in shower (with an incredible, back-lit onyx wall). Behind a marble-lined, hidden door sits the toilet—a Toto Neorest.

“The Toto Neorest is about everything,” Ashley emphatically described. “It automatically opens. You can determine the temperature of your seat and your water and where the water hits you. It has a dryer, automatically closes, and automatically flushes.”

you’ll find by simply providing your John with his own john.) A man’s bathroom in every way, this second bathroom features a urinal, toilet, and pedestal sink in a masculine, modern square design.

And, if that wasn’t enough, Ashley showed her company’s versatility in a secondary bathroom off the master bathroom. (Ladies, imagine the peace

In stark contrast to the main part of the house, the guest wing exhibits the homeowners’ early, more traditional collection of artwork. It contains three of

marble over there [in the guest wing] with contemporary fixtures, but in the traditional polished nickel.” said Ashley “That’s normally a finish that we use in a lot of our traditional homes.”

Ashley Hyer of Design on Tap

the six bathrooms on the property, all of which are similar. In keeping with a traditional theme, they worked with Ashley to choose bathroom fixtures accordingly. “They have a traditional

While this Kiawah home took advantage of Design on Tap’s wide selection of bathroom products for their specific vision, it is important to note that the company sells anything that has water running through it, all of which might be considered artistic.

Ashley explained, “We do hot water heaters, whole house filtration—or

point of use filters—faucets, and garbage disposals.” Don’t believe their products to be art? Take a moment to read about artist Marcel Duchamp’s ready-made La Fontaine—literally a porcelain urinal, which is permanently displayed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. If you’re interested, Design on Tap will sell you the next great ready-made, la chaudière (a.k.a. hot water heater). v For more information, call (843) 329-0661 or visit designontap.net.

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(above) This spacious guest bathroom (with tile provided by Melcer Tile) fits appropriately within the more traditionally styled guest wing. (above right) Since the toilet is man’s throne (and these fixtures are so luxurious), this Kiawah bathroom is fit for a king.

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iawah Island, recently named the happiest seaside town in America

by Coastal Living magazine, is probably such a popular spot because of the awe inspiring confluence of impeccable homes and unbelievable nature. At that intersection, in many homes, lie Kolbe Gallery windows and doors, bridging the interior and the exterior. Kolbe Gallery’s

prevalence on the island has a lot to do with builder Dan Buffington’s preference. (He’s built over 65 homes on Kiawah!)

For this particularly incredible marsh-view home beyond Kiawah’s second gate (designed by Herlong and Associates), Dan explained, “We really felt very strongly about wanting good, high quality windows—not only high quality as

(above) Kolbe Gallery’s selection of uniquely sized and shaped windows is limitless because each product is handmade to the homeowners’ specifications. (below) Each window installed in this home is hurricane impact rated, meaning they won't shatter under the siege of flying debris.

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Two home professionals form a working bond over quality, taste, and integrity; the result is an undisputed work of art.

With an incredible marsh view, the homeowners wanted their windows to be both beautiful and functional; each window has a retractable screen so that when the windows are open, they are protected from insects, but when the windows are closed, their view is not hindered. (below) Even the homeowners' master shower has a marsh view!

far as the strength of the window, but also the architectural design of the window.” With those requirements in mind, along with knowing that the homeowners wanted hurricane impact-rated windows (that won’t shatter during a storm) of all sizes and wood species, Dan turned to the window experts at Kolbe Gallery.

“We have over 110 different window options, so we build it to order,” said Jonathan Kenin, Sales Manager at Kolbe Gallery.

“We have standard sizes, but if somebody would like it stretched a little bit this way or that way, there’s no problem with that at all because we actually do handmake our windows. They’re not constructed on an assembly line.”

Because each window is made to order (in Wausau, Wisconsin), options are almost limitless. In this case, the homeowners took

advantage of that flexibility, choosing four different wood species for the window frames— pine, oak, mahogany, and cherry.

These options are only a handful of what Kolbe has available.

“In this house, some of the rooms were paneled in oak, as an example, so the windows have oak on the inside. The outside is painted aluminum clad. But, on the inside, we were able to match the interior trim,” noted Dan. With that kind of customizability— and this kind of exquisite home— comes some fairly complex requests. So for each project, either Terry Sutton, Kolbe Gallery’s general manager, or Jonathan Kenin, works very closely with the project manager to ascertain the exact specifications.

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Dan Buffington of Buffington Homes and Jonathan Kenin of the Kolbe Gallery

That, above all other benefits, is why Dan chose—and continues to choose—Kolbe.

They are reliable—both the people and the product. v

making sure nothing happened during shipment. If there is anything wrong, they are able to take care of the issue so that construction delays don’t occur.

For more information about the Kolbe Gallery, call (843) 881-0038 or visit kolbegallery.com.

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While large bay windows show an uninterrupted view, they are not very safe during a storm, so the homeowners opted for architecturally beautiful and safer windows from Kolbe—and a lot of them. Bonus? These windows hold at least a 20-year warranty.

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taking the floor

The engineered maple hardwood (left), stair runner (middle), and cedar-lined closet (right) were all installed by Paul and John Springfield, who have worked for Carpet Baggers nearly 18 years.

Ready for a new design in their West Ashley home, Bob and Angela Wills sought to update their flooring by adding classic hardwood, new baseboards, and an ultra-elegant stair runner.

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bout two Christmases ago,” recounts Angela Wills, “we were going around to stores, looking for flooring for our home. We pulled up to Carpet Baggers. It happened to be the day of their Christmas party, so they were closed. As my husband, Bob, and I got in the car to go back home, Dean [Kelly, Co-Owner] came out of the store and flagged us down. He spent about two hours with us answering our questions.

It was on that day that we knew we were ready to replace our floors, and we had found the perfect company for the job.”

Homeowner Angela Wills with Jim Mahaffey of Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings

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Once Bob and Angela settled on a company to complete their project, they began the material selection process. The couple chose Shaw engineered maple hardwood flooring. Angela describes, “I’ve always wanted my home to have a Southern, traditional feel to it. To be honest, the flooring reminds me of what used to be in my great-granny’s house—I like that memory, and I like that feel.” Giving the home a certain aesthetic was not the only benefit of choosing this engineered flooring. The Willses’ home is situated on a concrete slab, which diminishes their options for traditional wood flooring. Jim Mahaffey of Carpet Baggers explains, “Similar to plywood, engineered hardwood flooring has different layers that crisscross with the other layers, giving it more stability than solid wood on concrete or in other high moisture areas. With a solid product, the wider the board, the more likely it is to cup— engineered flooring doesn’t have this problem. In the Lowcountry, we experience high moisture—Bob and Angela especially see this moisture because of their concrete slab.

An engineered product is durable, can be re-sanded, and many of them have warranties extending up to 50 years.” Understanding these benefits helped the Willses make the best flooring decision for their home.

After the engineered hardwood (as well as an elegant stair runner and new baseboards) was installed, the Willses saw the beauty in their remodeled floor and were inspired to undertake a full-home renovation, including an updated kitchen and a custom, cedar-lined closet. Excitedly awaiting the completion of the project, Angela and Bob know that their upstairs rooms’ floors will look just as stunning as the lower level. v For more information, call Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings at (843) 571-0013 or visit carpet-baggers.com.

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a sound investment When the Baxleys began construction on their new Park West home, they decided to spend a little extra dough for some big technological additions.

(above) The Baxleys’ first media room—for the parents—offers Mr. an Mrs. Baxley a place to relax, enjoy the game, and entertain guests. (below) The entire A/V system of the Baxleys’ home is controlled by a convenient remote keypad, which houses access to television, movies, and music.

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t was not something that my wife saw the benefit of immediately. It was like with most gadgets—I was enthralled with it, and she was lukewarm about it,” explains Johnny Baxley of his family’s decision to install advanced technology in their new home. With a desire for speakers throughout the house, an easy way to access the internet, and two media rooms, Johnny had some persuading to do to convince his wife that such technology was well worth the money.

First, he explained to his wife the convenience of having two media rooms—

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one for their two daughters and one for the adults. His reasoning was that the kids could easily entertain their friends in their own media room, offering the parents a little peace and quiet in their room. Then, Johnny explained the benefits of a keypad—the hub of a home’s technology—to his skeptical wife. He notes, “I explained to her that with these keypads, we would basically have a ‘mom and dad’ button that accesses the music we like to listen to and a ‘kids’ button that plays the girls’ music. The music would play on speakers placed in all the rooms of the home— even the patio. And, each room could be

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(above left) The second media room—for the Baxleys’ two daughters—gives the girls a place to watch their own movies, browse the internet, and dance to Justin Beiber’s new single. (above right) Like the convenient remote, the IntelliControl keypad controls all of the audio and video systems of the home.

playing different music if we wanted. From a high-tech keypad, we could also control the cable, enabling us to turn on a TV station and play it throughout the home.”

If this handy keypad wasn’t enough to convince his wife, the ease of internet use simply added to the list of pros. With structured wiring in the home—a system of wiring within the walls that allows all of the technology to connect and run smoothly throughout the house—internet capabilities are limitless. Johnny explained to his wife that, in addition to a strong wireless connection, hardwired ports could be placed in various areas to allow for faster internet browsing when other family members are utilizing the wireless.

When too many people use a wireless connection at once, the browsing speed slows down; connection to a wall port allows for top-speed browsing at all times.

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Successful in his rhetoric, Johnny was able to persuade his wife that a technological system was a good investment. Once they decided to install the system, they called the experts at Carolina Custom Security and Sound to obtain price estimates and advice about the best products. Because this was a new home, the team at Carolina Custom was able to easily place structured wiring within the walls and proceed with the installation of the Baxley’s two media rooms, internet connections, and Telecontrol keypads. (Structured wiring retrofitting is possible for older homes as well, althoughtheprocessis a bit more complex.)

Johnny describes, “Since we had the system installed in the house, my wife uses it ten times more than I do. Every morning, she gets up and immediately turns on the sound system in the bathroom while she’s getting ready.

And then, when she moves into the bed-

room or the kitchen, she still keeps this system on. She listens to it all the time.

In fact, it’s one of the things in the house that she says she can’t live without, even though she didn’t think she was going to be a big fan of it at the beginning.” Both satisfied with their new technology, the Baxley couple knows that they’ve made a sound investment, only increasing the value of their Park West home. v For more information, call Carolina Custom Security and Sound at (843) 881-4802 or visit carolinacustomsecurity.com.

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a very brady project Summerville homeowners David and Deborah Neal dreamed of a home that would help them blend their recently joined families and showcase their contemporary taste; Granite Shop played a key role in that success.

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s if ripped straight from The Brady Bunch original script, the story of the Neals is one of recently blended families, a new home for all, and one misbehaving canine— sans the shag carpet and wood paneling. Befitting the modern era, Deborah and David Neal’s new home boasts sleek granite and classy marble instead.

“We wanted a plan that combined the kitchen area, the dining room area, and the living area where our families—we both have large families—could communicate,” said David about the project. “We don’t like any [natural stone] pattern that’s too busy. We wanted neutral [countertops] that would blend in and accentuate the cabinetry that

(above and above right) Desiring an understated countertop with minimal striations, the Neals chose White Kashmire Granite to make the focal point of the kitchen the cabinets. (right) Bonni Agnew of Granite Shop.

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we already had,” added Deborah.

With that vision in mind, the Neals scoured Charleston Home + Design magazine’s August home show to find a natural stone fabricator (among other home professionals). To their surprise, all along they were friends with one: Bonni Agnew of Granite Shop. Deborah explained, “We’ve known Bonni for a long time as a personal friend, and we trust her. We were impressed with what they had to offer and their service.”

Granite Shop, a local natural stone fabricator and installer, has one showroom and two fabrication shops, one of which is conveniently located in Jedburg near the Neals’ Summerville jobsite. (The other is in Mount Pleasant, a new location that opened in March, 2012.) The Summerville showroom, with fireplace and vanity displays, allows homeowners the chance to see the stone installed versus in raw form, which can be overwhelming. Options for edges and seams are displayed, as well. There, the Neals confidently picked out stone for their master bathroom, guest bathrooms, laundry room, and of course, kitchen— the centerpiece of their vision.

“They used two different granites and two marbles,” described Bonni. “They chose marbles for the master (Botticino) and guest bathrooms (Rhino White) upstairs and some ‘White Kashmir’ granite for the kitchen and ‘Kashmir Gold’ granite for the vanities downstairs.”

Simplicity of stone pattern is a relatively new desire for homeowners. The Neals are one of many that want a toned-down grain for all their surfaces. The marble used upstairs in the guest bathroom, in fact, has nary a color discrepancy. The flat white countertops (with only a hint of grey), complemented by the marine blue tiled floor, make that bathroom a favorite for both Deborah and Bonni.

For this kind of popular style, one would think the Neals paid top dollar. How-

ever, with Granite Shop’s vast selection and partnerships with local wholesalers, they saved quite a substantial amount of money. Bonni described, “For the kitchen, they were able to choose a full slab that they needed, and then for the bathrooms, we were able to save them some money by choosing remnants that we have at the shop. As far as choosing remnants, there’s any choice you can imagine.”

Being a Brady-type family with semi-grown children and pets running amuck, frugality and quality were of great concern. With the help of Bonni and Granite Shop, “this lady” and “this fellow” got their dream. v

(clockwise) The homeowners chose to use both natural stone (provided by Granite Shop) and tile (provided by Melcer Tile) to accentuate their master tub and guest bathroom. Cost conscious, the homeowners used a granite remnant from the kitchen to outfit their laundry room.

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE Check out our full interview with Bonni, David, and Deborah at charlestonhomeanddesign.com/videos or scan the QR code above using your mobile phone.

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alluring alterations With a desire to bring their vacation home up to date, one Seabrook Island, home-owning couple decided to make some major renovations.

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aking a critical look at their dated vacation home, the owners of this Seabrook Island abode determined that they needed to start a remodeling project to modernize their surroundings. After studying the layout of the home and carefully forming a budget, the couple devised two options; they either wanted to expand their master bathroom or transform their existing screened-in porch into a sunroom. The homeowners sought the help of Neal and Kara Crowell of Cinder Creek Construction, and upon speaking with them, decided to complete both options for the remodel and more. For these homeowners, completing all the projects in one fell swoop actually saved them a little money.

Kara explains, “The final plans included removing the back of the house, expanding the dining room, opening up the living

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(top) The newly renovated master bathroom is actually twice the size of the original room. (above) Nestled on a beautiful Seabrook Island lot, this home needed an update and a redo. The homeowners decided to expand the dining room, open the living areas, convert the screened-in porch into a sunroom, add a bedroom, and increase the size of the master bathroom, which drastically changed the design of the back of the house.

areas, changing the screened-in porch to a sunroom, adding a second floor bedroom, and reconfiguring the master bathroom, nearly doubling its size.”

With a list of alterations and updates, the team at Cinder Creek Construction began their work; they made it their mission to move this home from the 1980s to the 21st Century. Kara describes, “We made so many little tweaks along the way to bring the house up to date. This was— and is—a secondary vacation home, so in the past, subtle updates were not made.

Now, we’ve brought it to a more modern state and made it more grandchildfriendly for the family. When they come here on vacation, they’ve got more living areas and more sleeping spaces for the grandkids, so they can enjoy the home even more than they’ve been able to in

the past.” In addition to completing the actual construction aspect of the project, the team at Cinder Creek also managed the new interior design. “A lot of the home didn’t have hardwood floors,” notes Kara. “It was a mixture of tile and the typical mid- to late-’80s plush, pink carpet.

These things were cutting edge at that time but not anymore. Just extending the same flooring throughout the house has made it a lot more open. Changing the paint colors a little bit has also made a big difference.” With the structural changes and updated interior design, the home was able to leave the 1980s in the past.

While all of these changes make for an impressive remodel, perhaps the most alluring aspect is the bathroom transformation. A comparison of the before-andafter photos shows the vast change from

Kara Crowell of Cinder Creek Construction

the dated room, featuring green valances, off-white tile, and polka-dot wallpaper, to the updated room, featuring sleek, spa-like white tile, a glass-enclosure shower, and natural stone countertops.

Although the Cinder Creek team found some unexpected issues during the renovation—like having to replace the polybutylene piping (which is prone to unexpected leaks) in the entire home— the crew was still able to effectively modernize the Seabrook Island house, giving the homeowners a comfortable, beautiful home away from home. v For more information, contact Cinder Creek Construction at (843) 768-0784 or visit cindercreek.net.

(above) The new guest room provides a perfect place for the homeowners’ grandchildren to stay when the family visits Seabrook on vacation. (below) Now a beautiful sunroom, this space used to be a rarely-used, screened-in porch.

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heart of the house For a complicated historic renovation, College of Charleston took on the challenge of retaining the original hardwood floors in the face of toxic lead paint and wood deterioration.

In addition to refurbishing the interior hardwood floors, Elegant Hardwood Floors refinished and repainted the historic building’s porch decking.

the more expensive and extensive route of accurately restoring each aspect of the building, including retaining the original hardwood floors—even though the building simply provides office space for professors in the department of Social Services and Humanities.

Floors two through four of 5 College Way all show the potential in even the ugliest floors. Previously covered in lead paint, Elegant Hardwood Floors restored them to their original beauty.

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“They knew they had a really high quality surface underneath all the lead [paint covering the floors]. They just had to figure out how to get it off.

One option was to use a chemical stripper that was very expensive and time-consuming.

Another option was to hire a company to refinish the floors.

We were fortunate enough to be selected,” said Fred Stone, owner of Elegant Hardwood Floors. “NBM [Construction] decided to use us because we had the lead certification, and also we had the only dust containment system that is approved by the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency].”

Most structures built before 1978 are likely to contain lead based paint, which, if ingested or inhaled, can cause nervous system damage, reproductive problems, and a myriad of other negative effects. So, the EPA requires that contractors renovating or repairing more than

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ew hardwood floors are probably cheaper. In fact, laminate would do the job—to some degree. Surely, the college students wouldn’t notice the difference.

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These refinished hardwood floors (left and middle) display a unique grain pattern that almost exactly matches the reclaimed hardwood floors that Fred chose for the project’s first floor (right).

the case for the ground floor of College of Charleston’s 5 College Way building.

While Fred and his team saved the second, third, and fourth floors, the bottom level This being true, it is required a new surprising the limsubfloor as well ited number of local as new hardflooring companies wood floors. For that have experithis, they chose ence in this capacreclaimed anity. “Our employees tique heart of have done a trepine for its simimendous amount of larities to the work downtown and original wood. know the difficulties Fred explained, of renovation work,” “The matesaid Fred. “And, now rial came from that we’re lead certiFred Stone III of Elegant Hardwood Floors beams from an fied, not only do we old warehouse in Massachusetts that know how to do it, we’re one of the only was milled down into five-inch floorcompanies that is legally allowed to do it.” ing to match the original floors in the residence.” The goal was achieved, In addition to their refinishing talent, and in fact, one might say the ground Elegant Hardwood Floors also profloor is the most impressive, with vides high-quality, new flooring for original nail holes and a knotty grain those projects featuring floors that just that gives it a unique character. cannot be saved (and, obviously, for It’s no surprise that Elegant Hardwood new construction). This was actually six square feet of paint in structures built before 1978 must be certified and trained to follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

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Floors was able to provide such services.

With over 3,000 square feet of showroom and warehouse space and nine full-time employees, Fred’s company is one with a longstanding reputation for reliability and resourcefulness. v For more information, call (843) 723-8172 or visit elegant-hf.com.

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In your opinion, which country exports the best natural stone?

She Said: Since I love the look of marble, I’d have to say Italy. The Italian marbles are so classy. You can never go wrong with Calacatta Gold or White Carrara. And, think of all the wonderful buildings in Europe! You don’t ever get tired of them. The same is true in a home.

He Said: I like the huge variety of colors that one can find in the granite family. My favorite ones come from Brazil, since they’re more exotic. The different colors and patterns amaze me every time we receive a new shipment. For instance, Carnival Granite slabs are especially impressive.

She Said: Marble is much softer than granite, so we recommend cleaning with hot, soapy water. Some cleaners will actually etch the marble, so never use an abrasive cleaner like bleach. Avoid placing acidic foods or drinks on the countertops because they can cause etching as well. Also, because marble is much more porous than granite, we recommend resealing every couple of years.

He Said: In the case of granite, homeowners need to reseal every five years, unless a oneyear sealer was applied. Then, of course, the recommendation is to reseal every year. Soap is mild enough that it won't break down the sealer applied. All soaps have anti-bacterial agents in them now, so they take care of the germs.

She Said: We are seeing more mixing of stones, mainly when an island is part of the plan.

Clients will use one type of marble on the perimeter of the kitchen and something totally different on the island. Islands are like a separate piece of furniture in a kitchen. So, to accent that feature, clients sometimes want a totally different color or pattern.

He Said: I have to agree with Adriene on this one. There are so many stones out there, allowing you the opportunity to easily play with colors. We are seeing more and more people using a super exotic color for their island and something more subtle for the other countertops.

What cleaning product do you recommend for natural stone and why?

When designing a kitchen, do you recommend mixing stone types or staying with one style and keeping it consistent?

For more information, contact Vitoria International at (843) 760-2470 or visit vitoriainternational.com.

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The spouses and the non-deployed military members really make up the military. We couldn’t have the military we have without the families. There’s an adage: you recruit the person, but you retain the family. If your family is not happy, you’re not going to stay.

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hen all the formal abbreviations and acronyms are put aside, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr., USAF (ret.) is simply John, a man who fell in love with a woman named Donna. This event formed the foundation upon which he eventually became the president of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. His career is notable; John retired in 2006 as a three-star general, having flown over 3,600 hours in eight different aircraft. Their lifestyle is fortunate; after 25 military moves, the couple now retains residence in The Citadel’s Quarters One—the President’s on-campus house. They also escape to their beach abode on the Wadmalaw River and vacation in their quaint cabin in the Smoky Mountains. But, what is most intriguing is, after almost 40 years married, never does John use the word “I” but always “we.” His successes are not only his own. Sitting at ease in two wicker armchairs, lifetime copilots John and Donna waxed nostalgic for me about their meeting in Charleston, their true love of military life, and their eventual return to the Lowcountry as President and First Lady, though their roles at The Citadel seem more like Dad and Mom.

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ohn met Donna in 1972 when he was a football star at The Citadel and she was a ward secretary for the Medical University of South Carolina’s outpatient clinic.

Upon John’s graduation, they married, and John was commissioned in the Air Force.

“Donna had not really been out of South Carolina that many times,” John explained.

“Our first base together was in Myrtle Beach. We’re both from the South, and we wanted to see the world. We end up in Myrtle Beach, go figure. Our sons were both born there. And so, that is really where we got started.”

In time, they certainly got their wish to see the world.

As is typical, about every 15 to 18 months, they relocated. They were privelaged to experience the exotic posts in Scotland and Hawaii, as well as enjoy bases in Idaho, Alabama, Colorado, and more. See, the unique phenomenon about the military is that bonds are quickly made, so the most remote assignments often foster the strongest relationships.

independent, and the wives bonded.”

Donna added, “It’s what you make of it.

Because the guys were gone so much, the spouses were left with the kids, and it was tough. You have to depend on each other.

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times working through the night. Prepping the family for a move was not as simple. “I remember one day, the boys came up and said, ‘Moving is so easy for you, but it’s hard for us,’” Donna recalled. “One was in junior high school and the other was in elementary school.

They were not happy that we were moving again.

And, I said, ‘What makes you think it’s fun for me?

I know nobody. We’re a family. We move together.

You just have to do it.’ Our joke was that, you have a few minutes to whine and that’s it, we’re moving.”

Even with all the moves, if you ask John, he’ll say that while he misses flying airplanes, he misses that way of life and the people the most. The Rosas never intended on staying in the military.

But, John explained, “Every time they [the military] would say, ‘Well, would you like to fly this airplane?’ Or, ‘You’re going to go here and fly this,’ we both said, ‘Neat.’

Pretty soon, we turned around, and 20 years had gone by.” By that time, he was a colonel, moving smoothly up the chain of John said, “When we lived in The Quarters One entrance, featuring a refurbished chest of drawers from the General Clark era, is both stylish and inviting. command. The statistics Idaho, there were two stopsay, for every 100 officers lights at that time,” John that are commissioned, described. “Going out to the only 10 make Colonel and just one Wives is dead on. When good things hapbase, there was a 10 mile stretch of just makes General. He was the one, for in pen, you share; when bad things happen, high desert and tumbleweed. The first 1999, John made Brigadier General and you share. It was a fun way of living.” time we [John and sons] drove on base, soon found himself at the Pentagon as our oldest son said, ‘Mom’s going to kill the Deputy Director of Operations.

In the midst of the fun, John and Donna you.’ But, we ended up loving that base. It strived to keep their home life stable. So, was so open. We were outdoors camping “I was in the Pentagon when 9/11 octhe family—with the kids working on all the time. We had a ball. Most people curred,” John mentioned soberly. “I their own bedrooms—prided themselves lived on the base, so there was always was there when the airplane hit. Fortuon setting up a house in two days, somesomething going on. Donna became very

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John’s dark, wood-paneled office displays some of the family’s most prized possessions that reference their fascinating history: Citadel memorabilia (from the ’70s and now), aircraft models, family photos, and even some motorcycle collectibles.

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(above and below right) The two-part catering kitchen is situated right off the vast dining room. Being an industrial, professional-grade kitchen, it boasts dual ovens, spacious stainless steel countertops, and two sinks.

nately for us, it didn’t hit our pie; there are five pies.

We felt it, and it filled that building up with smoke in a matter of minutes. So, the next two years were dedicated to the war on terror. Life was interesting for all of us in America at that time.”

After 32 years of flying single-seat jets (the equivalent of an open-wheeled Indy car, as John described it), fighting the war on terror, and—as Superintendant of the Air Force Academy—re-

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directing the scandal-laden school, John and Donna thought that, perhaps, it was time to retire.

“While we were trying to decide, out of the blue, The Citadel called and said, ‘Would you be interested in coming back?’ I looked out, and Donna had the trunk packed. She said, ‘I’m going home.’ I replied, ‘Wait a minute, we have a few things we need to do,’” John said. “The military was gracious enough to let me retire and come back here. And I

think a large part of that was due to the fact that we would be continuing to educate young people to serve our nation.”

Stay One Step Ahead of Your Airplane After holding positions as the commandant for the Air Command and Staff College and the superintendent for the Air Force Academy, John is no stranger to leading schools; however, upon arriving at The Citadel, he realized public institutions are a horse of a different color.

It helps that The Citadel’s alumni are incredibly generous. Where most colleges receive donations from around 10 percent of their former students, The Citadel sees 30 percent of their alumni giving back.

Since taking office, the Rosas have been

higher education. We pontificate, study, and discuss. So, patience is a virtue that you have to embrace,” John confessed.

Their latest challenge? Diversification.

John, brother to three sisters (who he claims could do most anything better than him), is a proponent of increasing not only the percentage of female students in the core of cadets, but also African Americans and other minorities. Proudly, he tells me that the class coming in this fall will be the most diverse in The Citadel’s history.

“We went co-ed in ’96, in “It is funded on a shoe many respects pulling, string. There is only one screaming, and kicking.

Air Force Academy, West When I came back here, Point, or Naval Academy. there was a certain segSo, those services put ment that said, ‘We need their best foot forward. to go back to the way we Funding is never an iswere.’ I made it quite clear sue. But, The Citadel is no that I wouldn’t have come different from any other here if The Citadel weren’t state school. And when the school that it is,” John the recession hit, South declared. “Every young Carolina cut higher eduperson ought to have the cation funding more than opportunity for this type of any other state in the education. If you want this, country. We lost 50 perif you want to put forth the cent of our state funding,” effort, it shouldn’t matter John said. “At that time, where you come from or we made a decision not to what gender you are. This cut academically, but to is America. I served 32 build academically, which years so everybody could has paid off. Realizing With a blue-and-white checkered floor, white cabinets, and a red hutch, be free. I mean, that is kind that the business model even the kitchen is patriotic! of pie in the sky, but it’s rewe had, where tuition and ally not.” fees pay the bill, wasn’t viinstrumental in helping the College and able anymore, we got outside consultants Ultimately, the Rosas’ goal is to foster The Citadel Foundation to raise nearly to come in and help us think for the fugraduates that are well-rounded and 110 million dollars. But, John, Donna, and ture. We did this early on, ahead of many prepared for leadership. To succeed in the staff are not resting; they’re always other colleges. It positioned us to not only the military, where almost 40 percent looking for ways to improve the school. get through the recession but to grow.” of their students went last year, John “We’re used to, in the military, getting Coming out of the recession, The Citadel believes they must understand diverse things done. You figure out what you’re has been named the Number One Public groups and know how to lead them. In going to do, get it done, and move on to the Institution in the South by U.S. News and this way, John acts very much as the Dad next challenge. That is not always so in World Report.

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On the back side of the house sits a long sunroom (with 24 windows!) and a brick and flagstone porch, which is where the Rosas say their parties always migrate. (below) The Rosas’ front and back yards are designed so that each month something is blooming, thanks to Judy Eelman and Daisy Drayton.

of the school, always looking out for the students’ futures, whereas Donna—who takes a softer approach—thinks of herself as The Citadel Mom. In fact, their son Brad went to The Citadel, so Donna knows quite a bit about the pressures the cadets face. “Our son had a really hard time as a freshman, coming back after Christmas. It’s difficult because the students go home for almost a month, and they’re with kids who go back to normal schools. He was

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coming back to a strict life in the barracks,” Donna explained. “We’ve tried to build in more programs that involve the cadets coming over here, so they get to meet me and John. We try to show them that we support them.” One program, among many, that Donna is particularly proud of is the Cheeseburger in Paradise spirit booster, a party for all the members of the freshman class, held at Quarters One. The students—and Donna—do karaoke, eat, and socialize in their P.T. (physical training) clothes.

“Donna has really developed a great relationship with these kids. She sits there at graduation and cries,” John mused.

“This one time I was sitting at my desk, and I heard a knock at the door. I looked out, and there was a young lady, a cadet.

I thought, oh, something bad has happened. She’s coming to the President’s house to let me know what’s going on.

I opened the door, and she said, ‘Is Mrs. Rosa here?’ It turns out this young lady had been invited to go to a formal, and she didn’t have jewelry. So, she and

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(above) The dining room in Quarters One has seen its fair share of important dinner parties, which is why General Clark’s opulent chandelier from Austria fits so nicely within the space. (below left) The sitting room, beyond the entrance, connects with the dining room, providing a perfect place for after-dinner drinks, socializing, and karaoke—thanks to Mrs. Rosa. (below right) One of the first changes the Rosas made to the home was altering the guest bathroom to be wheelchair accessible, while still retaining Mrs. Rosa’s Lowcountry style.

Donna were in the back digging through all of her jewelry.” John’s respect of Mrs. Rosa’s impact on the cadets is obvious. And, one can easily link The Citadel’s recent success to both their partnership and their individual leadership.

Trust Your Instruments; They’ll Take You Home

The Rosas strive to be always accessible, making Quarters One—a five bedroom ranch on campus—the perfect place to convene. Built in 1954 specifically for General Mark Clark (as in I-526), the house has a formal dining room, living room, study, sunroom, handicap-accessible restroom, and

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porch, all designated public spaces for parties and meetings. The remaining rooms in the house are for personal use, though the Rosas find it difficult to define the line.

“There are events where we’re standing out here entertaining, and we’ll look in the house and say, ‘There’s somebody walking around in our bedroom!’” John said while chuckling. “We had a twostory house when we did this before [at the Air Force Academy]. So, everything upstairs was ours, and people didn’t go up there.” Donna noted, “We had a huge house at the Air Force Academy, about 10,000 square feet. But, the home was a bit ostentatious. The first thing the boys said when they came in [to Quarters One] was, ‘Okay, now we’re back home again.”

Donna knew she wanted Quarters One to be a Charleston house with bright colors, reflecting her and John’s beginning.

The office is perhaps the best example of her personal touch. She decorated with framed family photos and memorabilia of their time in the military—from cadet mementos to treasures from all the places they’ve lived. When the students visit, the Rosas can hear giggling as the cadets survey their vast library of memories.

For the rest of the house, Donna used a combination of pieces left by previous presidents (some found in the attic and

The sunroom is a favorite space of Lt. General Rosa for its beautiful sunsets in the winter.

restored) and their own furniture. One feature that is particularly impressive is the dining room chandelier. “It was given to General Clark by the Austrian government. After World War II, he was part of the team that divided up the way Europe was going to look,” John explained. “Nobody wants to clean it. Nobody wants to touch it because it is General Clark’s. It shows the significance of General Clark.

He made a huge impact. I think all of us have tried to make it [the home] more livable. Big magnolias were planted in the back by our predecessors when the Joe Riley Stadium was built [in 1997].

The ballpark lights were so bright, they couldn’t sleep. Those trees have grown up now, and it blocks the light.”

With that addition, the Rosas’ porch, is perhaps the best “room” in the house,

which is probably why most parties end up back there and why Donna said the guys like to have their cigars and scotch back there.

But, no matter how lovely the house is, it is essentially a working home, not a relaxing home. “We figured it out. Between the two of us, we can do this [work on campus] for about 45 days straight.

Then, you’ve got to have some breaks.

You’ve got to have some type of a place to get away and chill out,” John said. “Our goal when we were young was to have a house in the mountains and somewhere at the beach. And, we’ve done that. We have a house in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.” Donna interjected, “It’s just a tiny little thing. It’s two bedrooms. When we built the cabin up there [in 2001], we had no idea that we were going to come

Opening up to guests beyond the foyer, the Quarters One living room invites guests to make themselves at home, the goal of Mrs. Rosa when decorating the space. The original, 1954 glass division between the living room and sunroom allows light to filter throughout the home.

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and participant for Relay for Life, she spreads this message. In addition to serving on the advisory council for MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center, she has spoken on bases around the country about her struggles in order to urge people to get skin screenings, wear sunscreen, and— most importantly—stay positive.

“People think it’s a death sentence, but it’s not,” Donna insisted. “It’s very important to me for people to realize that.

When I had cancer in my lungs, the life expectancy was nine months, and that was in 2000. By talking about it at different bases, it’s amazing the people that call and say, ‘You’ve saved my life,’ or ‘You’ve let me see that there’s hope.’”

Even while enjoying beverages and the paper on the porch, it is clear John is still very much in love with Donna, his wife of almost 40 years.

back here. We just thought that had to be our little getaway place.”

More locally, the Rosas have a home on the Wadmalaw River. “It’s a great place to fish, shrimp, and clear your mind. I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. For all my life in the military, except for Myrtle Beach, we didn’t have the opportunity to do that. So, it’s kind of like coming home,” John said. For this house, they’ve done quite a bit of remodeling (which they find relaxing)—some in the kitchen and a lot on the dock. They invested so much effort because, when they retire from The Citadel, they want to stay in the area. Donna’s extended family of nephews, nieces, and her sister Tommye, remain in Charleston.

And Jonathan, their oldest son, along with his wife, Elisha, are successful local business owners. “We love the beach and the Lowcountry, all that is here,” John shared.

“We have so many good memories. My family is only three and a half hours away.

We love South Carolina.”

The Rosas won’t be leaving The Citadel any time soon. Their renewed contract has them staying longer than any of the past presidents since General Clark (who was in office for eleven years).

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Never Stop Flying; Never Give Up

“When I committed [to The Citadel] I said, ‘We’ll see what we’re going to do at the end of five years.’ We didn’t know what was going to go on in our lives. Donna is a cancer survivor. We didn’t want to say we’re going to commit to 10 years and then realize we don’t like this.”

It’s true. At the time of the Rosas’ return to Charleston, Donna’s hometown, she was a four-time cancer survivor with 10 years’ worth of scares under her belt—a stage four tumor on her lung among them.

“It started with a mole on my back that had been watched for three years,” Donna described. “I insisted that they take it off after reading an article about a young lady that had passed away from melanoma that started as a mole on her back. They did the biopsy on me and when it came back as melanoma, they did a wide incision to get the surrounding area. They said the margins were clear and that we were good.

But, actually, the margins weren’t clear.

Unfortunately, we trusted the doctor. We didn’t get a second opinion.”

This is the mistake that she vows to prevent others from making. As a speaker

Then, a year ago, after years of clean scans, the Rosas found out that Donna had cancer in her foot—the fifth diagnosis of melanoma. Taking her own advice, Donna got through the surgery and now says, “I’m good again,” implying she accepts that her health will always be an ebb and flow of good and bad.

Remember: A Good Landing is One You Can Walk Away From

Through setbacks, successes, and even interviews, John and Donna remain hand in hand. Like they do for so many of their cadets and colleagues, they opened their home to me. It’s easy to see why the Rosas have retained so many friendships, in spite of all the moves. Their honesty, modesty, and joy of life is palpable. ★

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Architect Mitch Laplante with Laplante Associates and interior designer Judi Embrescia envisioned the perfect playroom for the children of Kevin Flynn, co-owner of EPIC Development Group. When Kevin decided to renovate his 1908 downtown home, the builder-architect-designer team expanded the attic space, creating a loft for Kevin’s kids to play video games, relax, and have sleepovers with their friends.

For more information, contact EPIC Development Group at (843) 224-7151 or visit epicdevelopmentsc.com.

Nursery Rhyme Elegance

In this nursery, both elegance and functionality reign supreme. With features such as a dark-stained four-poster bed, a classic oriental rug, and lighting fixtures—like an ornate chandelier—this room is equipped to mature right along with the newborn babe (and it provides a comfortable spot for the new mother to rest within arm’s reach of her child).

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For more information, call Horack, Patch, and Associates at (843) 343-4170 or visit horackpatch.com. Lotus Table (above) and Lotus Floor Lamp (not pictured) as well as similar chandeliers are available at Circa Lighting, 426 King Street, (843) 937-5990.

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Nautical Newborn

Nautically inspired, this nursery incorporates all the accoutrements of the high seas—pendant flags, a grayscale sailboat print, rope curtain ties, and a classic red buoy. For this baby boy’s quarters, his parents, with the help of interior designer Hunter Graybill of Hunter Phelps Interiors, added a personal touch to the nursery with black-and-white infant prints hanging from a nautical rope. Bonus? The paint in this room was provided by Eco Deco and is totally baby-friendly.

For more information, call Hunter Phelps Interiors at (843) 647-7457 or visit hunterphelpsinteriors.com. To learn more about Eco Deco’s baby-friendly paint, call (843) 654-9520 or visit myecodeco.com.

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Double the Fun A space constructed for twins, this navy blue-and-white room is decorated in Coralberry Cottage’s English country décor, tailored for the smallest members of the household. Our favorite features include the almost-rustic twin beds with matching dresser and chests, a mini table for coloring, and a Spanish-inspired burro, which gives the young muchachos’ room a hint of quirky character.

For more information, call Coralberry Cottage at (843) 884-2225 or visit coralberrycottage.com.

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“Easy….Passion! Start with your child’s passions and everything else will fall into place. Have your child tell you one to three passions they have; it can be anything from helping animals, to coloring, to a superhero figure. Then, help your child choose the palette of colors that pop out when they think of those passions. Of course, Mom or Dad can help tone it down or fire it up, depending on what works in the room. Bright colors can be fun, magical, and exciting, and when the lights are out at night, they won’t keep your child awake.

Your child will already have items that they love that surround their passions. Make them a focal point of the room by highlighting one item or starting a collection that has a special designated area. Remember, it is all about your child. They are the ones creating, growing, and developing into the ‘special’ people they are meant to be.”

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Good Housekeeping

Playing house has been an all-time favorite pastime of girls and boys alike, and these Sullivan’s Island kids have it made—they have their very own playhouse inside the main home! Featuring fully functioning shutters and doors, this playroom leaves nothing to be desired. When the kids are tired of a long day of housekeeping, they can hang out on the couch or play a game of air hockey to relax.

For more information, contact builder RS Custom Homes at (843) 886-5187 or visit rscustomhome.com. To learn more about the building materials, call Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. at (843) 744-6281 or visit southernlumbermillwork.com.

A Whole New Ballgame

Fit for the next David Beckham or Kobe Bryant, this sports-themed room is the perfect place for a teenage guy to call "home." Its coolest features include a wall-mounted, flat screen TV, a magnetic chalkboard, an over-the-door basketball hoop, and a dartboard.

For more information, call Priester’s Custom Contracting at (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com.

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Growing up near the ocean (and the river, and the marsh), Lowcountry kids are born into a culture that values the great outdoors—especially boating and fishing. Why not take this passion and incorporate it into a boating-themed room? With a twin bed situated in a classic wooden boat frame, a sailboat mobile, and a Guy Harvey-style mural, this room is sure to bring out the fisherman in any kid.

Oregon Trail

Talk about a throw-back to the gold rush—this Wild West room elicits mental images of the old folk song “Home on the Range.” The covered wagon bed, along with mounted antlers on the wall and a rugged trunk as a bedside table, provides a space that undoubtedly feeds the imagination of one lucky kid in the Lowcountry.

For more information about both of these rooms, contact Thomas Evans Custom Building and Renovations at (843) 442-0277 or visit thomasevansconstruction.com.

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A Knight’s Tale Pleasing a set of five-year-old twins is no easy task—especially when one loves his sword and shield and the other wishes she lived in Cinderella’s castle. When these downtown homeowners decided that their polaropposite twins were going to share a room, they sought to give each child a space that reflects his or her personality—a princess nook for her and a knight’s cranny for him, both mimicking the grandeur of a medieval May Day celebration.

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Swiss Family Robinson

Swinging from ropes and zip-lining across the yard are just a few of the activities kids can do on this custom, tree house-style jungle gym. Let your little ones release their inner Tarzan—complete with all the yelling and screaming they can do—by giving them an outdoor space that’s all their own.

For more information, call REMARK at (843) 746-9573 or visit remarkstudiollc.com.

Paisley Princess

Nothing’s more girly—or more trendy—than a pink and green combination. This room reflects the sweet, feminine nature of the homeowners’ daughter. What’s even better? The room was painted with Eco Deco paints, which are perfect for children because they emit no harmful odors or chemicals.

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Also painted with kid-friendly Eco Deco paints, this boy’s room reflects a wild Texan spirit, featuring custom cowboy drapery, bucking bronco prints, and a fun stallion lamp. The primary color palette—featuring blues, reds, and hints of yellow—makes this space perfectly boyish.

To learn more about Eco Deco’s kid-friendly paint, call (843) 654-9520 or visit myecodeco.com.

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Each year, Charleston Home + Design teams up with local architects to bring you a showcase of the year’s best projects, presenting works that represent the Lowcountry’s refined design.

Peruse the next few pages—a lookbook of eye-catching photography and dream homes—to indulge your senses and learn about the pieces and passion that create

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a home. The pieces are those architectural elements holding a home together and giving it unique personality and pizazz; the passion is the devotion of the architect behind the design, pouring his or her heart into a life-size, livable work of art.

These two elements turn a simple, run-ofthe-mill house into a one-of-a-kind, showit-off, love-it-everyday kind of home.

To catch a glimpse of this home's interior, turn to page 148 for more from Spivey Architects, Inc.

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Bill Huey, AIA CRAN Charleston

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TMD Architects

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Spivey Architects, Inc.

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Clark-Glidewell / Architect, LLC

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Christopher Rose Architects, P.A.

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Ron Gossen, Architect

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The Verdi Group, LLC

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The Middleton Group

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Wayne Windham, Architect, P.A.

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Allen Design

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ink Architecture

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Andrew M. Clark, AIA, LEED AP

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Spivey Architects, Inc.

Project Type: New Construction

(843) 795-9370 | spiveyarchitects.com

Builder: Cook Bonner Construction, Inc.

Location: Beresford Hall, Mt. Pleasant Square Footage: 5,000

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ The entry separates the private section of the

From the Heart of Michael Spivey, Architect

home from the living areas and directs the view to a specimen live oak, the marsh, and river beyond. ➋ The fireplaces were hand-crafted by the owner. ➌ The master bath area is fully paneled in cherry.

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“With lots of living areas on the first floor and the abundance of trees on site, the design required careful planning to accommodate both situations. We used the challenge to create a fully functional home that uses the existing trees to enhance the built space and the overall presence of the home’s setting. Incorporating a home perfectly within nature is one of the most satisfying aspects of residential design.”

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Christopher Rose Architects, P.A.

Project Type: New Construction

(843) 559-7670 | chrisrosearchitects.com

Builder: Leonard Builders | Square Footage: 5,000

Location: Kiawah Island Interior Designer: Marian Chatfield of Chatfield Interiors

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ The hand-carved black walnut Georgian fireplace

From the Heart of Christopher Rose, Architect

was constructed by Mary May, a graduate of the School of the Building Arts. ➋ The location of the home on a bend of the neighboring salt water creek allows for maximized views. ➌ A dramatic four-story staircase, heavy mouldings, and wood paneling add to the architectural details of the home.

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“With an unusually shaped lot, bound on three sides by a swiftmoving creek, we were able to create a 5,000 square foot home, maximize the views, and screen the home from a neighbor a mere 40 feet away. The entire house is just one room deep, so every room has an incredible view of the marsh and creek. The contractor, with their attention to the craft of building, beautifully executed all of our details to perfection. We would always leave the jobsite with a smile on our faces, and that’s the true joy of it.”

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The Verdi Group, LLC

Project Type: New Construction

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Builder: The Verdi Group, LLC | Square Footage: 1,840

Location: Oak Terrace Preserve in Park Circle Interior Designer: The Verdi Group, LLC

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ The tower element in the home provides natural cooling,

From the Heart of David Hill, Architect

access to the roof, and a distinctive architectural character. ➋ The living roof, which will grow into a lush garden, offers a comfortable outdoor space, increased oxygen flow around the house, and cooler temperatures inside the house. ➌ The preservation of the existing live oaks on the lot and access to their majestic branches from the roof garden connect the home seamlessly with nature.

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“This house is in a neighborhood where we have designed and built several very nice, very green homes. We decided to have some fun with the architecture for this client, along with developing an even greener final product. What was very gratifying to me was discovering that most of the existing neighborhood residents had already given themselves ‘unofficial’ tours of the house during construction—I couldn’t wave ‘hello’ to someone on the sidewalk without them saying ‘Been in the house—love it!’”

Photography by Chrys Rynearson

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The Verdi Group, LLC

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Wayne Windham, Architect, P.A.

Project Type: New Construction

(843) 243-0790 | waynewindhamarchitect.com

Interior Designer: Lynn Morgan Designs | Square Footage: 5,076

Location: Cassique at Kiawah Island Builder: Steven J. Koenig Construction Company, Inc.

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ English Arts-and-Crafts Architecture ➋ Open Floor Plan with Extensive Views ➌ Multiple Outdoor Living Spaces ➍ Unique, Edgy Bar and Wine Room

From the Heart of Wayne Windham, Architect

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“One of my favorite aspects of this project, and really any other project, is being able to take a client’s desire, capture those desires, then build on them to make the house better than they imagined.

We’re able to develop unique interior details throughout the home that many clients don’t even think of to begin with.”

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ink Architecture (843) 882-7810 | inkarchitecturellc.com

Project Type: Remodel Location: West Ashley Builder: Witte Construction

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ The new design for the updated kitchen stays within

From the Heart of Anita King, Architect

the original kitchen’s footprint. ➋ The open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining room, and front living room. ➌ The team used a cabinet line for the base cabinets and asked the contractor to install custom shelves in place of the upper cabinets to make the kitchen unique and functional.

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“The older, ranch-style home now feels new and open. By lightening up the kitchen, reconfiguring the cabinets and appliances, and creating a larger opening into the dining room, the house can meet the demands of today’s style.

Integrating an open floor plan and modern conveniences with a charming, older house provides a finished product that’s something to be proud of.”

Photography by Patrick Brickman

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TMD Architects (843) 754-1400 | tmdarchitects.com

Project Type: Remodel Location: Isle of Palms | Square Footage: 1,943 Builder: Michael Eippert of Commonwealth Contracting

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ Practical, Livable Space near the Beach ➋ New Covered Entry Stoop and Split-Stair ➌ Expansive Decking and Porches

From the Heart of Trevor Draper, Architect

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“We were able to transform an existing house into a beautiful beach cottage with one very small addition—adding just 23 square feet of interior space to the home. Working with the client, we repurposed existing spaces; renovated, expanded and combined rooms; and simply cleaned up other areas with lighter colors and better lighting. We also addressed exterior needs, such as increasing the curb appeal of the house with an inviting new entry stair and covered stoop and also greatly expanding the deck overlooking the backyard.”

Photography by Matt Bolt

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Clark-Glidewell / Architect, LLC (843) 769-6772 | clarkglidewellarchitect.com

Project Type: Remodel Location: Summerville | Builder: Liberty Construction Cabinet Subcontractor: Chuck Stallsmith of Charleston Caseworks

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ Custom Cherry Cabinets with Reproduction Glass ➋ Soapstone Island Countertop and Tile

From the Heart of Shelley Clark-Glidewell, Architect

Surround at Range ➌ Hidden Appliances (Refrigerator, Dishwasher, and Wine Cooler); Hidden Oven Hood Enclosed in the Chimney ➍ Old Heartpine Flooring

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“My main goal is to make my clients happy. This design works well with the character of the historic 1892 Victorian home, yet still meets the needs of the 21st Century family. Even though this kitchen was completed 10 years ago, it looks like it was finished yesterday. My clients still love to live and work in the space, and that is the best compliment any architect can receive.”

Photography by Matt Bolt

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Ron Gossen, Architect

Project Type: New Construction

(843) 224-8209 | rongossenarch.com

Builder: R-K Engineers & Builders

Location: Kiawah Island Square Footage: 4,100

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ Shingle-Style Exterior Finish ➋ Turret Element at the Home’s Front ➌ Dome Ceiling

From the Heart of Ron Gossen, Architect

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“I’m really proud of the home's overall cottage character. The threestory turret is one of my favorite elements; it houses a top-story study with an overall conical vaulted ceiling.”

Photography by Patrick Brickman

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The Middleton Group

Project Type: Remodel and Addition

(843) 302-0632 | themiddletongroup.net

Builder: Village Restoration

Location: West Ashley Square Footage: 2,500

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ Updated Kitchen with an Open Floor Plan ➋ New Living Room Created from the Existing Porch ➌ New Screened Porch

From the Heart of Laura Middleton, Architect

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“We are proud of being able to deliver exactly what our clients envisioned. From the exterior, onlookers would never imagine that an older home like this one could house such modern architectural design. With a new, larger kitchen, eating area, and living room, our clients were extremely satisfied with the design and finished project, which, of course, makes us happy.”

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Allen Design

Project Type: New Construction

(843) 881-3773 | allendesignarchitecture.com

Builder: Allen Construction, LLC

Location: Awendaw Square Footage: 4,236

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ Vaulted Kitchen Ceiling ➋ Custom Interior Trim Profiles ➌ Exquisite Master Bath

From the Heart of Elizabeth Allen, Architect

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“I am most proud, with this project, of the relationship I had with these clients, helping them realize their dream of a house on the water in the Lowcountry. We’re still friends today!”

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Andrew M. Clark, AIA, LEED AP

Project Type: New Construction

(843) 830-3103

Builder: Jay Madigan of Madigan Projects

Location: Mt. Pleasant | Square Footage: 2,600 Interior Designer: Andrew M. Clark, AIA, LEED AP

The Pieces

The Passion:

➊ Douglas Fir beams in the living room support the

From the Heart of Andrew Clark, Architect

structural insulated panels for the roof frame. ➋ The wet bar is designed with aluminum-frame cabinet doors, an LED backsplash, and LED shelves. ➌ The fireplace mantle was constructed out of leftover Douglas Fir pieces.

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“I am most proud that we were able to create a home that provides great gathering spaces for family and friends—inside and out. The spaces promote social interaction and have an architectural quality specific to this family that blends the traditional and contemporary seamlessly.

Design is really about balance—balance between public and private, between cool and warm, and between soft and hard surfaces.”

Photography by Photo Brilliance by Joseph Snively

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That’s why we dedicate ourselves to product innovation and customer service. So go ahead, get comfortable.

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Service Ageements available starting at $169/year!

1 A combination of sound ratings established per ARI’s test standard: ARI 270-2008; and efficiency ratings established per ARI’s test standard: ANSI/ARI 210/240-2008. © 2012 Lennox Industries Inc. See your participating Lennox dealer for details. Lennox dealers include independently owned and operated businesses.

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Isle of Palms Key Players: Cabinet Designer: Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. (843) 856-8255 carolinakitchens.net

Key Features: Custom Wood Hood and Corbels • Handmade Wood Island Countertop • Internal Cabinet Knife Block, Spice Storage, and Mixer Shelf

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Precision Flooring Group

Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. (843) 266-8700 palmettotile.com

(843) 723-4881 molufs.com

(843) 762-9380 precisionflooring.info

The Kolbe Gallery

(843) 881-0038 kolbegallerycharleston.com

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Cabinet Builder: Advanced Kitchen Designs (843) 225-9344 akd.biz

Builder: MSP Custom Homes, Inc. (843) 224-2080 mspcustomhomes.com

Key Features: Added Windows Flanking the Hood • Ebony Stained Island with Furniture Legs • Smithport Custom Cabinetry with Crown Moulding

Before

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Downtown Charleston Key Players: Cabinet Builder: HWC Custom Cabinetry (843) 207-0750 hwccustomcabinetry.com

Key Features: 90 Square Foot Kitchen in Charleston Single with Maximized Storage • Design Incorporates Antique Table and Family Painted Art Work

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Downtown Charleston Key Players: Cabinet Builder: Hostetler Custom Cabinetry (843) 795-0946 hostetlercustom.com

Architect: Glenn Keyes (843) 722-4100 rgkarchitects.com

Key Features: Built in 1777 • Original Fireplaces, Arches, and Infill Brick Still Visible • Floor-to-Ceiling Custom Cabinets, Mantle, and Built-in Bookshelves

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Downtown Charleston Key Players: Interior Designer: Sandra Gaylord, Gaylord Design, LLC (843) 327-4635 gaylorddesignllc.com

Key Features: Custom French Doors that Open to Courtyard • Fireplace in Kitchen and Dining Area Retains Historical Feel

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Complete cabinetry and countertop solutions

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has provided our clients with cabinetry and countertop solutions to fulfill the needs of new construction, remodeling and commercial applications.

Charleston’s Complete Ceramic Tile and Stone Showplace

At Jilco, we have a variety of kitchen and bath products to fit all budgets and design challenges. Jilco is the one stop source to make your cabinetry and countertop projects a success.

2300 Clements Ferry Road, Suite 105 Charleston, South Carolina 29492 phone: 843-849-6465

“Pre-finishing the exterior siding and trim materials is the only way to create a durable, lasting finish. This process encapsulates all 6 sides of the material and is the only way to control moisture and therefore provide a long lasting finish. We talk with all of our clients about the importance of every detail within their home and this is truly one of the most important details if you are looking to create quality and low maintenance.”

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: James Island Key Players: Remodeler: Designer Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

(843) 763-7717 designerkitchensandbathsinc.com

Key Features: Utilized Original Cabinet Footprint • Marsh Views from Kitchen, Dining, Living, Master Bedroom, and Bathroom

Before

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: West Ashley Key Players: Remodeler: Southeast Kitchens (843) 795-8809 sekitchens.com

Key Features: New Cabinetry in Painted Maple with a Brushed Glaze Finish • Black Walnut Island Countertop

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Designing a Precision Mechanical System Variable Speed Energy Efficient Air Handlers & 95% Furnaces

Custom Homes and Renovations

Spray Foam Insulation

Energy Efficient Windows

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Tankless Water Heaters

Also available, upgraded Homes in the 2,000 sq ft area for under $220,000 in Nelliefield Plantation.

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Location: West Ashley Key Players: Builder/Designer: Cross Cut Services, LLC (843) 608-8142 crosscutservices.com

Key Features: Custom Microwave Cubbie • Glass Doors and Tile Patterns • Refinished Cabinet Doors • New Cabinet Hardware

Photograph by Matt Bolt

Before take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Summerville Key Players: Builder: Coastal Design Builders, LLC

(843) 300-9383 coastaldesignbuilders.com

Granite Installer: MVP Granite and Flooring (843) 388-2326 Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises

(843) 747-6301, ferguson.com

Key Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Mud Room, Half Bath, and Dining Room • Stacked Kitchen Wall Cabinets with Glass Doors • GE “Café” Appliances • Push Button Disposal

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Summerville Key Players: Granite Installer: Granite Shop

(843) 771-1235 graniteshopcharleston.com

Interior Designer: Jennifer Backman, Allied ASID, Kaiser Home Interior Design Key Features: Subway Tile Backsplash • Refinished Cabinets with Hidden Lighting

Photograph by Patrick Brickman

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Builder: RS Custom Homes, LLC (843) 886-5187 rscustomhome.com

Architect: Herlong and Associates (843) 883.9190 herlongarchitects.com

Interior Designer: Julie Fox, Fox Interiors, Inc. 843-509-9990 fox-interiors.com

Key Features: Removed Walls, Replaced with Steel Beams and Columns to Open the Space • Impact-Rated, Mahogany Doors • Zebra Wood Veneer • Gaggenau Appliances

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Coastal Elevators & Lifts, LLC

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Choose Coastal Elevators for all of your elevator and lift needs.

www.clearbluepools.net Phone: (843) 300-4143 Fax: (843) 300-4147

7110 Rivers Avenue N. Charleston, SC 29406

Jean Brockman on a stairlift at the Johns Island showroom.

“We always recommend Coastal Elevators & Lifts LLC for their customer service, variety of selections and good value. It is one aspect of building a new home where we know the customer will not be disappointed.”

Christopher A. Rose, AIA, ASID Chris Rose Architects, President

3515 Meeks Farm Rd Johns Island, SC 29455

843-557-0106 coastalelevators.com coastalelevators@aol.com

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: North Charleston Key Players: Remodeler: Thomas Evans Custom Buildings and Renovations

(843) 442-0277 thomasevansconstruction.com

Granite Countertops: World Stone Distributors (843) 744-5665 graniteonline.net

Flooring Installer: Sa Floor Coverings (843) 276-7446

Key Features: Custom Wooden SelfClosing Doors and Drawers • Horizon Forest Products Flooring

Photograph by Matt Bolt

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Remodeler: The Renovators

(843) 345-3214 therenovatorssc.com

Key Features: Reworked Dining, Kitchen, and Living Room • Custom Trim and Cabinets

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Tile Installer: Buckhannon Brothers Tile Showroom

(843) 881-8911 buckhannonbrothers.com

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Key Features: Stunning, Linear Stained Glass Backsplash • 12 by 24 Foot Porcelain Tile Flooring

“1st class people doing a 1st class job”

Painting · Restoration Remodeling · Carpentry

Roofing Drywall · Flooring

843.261.0212 paintfirstclass@yahoo.com

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Builder: Kitchen, Baths & Beyond (843) 881-9566 kitchensbathandbeyond.net

Paint Provider: EcoDeco Paints (843) 654-9520 myecodeco.com

Key Features: • Removed Wall to Open Space • Honed Namib Gold Granite Accents • No VOC Eco Top Matte Paint

Before

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Hanahan Key Players: Builder: Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC (843) 200-8495 priestercustomhomes.com

Plumbing Fixtures: Design on Tap (843) 329-0661, designontap.net

Tile Installer: Flooring Services, Inc. (843) 764-4675 flooringservicesinc.com

Key Features: Dramatic Update of the Dark, Dated Wallpaper and Fixtures • Removed Overbearing Shower Divide to Create an Open, Airy Feel

Before Photograph by Matt Bolt

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Builder: Artistic Design & Construction

(843) 573-2444 artisticdesignandconstruction.com

Key Features: His-and-Her Island Vanity With Floating Mirror • Frosted Glass Sliding Barn Door • Bay Window with Arched Transom

Before Photograph by Michael Costa

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Kiawah Island Key Players: Builder: Sanctum Custom Interiors (843) 718-2861 sanctuminteriorscharleston.com

Photograph by Matt Bolt

Key Features: Hammered Copper Bathtub with Matching Mirrors and Sinks • Dedicated Soaking Tub Space with Corner Views

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We can make even the smallest outdoor space become a refuge for Outdoor Living

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Making Outdoors Livable “Palmetto’s Mosquito program is hassle free. There is nothing I need to do. The biggest surprise to us is the difference in the usability of the back deck and pool. Being on the marsh we expected lots of no-see-ums, instead we have found that we are able to be out right into the twilight hours. I know the difference is real because I can come in from being attacked by bugs on the dock to find the deck and pool area nearly free of pests!” /UTDOOR 2ESIDENTIAL -ISTING 3YSTEM )NSTALLATION s !FFORDABLE -ONTHLY "ARRIER 4REATMENTS 3PECIAL %VENT -OSQUITO 4REATMENT s .EIGHBORHOOD -OSQUITO #ONTROL 0ROGRAM t

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR LOCATION: Mt. Pleasant KEY PLAYERS: Builder: Structures Building Company (843) 856.6901 structures.net

Tile Installer: Melcer Tile Company, Inc. (843) 744-5345 melcertile.com

KEY FEATURES: • Silver Travertine Porcelain with Glass Tile Accents • Mirror Framed with Glass Tile

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Builder: Southern Structures, Inc.

(843) 442-7354 southernstructures.org

Key Features: Addition of 1,400 Square Feet onto Existing Home • Reduced Electrical Consumption by Installing Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)

Before

Photograph by Matt Bolt

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Seabrook Island Key Players: Builder: Cinder Creek Construction

(843) 737-2201 cindercreek.net

Key Features: Dining Room Divide Removed to Create Open Floorplan • Screened-in Porch Enclosed and Small Child’s Bedroom Added Above

Before

Photograph by Patrick Brickman

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Sullivan’s Island Key Players: Builder: Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc. (843) 881-9828 phillipsmithcontractor.com

Key Features: Won a 2011 Prism Award • Transformed Dated, Dark Interior with New Flooring, Cabinets, and Lighting

Before

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: John’s Island Key Players Interior Designer: Creative Cotton Company (843) 737-0935 creativecottoncompany.com

Key Features: Added Privacy Through Draperies and Natural Shades • Used Blackout Lining on Triple Window for Energy Efficiency

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Younges Island Key Players: Interior Designer: April K. Lipps, AKL Professional Interiors (843) 764-3006 aklinteriors.com

Key Features: Relaxed, Coastal Feel • Lower Level Recreation Room with Second Kitchen

Before Photograph by James Ruley

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: West Ashley Key Players: Veneer Artisan: Veneer Works (843) 442-8241 veneerworks.com

Key Features: Exotic Wood Veneered Mantle

Detail

Photograph by Patrick Brickman

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Summerville Key Players: Builder/Installer: Tailored Closets (843) 696-0791 tailoredclosets.com

Key Features: Hanging Profiled Doors and Drawers • Tilt-out Hampers and Pull-out Mirror

Before

Before take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Interior Designer: Melissa Hunter, MW Hunter Custom Interiors (843) 556-4939 mwhunter.com

Builder: Coastal Construction Pro’s (843) 200-2721 coastalconstructionpros. wordpress.com

Key Features: Converted F.R.O.G. into Guest Room and Office • Window-Flanking Built-ins with Custom Cushions on Window Seat • Bright, Coastal Color Scheme

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Folly Beach Key Player: Cabinet Builder: Sullivan Custom Cabinets (843) 554-5880 sullivancustomcabinets.com

Builder: ELS Construction Co. (843) 762-4800

Key Features: Cherry Wood Credenza • Open Shelving for Displaying Collectibles

Photography by Matt Bolt

Before

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: West Ashley Key Players: Foundation and Framing: The Verdi Company (843) 475-3317 verdicompany.com

Interior and Exterior Finish: Rock Creek Craftsmen, Inc. (843) 270-2057 rockcreekcraftsmen.com

Key Features: Exposed Framing and Round Metal Ductwork • Remodel Used Existing Bungalow Floorplan and Flooring

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Landscaper: Charleston Landscape, LLC (843) 296-7592 charlestonlandscape.com

Key Features: Papyrus and Palm Divide Between Neighbors • Custom Pavers and New Path to Front Door

Before

Photograph by Matt Bolt

take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Builder: Classic Remodeling (843) 763-3297 classicremodeling.com

Key Features: Three-Level Outdoor Space: Patio, Screened-In Porch, and Deck

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Landscaper: D.I.G. Landscapes (843) 327-4372 diglandscape.net

Key Features: Paver Walkways Connect Entry Gate with Backyard • Added ShadeLoving Plants: Redbuds, Ferns, and Camellias

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Builder: Just Additions & Remodeling (843) 928-3971 justadditions.com

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Architect: Reggie Gibson (843) 722-9040 gtgarchitects.com

Key Features: Dual 12 by 15 Foot Screened-In Porch Addition • Bronze Screen and Copper Roof

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Key Features: Front Porch Gable Roof Replaced with Reinforced FlatDeck • Citadel Blue, Standing-Seam Metal Roof

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Mt. Pleasant Key Players: Builder: Coastal Landscape Design, LLC

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Hot Tub Provider: Crystal Clear Pools & Spas (843) 881-9595 charleston-pools.com

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Key Features: New Irrigation System, Pergola, and 450 Square Foot Patio • Custom Water Feature

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Key Features: IPE Deck and Trim • Eze-Breeze Sliding, Paneled Window

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: Isle of Palms Key Players: Designer: Sharon Campbell, Backyard Retreats (843) 856-0049 backyardretreatsinc.com

Key Features: His-and-Hers Screened-In Porches • Weather-Resistant Resin Wicker Furniture and Sunbrella Fabric Lampshades

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take the 20 SECOND TOUR Location: West Ashley Key Players: Pool and Spa Installer: Aqua Blue Pools (843) 889-4080 aquabluepools.net

Landscaper: The Tree Clinic (843) 723-6032 thetreeclinic.com

Key Features: Downsized Pool to Maximize Yard • Settings Controlled by iPhone • Walnut Travertine Pool Decking

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Key Features: Reoriented Front Steps to Face Street Instead of Driveway • Utilized Native Plants and Emphasized Existing Dogwood Trees

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Key Features: Ceramic Coating Ensured No Return of Black Mold or Paint Fading

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Redecorating, refinishing, rearranging, and replacing are the activities most people think of when remodeling a home. It is understandable; these superficial changes are the most visible.

But consider this: if you’re going to go to all the trouble of upgrading your home’s aesthetic, why not also focus on your home’s health, too?

3 Reinforce Your Residence.

The Lowcountry has a lot to offer: beaches, culture, food, and hurricanes. Stand up to storms by taking some simple precautions; have your home inspected for wind vulnerability and have hurricane shutters or solar film installed on your windows to prevent damage caused by flying debris and rain.

Ace Preferred (843) 849-0455 • acepreferredinspections.com Lowcountry Hurricane Protection and Shutters (843) 822-5519 • lowcountryshutters.com Solar Reflection (843) 769-6087 • solarreflection.com Solarworks Group, Inc. (843) 884-5123 • solarworksgroupinc.com Windward Shutters, LLC (843) 881-6262 windwardshutters.com

6 Study Your Stone.

Replacing your old countertops in the bathroom or kitchen will give your space an instant facelift. Start your search for stone at a local stone distributor where you’ll be able to view the stone slab in its entirety, rather than in small pieces.

From the hundreds of slabs on display, you’ll be able to see a full spectrum of natural stone from which to choose.

Distributors can help hone your selection and suggest fabricators for installation.

AGM Imports (866) 547-4246 agmimports.com Vitoria International (843) 760-2470 • vitoria.us World Stone (843) 744-5665 graniteonline.net

1 Consider Your Crawlspaces.

Crawlspaces are part of the foundation upon which your home is built. So, their integrity is actually very important. By encapsulating and dehumidifying those areas, the chance of mold and decay developing is nearly eliminated.

Dehumidifying also prevents wood floors from cupping and increases the indoor air quality.

CleanAIR by Earthcare (843) 284-6160 • cleanairbyearthcare.com Energy One America (843) 388-6260 • energyoneamerica.com ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service (843) 881-0027 • essforcleanair.com Mills Brothers Heating & Air (843)764-1919 • millsbroshvac.com

4 Comprehend Your Coverage.

Allstate/Kevin Shealy (843) 573-4777 allstateagencies.com/kevinshealy McKay Insurance, Inc. (843) 881-2229 restinsuredcharleston.com

7 Preserve Your Power.

Natural gas is both cheaper and more reliable than electricity. If you’re already remodeling your kitchen—and have your eye on a beautiful gas range—perhaps it’s time to have SCE&G install a service line from the street to your home. As for the interior, ditch the old water heater for a natural gas, tankless model. Gas lines can be installed easily to your hot water heater, furnace, fire place, as well as your new stainless steel gas range!

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It’s easy to forget how susceptible to deterioration homes are here in the Lowcountry. Sun, storms, and debris can damage your roof, gutters, or siding, causing leaks that go unnoticed. And, since water is the number one culprit for silent destruction, take the time to have someone evaluate the surfaces that protect all that is within.

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Make sure your insurance policy is up-todate and inclusive of all your belongings.

Make notes (and take photos) of what you own, so if something gets damaged, you’ll have an easy time making a claim. Also, make your insurance company aware of any recent improvements to your home.

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2 Terminate Your Termites and Pests.

Wood destroying termites, burrowing carpenter bees, and insulation-eating rats are not just bothersome to you, but also to your home and yard. Their activities can make your home unsafe. So, have your home treated for termites to avoid infestations and costly repairs, especially if you've disturbed the ground treatment around your house during your remodel.

5 Localize Your Lumber.

Instead of buying from one of the home improvement stores, buy from a local lumberyard. You'll get more knowledgeable service, better quality lumber, and prices that often meet or beat the big box stores.

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8 Evaluate Your Electricity.

Some homes—especially historical ones— have had the same wiring for over 40 years.

Corroded or frayed wiring and inadequate ampacity are the culprits of many home fires.

So, get an electrical inspection and, perhaps, a whole-home rewire. And, consider installing a stand-by generator or some solar panels, all of which will increase the resale value of your home (and your safety).

CurrentSafe (843) 577-3491 • currentsafe.com Lowcountry Generator (843) 425-2619 lowcountrygenerators.com Mr. Sparky (843) 225-5998 • mistersparky.com Solartek Energy of Charleston, Inc. (843) 937-9999 • solarteksc.com

10 Sleep Soundly. Your home will now

be both beautiful and safe for years to come.

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LOOSE ENDS We asked one of Charleston's top chefs to share a recipe our readers might like to attempt at home.

If cooking is not your thing—or this recipe is too intimidating—try this dish at the restaurant!

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light olive oil corn kernels, cooked red bell peppers, 1/4 inch dice celery, dice red onions, 1/4 inch dice tasso, small dice white wine clams, scrubbed and washed well mussels, live in the shell large shrimp, head & tail off, peeled and de-veined white fish, such as grouper or snapper cut into 1 inch pieces cooked new potato, small dice with skin on red onions, 1/4 inch dice pot liker (shared portion) sea salt black pepper minced parsley (shared portion)

Compiled by Chloe West • Photography by Matt Bolt

Ingredients:

Instructions: Place potato cubes in a saucepot and cover with cold water; bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 8-10 minutes until knife tender. Then, rinse and immerse in cold water to cool. Reserve.

In a large, broad-surfaced sauce pan with a lid, add the olive oil and heat over mediumhigh heat.

Add the corn kernels, peppers, celery, red onions, and tasso.

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Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables become soft and the tasso spices are mixed within.

Add the clams, and stir around for another 1-2 minutes to start the cooking process.

Add the white wine and 1 cup of the pot liker. Increase the heat to high and cover.

Steam for 6-7 minutes. Then, reduce heat to medium.

Carefully remove the lid and place the mussels, shrimp, fish pieces, and potatoes in the mix.

Add additional pot liker up to just below the surface of the shellfish.

Poach for 6-8 minutes with the lid on until the fish and shrimp are cooked through and the mussels are open.

Add 1 tbsp. of the parsley, and check seasoning with the salt and pepper.

Sprinkle with additional parsley; place a crouton and serve immediately.

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