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HEAVENLY GREENS ARTIFICIAL GRASS The Best Looking Way to Save Water This Summer!

HOMEOWNERS SEEK

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

TO SAVING WATER

MANY REASONS WHY MANY TURN TO HEAVENLY GREENS

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s many Californians are aware, the drought situation is getting worse by the day. With 2013 being the driest year on record and current conditions suggesting we won’t see a significant change for the remainder of 2014 – many homeowners are seeking water savings alternatives to landscaping like never before.

One fact remains true in the water savings debate – when it comes to wasting water, it’s no secret that the biggest offender is the average homeowner’s lawn. In fact, it may surprise you just how much water the common yard actually requires to stay green – a shocking 56,000 gallons a year! If you visit our website we have a number of consumer awareness guides and helpful tips – over 16 of them. Free guides on Designing with Artificial Turf, 22 of the most common questions, the Top 5 Myths About Artificial Grass or the Hidden Costs of Real Grass which are all very informative.

Dog owners have seen incredible benefits as well, imagine no more muddy paws and finally an end to brown dead lawn that, during winter… becomes a complete unusable mess. Heavenly Greens is the turf choice for hundreds of dog facilities through the bay area including; the Marin Humane Society, Humane Society of Silicon Valley and the Peninsula Humane Society. It IS possible to have a beautiful lawn and a dog!

They have also included up to date information about local water municipalities rebates and currently offer consumers their own $500 instant rebate to help support the water saving cause. Heavenly Greens is so confident in these products that they’re backed by a 15 year warranty on all installations.

You can also visit their showroom in San Jose or call them at 888-724-TURF (8873) to have a qualified turf technician visit your home for a free site evaluation.

MEYER APPLIANCE and KITCHENS BY MEYER is a third generation compa View. Our new location features many new kitchen vinettes - from contempora have new countertops in quartz, granite and marble - in over 20 different color are considering buying new appliances or remodeling a kitchen or bath - our s practical and exciting ideas. We have a team of qualified real designers that h through the remodel experience. Many people feel intimidated by the whole of experience, we know the pitfalls and ways to make the most out of your rem Come visit us at Meyer’s and give us your feedback because ultimately every re

any based in Mountain ary to traditional. We rs and styles. If you showroom is full of help our customers process - with 65 years model experience. eal project is yours.

MEYER APPLIANCE 861 East El Camino Mountain View, CA 94040

(800) 540-8318 http://www.kitchensbymeyer.com

Meet Ron & Christina Rogers of The Backyard Factory Proud Providers of Ideal & Fun Home Playful Wonderlands You have been in business for how many years and how did you get started?

The Backyard Factory started in 1996 with our first showroom at the Valley Oak Nursery in Brentwood, CA. We displayed six play sets outdoors on the side of the nursery in 2000 sq.ft. Through creative advertising, we were able to attract customers from as far as San Jose and beyond. A few of those San Jose customers would ask Ron “what do you do for a real job”? With this straw sun hat on and cell phone in hand he would reply “this is it”! After two years at Valley Oak, we moved to our first indoor showroom in Dublin. We currently have three showrooms- Danville, Santa Clara and Denver, CO. We are continually looking at other markets to expand in to- stay tuned.

What are the various products you offer?

What sets you apart from other retailers?

In the beginning years of business, we offered only play sets. Not just any play sets, the highest quality play sets on the market. Eventually we added Goalrilla Basketbal Hoops and Springfree Trampolines to our product offerings. The Backyard Factory is now the 2nd largest U.S. retailer of Springfree Trampolines!

SERVICE, SERVICE, SERVICE- that’s what sets us apart from other retailers. We have three beautiful

showrooms with several play sets, trampolines and basketball hoops- all for our customers to test out.

In addition to the high quality products we display, we have knowledgeable staff that are experts in backyard fun AND we offer professional installation on all the products we sell. I can’t say the same experience would happen in a big box store- you can’t test a product out that is perched on a pallet rack 6’ in the air or touch and feel a product on a website.

You are a true family business- tell us more about that: I have heard from many people over the last couple years (and as our website has improved) that The Backyard Factory is a franchise or a large national company. When it’s revealed that we are a family-owned and operated LOCAL business started by a man with over 25 years in the playground business, you see amazement on their faces. We are a true family business operating this business on a daily basis, working in our showrooms. We have three children- ages 14,12 and 9 who have literally grown up in our business. They have learned firsthand the dedication and perseverance that is needed to run and grow a business. Maybe one day our children will own and operate The Backyard Factory.

Your Local Family Owned & Operated

Super FUN Stores!

Thebackyardfactory.com 1901 Camino Ramon Suite C • Danville, CA 94526 (Just around the corner from Costco!)

2010 Duane Avenue • Santa Clara, CA 95054

(Located in the BRIGHT ORANGE AWNING bldg on 101 )

Save Over $5,000

one, two, free

Thermador One, Two, Free Event - Save over $5,000

1580 El Camino Real • Redwood City, CA 94063 daviesappliancestores.com • (650) 366-5728 BUY ONE OF THE COOKING PACKAGES BELOW GET A FREE DISHWASHER!

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1580 El Camino Real •FREE Redwood City, CA 94063 daviesappliancestores.com • (650) 366-5728 Step up to a Topaz Dishwasher for $200 OR Sapphire Dishwasher for $400 OR Star Sapphire Dishwasher for $600

Double or Combination Wall Oven and any Cooktop

Buy a Refrigerator get a FREE Hood

STEAM BONUS Purchase a built in cooking package** PLUS Steam Oven (MES301H) or 48" Pro Grand Steam Range (PRD48JDSGU) and receive a FREE Sapphire Dishwasher. Step up to a Star Sapphire Dishwasher for $200.

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Products must be purchased during the promotion period of June 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Promotion valid only on select Thermador models. To be eligible for the free appliances offered in this promotion, all other appliances must be purchased at their regular price, in one order, and at the same time. No substitutions will be allowed. Please see sales associate for complete details. Only valid at participating Purcell Murray dealers.

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Sale Ends July 31, 2013

Sale: $1849

BELLSINTG

Reg Price: $2049

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R79 10' Round

Sale: 1399 $

Reg Price: $1649

R54 8' Round

092 8' x 13' Oval

Sale: $1649 077 8' x 11' Oval

With Purchase of A New Springfree Trampoline Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid on previous purchases.

See store for details, some restrictions may apply. Offer Expires 7-31-13.

Sale: $1199 Reg Price: $1449

FREE FREE Spotlight STEP LADDER

Reg Price: $1849

With Purchase of A New Playset

Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid on previous purchases. See store for details, some restrictions may apply. Offer Expires 7-31-13.

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Swing Sets $

Sale: $1449 Reg Price: $1749

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Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid on previous purchases. See store for details, some restrictions may apply. Offer Expires 7-31-13.

Sale: $2149 Reg Price: $2250

TheBackyardFactory.com 1901 Camino Ramon Suite C • Danville, CA 94526 (Just around the corner from Costco!)

2010 Duane Avenue • Santa Clara, CA 95054

(Located in the BRIGHT ORANGE AWNING bldg on 101 )

Family Owned and Operated

reduce • reuse

reupholster Hearing the term “green” means something different to just about everyone. Some of us think about recycling cans, while others believe it is a comprehensive approach to being environmentally responsible; including energy efficiency and conservation, effecient use of resources, repurposing and reusing existing products.

Since 1966, Sterling Custom Upholstery has been reupholstering, restoring and repurposing your pieces, from beloved home furniture to commercial projects. Call us today for an in-store consultation.

STERLING

Custom Upholstery

1243 W. El Camino Real • Mountain View

www.sterlingcustomupholstery.com (650) 961-8700

Upholstery qualifies for LEEDS points - LEEDership in energy and environmental design - maintaining the same footprint

Unique Outdoor Living Unique Outdoor Living Unique Outdoor Living is a full service outdoor specialty dealer. We carry everything from BBQ Grills, Refrigeration, Sideburners, Ronda Watertight Doors and Drawers, Ice Makers, Custom Island Frames, and we carry a full-line of barbecue accessories. What makes us different than a lot of other stores: 1. We hand pick everything in the store. We are not in business to simply add products to our showroom just to sell. This is why you will find Memphis, TEC, Twin Eagles, Firemagic, AOG, Viking, Primo, Green Mountain Grills, Big Green Egg, and other handpicked grills on our showroom floor. These are grills that offer a fantastic cooking experience, and are manufactured by companies that stand behind their products, their dealers, and ultimately with you their customer.

2. We are a local store committed to our local community.

3. We offer you an opportunity to cook in our outdoor cooking center where you can

experience first-hand what the differences are between the grills we carry.

4. We also carry a full-line of outdoor furniture that is also handpicked from companies like Ratana, OW LEE, Hanamint, Summer Classics, Summerset. Additionally, we carry Treasure Garden umbrellas 5. We carry a full-line of OW Lee Firepits, including Unique Outdoor Living’s house brand.

6. We carry a full-line of heaters, including Infratech, Sunpack, and Sunglo.

7. We match written quotes, so you know you will always be given the best price, which also includes our unbeatable service and knowledge.

2096 Stone Avenue, San Jose (408) 287-5511 http://www.uniqueoutdoorliving.com

Craftsmen’s Guild: For More Than 30 Years,

the Finest in Home Design & Construction, Remodels and Additions SVLM: Who or what is the Craftsmen’s Guild?

CG: The three pillars of the Craftsmen’s Guild are the three of us brothers, Mike, Matt and Moe Amini.

We have been designing, building and remodeling homes together here in Silicon Valley for more than 30 years. We handle every aspect of the client’s project including structural and aesthetic design, planning, engineering and city permitting. Each of us is an expert in a specific field.

would be glad to show you when considering what you might like done for yours.

SVLM: In a few words, what do your customers say about you?

CG: “Craftsmen’s Guild was very professional.

They provided an experience with no hassles.

They are made up of a team of experts with the main goal to make the process as smooth as possible.” This is always our Craftsmen’s Guild intention and goal.

Also, “The experience was absolutely great.” “I am very happy to have used SVLM: Who are the three brothers?

CG: Mike has a degree in architecture, Matt Craftsmen’s Guild for the improvements has a degree in structural engineering and Moe on our home.” “We have recommended Craftsmen’s Guild for many years.” has a degree in Business Management. We Indeed, we appreciate these very kind can complete projects without outside help by words. For thirty wonderful years, we our working together. We are committed and appreciate this opportunity to proudly serve proud to fulfill your desire for a dream house. you, our valued past, present and future We have thousands which we have done, all clients, again and again. of which we are very proud of, and which we

Craftsmen’s Guild, Inc. UNIQUE HOMES, ADDITIONS & REMODELS

30 Years in Business Design • Build

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All Under One Roof from A to Z Planning • Building Design Engineering • Permitting Interior • Construction Management • General Contracting • Consulting

The Amini Brothers

(408) 366-1000

moe@craftsmensguild.com www.craftsmensguild.com

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Rebarts Interiors:

A Tradition of Excellence & Heart Rebarts Interiors offers a unique and special combination. How would you describe it?

Rebarts Interiors is your one stop shop for all your window covering needs. We make it easier for our clients when you come in and explore our gallery showroom. You are able to see, feel and experience all the latest window treatments and innovations. We help you to design your home with our custom blinds, shades, shutters, roman shades, and draperies in many styles, colors and textures to custom fit any shape and size. “Our commitment and our goal is to develop a working relationship with you, our valued client, in making your window fashion vision become reality, from the beginning stages to the end.�

What inspired you to get into the business with your family?

We are a family-owned and operated business which started in 1985, and just like fine wine, our business keeps improving with age. Today, we have two design gallery showrooms, combined with window covering cleaning and repair service.

Rebarts Interiors has gained something new from each generation that has contributed to its

growth and prosperity. Becky manages the main showroom in Burlingame, and our daughter, Alexandra, manages the San Carlos showroom, while our son-in-law, Michael, operates and manages the Certified Hunter Douglas Repair Service and also the On-site Cleaning Service.

Most of our staff includes our family, too. It is our experience and commitment to excellence which allows Rebarts Interiors to thrive, hopefully for many decades to come.

What do your customers, and you, love most about what you do?

Since we are a family-owned business, we treat our customers like family, too. It is a blend of family traditions and values which we incorporate into our business practices. We treat every customer that comes in, or calls us, like a new friend of the family. We get to know you, our valued customer, from the initial stage of the consultation to the final reality of your beautiful window fashions installed. The highest percentage of our business comes from referrals of our past clients, because we like to make sure that everyone has a thoroughly satisfying experience at Rebarts Interiors.

The w o d n Wi s n o i Fash rts e p x E Your one-stop source for all your interior design and home décor needs, including custom window shades, shutters, draperies, curtains and more.

247 California Drive • Burlingame, CA 94010 990 Industrial Rd. Ste 106 • San Carlos, CA 94070

650-348-1268 www.rebarts.com

Control of my home is now so simple‌

Browse cover art and start the movie from your phone.

Orche chesttratte whole-house audio with a slide of your fingers.

Pre-set mood lighting or turn off every light in the house in one touch.

Kickk-sttartt your Ki home thermostat before you leave the office.

Arm the security system or check if the children are safe.

‌and affordable! Come by our showroom for a demonstration. www.hermarys.com 650-592-9480 386 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA 94070

Not all doors are created equal From inception to installation, we take great pride in our ability to provide you and your home with the finest products and service possible.

Premier Door Services, Inc. 394 State St., Los Altos 650.559.8281 5853 Winfield Blvd., San Jose 408.281.3219 742 El Camino Real, San Carlos 650.394.4719 www.premierdoorservices.biz

Town & Country Village 855 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301 650.326.8583 www.downandlinens.com

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