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3 Home Upgrades You'll Love Every Day
Some home improvements don't move the needle much when it comes to day-to-day enjoyment... but these three? You'll be glad you did it on the daily.

Pick the Perfect Surface for your New Bath or Kitchen Refresh
The pros at Dannick Design have decades of experience recommending the perfect surfaces, like the Caesarstone Statuario Maximus - a gorgeous neutral countertop with the classic elegance of a feathered dove-white base contrasted by light-gray veins that are absorbed deep into the surface, like mist. Craft your dream aesthetic at Dannick Designs' stunning Valencia showroom.
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Sleep Easier with A Royal Suite's Labor Day Sale
Nothing is more "on trend" than a great night's sleep - and you can improve yours with a high-quality American-made mattress. A Royal Suite Home Furnishings was recently voted "Best Mattress Store" for the 14th year in a row - and to celebrate, ARS is holding a huge Labor Day sale with 52 percent off storewide, plus additional savings on their massive mattress collection. Shop early for best selection.
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Choose Frameless for the "Big Reveal"
Valencia Custom Shower Doors replaces your old shower doors with frameless, easier-to-clean glass doors that "disappear" to show off your materials and design. It's a bathroom-magic must!
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Fall in the Garden
The Firepit Final Touch for your Backyard Escape
Firepits can be customized to fit your style and size requirements - and the pros at Oasis Garden and Patio have the best options around. From 30" round to 72" rectangular, OW Lee offers a wide selection of ceramic tile tops and frame finishes to choose from. Homecrest's firepit tabletops can be customized to resemble textured wood, concrete or rock slabs - and colored accordingly. Telescope Casual offers polymer-top firepit tables in rounds or rectangles with differently-textured polymer tops. Summerset Casual's firepits are all aluminum, resembling slat planks or cast looks. The burners range from 60,000 BTUs to 120,000 BTUs for the longest burners, so you and your guests will keep warm all evening.
Visit Oasis Garden and Patio to see these different styles in person. They have frame finish and tabletop samples in store and will work with you to find your perfect firepit.
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You don't Need a lot of Space for a Fall Kitchen Garden
Skip the supermarket and shop your fall garden! Kale, mustard greens, broccoli and cauliflower, beets, carrots, radishes and lettuces like romaine and iceberg flourish in fall. Autumn in the SCV is also a preferred time to plant your fruit trees. For a kitchen garden, that means citrus - lemons, oranges and kumquats are always popular picks - but don't skip on the figs, stone fruit or pomegranates. Not sure where to start? The garden experts at Green Thumb Nursery are ready to help!
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Improve Water Efficiency with Smart Irrigation Systems & Rebates
Keeping your landscape healthy while using water efficiently is easier than ever with a smart irrigation controller. SCV Water encourages residents to upgrade their irrigation systems with technology that automatically adjusts watering schedules based on local weather conditions, seasonal changes and landscape and irrigation attributes specific to one's home.
Unlike traditional irrigation timers, smart water controllers help prevent overwatering by making real-time adjustments for factors such as temperature, rainfall, evapotranspiration, plant and soil composition and sprinkler types. This means your landscape receives the water it needs - reducing unnecessary waste. The result is healthier plants, lower outdoor water use and greater convenience for homeowners.
Outdoor irrigation is one of the largest uses of water for many households, accounting between 50 to 70 percent of typical residential water use. That makes it one of the easiest places to improve water efficiency. Installing a smart water controller is a simple upgrade that can help save water while keeping your landscape healthy and thriving.
To help residents make the switch, SCV Water offers rebates on eligible smart irrigation controllers. Before purchasing equipment, customers should review program requirements and verify product eligibility to ensure they qualify for the rebate.
By combining innovative technology with water-wise practices, homeowners can help protect local water resources while maintaining beautiful landscapes for years to come. Log on to learn more about the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program and explore additional water-saving resources.
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