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Written by Patrick Powers
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Monday, 22 February 2010 |
Hurwitz James Company
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What makes a home safe? These days most would say a home security system by Brinks Home Security or ADT Home Security would suffice. But if your home was designed by Al V. Corbi, he would make your typical security system look like child's play. Al V. Corbi is a well known authority in residential and yacht security. In 2002 he designed and built what might be the safest home in the world. Located on top a hill in Los Angeles, the 8,000 square foot home boasts 32 rooms on five levels and a 6 car garage. Like a guard tower, the home has a 360 degree view of its surroundings.
A few of the home's highlights are two separate panic rooms, two architecturally invisible "safe cores," a complete exterior surveillance system, a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and commercial grade appliances, two offices, a wine cellar and a home theater. The safe cores are areas of the house that allow the occupants to retreat to a completely isolated location in the house that can withstand intruders, natural disasters, and a nuclear blast. Corbi did not want to get into too many specifics about his security for obvious reasons. He will leave those secrets for himself and the next home owner. If you enjoy this type of high level security as well as a high level of sophistication in your life, a home like this will only cost you $7.25 million.
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Written by Janet Amendola
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 |
 In today’s volatile economy, it’s very difficult to predict what will happen in the housing market. With never ending changes in the lending industry, and short sales and foreclosures at an all time high, many buyers and sellers are uncertain of where home values are going.
That doesn't mean consumers shouldn't invest money into a home, rather that they must be conscientious when making home improvements to ensure money spent will provide a good return on investment when it's time to sell.
One of today's top trends in home improvements is the addition or renovation of hardwood floors. As with many decor trends, fads change and go out of style before a project can even be completed. However, hardwood flooring offers a timeless and classic design that will stand the test of time. Consumers have a wide array of choices when it comes to hardwood flooring, including which rooms to install it in, the various types of hardwoods to choose from, and even accents and custom designs.
Home decorators and designers will be the first to tell you that hardwood flooring offers ageless elegance and style to any living area.
We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby! (In refinishing floors that is….)
If you already have hardwood floors but they are in less than great shape, you may shutter at the prospect of refinishing them because of the huge mess that it creates. Well, think again!!
Sanding and finishing hardwood floors is typically a messy process that leaves dust in your home for weeks! Now, with the Bona Atomic Dust Containment System from BonaKemi, dust during resurfacing is virtually eliminated. Utilizing powerful vacuum systems attached to all sanding equipment, this state of the art technology will virtually eliminate the airborne dust that could otherwise settle back down into the finish. Not to mention, this system also provides a healthier environment for flooring employees and family members. The system contains 98% of the carcinogenic wood dust created by the sanding process. Who knew that even the flooring industry would one day “Go Green”?!
So I guess the answer in many cases is………To Hardwood!!
BonaKemi DCS Information provided by Thadson Flooring, a Cook & Zook preferred vendor.
Thadson Flooring
4394 Henninger Court, Ste M
Chantilly, Va. 20151
703-817-0382
www.thadsonflooring.com
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Written by Lauren Riddiough Clement
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 |
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 No matter how large or small your decorating budget, careful planning is the best present you can give your home.
It’s easy to be overwhelmed at the thought of a complete decorating makeover. Proper pre-planning will help you bring things into focus and give you a specific priority list. By making a written long range decorating plan, your makeover project will go from dull to dazzling over the course of time.
On a budget? There are plenty of major changes you can make with little effort and expense. Wallcovering is one way you can achieve a maximum affect on a budget – as is paint.
Window treatments always add an air of sophistication to any room. If you long for a beautifully designed window treatment, but can’t afford it just yet, why not create it in stages or layers. Start with an under treatment that works well by itself. Later you can combine your under treatment with over drapery and even a cleverly designed top treatment for a luxurious, layered effect. Once the foundation is in place, your room will already look better, and it will be easy to add the perfect finishing touches when your decorating budget allows.
Whether you’re just sprucing up a little or undertaking a major redecorating project, the key to success on any budget is planning.
Lauren Riddiough Clement
INTERIORS by Decorating Den
Owner/Decorator
p. 703.771.2238
f. 703.771.7899
c. 571.330.6353
www.decdens.com/lriddiough
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Written by Patrick Powers
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Monday, 08 February 2010 |
 The Cook and Zook Team’s website was recently awarded the 2009 Silver Davey Award in the category of best real estate website. The Davey Awards are put together every year by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). The Academy selects an elite group of “Who’s Who” of acclaimed small media, advertising, and marketing firms worldwide.
The Cook and Zook Team partnered with Alliant Studios, our graphic designers, in early 2007 to begin developing what is now our current website. The creative development side of the work took nearly 6 months to complete. During this time the Cook and Zook Team and Alliant worked closely to perfect the layout and look of our current website. We wanted to ensure that our website was like no other real estate website while being very functional for our clients. We believed we succeeded and so did the internationally recognized Davey Award. We are very honored to be given this recognition.
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Written by John Simek, Cook and Zook Team
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 |
 We recently sent out our end of year newsletter which included a free appetizer coupon with the purchase of an entree to Not Your Average Joe's. Located in the Lansdowne town Center, Not Your Average Joe's is one of Ryan Zook's favorite local resturants. We are happy to be partnered with them, and we hope you plan your next dinner there very soon.
We have a handful of coupons left that we would be happy to send to anyone who would like one. If you or someone you know are interested in a coupon please, email the Cook and Zook Team with your mailing address. Enjoy!
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