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Jonathan and Mary Beth Walworth of Planofound a surprise happy ending when theyfailed to sell their three-bedroom, two-bathhome on national TV last year.

The family was featured on HGTV’s “My FirstSale” and had their home on the market foreight months before throwing in the towel. Theshow aired March 28.

The idea to move seemed like a necessity at thetime, as Jonathan was literally falling asleep atthe wheel with the number of hours the GMACstrategic analyst was making in his daily com-mute to Dallas. Having moved to the neighbor-hood in 2007 and now with two small children,the couple decided the best thing to do wouldbe to move out of their 1,970-square-foot homein order to be closer to his office downtown.

During the process, however, the Walworths raninto several problems including a leaking roof,foundation problems and unexpected upgrades.Through the ordeal, they ended up realizingthey were where they needed to be all along.

“When we reflected on all the lessons welearned, it came down to choosing a rich, localcommunity over a commuter lifestyle,” saidMary Beth, a teacher at Otto Middle School in

Plano. “We did not sell our home successfully,but we are glad to be able to start [our familyhere] in our amazing community.”

L E S S O N 1 : I T ’ S D E F I N I T E LYN O T A S E L L E R ’ S M A R K E T I FY O U D O N ’ T H A V E T H E M O N E YT O S I N K I N T O I T. Although the Walworths did invest in makingsome improvements, it was not enough. Withthe demand for granite and stainless steel, theWalworths realized they were not ready finan-cially for the competitiveness among sellers intoday’s buyer’s market.

“We made changes, but we didn’t put $30,000into our kitchen – that’s what [the show] basicallyalluded to,” Jonathan said. “We would have lostour shirt if someone had actually come in andbought the house, knowing what we know now.”

The sale may not have seemed so insurmountablehad they made the pricier upgrades over timerather than as a means to sell, Jonathan said.

L E S S O N 2 : D O N ’ T M A K E U P G R A D E S T O S E L L Y O U RH O U S E – M A K E U P G R A D E S T O L I V E I N I T.Even after pouring $10,000 into improvements

such as new floors and professionally installedcarpets, they had not timed the improvementsright. For example, Mary Beth said the floorswere done as the HGTV film crews were shoot-ing. Had they made the improvements prior toputting the house on the market rather thanfour months into it, perhaps they would havegotten more lookers, she said.

“We had people come look at it, not a ton ofpeople. We did have two or three second look-ers but it would always come down to some-thing really dumb – we say dumb, but it reallymakes the difference,” Mary Beth said.

L E S S O N 3 : I F Y O U D O N ’ TH A V E T O M O V E , D O N ’ T.The Walworths weren’t the only ones in theNorth Texas area to fail at the home salegame. While many featured on the show mayhave succeeded in selling their home, itnever came without a price, Mary Beth said.

“It was always issues like they are goingthrough divorce and have to sell, or they aregoing through foreclosure and have to sell,”she said. “It was never a great thing for any-body to have to sell their house and every-body was eating something. We just didn’thave to eat anything.”

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“We had people come look at it, not a ton of people.

We did have two or three second lookers, but it would

always come down to something really dumb – we

say dumb, but it really makes the difference.”

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The biggest lesson the Walworths learned from their experience?Don’t sell if you don’t have to. Explore all options and try to solvethe problem. If doing that will eliminate the need for putting the“for sale” sign in your front yard, Mary Beth said, you will avoidmore than just the agony of packing – you will prevent having tosacrifice your sanity and privacy, she said.

“If I knew there was going to be a showing, I’d run home on mylunch break and shove [dirty] dishes somewhere,” Mary Beth said.“If there was already a load of dishes here because they’re cleanand I didn’t have time to put them up, I would put dishes in theoven, and I ruined some of our dishes because I turned it on onenight to cook something and I melted dishes. It was so awful. Butyou come up with that, you try to do tricks to come up with a quickfix.”

Though the experience was somewhat disheartening at first, theWalworths are actually thankful they didn’t move. The ordeal madethem realize just how great they have it in suburbia and, while theirhouse may not be “showroom ready,” it’s the perfect fit for them.

And, thanks to a slight adjustment in his schedule, Jonathan spendsless time in traffic now and more time with his family in the homethat Mary Beth says she intends to grow old in.

“It’s more to do with the community than the actual building itself,”Mary Beth said. “We were going to have to lose this great commu-nity that we have and go further in a city where it’s not as safe.Plano has been the safest city in the country two years in a row andwe were going to have to sacrifice that.”

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With one of the best features of North Texassprings and summers being the perpetual breezeand picturesque sunsets, it’s no wonder why peo-ple would want to turn their backyards into anoasis. But outdoor living has become much morethan a couple of patio chairs. With a master planand some inspiration, you can transform yourpatio by bringing the indoors out.

“This area is a third living space and, in a lotof cases, visible from the main living area,”said interior decorator Nicole Arnold.“Therefore, make sure it looks on par with therest of your home, and ideally an extension ofyour main living room.”

Some of today’s most elaborate set-ups haveeverything a formal living room has, from TVsand plush rugs to fireplaces and drapery.

So what are some basics for those who are juststarting out? For those looking for some inspira-tion, Yard Art Patio & Fireplace in Plano is justone store that offers everything for creating aperfect little piece of paradise for as little as$3,000. The company has been specializing inoutdoor living for more than 20 years, and thePlano location has been in business for almost12 years, with another location recently openedin Grapevine.

The first thing the Yard Art staff recommendsdoing is developing a master plan. Consider howmany people you’ll be entertaining on a regularbasis to ensure you’ve planned well. Living areastypically contain a loveseat, sofa or sectionalwith some occasional chairs and tables and canbe accented with anything from potted plants tosurround sound systems.

After creating a budget, determine what youwant the most and what is important to you. YardArt recommends starting with a budget and de-ciding what the focal point of the backyardshould be, whether it is a nice dining set or somecomfortable chaises. Then build onthat and extend your space over thenext five years.

In order to protect your invest-ment, make sure any frames orcushions used on furniture areoutdoor tolerant, particularly ifthe space is uncovered. Plushrugs, synthetic wicker, woodenAdirondacks, stone top tablesand umbrellas are also madespecifically to weather the ele-ments.

The goal should focus on creating an area that isaesthetically pleasing, comfortable and functional,Arnold said. Draperies add the color and textureadd a special element that makes people secondguess if they’re really on a patio, and can be doneeasily with just a few panels. Most outdoordraperies are also made to last three to five years,as each fiber is woven in with UV inhibitors.

“Depending on the direction your patio faces,there will be a time of the day (or sometimes two)that the sun will bear down, preventing you fromenjoying your space,” Arnold said. “Some greatsolutions for that are outdoor curtains that can bedrawn closed (also adding a layer of softnessand/or a pop of color to your living area), wovenwood shades or a mesh-style shade. Any of thesesolutions can be manual for the more discerningbudget or automated for ease of use.”

When it comes to furniture, even cushions thatare made with protective fabric are recom-mended to be placed where there is some cover-age to keep them from wearing faster. Drainablecushions, on the other hand, have protective ma-terial inside the cushion, as well and netting un-derneath to prevent water damage.

Even frames made of metals such as cast ironand aluminum casts should be weather treated.

Later down the road, when you have provided thebasics for your oasis, the possibilities are endlessand can be as elaborate as you can make it.

“In covered areas, clients are usually looking foran outdoor kitchen, an eating space and a livingspace,” Arnold said. “Outdoor kitchens can sim-ply begin with a built in grill, or can get as ex-tensive as built-in sinks, pizza ovens,refrigerators, icemakers and even dishwashers.Eating spaces may contain a bar with barstoolsthat is integrated into an outdoor kitchen coun-tertop, or a separate table and chairs.”

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The colors of spring are by far the most beautiful– from pink, yellow and blue flowers to brightgreen leaves, there’s nothing demure about theseason. These rich hues have made their way intothe home, adding new life into an old space.

Shay Geyer, designer and partner of IBB DesignFine Furnishings in Frisco, said in design thereare influences from season to season; however, asopposed to fashion, the charnge in trends in homedesign is between five to seven years.

“It’s just not realistic for people to switch theirthings out in their house every season – their fur-nishings, even accessories and small ticket items,”Geyer said. “So I think design trends really last.”One trend that Geyer has seen come through her

store is the issuance of vibrant color.

“We’ve got lots of turquoise and yellow, navy as aneutral, paired with bright pops of color – evensome pinks from baby pinks to hot pinks andfuchsia,” Geyer said. “I think for spring … lots ofturquoise and yellow; bright col-ors contrasted with neutrals.”

Geyer said incorporatingbrightly colored pillows againsta neutral, larger piece of furni-ture, such a sofa, add color butare easy to change if the home-owner wants something new.

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“I think people right now, with the economy the waythat it is, they want less clutter,” Geyer said. “Theywant it clean, they want it simplified, they want pops ofcolor that make them feel happy.”

She also said that today’s design is moving away from thelast 10 years of design, which incorporated the colorbrown and appeared dark.

“Everyone is moving more toward the white, whetherit’s white paint colors or light colors on your uphol-stery,” she said. “You could go a little less saturatedand paint a room in a really pretty turquoise and thendo all of your upholstery in a white to really set it off.”

White trim and white kitchen cabinets are also becom-ing more popular, she said, as is comfort in the home.

“The formality is kind of gone. People want something that is morecasual and comfortable and livable and makes them feel good whenthey walk through their front door,” Geyer said.

Another popular, vivid color that has not only come through Geyer’sstore but is also the Pantone 2012 Color of the Year, is TangerineTango.

“It’s reddish-orange,” Geyer said, “it’s very, very saturated.”

Some of her clients have the requested the bright hue, but only forparticular pieces like a chair, rather than an entire room.

“I think it’s a great color to accessorize with, but I think if you lookat it, it’s such a vivid and intense sultry color that panting a room inthis would be too much,” Geyer said.

Another design that is bringing a breath of fresh air into the home ismirrored-covered furniture.

“Mirrored pieces are another big thing,” Geyer said. “Mirroredpieces will reflect the light, and so again it’s that light, airy feel so itkind of breaks up the wood.”

She also added that many of her clients request mirrored nightstands, which she said helps lift a room when they are accompaniedwith a wooden bed.

No matter the budget of the home-owner, an inexpensive means of updat-ing a home is through a coat of freshpaint and new pillows.

“Painting a room is going to be like afacelift,” Geyer said. “It’s going to im-mediately feel like a new room to you.”

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With so few units purchased, the average con-sumer cannot be expected to be an expert andhave 100 percent confidence in what they arebuying. Luckily, knowing a few facts prior tomaking a big purchase can ensure a person isnot ripped off or mislead into buying somethingthat is obsolete.

One of the biggest changes on the air condition-ing front is the banning of R-22, the industry’srefrigerant of choice for many years. R-22 wasbanned by the Montreal Protocol, an interna-tional treaty ratified in the 1980s to prevent thedepletion of the ozone layer. Manufacturers arenow using R-410A, a cheaper and more energy-efficient refrigerant, but supplies of R-22 andthe units that use them are still available.

Even though R-22 is banned, manufacturerscan still produce the coolant until 2020. MikeDouglas, the CEO of Lewisville-based AdventAir, said United States manufacturers were orig-inally allowed to produce 90 million pounds ofR-22 in 2012, but that number was recently cutto 55 million pounds by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency. Douglas said the wholesaleprice for R-22 jumped by 80 percent in Febru-ary due to the decrease in supply.

“R-22 was a very low-cost gas before theystarted depleting it,” Douglas said, adding thatthe refrigerant could be phased out before 2020if the EPA so desires. “We are dealing withwholesalers who are really concerned that theywon’t have a supply throughout the year fortheir dealers. The scaleback has been greatlyescalated.”

Federal regulations prevent the manufacture ofnew units that contain R-22, but producershave gotten around this rule by exploiting aloophole. They are now making units that con-tain no refrigerant. After the units are shipped,the installer can charge the product with R-22and sell them to consumers. Douglas cautionedagainst buying R-22 units, since the gas is nowexpensive and obsolete, with prices only ex-pected to continue to rise.

“R-22 systems are now much more expensive topurchase, maintain and repair, and they aremuch less energy-efficient than 410A systems,”he said. “Unfortunately, consumers have heardlittle or nothing about this issue, so contractorsare still selling R-22 systems because they are abit less expensive to install. Over time, that dis-service can cost homeowners thousands of dollarsin higher utility, maintenance and repair bills.”

Units utilizing R-410A, which is consideredozone friendly, are considerably more efficientthan the R-22 units. However, if all consumersdo is replace the outside air conditioning box,they may not be receiving the energy savingsthey desire, Douglas said.

“You can have a brand new outside unit, but ifthe inside portion of the system is 16 years oldand worn out, you won’t have any idea whatkind of efficiency you will get since the partshave never been tested together,” he said. “Theunit could end up being 10 percent less effi-cient than the unit it replaced. Sometimes themore expensive units end up being the cheapestbecause they can cut your energy bill by 40

percent and pay for themselves.”

Once a unit is installed, Douglas said air condi-tioning systems should receive regular mainte-nance twice a year to ensure they are running asefficiently as possible. He said the fins andcoils need to be kept as clean as possible, sincethe dirtier they get, the less amount of heat theycan transfer. As a result, the units have to usemore energy and are therefore less efficient. Hesaid outdoor units get clogged with grass clip-pings, dirt and dust and need to be cleaned,something that may require professional assis-tance depending on the unit’s design.

One mistake Douglas said he sees many home-owners make is closing the vents in parts of thehouse that are not used, in an attempt to maketheir systems more efficient. However, he saidthis actually has the opposite effect.

“When people are downscaling, they may not havea bunch of kids at home anymore and they may goshut off a bunch of grills all over the house,” Dou-glas said. “This increases the static pressure onthe system and makes the blower work more,which decreases the amount of air that goesthrough. The efficiency is rated on having a cer-tain amount of air across that coil for a certainamount of transfer. They may think they are savingair and energy by shutting off a few rooms, but byaffecting the static pressure and air flow actuallydrives their cost up to condition their housegreatly by changing the effect of the system.”

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Temperatures are on the rise, but that doesn’tmean your energy bill needs to increase too.There are a number of ways you can keep yourhome cool and your energy bills in check thisseason.

Is your air conditioner operating optimally? Ifyou have a central air conditioning system, it’simportant to get it checked by an HVAC/Rprofessional. Do some comparison shopping –special deals are easy to come by on seasonalpreventative maintenance. Be advised, how-ever, that the expertise of HVAC/R technicianscan vary widely.

Though the HVAC/R industry does not requiretechnicians to take mandatory competencytests, you can help ensure a job well done byopting for a technician certified by NorthAmerican Technician Excellence (NATE), thenation’s largest independent, nonprofit certifi-cation body for HVAC/R technicians. NATE-certified technicians are qualified to properlyinstall and service equipment, which trans-lates to maximum home comfort and energysavings.

Once you know your air conditioning system isrunning efficiently, there are several thingsyou can do to keep energy bills to a minimum:

• Keep air conditioner units clear of plantsand debris. Obstructing airflow will reduce theunit’s efficiency.

• Raise the thermostat. Each degree saves apercentage off your cooling energy bill.

• Check air filters every couple of weeks and

change them at least twice during the season,or as directed by the manufacturer.

• Review last year’s energy bills. If your cool-ing costs are drastically higher this year, aqualified HVAC/R technician can help diag-nose any problems.

Don’t forget, even the most eco-friendly, high-efficiency products and appliances can wastemoney and energy if they’re not installed, serv-iced and maintained properly. By working withcertified technicians, homeowners can haveconfidence that their HVAC/R equipment isdelivering on the energy efficiency promised.

When scheduling an air conditioning check-up, be sure to request a NATE-certified tech-nician. To find a qualified local contractor whoemploys certified technicians, look for theNATE logo or go to HVACRAdvice.com .

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A beautiful landscape doesn’t happen on itsown. You can help your lawn, trees and shrubsget off to a healthy growing season.

“Trees and shrubs add tremendous appeal toour urban home environments, but to thrive,particularly out of their natural world, they re-quire regular care with added nutrients andprotection against invasive pests,” said BenHamza, director of technical operations at TruGreen.

Here are some lawn and landscape tips to helpyou take care of your yard this spring.

C L E A N U PNew spring growth can be hampered if it’s cov-ered with debris. Clean out dead leaves,branches, trash or anything else that could im-pair your lawn’s growth.

P R U N E P R O P E R LYCorrective pruning of your trees and shrubs canmake them not only look better, but help themgrow better, too.

n Don’t top-shear overgrown shrubs or trees —thin them out to preserve their shape.

n Spring-blooming plants like azaleas, rhodo-dendrons, forsythia and lilacs should only bepruned after they flower.

P U T T H E R I G H T P L A N T S I NT H E R I G H T P L A C EWhen you’re ready to plant new plants, makesure you put them where they’ll thrive.

n Be sure you know the light requirements fora new plant.

From yard workand pest control tocleaning and takingcare of homesystems, there’s alot that goes into maintaining ahouse.

Everything Homeoffers practical tipsand expert know-how to help anyonetake good care oftheir home.

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n Fences or other structures can restrict airflow, which can interfere with growth.

n Make sure you have the right type of grassfor your lawn. Wherever grass has a hard timegrowing, plant shady ground covers instead.

n If you’re considering sod, make sure thetemperature is warm enough for grass growth.Firmly pack sod into the soil and water asneeded to encourage deep root growth.

N O U R I S H T H E R O O T SSpring lawn, tree and shrub roots seek nour-ishment after the dormancy of winter.

n Make sure your early spring fertilizer hasless nitrogen and more phosphorus to promotestrong roots. Consider a professional company,which will design a custom plan to give youryard exactly what it needs.

n Be sure to keep fertilizer on target to pre-vent run-off, and sweep fertilizer granules thatmay reach pavement back onto your lawn.

G E T R E A D Y T O W AT E RGive your lawn a slow, steady watering about

once a week, but adjust depending upon rain-fall, grass and soil type in your area.

n Follow the owner’s operating manual to takean automated sprinkler system out of hiberna-tion. Ensure sprinkler heads and related waterlines are working properly.

n Make sure the irrigation system covers yourlandscape efficiently. For example, you canplace a 1-inch deep, empty food can in themiddle of the lawn area to measure the depthof water collected after each watering cycle toensure uniformity.

M U L C H T H E R I G H T W A YMulch can keep soil in place, reduce weedsand retain moisture. But you need to makesure you’re doing it right.

n When the soil has warmed up, apply 3inches of organic mulch to base of shrubs andtrees to help conserve soil moisture and to re-duce weed pressure. But be mindful not tocover the flare of the tree base in mulch “vol-canoes,” which can lead to rot.

n When your lawn is actively growing, return

grassclippingsback to thesoil foradded lawn nutri-ents and considerusing composted ma-terials to nourish plants.

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W H AT D O H O M E I N S P E C T O R S D O W H E N T H E YA R E L O O K I N G T H R O U G H A H O U S E ?The easiest way to think of it – look at a home inspector as a generalpractitioner: we know a little bit about everything, but we’re not expertsin any one thing. When we go through a house, we know we are lookingfor: certain signs to tell us whether or not the house is performing as in-tended. We’re trained in electrical, plumbing, heating – all of that – but


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we’re not experts, we’re not licensed in all thoseindividual fields, but we look for signs onwhether or not that thing is broken or perform-ing as intended.

W H AT S H O U L D H O M E O W N E R S L O O K F O RW H E N R E S E A R C H I N G F O R A H O M E I N S P E C T O R ?No. 1, utilize the Internet; that’s the best thingthese days. As home inspectors, that’s one of thethings we’ve had to get used to dealing with, be-cause now so many people can get there. [The]main thing is just do a little research on the in-spectors, ask Realtors, ask friends who theyhave dealt with in the past. As far as inspectorsgo, ask them how long they have been in busi-ness? How many inspections have they per-formed? Another good thing to ask an inspectoris do they do it full time or part time because inthe inspection business, there are a lot of in-spectors out there that only do it part time.

A R E T H E R E T H I N G S T H ATH O M E O W N E R S C A N D O O NT H E I R O W N , L I K E A M I N I I N S P E C T I O N ?Actually there is. On our website

(www.burgessinspection.com), they can click onsomething to download; we have a house com-parison chart. It’s a really good thing for home-buyers that are looking for homes. It’s a way forthem to compare homes. What it will do is itwill give you things to look for in a house, towrite down, so that they can compare the house… because what happens is, when buyers goout and they start looking at homes, they allstart to run together after a couple of houses, soit’s a good way for them to go through there andwrite down the characteristics of each house.

A R E T H E R E T H I N G S T H ATH O M E O W N E R S C A N A S K T H E I R H O M E I N S P E C T O RW H E N T H E Y ’ R E O U T A S S E S S I N G T H E H O M E ?Absolutely, the best thing to do for a homebuyeris to be there during the inspection. If there areany concerns that they have, make sure thatthey ask the inspector what it is, show the in-spector what it is that they are concerned about,so that they can utilize the expertise of the in-spector. They’re paying an inspector to go outthere and take a look at that home ... we’re thereto be their experts, so utilize them during thetime that you have them there at the inspection.

H O W C A N T H E H O M E O W N E R SF I N D O U T A T R A C K R E C O R DA N D H I S T O R Y O F T H E I N -S P E C T O R ?There’s a couple of different ways: by askingaround just for references, also you can go toTREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) tomake sure that they are licensed, and then justcheck with the Better Business Bureau for anycomplaints or anything like that. The reason Isay TREC is because all inspectors in Texashave to be licensed through the Texas Real Es-tate Commission, and we have to complete 16hours of continuing education every year, andwe have to provide the copies of that and E&O(Errors and Omissions) insurance or they won’trenew our license, so that’s a good place to start.

H O W L O N G D O I N S P E C T I O N ST Y P I C A L LY TA K E ?The general rule of thumb, it’s pretty close toabout one hour per 1,000 square feet. So inother words, if it’s a 3,500-square-foot house, itwould take about three and half to four hours.Now if it’s an older house and a pier and beamhouse, you can add about an hour to that.

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Many people relegate the bedroom farthestfrom the door as their office, mainly becausethey cram as much as possible in it and expectit to remain messy most of the time; they don’twant the disorder to be visible. Others have astudy located in an obvious location (perhapsoff the foyer) and set up their workspace with-out thinking about the first impression that’s

cast to visitors entering their home. A selectfew get it right. Here’s my advice on creating aworkspace at home, tailored to suit your needs:

I S I T F U N C T I O N A L ?Make sure there’s plenty of room for you tospread out papers, house necessary equipmentand access tools like staplers, paper clips, etc.

Ensure you have the desktop and storagespace you really need.

Planning the right number of drawers andshelving will set you up to succeed in havingitems arranged neatly when being stored andenable you to put your hands on needed itemsquickly.

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I S I T AT T R A C T I V E ?Keep your space looking its very best for unex-pected visitors or appointments with col-leagues or clients. You may be messy bynature, but the environment you work withinspeaks volumes above what you may say toyour guest. Design your office once you have aclear image of how you want to be seen by yourclients.

What does your company represent? If it’s a fi-nancial planning business, conservative or aminimalist style décor may be preferred. Ifyou’re a coach, you may want to adorn theroom with motivational items.

Writers may want lots of accessories to playwith that inspire them to be creative. There arelots of ways to decorate an office – select theone that best represents how you want to beknown!

I S I T P R O D U C T I V E ?Elements in an office that are easily over-looked or skimped on often include lighting,color and ergonomics.

In order to produce results, you need to be

comfortable and inspired. Consider the follow-ing very important questions:

Is the lighting in your office sufficient to dothe specific tasks you do? Does the colorationof the room (walls, accessories, furniture) pro-voke calming, energizing or creative juices inyou? Does your chair, desk height or computerheight foster good health so you walk awayfrom your office feeling well and in good pos-ture?

Designing and decorating a home office can beeither a lot of fun or a chore, depending onyour perspective. But regardless of your view-point, it proves to be something that definitelyimpacts your performance and the impressionsyou have on clients and colleagues.

A B O U T N I C O L ENicole Arnold is passionate about creatinghome designs that reflect her clients’ personal-ities and lifestyles. She designs office environ-ments that emanate the professional image herclientele seeks. Nicole excels in uncoveringeach client’s desired outcome, balancing aes-thetics and functionality, to create his or herperfect space.

She’s developed a best of best list of contrac-tors and vendors to insure she delivers the re-sults her clients expect. Many of Nicole’sclients view her as a friend, not just their de-signer, due to her warm personality and profes-sionalism.

Nicole’s design style is best defined as transi-tional. However, her talents enable her to blendcombinations of contemporary and traditional el-ements to produce an eclectic look, uniquely tai-lored to each client’s taste. Her clientsappreciate the range of design services she offerswhich include originating a custom residential orcommercial office look from scratch, moderniz-ing and enhancing existing furnishings, or sim-ply rearranging them for a fresh look and feel.

Nicole has a BA in Marketing and ProfessionalSales from Kennesaw State University. Prior toopening her Interior Design firm, she enjoyeda 16-year sales career with Levi Strauss & Co.,where she developed brand awareness initia-tives, increased revenues and led those on herteam to reach higher potential through per-sonal mentoring and empowerment.

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Floods, hail, wildfires and tornadoes.

These are just some of the things that affecthomeowners in North Texas. While no home canbe 100 percent impervious to the elements, onenonprofit group is working to ensure homes aremanufactured as safe as possible.

The Insurance Institute for Business & HomeSafety, through its FORTIFIED for Safer Livingprogram, provides specific standards and guide-lines to home builders which can make homesconsiderably safer than those that are not builtto the standards.

“The FORTIFIED for Safer Living standard isan all-hazards standard, meaning we look at alocation where a home is going to be built andidentify what the natural hazards are,” said FredMalik, a FORTIFIED program manager. “Weapply our standards to build that house to be asdisaster-resistant as possible for those particularhazards.”

Homes that are certified by the institute can givetheir owners a number of benefits, Malik said.

“First and foremost, we are helping homeownersbuild their home so the risks are lower,” he said.“With the lower risk, in some locations that canmean lower insurance costs, but that varies bystate and company. The real benefit is to makethe homes stronger and safer so people’s prop-erty is better protected.”

For homes in Frisco, Malik said the four mainhazards that are faced are floods, hail, wildfiresand tornadoes. Each of these presents uniquechallenges, which the institute addresses withspecific requirements in the building plans.

In low-lying areas, floods can be a commonproblem. Luckily, Malik said preventing floodsis fairly straightforward.

“We require houses be built 3 feet higher thanthe base flood elevation,” he said. “The buildingcode will say ‘you must be this many feet abovesea level.’ We come in at that elevation and raiseit up 3 feet. We have a builder who builds to ourstandard on the Bolivar Peninsula in Galvestonand his neighborhood took a direct hit from Hur-ricane Ike, and the only houses left standingwere the fortified homes.”

Hailstorms are often accompanied by high wind,so many of the techniques that make a homemore resistant to hail also work to make a homemore resistant to tornadoes. This is typically ac-complished by bulking up the roof to be asstrong as possible.

“With hail, we give specifications to make surethe roof system is constructed in a more durableway,” he said. “What that means is having con-nections where the roof ties into the walls below;having a specific nailing pattern; and sealing theseams of the roof deck, which act as water su-perhighways, so water cannot get inside andcause residual damage if the roof deck is tornoff. We also have requirements for the roof cov-ering (shingles, tile or metal) to have high hailresistance.”

Having a reinforced roof also helps with tornadoresistance, but the institute also calls for tornadoshelters to be installed just in case.

“Tornadoes are a very, very severe natural haz-ard,” Malik said. “The technology exists to buildhomes that are resistant to tornadoes, but unfor-

tunately it is not very cost-effective. What weadvocate is improving the house’s high wind re-sistance, which can greatly benefit propertiesthat are just outside the narrow path of a tor-nado’s 200 mph winds.”

Fire resistance is increased by keeping com-bustible materials away from the house and byusing building materials that are non-flammable.Malik said these materials can be used on theroof and gutters, as well as siding. Popular sid-ing materials made of a fiber-cement mixturecan increase fire resistance, while also havingthe added benefit of being more weather resist-ant compared to wooden siding.

“We help to educate the design team about whatthose materials are and help guide them in thatproduct selection,” Malik said.

The selection of products is taken seriously, andtesting is done by the institute at a $40 millionfacility in South Carolina’s Chester County.Malik said group has the ability to build twostory houses in the testing chambers and canrecreate Category 4 hurricanes, wildfires, hailand heavy rains.

“The standard used to be ‘wait for an event tohappen and then go out and assess the damageafterward,’ “ he said. “We can now recreateevents in our facility and watch what happens,and then take the high-definition videos andphotos to tell a compelling story to the publicand help educate them. The sad fact is home-owners have an overexagerrated sense of secu-rity where they feel more secure than they reallyare when it comes to natural disasters. We lovestrong building codes, but those codes are thelowest standard someone can build to so there isalways room to do better.”

The institute also has a program called FORTI-FIED for Existing Homes, which can be used toretrofit previously built homes. Malik said theprogram will focus on the most dominant hazard,which in Frisco would be high wind and hail.

For information on the institute and specificthreats, visit www.disastersafety.org.

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