The maintenance of copper really depends on what look you are aiming for. Copper has been termed a “living metal.” It is a metal constantly reacting to its environment. This reaction sparks vivid color combinations in the appearance of the copper. These combinations range from pinks, to greens, to browns. The copper will not change evenly either. It will spot […]
It’s summertime and if you’re like us, you love having an outdoor living area that serves multiply purposes. Pergolas meet the needs of those seeking a multi- purpose outdoor living space. Steve Ostrowski, owner of ShadeFX Canopies, and Lou Maglio, owner of Walpole Woodworkers, co-created Shade Pergolas. Shaded Pergolas are made up of wooden and cellular-vinyl pergolas with retractable canopy […]
Gauge is a physical measurement of the thickness of copper. Copper is a soft material and the thickness that you choose in your sink or tub should be a major part of your purchasing decision. The lower the gauge number the thicker the metal is. For example, 14 gauge copper is thicker than 18 gauge. The gauge you choose can […]
We found this back yard makeover and had to share it! Designer Billy Derian, created this luxurious backyard environment by adding a pool and several water elements to the homeowners backyard. This one-of-a-kind backyard was designed to resemble an elegant and beautiful resort; with the newly added pool, a fountain and several other water features. As well as an outdoor […]
We have not been on Twitter for very long, but we have found that Twitter is a great place to connect and learn from people with the same interests as us. Follow us @Diamond_Spas for links to our latest blog posts, interesting articles, events and happenings and other exciting news you can’t get anywhere else! We’re looking forward to Tweeting […]
Table tennis or Ping Pong as its better known as is the most popular racket sport in the world, with over 300 million active members of governing associations worldwide. The game is controlled by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), founded in 1926. Since 1988, table tennis has been an Olympic sport which includes four event categories. From 1988 until […]
Caputo Construction founded in 2004 is the winner of the Golden Nugget award for Best Custom Home – Under 5,000 Sq. Ft. Caputo Construction is a high-end boutique builder, that concentrates on custom architectural construction in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. The Gold Nugget Awards are a centerpiece of PCBC – Homebuilding’s Premier Tradeshow and Conference. The award was […]
For many of us the Fourth of July means cook out and pool parties. We at Diamond Spas want help you to practice safe habit while around the water this weekend. According to a recent survey conducted by the American Red Cross, more than 70 percent of those surveyed are planning to participate in water-related activities this summer and almost […]
Hollywood is a place for swimming pools and movie stars, so it was only a matter of time before; Elle Décor found 12 stylish celebrities pools to showcase. We selected three of our favorite celebrity pools that really make a splash! We loved fashion designer Roberto Cavalli’s indoor stone-wrapped pool accessorized with his famous animal prints on the chaise longues. […]
Outdoor showers are not only for when you’re covered in sand at the beach. More and more landlocked homeowners are discovering the luxury of showering outdoors. California architect, Howard Backen, uses his Napa Valley outdoor shower everyday. “It’s invigorating when it’s cold, it’s interesting when it’s rainy, and it’s incredibly refreshing when it’s sunny and hot,” he says. And Backen […]
