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SPECIAL SECTION HOME IMPROVEMENT the whole office can be put away at day’s end by simply closing the closet door. If you have even less space to work with, try a wall-mounted desk that can be extended when in use and collapsed flush with the wall when it’s not. Cubby holes built into the interior wall area can also provide places for storage in a tight space. A creative builder can help you make the most of your available space. If your work area is not separated from the rest of your home and building a wall is not an option, there are still attractive ways to define your space. For example, tall wooden shutters can be linked together with hinges and painted any color to create a private area. Though not soundproof, they can create an intimate atmosphere of privacy when needed for oneself or seeing clients. Tall silk plants, such as a series of ficus trees, can also be used to divide the space. Don’t skimp on your office chair! It’s likely a place where you will be sitting for several hours every single day. Make sure it’s comfortable and provides plenty of lumbar support, in addition to being an attractive addition to your office. Visit Spine- Health.com for some helpful suggestions on choosing the right chair that will work best for you. live with family members, it may be the only place in your house where you can truly be alone for a bit. Besides just being a place to “get ready” to meet the day, it’s also a relaxing space to recharge your batteries after a long week at work. Hydrotherapy is one of the best ways to relieve stress and help tired, overworked muscles. With tons of specialized showerheads, you can have everything from the sprinkle of a gentle rain to an invigorating massage to bring your body back to center. And a nice relaxing bath in a soaker tub can make the world go away for a while. Does all of this sound like a fantasy? Maybe not. According to designer Mary Laipple, Director of the Kitchen and Bath Design Studio at 84 Lumber, you may be able to make updates to your bath for less than you might expect. “If a homeowner is just updating and not moving plumbing, heating ducts and electricity, the makeover can start at around $10,000,” says Laipple. And the choices for today’s bath are incredibly enticing. She notes that many homeowners are opting for larger showers that will not only get you clean, but can also bathe you in LED lighting that changes colors to suit your mood. You can also enjoy your favorite music in the shower to either calm you down after a stressful day, or pep you up for the daily routine. Vanities and bath cabinetry have also arrived in the 21st century. Vanities are no longer empty-shell cabinets that BATHROOM BEAUTY Though your bathroom may not spring to mind as the place to hold your next cocktail party, with the right accoutrements your bath can be a great place to hang out and enjoy life. And if you Continued on next page > Your Neighborhood Landscape Supply Destination! HUG E CL IN-STO Ston EARAN CK C e an d Pa E vers 50% OFF MULCH: • Double and Triple Shred Natural Mulches • Double & Triples Shred Dyed Mulch • Certified Playground Mulch NATURAL STONE AND GRAVEL SOIL–TOPSOIL-MUSHROOM MANURE LIGHTSCAPES, FIREPITS, AND MORE FREE Delivery * $ DELIVERY OR PICK-UP $3 OFF * Mulch - 12 yards or more Per yard of mulch *Offer expires 7/31/2019 *Valid on retail sales only *Not valid with any other offer or prior purchase *Offer expires 7/31/2019 *Valid on retail sales only *Not valid with any other offer or prior purchase **Call for delivery area** 2458 Rochester Road, Franklin Park, PA 15143 PAVERS AND RETAINING WALLS HUGE SELECTION OF COLORS, STYLES AND TEXTURES LOWEST PRICES 412-635-8441 www.draguns.com PINE-RICHLAND ❘ SPRING 2019 33