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Chih Ling Han

Acme Sunshades Enterprise Inc.

Chih Ling Han: From Software to Sunshades

HAYWARD — When it comes to exterior shade solutions, awnings are a common choice for home and business owners. When choosing an awning, it’s important to be aware of your options, including fabric and metal designs. Here’s some basic information about fabric and metal awnings and the advantages of each: Fabric awnings The main advantages of a fabric awning are design customization and affordability. Awning fabric is available in a wide variety of custom color options, including both solid colors and multicolor patterns. You can even have a graphic or logo printed on your fabric awning—a particularly useful option for business owners. In addition to fabric design, the method of installation can impact the aesthetic look of an awning. Read more

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Leigh Bakhtiari

President
City Carpets

Leigh Bakhtiari: Flooring Fashion

SAN RAFAEL — It’s often assumed that carpet diminishes indoor air quality, but this isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, studies conducted by The Carpet and Rug Institute show that carpet may actually have the opposite effect and improve indoor air quality. There’s a good explanation for carpet’s positive effect on indoor air quality: it provides a place for airborne particulates to land, making them easier to remove during cleaning. More than that, carpet actually attracts airborne particles and traps them on the floor. By contrast, in homes with hard floors, particles like mold spores, dander and dirt can remain airborne for up to 45 minutes before settling. While carpet’s ability to capture airborne particles can benefit those with allergies and respiratory issues, Read more

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Shem Isaac

Home Living Window Fashions

Shem Isaac: Drawn Into Shades

BENICIA — Choosing new window coverings for your home isn’t something to be taken lightly. Window coverings are a substantial investment, so it’s important to make an informed, conscientious choice that will leave you satisfied for the long term. Here are two pieces of advice for choosing a window covering product: Don’t get too attached to a window covering style before meeting with your designer. Sometimes you’ll have your heart set on a particular type of shade or blind, but due to the configuration of your windows, the angles of your walls or some other factor, it ends up not being a good fit for your home. For this reason, instead of focusing on a particular style of window covering, Read more

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