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Accelerated, a home remodeling company based in La Jolla, creates additions, renovates bathrooms and kitchens and more.

To find out more, the La Jolla Light asked the following questions of founder and President Gilbert Agundez.

Q. How andwhendid the business begin?

A. Accelerated began custom home building and remodeling 10 years ago. We have primarily been completing projects in La Jolla ever since.

Q. What is its mission?

A. Our mission is to be your final destination for new home construction and remodeling from design to completion. We are located in and primarily serve La Jolla with our dedicated hands-on and personal service.

Q. What services does it offer?

A. Holding an A license, B license and C License, we specialize in transforming spaces with new ground-up construction, additions, bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, interior upgrades, exterior upgrades, landscaping and hardscape from concept to completion.

Q. What makes Accelerated unique compared with similar businesses?

A. At Accelerated, we pride ourselves in our customer service. Our main goal is to take care of our community always present and close by. We strive to satisfy and please our current clients while acquiring new business.

Q. What are the benefits of living and working in La Jolla?

A. La Jolla is a beautiful community full of great people and opportunities. It is an honor to be a proud La Jolla resident and business owner with our office located in downtown La Jolla. It allows us to be onsite daily to work with our clients to make their dream homes and visions a reality.

Accelerated is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 6211 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. For more information, call (619) 454-4332, email gil@accelbd.com or visit accelbd.com.

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Faced with the daunting unknowns and potential complications of large-scale renovations, many people immediately turn away from buying a fixer-upper. In fact, a recent study by Frontdoor reports that offers for fixer-uppers halved from 2022 to 2023. But the high risk can come with a high reward. Frontdoor found that on average, those who take the leap of renovating a fixer-upper earn a 27.5% return on their investment. And thats on top of the personal benefits gained from designing a home to your taste.

Of course, without the appropriate planning and strategy, budgets tend to spiral out of control and many find out the hard way that some renovations don't pay off. To find out which home improvements are really worth your time and money, Frontdoors data team used information from Zillow, such as square footage and price (in conjunction with Kukuns home remodeling cost estimator) to determine the most profitable home renovations. The vast majority of these turned out to be in the kitchen and in the bathroomtwo rooms that can be key to increasing the value of your home. Keep reading to find out which renovations came out on top.

The kitchen is the heart of any home, so its no surprise that kitchen cabinets make a big impression on a prospective buyer. Whether you reface existing cabinets or install new semi-custom ones, the average increase in property value from this renovation alone is 3.63%, which comes out to around $7,510. This is by far the most profitable home renovation for fixer uppers, according to Frontdoor's findings.

Replacing mid-market branded appliances with higher-end alternatives creates a more luxurious and efficient kitchen with little effort. Buying new appliances for your fixer upper is set to increase your market value by 2.35%, or $4,922.

Counters serve an important functional purpose, and they're also often a focal point of a kitchen. According to Frontdoor, switching your counters to granite, quartz, marble, or porcelain materials can increase the price of your home by 1.81%.

Again, switching out mid-market sinks with higher end options can have a significant impact on the appearance and, therefore, the price of your home. This type of renovation on average increases the home's value by 1.12%.

After making a bunch of renovations, why not give them a spotlight with installing new ceiling lights over the counters or sink? Adding these types of lighting could give you a 1% boost on selling price.

Similar to your counters, the backsplash of your kitchen is an eye-catching detail that needs some attention. Adding a granite, quartz, marble, or porcelain backsplash can add .42% value onto your property.

Though bathroom renovations typically add less value than those in the kitchen, they can still add a four figure sum. Shower and tub surround panels will contribute the most to bathroom renovations, with an increase of .92% or $2,300.

Replacing an average faucet, sink, and toilet with a higher end option transforms the appeal and comfort of your bathroom, adding .61% value and potentially saving you from an old-pipe-induced plumbing disaster.

Whether you're redoing your original cabinets with higher end materials or installing completely new ones, upgrading your bathroom cabinets can add .45% to its value. New cabinets are also an easy way to change up the aesthetic of your bathroom by introducing wood or color.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines' design prowess is evident for the world to witness. Their juggernaut HGTV home renovation show is always a must-watch, and the 10th-anniversary episode of Fixer Upper was always going to be something special, and it certainly did not disappoint.

In Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse, the Gaineses renovated an outdated mid-century modern home near Lake Waco in a neighborhood theyve never worked in before. The property highlights the exceptional talent of the team, in which, at least for me, the kitchen is the true star.

The quiet luxury kitchen is a fine example of an 'old money' style aesthetic an interior design trend that beautifully emphasizes a warm, subtle way of decorating and styling. It's a movement that prioritizes simplicity and refinement, creating serene, calming spaces that reflect a sense of sophistication without ostentation. Arguably, it is one of the most understated trends of the year and has been perfected by the Gaineses in their latest kitchen remodel.

A bespoke-built powder-coated green island takes pride of place in the center of the kitchen, which also features a marble countertop, plastered walls and a brass vent hood cage

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Above all, a family kitchen should be a functional area that makes the best use of space, while ensuring it is elegant and sophisticated. It is also crucial to adapt this function depending on who is going to be using it. For this kitchen in their Lake House home, the Gaineses wanted to blend their two favorite design styles; mid-century modern and Spanish revival, but also ensure the space remained relevant for family life. So, when considering the kitchen layout, Gaines also wanted to include an island to make it a more convivial and relaxed space.

The cherry wood used for the cabinet units and the custom-built kitchen island act as a material link throughout the house, creating a cohesive aesthetic. The timber brings a warm element that also lifts the light in the space, making it cozy yet bright. It acts as a neutral base allowing other elements, such as the eye-catching stone, avocado green metal island, and brass vent hood cage to stand out and make an impact.

For this project, the Gaineses wanted to bring the outside in and combine materials that reflect the beauty of Mother Nature. The raw qualities of the terra-cotta tiled kitchen flooring and luxurious richly-veined marble on the counters complement one another. Equilibrium is also key. The intensity of the green Remote Trail from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines and the marble is balanced by the subtle, plasterwork walls and terra-cotta floor, which act as a neutral without distracting or overwhelming the space.

Richly-veined marble beautifully graces the kitchen backsplash, counter, and the top of an avocado green metal island

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The beauty of the Texan landscape surrounding the property and its panoramic view of Lake Waco served as inspiration for the kitchen color scheme. A poignant moment in one episode of Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse sees Joanna Gaines holding up a sample of the cherry wood used throughout the home to the backdrop of trees in the yard: Its a match, she delights.

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'The decline in cold, minimalist design reflects our ongoing desire to make our homes, in which weve all come to spend more time, feel special, layered, and intrinsically linked to our environment,' says Anthony Barzilay Freund, 1stDibs editorial director. 'Comforting colors, particularly those that evoke nature and warmth, are visually interesting and also feel emotionally reassuring.'

For the Gaineses, it was important to honor the original legacy of the home, tell a story, and ultimately, turn this dwelling into something to marvel at.

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Snapchat Plus subscribers are getting a new feature that allows you to design your own virtual house to show off on the Snap Map. You can view your house at any time by visiting the map, as can anyone you share your location with.

Your customization options range from drabby shacks to extravagant multistory abodes and castles. It essentially lets you show off your location with a more inviting curb appeal than the lifeless gray cuboid structures that typically populate the map. Theres not much other utility there right now except to give Snapchat Plus members a little something extra to justify yet another social media subscription in their monthly budget.

But maybe its a segue to something more? Im imagining an AR experience a la Pokmon Go, except its more Animal Crossing and you can play interior decorator and invite your friends in for a quick furniture flex or a Snap viewing party. (Perhaps its best Im not in charge of these decisions.) At the very least, its a more fun tell of your social opulence than a blue checkmark.

Premium Snapchatters will also soon see their pets accompany their Bitmoji while typing in chats, as well as the ability to post bite-sized Snaps that expire in fractions of a second (as quick as .10 seconds). All users will get a mirror that lets you view yourself using your phones selfie camera while customizing a Bitmoji. There are also new AI lenses incoming, including one that reimagines you as a five-year-old which actually might be useful for someone who doesnt have toddler pictures of themselves for whatever unfortunate reason.

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At the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, AD100 designer Sara Story brought to life the Shangri-La lounge, an oasis of cacti and sculptural furniture that paid homage to Mexican architect Luis Barragns penchant for texture and color blocking. In the midst was this cabinet by Reynold Rodriguez from the Charles Burnand Gallery, which sat in an undulating niche. It created such a unique focal point, almost like a wink, she says. Rodriguezs curio, crafted from sculpted and molded plaster, sat on a base of hurricane-felled mahogany, and Story loved how it offered a strong juxtaposition to the rooms patterns and vivid hues. The curves of the cabinet echoed those in the sofa andPercival Lafer chairs, she explains. It was important to me to have all of these contrasting elements but keep a sense of balance.

A rounded wall in Lark + Palms guest suite at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase afforded the Sausalito-based AD PRO Directory studio the opportunity to brighten the corner with a striking oak desk and bookshelves. Considering it was a petite bedroom, founding principals Ansley Majit and Stephanie Waskins knew that the wall needed to make a statement as bold as the one behind the adjacent twin beds.

We wanted to create the feeling of a classic writing table with a contemporary spin, which is why we decided to float the pieces rather than add bracketing or legs. Wrapping them around the wall was a given, but we spent a lot of time poring over the details of the drawer placement and the steps of the beading detail, says Majit. Custom-designed by Lark + Palm, fabricated by Di Build, and adorned with Nest Studio hardware, the desk and shelves were bolstered by a bespoke chair that nodded to the screen-like headboard and angles on the bed wall. The corner served as a reflection of the whole room, adds Majit, a combination of masculine and feminine, contemporary and traditional.

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Sprinklers that spray water high into the air or break up water into a mist are inefficient, especially if youre watering when its hot and dry. A large percentage of the water will simply evaporate before it ever reaches the grass.

Impact and rotary sprinklers, on the other hand, can be adjusted to keep the water nearer the ground. Both types also spray water in streams or large drops that fall quickly to the ground without evaporating. Youll save water and money using an impact or rotary sprinkler whenever possible.

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Watering your lawn every day not only wastes money and water, but it can actually weaken your grass. When lawns are overwatered, most of the grassroots are in the top one inch of soil or so. That makes your lawn less drought tolerant and unhealthy, Churchill says.

He sees overwatered lawns particularly on properties with in-ground sprinkler systems. Most times, homeowners who have them love to use them, he says. A longer watering once or twice a week promotes deeper root growth as they grow deeper looking for water.

Also, adjust your watering to the conditions. Different areas of your lawn will have different watering requirements. The key is to make note of this as you water, so you can tailor your watering. For example, south-facing hills may require more water; areas under trees, less.

Yes. It happens all the time, Churchill says. Letting your grass go a few days without water will encourage deeper root growth for a healthier lawn.

To save money and resources, Skip watering your grass when temperatures are 95 degrees [Fahrenheit] or hotter, Castillero says. The water will most likely evaporate before reaching the roots.

Its okay, but not the best time. If lawn grasses are left wet going into the nighttime hours, turf diseases can sometimes become an issue, Churchill says. He recommends watering in the morning instead.

Joe Churchill is a Senior Turf Specialist for Reinders, a major distributor of lawn care products throughout the Midwest. Churchill is certified in Turf Management and has over 25 years of experience in the turfgrass industry.

Osmar Castillero is the owner of Blades Landscaping Services, a lawn care and maintenance company in Lowell, Massachusetts. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry.

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Finnish office Sigge Architects has been announced as the winner of the international competition for the design of the Museum of History and the Future in Finland's oldest city, Turku. The proposal, selected out of over 400 entries, creates a permeable structure along the waterfront, acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of the area. The museum aims to showcase the most innovative scientific research through a wide variety of exhibitions, audio-visual installations, and educational spaces. Construction is expected to start in 2027 and be completed by 2029, with a public opening scheduled for 2030.

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The initial idea for a new museum in Turku began in 2011 when the city was the European Capital of Culture. The museum initiative is also part of the citys plans to celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2029. The chosen location is a 150,000-square-foot site on the banks of river Aura, near the Turku Castle. As part of the citys redevelopment plans, this light-industrial area is planned to become Turkus first arts quarter.

Sigge Architects proposes a flexible structure that can accommodate experimentation while being aligned with sustainability principles. The design also pays homage to the history of the city and its location, offering a subtle intervention that does not diminish the image and presence of the nearby Turku Castle. According to the organizers, the museum expects 200,000 visitors a year.

The aim was to create a museum building that fits in scale and architecture with Turku Castle. The spaces are placed on one level, making the museum building and its surroundings function as a seamless whole. - Pekka Mki, project lead at Sigge Architects

Across the world, museums are launching international competition for the design of new structures and expansions of the existing ones. Among them, the United States Navy Museum has selected five internationally recognized offices as the finalists for the design of a new National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Similarly, in Finland, the Science Museum in Oulu has selected Opus Architecture & Simon Mahringer as the winners of the competition for the design of its new venue. In Italy, OMA / David Gianotten and Andreas Karavanas have won the competition to renovate the worlds oldest museum for Ancient Egyptian culture, Museo Egizio.

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Text description provided by the architects. Field Arts & Events Hall is a new performing arts and community gathering space on the citys waterfront. The project celebrates local and regional artists, facilitates cultural enrichment in the area, and adds a new point of interest for visitors, entrepreneurs, and the local community. Adjacent to historic downtown Port Angeles, the building supports numerous arts organizations while enriching the lives of the broader community.

Steve Raider-Ginsburg, Executive & Artistic Director at Field Arts & Events Hall, comments: I have never been in a building in Port Angeles that offers so much flexibility and accessibility. Visitors to the area now can attend a business luncheon on Monday in the conference center, a performance during the week in the auditorium, and then a jazz brunch in the lobby on the weekends. Since we celebrated the opening of the building, we have been busy almost every day and I have heard people say, This is my fourth time at the Field Arts & Events Hall this week. As we embark on this new chapter, we are excited to welcome everyone to experience the building and to contribute to the Renaissance of the city post-covid. It is an honor to support the cultural vitality of the Pacific Northwest. Julie Adams, Partner at LMN Architects, comments: It has been a privilege to work with the team at Field Arts & Events Hall, and to participate in a project that amplifies the energy of the Port Angeles waterfront. The project has been designed to welcome the business, cultural, and creative communities under one roof, and to become a new destination for all in this region. Observing audience members mingling in the lobby pre- and post-performance, attending live productions in the performance hall, or attending events on the conference space with its expansive water and mountain views all flawlessly choreographed by Field Halls hard-working staff have resulted in some exceptional experiences. We hope the Port Angeles community and the visitors to the area enjoy the building for many seasons to come.

The building includes a 500-seat multi-purpose performance hall to accommodate orchestral music, dance, dramatic theater, and amplified music events and festivals. The intimate, highly flexible multi-purpose theater is designed to optimize a wide range of artistic performances by local and regional arts groups. A second-level conference center with sweeping views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca creates an event destination unique to Port Angeles and the North Peninsula, with a 250-seat banquet capacitydressing rooms and other backstage spaces, a catering kitchen, and an administrative suite support building operations. A fine art gallery, conference center, and coffee shop complement the performance space and welcome visitors to various activities throughout the year.

Port Angeles history and ecosystem are celebrated by the buildings design, giving users a chance to engage with the towns culture and geography, while the buildings architectural gestures embrace the spectacular natural environment. Visitors arrive at a street-level urban entry, progressing up a feature stair where they are met by panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The cities history in the timber industry is represented by wood accents and natural materials throughout the building. A curtain wall constructed of regionally sourced timber mullions offers a 270-degree wrap-around view in the multi-level lobby and conference spaces. The wood lobby ceiling provides a sense of warmth in the public spaces in combination with integrated lighting that mimics the sunlight reflecting off the water adjacent to the site.

Cameron Irwin, Principal at LMN Architects, comments: Field Arts & Events Hall is situated at the base of the Olympic Mountain Range along the shoreline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The arts center is the first component of a planned arts, culture, and science campus. Situated at the western end of the historic downtown Port Angeles, the facility represents the communal investment in the renewal of the downtown waterfront and a commitment to the artists and patrons in Port Angeles. The building offers pedestrian connections to Front Street and the waterfront. The lobby draws visitors up to the second level, above the street and the surrounding buildings, offering panoramic views from the large ships in the working waterfront to the Olympic Mountain Range. The timber curtain wall brings the warmth and richness of the surrounding landscape into the interior of the building with a contemporary expression that recalls the regions timber industry. With Field Arts & Events Hall completed, we are beginning to see how its becoming a vital component of the social infrastructure of the city, the region, and the state of Washington.

Located where the mountains meet the sea, born of local ambition and persistence, and showcasing the local businesses and creative talents of the region, Field Arts & Events Hall will be a cultural hub in Port Angeles and the North Olympic Peninsula for decades to come.

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