Problem
Dino and Beth Gregorich moved to San Diego County, California, almost four years ago. Thanks to mostly sunny days year-round there, outdoor living is every bit as robust as indoor living. That’s why the couple made sure their new home had a swimming pool and an outdoor patio.
Problem
Homeowners in Lesslie, South Carolina, wanted to convert their 1,300-square-foot unfinished basement into a comfortable living space. They enlisted the help of Zachary Clark, who started out as an odds-and-ends handyman and now owns a one-man professional design, remodeling and repair business: Clark Home Solutions in York, South Carolina.
Problem
MANTA (Marine Science And Nautical Training Academy), a non-profit organization based in Charleston, South Carolina, offers a summer Caribbean field study course on the biology and the conservation of coral reefs. The course is conducted from the mobile base of a large modern vessel that sails through tropical marine habitats, providing students with a unique marine environment to dive into — literally! — each day.
HONOLULU — Danica Fong-Shoji and her husband Craig Shoji count themselves as “just regular people.” But they routinely do something quite extraordinary — not just once in a while, but several times a month — by way of caring for the less fortunate in their community.
PROBLEM
SUCCASUNNA, NJ — Alfred Fico, owner of All Clear Plumbing and Drains, recognizes the importance of having a condensate pump for a “combination,” or “combi,” condensing boiler. The latter provides hot water for both space heating and domestic bathing and washing.
BY TONY BARA
Many dream of having a cabana next to their pool or outdoor recreation area to mirror the lifestyles of the rich and famous. It offers more than just the convenience of not having to travel to use the bathroom during a pool party—an outdoor bath means tracking less dirt, sand and water into the home.