National sponsors: Southern California Idea House

www.anolon.com

800/388-3872

Anolon Titanium

The Southern California Idea House's kitchen is stocked with a complete set of Anolon's ergonomic kitchen tools and handsome hard-anodized cookware. The cookware is dishwasher-safe, thanks to a nonporous titanium-composite exterior. Extra-thick, heavy-gauge aluminum and stainless steel lids provide durability, while stay-cool handles and an ability to conduct heat evenly make Anolon the perfect tools for cooking up Sunset recipes.

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www.zodiaq.com

877/229-3935

DuPont Zodiaq

With 29 colors to choose from, DuPont's Zodiaq countertops--mostly made of quartz--can complement a wide variety of decor. At the Southern California Idea House, Zodiaq counters in the upstairs bathrooms, downstairs bar, and teen room bring out the rich and lively hues in adjacent tiles. The material is dense, nonporous, and stain- and scratch-resistant, with no sealing required.

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www.monogram.com

800/626-2000

GE Monogram Collection

GE Monogram's refrigerator drawers allow maximum flexibility in the placement of cold-storage compartments at the Southern California Idea House, even in the basement recreation area. The main kitchen has state-of-the-art, professional-quality appliances, also from the GE Monogram Collection, including an Advantium speed-cooking oven. Debuting here is GE's newest 48-inch range, with die-cast knobs, dual-flame stacked burners, and dishwasher-safe grates.

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www.hummer.com

Hummer

Hummer's new H2 Sport Utility Truck has a 325-horsepower engine, folding midgate, and rear seat, which means it can morph seamlessly between hauling your cargo and carrying your family. The leather interior and full-time all-wheel-drive mean it's ready for the long trip to Mammoth Mountain or the short one to Six Flags Magic Mountain.

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Marvin Windows and Doors

At the Southern California Idea House, windows and doors are signature features--they had to fit the Mediterranean style of the house while allowing for easy flow between inside and outside. Marvin's Energy Star--rated clad-wood windows and arch-topped patio doors do the job perfectly, combining modern function with Old World elegance.

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www.marvin.com

800/817-5518

Quick-Step

The perfect color match to the Southern California Idea House's main wood floor, Quick-Step's antique oak--colored laminate flooring graces the girl's and boy's bedrooms, the laundry room, and the mudroom. Quick-Step products are maintenance-free and come with a 25-year warranty against fade, stain, wear, and water damage. The flooring is also glueless; the panels snap together in a quick, easy installation.

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www.quick-step.com

866/220-5933

Schlage Lock

The stately interior doors require elegant hardware to match, and Schlage's egg-shaped knobs--in an oil-rubbed bronze finish--make the perfect complement. The classically shaped knobs reinforce the house's Mediterranean character.

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www.schlagelock.com

888/805-9837

Trex Co.

The rose garden's Trex deck is made of recycled plastic grocery bags, reclaimed plastic pallet wrap, and waste wood. It won't rot, doesn't need stains or sealants, and doesn't contain toxic chemicals or preservatives. The workability, traction, and UV-resistance come from the wood; the insect-resistance, flexibility, and minimal water absorption come from the plastic.

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www.trex.com

800/289-8739

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