Page 8 July 2, 2015 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Carve Out More Living Space with a One-Room Renovation BRE# 00625505 NEW LISTING! Perfect for First Time Home Buyer! 3110 Merrill Dr. #78 One Bedroom/One Bath DRE #01344591 Kay Grundhaus 310.890.6407 kay@homesbykay.com Follow Us on Twitter @heraldpub WE HAVE AN EXPERIENCED BUYER READY TO PAY CASH! Within the past 2 years, Buyer has closed over 50 transactions in the South Bay ranging from $300K - $2.2M. Transactions include: • Residential 1-4, 4+ • Land/Lot • Commercial ✔ NO REPAIRS ✔ NO TRAFFIC through your property * All benefits to seller not guaranteed. Benefits are determined upon details of each property. BENEFITS TO SELLER* ✔ NO APPRAISAL ✔ NO TERMITE ✔ QUICK CLOSE TerriAnn from page 7 Burkley & Brandlin LLP A T T O R N E Y S A T L AW Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation 310-540-6000 *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization actors record messages to the NCIS agents overseas. They donate their time, ” said Jackie. “It was Mark Harmon’s idea the first year of the show,” added Leon, “and we have done it every year except one, during the writers strike.” (www.wftla.org) Then Leon told me about his first day on the set of NCIS. They were filming on the Air Force One set out in the Butler Building, on the backside of Magic Mountain and it was 100 degrees outside, with no air conditioning. He was sitting in a chair near Mark Harmon behind the monitor, and in between takes, he and Mark chatted. Mark asked him where he had grown up and Leon told him, and then Mark asked who do you like, the Chicago Cubs or the White Sox? “I’m from the ‘south side’ – you gotta be a White Sox fan,” said Leon. Mark told Leon he had something he might like. The next day, after that grueling, hot, 19-hour day, Mark Harmon gave Leon a brick he had from Comiskey Park. “He’s really thoughtful to everyone on the crew, and that rubs off. Everybody is really respectful and nice to each other and helps each other out. It is quite a family,” said Leon. The turnover on the show is very low and Leon loves what he does. “People tell me I am a people person. One of the things I learned from the Marines, especially being a Marine, is get to know your people,” stated Leon. Leon told me the atmosphere on set is pure heaven and that is due to Mark Harmon and his leadership. Leon said, “He is the glue – everybody sees how he treats everybody in the cast and crew – especially guests.” As the show has grown in popularity and the two additional NCIS shows have taken off, Leon teaches his counterparts the ropes. Leon is a teacher. His years of training in the military, as a NCIS agent, and an expert behind the camera as a Technical Advisor make him more than qualified to teach the others. How lucky are they! Filming begins for the13th season of NCIS in July. The cohesiveness of this cast and crew – the unity, the bonding, the real-life training from real NCIS agents, scientists, psychologists, and criminal scientists, coupled with each character from Gibbs, Abbey, DiNozzo, Ducky, McGee and Leon Vance – who by the way was named after Leon Carroll - all work to make it pure magic. Cast members prepare for their roles meticulously - across the board and without exception. Those of you who follow the show will remember Leon Vance’s wife’s name was Jackie. “Leon Vance who was named after Leon Carroll, had a wife in the show named Jackie – which is my name sake. She’s such a nice gal too. I was just livid when I found they had killed me off because nobody told me, so it came as a surprise! So when I was on the set one day I saw Chris, the writer coming across with his lunch tray, and I said, ‘I have a bone to pick with you,’ and he turned around and went the other way! So we have a lot of fun with that,” said Jackie, laughing. After an invigorating, enlightening afternoon with Leon Carroll, I learned a little bit more about the workings of one of my favorite shows and I hope you did too. This gentle, soft-spoken, articulate man is the brain behind how NCIS actors behave – because he was a real NCIS agent. Way cool. • STARS & STRIPES A M E R I C A N M A D E C L O T H I N G S T O R E COME CHECK US OUT! 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Renovating an attic, basement or other unused area can add more living space now, provide flexibility for the future and increase your home’s value. Whether you’re creating a kids’ playroom, extra bedroom or a new home office, here are some tips for getting the most out of a oneroom renovation. Find extra space The attic. Check out your attic’s current configuration. If it’s an A-shaped space, with the highest point at the top and sloping walls down the side, it may have enough ceiling height to accommodate a bonus room. The lower walls and odd-shaped corners might also provide space to build in some shelving for items such as books or toys. Lighting considerations Natural light may be at a premium in the new space. With an attic, you may be able to install windows at either side of the house at the highest point, but a basement is even more limited. Consider supplementing natural light with recessed lighting that maximizes your available ceiling space. Task lighting can also help, while creating a cozy atmosphere. Reliable heating and cooling Ensuring year-round comfort can be challenging if the new space is not connected to a ducted heating system. A Trane Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump is an easy, energy efficient solution for areas where installing ductwork may be impractical or too expensive. The compact indoor unit can be mounted on a wall or ceiling, and connects to an outdoor compressor. It comes with a convenient remote control, giving you precise heating and cooling, without the need for ductwork. Entrances and exits Whether you’re going up or down with a renovation, it will require using the stairs. This is a good to time make repairs or modifications to the current stairway to ensure safe and easy access. Also be sure to check out your local building codes as to the number of windows and fire exits that are required and plan accordingly. Create bonus storage with cabinetry Any renovation also offers the opportunity to squeeze in extra storage, and installing cabinetry is an easy way to do that. Manufacturers offer multiple options for cabinets with built-in storage features, from drawers with built-in organization dividers to cabinets with pull-down shelves that let you pack a lot of items into a small space. These will keep your newly renovated room looking clean, neat and inviting. • OPEN HOUSE IN TORRANCE • Sun 2-4pm 1017 Teri Ave. 4/2, + bonus room $699,000 Kirk Brown Jr. Main Street Realty 310-322-0066
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