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Yin and yang First, some basics: In Asian philosophy, yin and yang represent the “feminine” and “masculine” principles. The origin of this philosophy came from the observation of nature and the environment, where “yin” referred to the shady side of the slope, while “yang” referred to the bright sunny side. As time went on, the yin-

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f you have been holding off on kitchen renovations because you’re missing some accessories or have scratches on the cabinet doors, wait no longer. C&C Cabinets Granite Inc. incorporates functionality, beauty and cost efficiency to supply high-quality, discounted kitchen cabinets. The company’s store offers a complete range of kitchen cabinets and vanity kitchen cabinets as well as sinks and countertops. Kitchen and vanity cabinets play an important role in home improvements. They are some of the finishing touches for a home, so you should select kitchen cabinets with extreme care. Choosing kitchen cabinets is the greatest single design element in your kitchen, as well as the biggest expense. To add more beauty to the kitchen, quality kitchen cabinets can be installed. C&C Cabinets Granite Inc. stocks seven types of cabinet finishes with a selection

of door styles. All cabinets are made of solidwood face frames with plywood boxes, and no particle board, press wood or laminate. Two new finish colors have just arrived with new designs. Because the company has all its merchandise in stock, you can save up to 50 percent in comparison to other custom kitchens. With recent advances in technology, stock cabinetry has become a much more desirable candidate for home improvements. With Independence Day coming up, C&C is offering a special Independence Sale from July 2 to 7 only (while supplies last). A special discount is available if you bring C&C Cabinets Granite’s ad from Hawaii Renovation. Bring the kitchen layout and come down to talk to a salesperson, who will give you an estimate. The showroom is located at 500 Alakawa St. #106, behind Costco Gas in town. Give the company a call at 853-2088.

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KEEPING IT ‘OLD SCHOOL’ WITH SAND-AND-FINISH WOOD FLOORING BY KYLE GALDEIRA hile pre-finished hardwood flooring has grown in popularity, Hawaii Hardwood Flooring is one of the few local flooring businesses also offering sandand-finish and unfinished materials. The wide variety of flooring choices coupled with its corresponding installation procedures and distinct appearances provide customers with a wealth of choices throughout each project. Hawaii Hardwood Flooring brings more than 30 years of experience to every flooring project it takes on, and president Chris Brenna makes it a priority to offer customers a multitude of residential and commercial flooring options. The company has operated out of its central Kalihi location for four years now and features

three installation teams and three sanding-and-finishing teams that take the worry, stress and mess out of the installation process. Brenna suggests customers consider the sand-and-finish flooring, as it is known for hiding seams and rendering perfectly uniformed sheen and flatness. “I call it ‘old school,’ some things they just can’t duplicate in a factory,” Brenna said of the sand-and-finish process. “A lot of people think that this process is extremely dusty, but the sanding industry has come up with dustless sanding technology, which means we put vacuums on every tool and erect plastic bearers (zip walls) to keep the dust to a fine minimum. We offer extra services the client can purchase, like putting floor protectors on all their furniture to help keep the

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fect for a family living in the house during the installation process. As Brenna describes the process, “You place a moisture-resistant padding down and then only glue the seams of the hardwood together. This system is the easiest and fastest.” With Hawaii’s moist air and humid climate, wood tends to expand and contract depending on the variable conditions. The nail-down installation tech-

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plumbing business wasn’t easy,” said Frank, who started learning the plumbing trade in 1961 and was certified as a master plumber in 1968. “He was a hard worker who only went to the eighth grade because, being the oldest boy, he needed to work to help support the family. I owe everything to my dad. Now it’s my turn to train my son, Aaron, who I’m very happy to say has taken a huge step in becoming the third generation of plumbers in the Duarte family.” As the owner of D’s Plumbing and Ohana Home Additions and Remodeling, Frank has honed his craft as an

integral cog in the family business. After learning the ropes with his father at the helm, Duarte — the oldest of three boys in his family — started D’s Plumbing more than 31 years ago, and is still going strong today as a general contractor. Meanwhile, Aaron is continuing to learn from his father, something he’s done ever since tagging along with Dad as a kid. “Ever since I was young, I worked with him. I kind of grew up with it,” said Aaron, a member of the D’s Plumbing team for the past 11 years. “Of course, he wants me to take over the business one day. I take pride in what we do. We’re a small busi-

ness, and he expects a lot of me, so we do everything we can to please him and the customers.” Customer satisfaction is the top priority at D’s Plumbing. The 73-year-old Frank recounts stories of contractors who fail to deliver, whether it be botching a job because of lack of experience or certification, or simply taking payment and not living up to the contract. “As a small company, we offer personal service like no other,” Frank said. “My men are skilled in so many trades, and it gives me great pleasure to watch them showcase their skills. More and more, clients will call me and tell me how polite they are throughout the job. You can’t imagine how that makes me feel.” D’s Plumbing is well-versed at replacing aged materials with modern alternatives, including swapping out old, dark wood to enhance lighting and replacing galvanized piping with copper. Other techniques, including

modernizing bathrooms by expanding shower areas to accommodate the disabled, or adding housings in a kitchen to free up more space by getting a microwave off the counter are just a few in D’s arsenal. Frank recounts a recent job during which a woman was looking to expand a shower in order to accommodate her elderly father. D’s worked with the customer and decided on a design that involved converting part of an adjacent closet into space that could then be used to extend the shower. Stability bars and an easily accessible entryway to the shower were also incorporated — and all this was done within the allotted budget. “We may be a small company, but with the skills that we possess, we are great in numbers,” Frank said. For more information, log on to www.AffordablePlumbing Hawaii.com or call 230-8308 or 734-2032.