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t’s confession time: For about three weeks last month, every time I used my garbage disposal, it leaked water under the sink. Instead of tackling the problem right away, I went for the avoidance strategy. I stuck a vase under the disposal and emptied it periodically. When I forgot to empty it, the sound of water spilling over the vase served as a quick reminder. In my defense, I knew I needed a new disposal, and I didn’t have the time to deal with the problem right away. How did I know? When I had some work done last year, my plumber noticed the disposal was quite old and on its last legs. He warned me it would go soon. The disposal was about five years old, but it was not a “nice” one. In fact, this model only had a one-year warranty, so making it five years wasn’t half-
• Avoid fibrous foods. The fibers can tangle and cause blockages. Things like celery, artichokes, onionskins and banana peels are better left for a compost pile. Ditto for starchy foods, like potato peels, which can turn into a paste and clog the drain.
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• Throw in the ice. Put ice down the disposal periodically and run it as you normally would . The ice helps to clear the disposal of food debris. For an added boost of clean, make ice cubes from citrus juice. • Run the water. After turning off your disposal, let the water run for 30 to 60 seconds. This will help to clear the drain of food particles. • Grind immediately. Standing food may
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According to appliance.net, the average life span of a garbage disposal is 10 to 12 years. Of course, this life span fluctuates with the disposal you choose. Check the warranties to see projected life spans. This will give you insight as to whether you should repair a leak or buy a new disposal. As always, consult a professional if you are ever in doubt.
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Risource takes risk, makes history BY MELANIE MEI
e-branding is considered a risky move for any business to make. So, why rebrand an already successful PV company and risk failure? Especially when you’re already at the top of your game? Risource Energy president Darren Furumoto has heard this question a lot lately. Until May 2012, he was the head of operations at Alternate Energy — one of the most successful solar companies in Hawaii. After an enlightening trip to Japan and many years spent following Copper-IndiumSelenium (CIS) technological growth by Solar Frontier (SF), Furumoto seized the opportunity to become the first in Hawaii, and America, to integrate SF’s CIS panels into residential installations. He’s always on the hunt for ideal, self-sustainable solutions and has found such a solution in Solar Frontier’s CIS panels. Risource Energy has taken bold steps toward shaping the photovoltaic (PV) industry’s future in Hawaii by introducing 2nd generation, all-black, Japanese-made CIS panels in a market congested by crystalline. CIS is proven worldwide to harvest 9 percent more energy from the sun than crystalline. The company dream is simple — to be an “ideal choice in self-sustainability.” While having a dream is important, it definitely doesn’t guarantee success. Having the right product and the man power to make it happen are key, and that’s where three unique individuals come in. Darren Furumoto, Charles Lum and Dean Wakatsuki, the photovoltaic specialists of Risource Energy, explain CIS technology:
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Q: What is your educated opinion on second generation CIS panels vs. other panels on the market? A: (Charles) I’ve worked on thousands of installations using crystalline. After working with Solar Frontier’s CIS panels, there was no going back to crystalline, especially after seeing the remarkable performance results. CIS modules by Solar frontier are the best. Hawaii deserves access to these panels. Q. Why are Risource Energy PV systems so effective? A: (Dean) In my 10 years as a PV tech, I learned the most common issue with PV systems is “inverter failure.” Our design philosophy of centralized inverters (SMA/Power 1) paired with Solar Frontier CIS panels allows
us to overcome this. In the event that our inverters do break, they’re easily replaced.We don’t even have to go on the roof! Q: Why risk re-branding Risource? A: (Darren) Starting over was a tough but necessary move. When two of the most seasoned installers I’d worked with (Charles and Dean), asked to help found Risource Energy, I knew it was a well-calculated risk. Working with a quality product is rewarding and makes up for the challenge of re-branding a company. Without a strong team in place, I wouldn’t have had as much confidence starting over. Besides a quality system, service is a priority for most customers when choosing a PV company.
The following is a testimonial from customer Linda Kaakimaka: I got estimates from many reputable PV companies, but liked the appearance of the CIS panels. My main concern was that it was a relatively new panel. After much research, feedback and the 10-year Risource Energy service warranty — on top of the 25 year Solar Frontier warranty — I felt comfortable choosing Risource. I now save $600-700 per month, even in winter! I account much of that to the light-soaking technology of CIS. I never wait long for a call back from Charles; he’s fantastic and very patient, answering all questions in a timely manner. The production of energy has been even better than we expected.
The blend of knowledge, hard work and CIS technology is likely what’s led this company to become the “No. 1 leading authorized integrator of Solar Frontier CIS modules in Hawaii and America.” Risource Energy is growing quickly and enjoying steady success as a PV company. Being a pioneer of the CIS market is not an easy endeavor, but the Risource Energy team has accepted the challenge with a smile. Can you handle the risk of harvesting the most energy per watt possible? Make energysaving history with Risource Energy and CIS panels! Dean Wakatsuki (left) and Charles Lum.
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Doing it right the first time BY KYLE GALDEIRA ith a host of certified flooring installers at its disposal, American Carpet One offers customers a means of meeting the highest industry standards while providing the best installation quality and service available. Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) is an international non-profit organization established in the early 1990s to train and certify installers with the end goal of ensuring that the installers working on homeowners and other customers’ projects are indeed qualified. Larry Marvel, installation manager at American Carpet One, explained that installers working at the company need to pass both written and performance tests in order to gain CFI certification, and must display honesty and integrity. All journeymen carpet installers at American Carpet One were recently certified by CFI — a first for the industry in Hawaii. They joined a select group of more than 40,000 CFI installers nationwide that are certified to install many products and floor coverings to meet industry standards. These installers are identified by the CFI seals on both their uniforms and work vehicles. “They set the standards, they tell us what carpet is specified for certain jobs,� said Marvel. “How those types of carpet should be installed, how the seams should be sealed. Basically, they tell us from start to finish how the job should be completed while meeting industry standards. It’s a lot more than just putting rug on a floor.� Marvel explained that American Carpet One’s certified
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square or present interesting angles are just some of the difficult situations that certified installers deal with on a regular basis. The CFI installers have access to a vast network of colleagues within the association that can offer advice based on practical experience. “These installers have to be experts in seam construction, power stretching, trimming, pattern alignment and a lot of other skills that it takes to install carpet in a customer’s home,� Marvel said. “A customer using a CFI installer can be assured that they’ve already been approved and tested by their peers in the trade, and that the installation in their home or business is done right the first time.�
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A stroke of genius BY KYLE GALDEIRA uality and integrity are the top priorities for Jimmy Suh when it comes to assisting customers with a wide range of painting projects. “I’ve been painting for 25 years, and my main goal is to produce a quality job — that’s the most important thing,” said Suh, owner of Deep Purple Painting. In early 2010, Suh moved to Hawaii to be closer to family and friends, and brought his successful painting business with him to the Islands. The contractor spent nearly 20 years in San Francisco building his business and cultivating a sterling reputation for producing quality results. Whether the job involves painting a home’s exterior, or a few walls of a commercial space, Deep Purple Painting has it covered. Prior to each job, Suh confers with the owner to determine the necessary steps involved in refinishing the desired surfaces. The painter and his experienced crew consider many factors, including the relationships between colors and how they compliment one another, and present the owner with the viable options. Other aspects that Suh considers include the texture of certain surfaces and what variety of
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How to add value, curb appeal to your home H omeowners have known for years that remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can recoup as much or more than the cost of the job. Recent studies in Honolulu have shown that replacing an old, worn garage door can recoup the homeowner 120 to 180 percent of the job cost, depending on the quality and features of the garage door. This is because of the enhanced curb appeal of properties with an attractive, new garage door. The garage door is the largest moving part of the house and for most properties, it is the first or second part of the house one sees from the street. Garage doors are available in galvanized steel, vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum and wood. Most doors are available one-sided, insulated and two-sided with insulation. Even a modest, new one-sided garage door will allow homeowners to recoup more than the door
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BIA-HAWAII
‘Owner Builder’ facts BY KAREN NAKAMURA RS-444 is the state law that regulates contractor licensing. This law is meant to protect consumers from liability, fraud and workmanship that does not meet building codes and building standards. Licensed contractors are registered with the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, (DCCA). The state has their names, addresses, social security numbers or fein numbers and it can find them to get restitution. The Owner Builder Exemption fosters unlicensed individuals to shift liability on to the owner without the owner knowing the consequences. Complaints have been filed with Regulated Industries and Complaints Office (RICO), and in many cases it takes years of investigation to substantiate the cases. The result: Owners cannot get restitution for their losses and are left with a situation that devalues their investment. Yes, we are all “related” in Hawaii or someone we know works in the construction industry. Yes, building costs in Hawaii are the highest in the nation. Is the risk worth taking when the values of our homes exceed $625,000? Is the risk worth it when the new building materials and building systems require specialized training? Is the risk worth taking when your net worth and lives are impacted? Owners, please educate yourself before signing the Owner Builder building permit application. When you sign this permit application, you are the contractor on record and you are liable for the safety of all workers
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as well as compliance to the environmental (EPA) and (OSHA) regulations. Violations of federal regulations, (EPA and OSHA) are not excusable and the daily fines and penalties are expensive. The buck stops with you. The Owner Builder Exemption of the Contractor’s Licensing Law allows owners or lessees of property to build or improve residential, farm, industrial or commercial buildings or structures on property for their own use, or for use by their grandparents, parents, siblings or children, and who do not offer the buildings or structures for sale or lease. When owners are advised by individuals to sign the Owner Builder permit application, the owner can hire employees and contract directly with subcontractors to construct the improvements on their property. The owner then takes on all the responsibilities and the liabilities of a general contractor. Do not be confused:The Contractor Licensing Law HRS-444 is regulated by RICO. RICO assists the public and
licensees through education and through enforcement of the state’s professional licensing laws. Building permits are regulated by the City and County Department of Planning and Permitting, (DPP). A building permit is not required for repairs using similar or same materials for the purpose of maintenance and which are not more than $1,000 in valuation in any 12-month period and do not affect any electrical or plumbing installations. The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) has introduced SB-1077 to improve the ability of RICO to investigate violations of the Owner Builder Exemptions and to offer additional disclosures for owner builders when they enter into agreements with licensed subcontractors. Call or email your legislator to support SB-1077. For more information contact me at ktn@biahawaii.org.
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Seize the day with a new build, remodel W hy build or remodel now? Hawaii homeowners have a unique opportunity at the moment: With the lowest mortgage rates in 50 years, the state’s home values and equities are at an all-time high. With a recovering economy on the Mainland, interest rates are sure to climb in the coming years. HK Construction (HK) works with local banking institutions to help secure financing for its clients’ projects. HK guides its clients through the design process from its inception to completion.
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During the design phase, an experienced designer will start with a free consultation at your home for a site assessment. From there, a conceptual design is created and your personal consultant will work with the in-house architectural draftsman to develop a full set of blueprints. As a valued added service, HK assigns a material-selections officer to assist homeowners in shopping, selecting and coordinating all the detailed decisions from flooring and lighting to cabinetry and fixtures. HK is a fourth-generation design build company. Since the beginning, it was found-
ed on the principles of quality construction, listening to the client and completing projects on time. It is a fully insured and bonded construction firm, making it capable of executing many projects such as new homes, rebuilds, remodels, additions and kitchens. HK Construction offers educational seminars monthly at locations around the island. Subjects range from Home Building and Remodeling to Kitchen & Bath Remodeling. Be sure to attend one of the informative seminars this week and have all your questions answered by a team of experts. Call 753-5643 to reserve a seat.
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Expand Your View Is your home losing its energy? Start by incorporating mirrors into your decor to reflect the positive and support your plans for growth
• To visually expand the foyer, place a mirror at the entrance, preferably on one of the sidewalls. When placing a mirror on a wall that directly faces the front door, pay special attention to what it reflects. It should reflect something pleasant, such as trees and flowers, not your messy neighbors across the street.
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Alice Inoue QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Now that all the excitement of the new year is over, I want to move forward on some of the expansion and improvement plans for my life (too many areas to mention) before the year slips away again. Do you have any advice on how I can use my home to support this? I’m also interested in any other guidance you may have.
• Do you have space to hang a mirror in your living or dining area? If so, creating a visual expansion of space here is excellent, especially if it reflects the outdoors, bringing in unrestrained “growth energy.”
love your enthusiasm in wanting to take action to improve your life. Our environment can easily support changes that involve growth or “upleveling.” Below are some tips to help you prepare for the expansion you want to create and on the use of mirrors to support your growth.
• If you have narrow and cramped spaces in your home, such as tight corners and narrow passageways, hang a mirror there to “open” the energy for expansion. Note: Make sure the mirrors you hang do not reflect toilet doors (drain of energy), sharp edges and corners (cutting energy), bills (unwanted expenses), or old newspapers (the past). Mirrors should reflect only things you want to enhance.
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Locate areas of energy drain Any time you choose to make a change to expand or grow in some way, take a look at where you are currently “losing” energy so that you can “plug the leakage” and regain energy and momentum to move in the direction you want. Whether the changes you want to make involve eating healthier and exercising more, starting a new business, having more private time, being more productive, making more money, or finding a mate, you require energy to sustain the new expansion. If you are maxed out in your life, creating the “bigger and better” life improvements will be difficult.
Start with the basics When it comes to making your life bigger and bolder, beginning with basics can mean the difference between success and failure. For instance, without plugging your personal energy leaks, you can become utterly drained and abandon your plans.
Step 1: Identify your energy drains. Where are you uninspired in your life? To whom can you not say no? Where are you taking responsibility for others’ obligations? What are you wasting your time on? What
Types of mirrors to put up Use your common sense to determine the size of the mirror, and make sure it is not too big or too small for the wall. Framed mirrors and ornamental mirrors are great choices and allow you to pick a style that matches your basic décor. To keep the bedroom energy calmer and more conducive to sleep, avoid adding mirrors in that environment and avoid cracked and tile mirrors as they create distorted reflections.
can you delegate? What can you let go of? Step 2: After identifying your energy drains, determine workable solutions. As long as it returns more energy to you, no change is too small to make. When actually making the change is challenging for you, keep reminding yourself of the bigger picture — that you want to expand, and need more energy to do that. In this step, commit to three things you will change, do them and ask a good friend to hold you accountable. Step 3: Now, begin setting up your home to support your expansion by using strategically placed mirrors! The use of mirrors Human beings have been using mirrors for protection or reflection for centuries. In feng shui, a mirror brings in energy of the element of water (flow) and helps to expand the envi-
ronment while drawing in beneficial energy. Once you have successfully identified where you need to make changes in your life and are committed to them, use the feng shui guidelines below to create flow and support and enhance your newly directed energy. If you make no personal changes but add mirrors, you will simply create more of the same because mirrors double the energy they reflect. With that thought in mind, always place your mirrors so that they reflect something positive.
From time to time check to see where you are losing your energy. Whenever you feel tired or feel you are building resentment, put more attention on yourself and your needs.
Alice Inoue is a life guide at Alice Inoue Life Guidance LLC, a company committed to assisting people in living empowered lives. Alice shares her wisdom as a professional speaker and personal consultant, and offers a series of instructional DVDs on feng shui, as well as her awardwinning books on feng shui, happiness and spiritual life wisdom. Visit www.aliceinspired.com. FEBRUARY 17, 2013 • 11
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Check out the latest home trends, upgrades The top interior decor styles for 2013 are already emerging, and homeowners seeking a fresh look will find a lot to love. Not only can these looks be accomplished in minimal time — they’re budget friendly and easy enough for DIYers to finish in a weekend or less. Giving your home an updated feel doesn’t require a full-scale renovation. Instead, focus on simple updates for the most frequently used rooms in your house. When you’re ready to get started
on your home’s new look, let these trends of the year be your design guide: In the kitchen
Kitchens need to be functional, but in this hub of the home, style is just as important. Upholding practicality while adding visual interest is a top trend this season. Two-toned upper and lower cabinet colors are rapidly growing in popularity as a way to let homeowners customize their kitchen spaces and express their personalities. • Maple is the style frontrunner when it comes to wooden cabinets, but painted cabinets in white, black and gray tones are also on the rise. Whether you opt to replace your cabinet fronts or paint them, your efforts will give you impressive — and fast — results. • On the functionality front, innovative hands-free faucets simplify cooking and cleaning tasks while requiring minimal effort to install. • Open shelving is seeing a boost in popularity. Both glass-fronted cabinets and simple open shelves capture this trend, allowing you to put your style on display while cre-
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• Updating the vanity, often the focal point in a bathroom, provides immediate results. Customizable modular options like those from the allen + roth Windelton line let you create a storage-savvy vanity that fits virtually any bathroom while also adding functional drawer and countertop space.
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• Tiling provides the perfect solution to add extra personality to your bath. Right now, trends offer two different but equally chic directions — large-scale tile and small-scale mosaics. Tiles with wood-like appearances are also gaining popularity; they create a warm, inviting look, but offer the wet-space practicality of tile. If it’s your first time tiling, home improvement experts at stores like Lowe’s can provide guidance to get started with your tile flooring.
• You can alter the dimensions of a space by painting ceilings a slightly
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The Right Rug By decorating from the ground up, you can match just about any rug with furniture
ecently, we’ve gotten a bunch of new and consigned rugs into Cathy’s Marketplace, so I thought I’d put you to the test. You know I love to start decorating with an area rug because it can ground a space, set the direction for colors and even the decorating style. Now let’s see how well you’ve been paying attention! First, let’s describe the rugs:
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• Champagne-colored fettuccine rug with long, loose, silky strands. It’s your modern, uber-glam shag. • Traditional Persian wool-and-silk rug with a red base and a pattern of creams, golds, greens and browns. • Modern island-style rug with a geometric pattern of two-tone green squares mimicking a lauhala-like weave. • Scratchy, natural-fiber, sandy-colored sisal rug.
Now, let’s describe our living room setting. Our furniture arrangement has two modern wood-and-leather chairs in chocolate brown, a rectangular glass coffee table with an oil-rubbed bronze frame, and a clean-lined, fully upholstered beige sofa with wooden feet. So, which area rug would work with this grouping? The answer is all of them! Yes, although all of these rugs are different in style, some accessories, throw pillows and other touches can make this furniture work on almost any rug. Why would this grouping work with a silky champagne rug? Because both furniture and rug are modern in style. All the pieces are basic in nature, so the fettuccine rug can be the star. But to give the grouping more of a glam feel to match the rug, you can add in some bling. Crystal candlesticks on the coffee 14 • FEBRUARY 17, 2013
table, a crystal floor lamp, furry throw pillows and glass and silver accents will make this grouping shine and tie in perfectly with this rug. Next is the traditional Persian rug. This furniture is not quite elaborate enough for the rug, so to make it work, we need to heighten the formality. Try lots of throw pillows with saturated jewel colors. A beautiful throw would enhance the plush feel. With lighting fixtures, go for elaborate styles and gold finishes. And don’t forget some ornate, traditional accents for the coffee table: candlesticks made of wood, painted metal or gold. Better yet, add some books under the candlesticks. And opt for heavier drapery. Now, for the geometric pattern rug: The simple, clean lines of this furniture grouping
weight, so you’d want to bring in more casual elements. How? With pillows and lamps that have linen or other natural fibers, natural-looking window treatments, and no heavy throws or pieces. The key here would be to bring in more casual, earthy elements so the space doesn’t feel too formal for the rug. Playful touches would work well. So as you can see, you can make just about anything work. I started with a furniture grouping that was pretty basic. Consider the style of your rug and the space you’re trying to create, add from the ground up, and stay on your toes — you never know when I’ll quiz you again! work perfectly with this rug.You don’t need much more. To stay within this style, you want to keep your accessories fairly simple. Adding some throw pillows in deeper greens, browns or even grays would make this setting seem subtly rich and dramatic. Clean-lined lighting fixtures and almost any drapery panel with no fuss would work. Finally, the sisal rug would be a casual grounding piece for our furniture. Leather and upholstery could be too heavy in visual
Cathy Lee is president and designer of Cathy Lee Style and Cathy's Marketplace, a furniture and accessories showroom with design services at 1110 University Ave. She recently opened reStyle Hawaii, an affordable, style-conscious consignment warehouse with upholstering and repurposing services at 420 Keawe St. in Kakaako. Lee's interior design work has been featured in local and national publications, on HGTV and in her DIY design workshops. To find out more, go to www.cathyleestyle.com.
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ELITE DESIGN GROUP LLC contact // 847-3888 address // 570 A Dillingham Blvd. web // www.edghi.com storage, design and style. The high end of cabinet construction is custom cabinets, which are constructed in either a workroom to designer specifications or on-site in any style and finish you choose. Semi-custom and custom cabinets provide endless solutions to your storage needs: pullout shelves for pots and pans; a lazy Susan for spices; a wine rack; vertical dividers for trays and cookie sheets; even an appliance garage or pullout bins are all just some of the standard add-ons available when ordering these higher-end cabinets. And if your space is too narrow for a cabinet and counter, a tall pantry closet provides lots of space for pots and pans in the kitchen or towels in the bath. Make quality your first choice No matter what type of cabinet you select, all cabinets should have solid frames, door and drawer fronts, reinforced corners
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Save money by installing your own vinyl fencing I f you want the maintenance-free benefits of a vinyl fence but are intimidated by the price tag, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are initially surprised at the cost of a vinyl fence, particularly since the installation costs are generally as much as the materials. Recent trends show that more and more homeowners are saving money by installing their own vinyl fencing. In the past few years, the market has surged with DIY-friendly fencing products, making it much easier for a homeowner to install a vinyl fence without the use of specialized equipment. In the past, heavy auguring and cement mixing equipment was required to install a fence, making the project much more intimidating, time
consuming and dirty. The modern way is to install a vinyl fence post much like you would a chain link fence post — by driving a pipe anchor deep into the ground. After leveling the pipe, a vinyl post is sleeved over the top. The result is a level fence post installed without the labor-intensive process of digging a deep hole and pouring concrete to set the post. The no-dig way of installing vinyl fence has been used in Western Canada, where weather conditions are particularly harsh, for almost 20 years. In the past decade or so, it has also gained traction in the States as fencers and homeowners embrace the simpler installation method, particularly after the method passed
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Top-notch service continues to meet homeowners’ needs BY WENDELL GUIEB uality work, satisfaction and good prices are the priorities at my company, W.G. Construction LLC. I started contracting concrete in 1990. Our company does any amount of work, from small to big projects. We work with everything from flat grounds to the hardest areas of your project, and I still provide a reasonable price.
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I will make sure before starting the work that both parties understand the scope of work when installing a concrete slab. Also, I’ll make sure to explain what the contract price is. When installing a concrete slab, I will provide installation of base materials, correct compaction, installation of wire mess or rebar for reinforcement and pour the right pounds per square inch (psi) of concrete. What is impor-
tant about installing concrete is to follow the right procedure of finishing the concrete. I have worked with different general contractors as their sub-contractor doing concrete work for both commercial and residential projects. I have also built retaining walls for new homes and perimeter walls. We build to any area of your project. We include compaction, rebar, cmu blocks
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and fully grout the area. We build new homes, renovations, additions, “jack up” homes or the smallest project in your home. We also do new or renovated commercial offices. As the owner, I fully supervise the project to make sure the job will go according to plan. My crew will always keep the job clean and safe. I play the role of quality control when building to make sure we only use quality materials. My goal is to make sure we finish the job on the committed time given to the customer. Quality work and satisfaction at the end of the project is important. We work with our clients by meeting with them first to discuss what type of home and design they want. If they don’t have any architect, we have some architects that we work with to design their home the way they want until they are satisfied with the design. Then we can also process the permit for our client. Most of our new clients are referred to us by our existing clients and that shows that they are satisfied of our work.
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Let’s Talk Flooring Good Sunday Morning to you! This week I would like to talk about proper subfloor preparation and its importance in achieving a quality flooring installation. As licensed wood installation professionals, we follow the guidelines of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). One of the first things you have to consider is level of moisture in the subfloor. The ASTM standard calcium chloride test should be conducted to determine the level of vapor emission from concrete subfloors. The “pounds per 1000 sf” number will indicate what needs to be done next. Another important issue to address before the floor goes down is the flatness of the floor. The NWFA recommends that he floor be flat to within 3/16” in 10 feet. We grind the highest spots and pour leveling compound in the lowest. To learn more, call HAWAII’S BEST FLOORING COMPANY or attend our next seminar. Aloha, Shirley Pai Hilton President and Licensed Wood Installer (C32692) Looking for new flooring or re-doing your shower? Start by attending our fantastic seminar
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LOKAHI GARAGE EXPERTS
Your garage can be the best room in the house A t home, garages can be an asset to our daily lives and a component of increased valuation of our properties. However, more often than not, our garages have turned into mismanaged and disorganized storage units that are conveniently located close to home. The fact is, most of us do not want to open the garage door because we do not want our neighbors to see how unsightly and disorganized we have allowed our garages to get. Do you need a garage remodel? Is your concrete riddled with oil stains, paint or cracking? Do your storage options look unappealing and function poorly? You are not alone; millions of homeowners have struggled with a problem they thought was unfixable, but it is. Lokahi Garage Exper t’s Concrete Polishing & Epoxy Coatings are industrialgrade flooring solutions and cabinets that can provide homeowners with a sigh of relief. With a beautiful, durable garage floor and functional cabinet and work bench system, you can have a garage that is ergonomically functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Lifetime garage experts flooring Lokahi’s Roll-on-Rock is a multilayer application combining vapor barrier components, epoxy coatings, vinyl chips and polyurea sealants. Garage Experts Epoxy is the most durable coating system in the industry — so much so that it comes with a lifetime warranty. Your floor will become resistant to oils, gasoline, paints and other items that are so often the demise of a clean garage. Maintenance is simple and items won’t stick to the chemically resistant garage floor coating. Don’t be fooled by inferior look-alikes that are really just paint — there’s a big difference. Here are some features and benefits of Lokahi’s garage cabinet and work bench solutions:
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inet exceeds 300 pounds. • Maximum garage cabinet storage weight is 700 pounds per pantry if it is attached to the wall properly • Garage cabinets are available in Maple, Cherry, Charcoal, White and Diamond Plate. • Garage cabinets have stainless steel finished handles • Optional aluminum shelf stiffeners are
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Easy access to stylish window treatments P acific Islands Construction has added a window covering division to its company known as Pacific Islands Window Treatments. Pacific Islands Construction is a long-standing, community friendly company that specializes in general construction, roofing and waterproofing, solar thermal hot water and photovoltaic systems. After working with homeowners and discovering their different needs, the company decided to open a window covering division. Pacific Islands Window Treatments offers blinds, shades, plantation shutters and solar shades for privacy, insulation, solar heat gain, home decor and light control. When moving into your home, would you want to feel like you are in a fishbowl, exposed from all windows? Adding window treatments to your windows gives you a truly finished home with all the privacy and security you desire. Window treatments can set the tone in a room
by breaking up the monotony of neutral wall colors. They also add color, pattern and instant style while still matching the furniture. Window coverings are a great way to control natural sunlight and protect countertops and accessories by blocking out UV rays and heat. If you have a gorgeous view that you do not want to hide, choose a style that allows you to see outside and let natural light in. Whether you want to create a look that is casual yet sophisticated, or an ambiance that is soft and elegant, window treatments are the best way to capture your style. Place your confidence in Pacific Islands Window Treatments first for its knowledge in construction. Understanding the structure of a window unit or wall ensures the safe installation of your window treatments. Additionally, the division’s design consultants have experience working with window coverings on both residential and commercial projects. They offer
guidance on your window covering decisions and help you discover the latest trends. They will help you add a fresh, updated look to your space. Pacific Islands Window Treatments will provide a positive buying experience. It offers full service from your first shopping visit through final installation and beyond. Its friendly staff will bring samples to your home, measure your windows, offer expert advice and give you an estimate, all at no cost or obligation to you.The company services Oahu as well as the outer islands.
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GOLDEN CABINETS & STONE
Where kitchens will come to life BY KYLE GALDEIRA ust in time for those pending building and remodeling projects, Golden Cabinets & Stone is offering a huge sale during which customers can take advantage of savings ranging from 40 to 50 percent off the entire stock of cabinetry and countertops. Golden Cabinets & Stone also offers multiple elements of customization, including 30- and 40-inch wall cabinets as well as the option of including glass panels as an added artistic element. Special orders are welcomed, and if customers provide the measurements for their desired cabinetry, Golden Cabinets & Stone can create a 3-D computer rendering of what the finished product will look like. “We have a big sale going on, and customers can save plenty of money,” owner Wayne Cao said. “We have big savings on everything in stock.” Cao also encouraged customers to stop in and check out Golden Cabinets & Stone’s new selection of porcelain tiles. Five varieties of the tile are available, and the covering resembles travertine — a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs. Golden Cabinets & Stone has gained a
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reputation for offering quality, affordable cabinetry and countertops to meet the needs of Hawaii’s consumers for more than five years. Cao noticed how expensive it had become to purchase the products in Hawaii and sought to bring more affordable options to residents looking to either build from scratch or remodel existing spaces. Cao noted that Golden Cabinets & Stone is fully stocked with inventory, and “a wide range of choices” are available for customers shopping for everything from
cabinetry to hardware — including handles for an attractive yet functional touch. In addition to the vast array of options currently available, customers may consider two new cabinet styles and five new countertop varieties that arrived recently. “When we transform a client’s outdated kitchen into a new, more functional space, it is most satisfying seeing their face and hearing how much their whole family enjoys this new element in their home,” Cao said. “We’re licensed contractors, so we provide full service from
installation to painting.” Golden Cabinets & Stone operates out of a convenient central location to serve its customers that have come to appreciate the company’s professional customer service, quality products and “unbeatable” prices. With a 3,000-square-foot showroom at its Kalihi-Palama store located at 1299 Kaumualii St., Golden Cabinets & Stone offers a multitude of cabinetry in addition to 50 varieties of granite and quartz countertops, 30 choices of sinks and an array of high-quality porcelain floor tile varieties — a perfect combination when renovating a bathroom or kitchen. Other possibilities for utilizing cabinetry include modifying office areas, adding closets or sprucing up a garage or lanai with various storage elements. Golden Cabinets & Stone offers seven wood selections that are constructed from solid wood doors and plywood boxes, and provides customers with unsurpassed quality not available from competitors that offer particle or pressboard cabinetry. The company is continually introducing new cabinet styles along with countertop selections, which are in stock to aid home or business owners with completing projects as fast as possible.
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All you need to know about roof warranties P ermanent, aluminum Country Manor Shakes (CMS) look great on a roof just like cedar does, but without the drawbacks of wood. There’s also a manufacturer’s warranty covering 100 percent of the cost of material and labor (not prorated) for forty years or more. This is in case of the need for repairs because of unlikely system failure in winds of 120 mph, Hawaii’s salty atmosphere, flaking paint or other problems that might arise. Countless examples of half-century old roofs around Hawaii are a testament to aluminum’s suitability for use in our tropical marine environment. Temporary, conventional asphalt composition shingles haven’t changed much in the last 20 years, and they usually need to be replaced every 15 years. Ugly black streaks will appear in five years or less, but beware, the warranties are being extended. What modes of failure will trigger repair or replacement under the warranty, what costs will actually be covered by the manufacturer and for what period of time? If the specific roof failure is not covered in writing, it is not covered.
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TROPICAL WHOLESALE
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ow that we are well into the new year, it’s time for home improvement projects. Call the experts at Tropical Wholesale if you are thinking of installing new windows and doors because the company is the first and oldest installer of vinyl window and door products in Hawaii. Sometimes it is hard to decide
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which style or brand to choose, which products have the best warranty, which company will be there in 10 years to back up that warranty and which salesperson is telling the truth. Here are the answers to your questions as well as information about a company that will make your decision easy:
Tropical Wholesale is a local, licensed general contractor and has been installing windows for more than 30 years in Hawaii. The company will be here throughout the following 10 years. All its employees complete window-design training to ensure you will get the right window and door design for your home. Tropical Wholesale introduced the first vinyl window in Hawaii and it’s the first expert manufacturer of the product locally. The company has had more than 10,000 customers in Hawaii (on Oahu and the neighboring islands of Maui, Kauai, the Big Island and Lanai). Tropical Wholesale distributes Simonton windows and doors. Simonton is rated No. 1 by J.D. Power for customer and builder satisfaction. Simonton has the only lifetime warranty in Hawaii that covers all materials, labor, hardware and work-
manship. Read the fine print of other factory warranties: They tend to void Hawaii for warranties. Do not be fooled by a fast-talking salesperson. The company is an authorized service provider for Simonton windows and doors. Waiting for an expert’s decision from the Mainland is unnecessary. Tropical Wholesale can make that decision while providing the best service to every customer in Hawaii. Tropical Wholesale is 100 percent locally owned and operated with three generations serving Hawaii’s friends and neighbors. The company is a Sam’s Club contractor. To make an appointment or for more information, visit Sam’s Club online at www.samsclub.com. If it’s time to change those old jalousie windows, call the original experts: father and son owners Matt and Mike Houar of Tropical Wholesale. They will treat you like a friend. Call 263-1252 or 292-2942 and ask about the St. Louis and University of Hawaii alumni special.
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