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Diving deeper into clutter The answer, as simple as it sounded, made my client reflect upon why she didn’t make up her bed in the mornings. Why didn’t she feel it was a privilege? She concluded that she was rebelling against her childhood, a time when she had to make her bed before she could go outside to play. She recognized that her failure to make her bed was not about having a choice. It was about reaction to the past.

e all have clutter somewhere — in our physical, social, emotional, financial or mental environments. Clutter silently rules our lives, often keeping us overwhelmed and stuck. Moreover, we have become experts at navigating life around our clutter. Getting control of our clutter is about organizing things, recognizing our inner fears and making changes in our lives.

An “aha” moment Freed from clutter

Sometimes it takes an “aha” moment to get us there. I have a client who told me a story about another friend who always made up her bed in the morning. My client asked the other person why she bothered making her bed each morning. My client’s friend said that it was her privilege to do so.

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changed for the good. She got a better job, earned more money, managed to save enough to make the down payment on a condo and found peace within — things that had previously escaped her. She says that her spiritual journey started with decluttering her life.

Why do we have clutter? We fail to declutter our homes because our own clutter is predictable and comfortable, and we naturally relate to familiarity and routine, even if they work against us.

How does your cluttered home negatively affect you? • It makes you lethargic. Clutter creates visually

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and emotionally draining energy and can make you feel fatigued and uninspired. The more clutter, the more likely you are to procrastinate on things that are important.

may have a tendency to create clutter, holding onto things unnecessarily. Keep only what has meaning and use. • It makes you feel out of control. When clutter controls you, you feel out of control. Take control of your stuff and gain control of your life.

• It drags you down. Clutter can energetically put you in a state of overwhelm, stress and hopelessness.

Why clear your clutter?

• It makes you feel poor. You will notice that clutter is endemic in poor countries. When you are struggling financially, you

• To gain a sense of peace. Visualize an uncluttered room in your home and sense how you feel. Is breathing easier? Do you feel lighter, more comfortable?

• To manage your finances. If you are in a state of financial overwhelm and your environment creates the same energy, clear up your clutter to help you regain financial flow and control. • To enhance your health. Dirty and cluttered homes create “negative energy,” add to your fatigue, body pain, constipation and congestion, and serve only to clog your body’s energetic flow. • To gain control of your life. When you choose to declutter at home, the hidden order of the universe magically brings long lost order into your life — your energy heightens, things fall into place and you become productive and smile more.

Let’s get started Here are tips to keep clutter at bay:

4. Make your bed every morning

So begin your decluttering process by getting clear on why decluttering is important for you, then pick a date to start the process. Clearing clutter is more likely to happen when it is scheduled. Give yourself permission to get rid of old clothes, expensive purchase mistakes and old papers. You will feel better in all aspects of your life.

These sound simple, but breaking away from old clutter habits can be a challenge and this is a great place to start.

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The pulse of paradise

Balancing comfort, safety when remodeling bathrooms emember that hard day of work when you were stuck in traffic and the stress of the day weighed heavily on your mind? Wasn’t the thought of coming home and taking a shower or bath comforting? The bathroom can be one of the most comforting rooms in your house. Nothing can make you feel more comfortable than to relax in a newly remodeled bathroom. The bathroom can also be one of the most dangerous places in the house. There are more than 200,000 accidents in the United States that are bathroom-related every year, according to reports. That’s about 70 percent of all home accidents. With more than two decades of experience, All Island Bath Remodeling has perfected a unique combination of services. These solutions cost a fraction of the price of traditional remodeling, and could turn your bathroom into a comfortable and safe haven. Resurfacing your worn or stained tub or wall-surround to look like new in any color is a cost-effective way to add life to your bathroom. We have artists who can simulate granite on countertops or wallsurrounds, renewing your bath surfaces. Converting your existing tub to a walkthrough shower, making it safer and more comfortable for seniors, can prevent a potential accident and make life easier for anyone who has difficulty stepping over the tub skirt. The company also has a lowcost alternative that utilizes your existing tub and cuts the skirt to lower the step-

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over height. Tub liners, which fit a new tub over your old, rusty or hard-toclean tub or wall, will transform your bath with simulated granite or marble, creating a remodeled look without the mess usually associated with a complete demo. They also save you money. All Island Bath has ways of saving you money on traditional remodels without sacrificing quality. The company has developed new, unique methods:

• Tubs, Showers, Counters, Vanities, any type of Wall Surrounds • Rust, Fiberglass, Tile Crack Repair and Refinishing • The thickest tub liners available on the market • Specialist in Cost Effective Alternatives for property managers, realtors, hotels, homeowners & senior citizens • Walk through tub cut for Seniors or disabled • Complete remodeling consultation Over 20 Years Experience Locally owned & operated.

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• Low-cost “tub cut outs” utilize your existing tub to make the step-over height about 8 inches lower than that of your existing tub.

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• Complete conversions change your tub to a shower. • Grab bars and safety accessories make life easier for seniors .

Cost effective Updating your bathroom provides one of the best returns on your investment, increasing the value of your home. The company can offer you several options that will fit your budget. Choosing refinishing or relining will be less invasive and save you time compared to traditional remodeling methods. At All Island Bath Remodeling LLC we can offer you the widest variety of options which we could customize to your needs.

Senior discount The company offers discounts to seniors, military, multi-unit, Realtors, property management and contractors. Call 358-7780 or visit allislandbath.com for more information. Estimates and consultations are always free.

681 S. King Street (808) 529-4599 www.hccu.info Federally insured by NCUA. Home Loans are provided through CU Network Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (HCFCU). NMLS# 412820; NMLS# 375459

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Intero Group, Hawaii contact // (808) 647-4477 web // www.interogrouphawaii.com

Valuable tips for

window, siding replacements

ave you put off the replacement of the windows of your home for years because you think it’s a costly project? Is your existing siding rotting, but you can’t afford to replace it? Here is the good news: Intero Group, Hawaii makes your windows, siding and door replacements affordable, and guarantees that you will get what you need and even more. With the right product and professional installation, the company helps extend the life of your windows and siding so you will never have to replace them again. Intero Group offers valuable tips for your window and siding replacements while showing you that these products are becoming more efficient and affordable:

Window tips

• If you live near an airport, in a high-traffic area or in an urban center, consider replacing your windows with double-pane laminated glass to help reduce noise transmission. These windows are engineered to reduce

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unwanted noise, withstand high winds and flying debris, deter intruders and help you reach a quiet comfort inside your home. Intero Group offers this glass option that keeps the heat outside, preventing the sun’s ultraviolet rays from penetrating your home to help preserve carpets, artwork and furnishings. • Seek out a window brand that maximizes the amount of natural daylight that enters your home. Studies show that natural light elevates the mood, increases productivity and helps maintain a regular internal body “clock,” while long exposure to artificial light causes stress. Intero Group team recommends that you compare the vinyl frame of different windows of the same size and select the design option with maximum light. Do not block an opening with a thick vinyl frame. Let the light shine through. • Select vinyl windows with unique options to add style and decorative appeal to your home. Intero Group provides most of the add-on options for free. Our variety of product lines allows you to choose different colors for exterior and interior frames, hardware, grids and much more.

Siding tips • Replace your old Masonite siding with low-maintenance and maximum-durability siding. Intero Group offers James Hardie Fiber Cement product, which is fire- and termite-resistant, and can last up to 40 years without rotting. Its Color Plus Technology (factory baked-on paint) is 30 percent more fade-resistant than regular paint, warranted for 15 years and can easily be

painted afterward, holding paint three times longer than wood siding. The company believes it is the best option for Hawaii’s weather.

• Choose siding that is worth your buck. James Hardie Fiber Cement siding may be more expensive than regular wood or vinyl siding, but it’s definitely a worthwhile long-term solution. Research shows that for the sixth year in a row, re-siding your home with James Hardie is the No. 1 return on investment. This siding gives you a solid 80-percent return on your investment, which is much more than any other remodeling project.

• Select a contractor who has the same vision as yours. There are many windows and siding companies and installers in Hawaii. However, it is hard to find a contractor who will incorporate your vision and provide exceptional products and installation service. Intero Group, Hawaii has a true love for workmanship, which has served as the company’s inspiration from the beginning. It works with a variety of industry-leading manufacturers and always chooses the best option for you, offering what its competitors do not: the best service and a great selection of remodeling products in Hawaii. You deserve to have professionals working on your home.

Visit Intero Group and its partner, AMKO Builders, at the upcoming BIA Home Remodeling Show at Neal S. Blaisdell Center Aug. 10-12.