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All journey-men installers atAmerican Car-pet One wererecently affirm-ed by CertifiedFloorcoveringInstallers (CFI),an internationalnonprofit or-ganization put inplace in theearly 1990s totrain and certifyinstallers withthe end goal ofassisting home-owners and other customers with makingsure that the installers working on their proj-ects are indeed qualified. They joined a selectgroup of a little more than 40,000 CFIinstallers nationwide who are certified toinstall a wide array of products and floor cov-

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is thegarage considered a part of the home? Whatimportance and impact does the garage haveon our lives? Is there a correlation between thestate of my garage and the state of my life?

Great questions! Most of us tend toconcentrate our energy on fixingup our homes, and think of garages

as separate and therefore the place tostore everything we don’t have a place forin the home. Unless you think of the garageas part of the house, over time it easily getsneglected and ends up being filled withitems that we have forgotten about orthings that are broken that we seem tonever get around to fixing.

Although the garage is often treated asthough it is separate from the family home,in feng shui, the garage is connected andcan have a big influence on everything frommoney and relationships to health andwell-being, and can offer both a positive orchallenging influence. Even if your garage isdetached from the main house, it is still“yours” and has a great effect on your life.

Your garage represents unconsciousareas of your life

Feng shui is based on the principle thatyour home reflects your life. Having a largearea (such as a garage) that is a “no-man’sland” — where large quantities of forgot-ten things reside — reflects a deeper levelof unconsciousness within our lives.

This represents a large area where theinhabitants have gone unconscious in theirlives — where they are not in touch withthe present moment — perhaps they arecaught up in the craziness of life and feellost in all that they have to do, forgetting tosmell the roses and blind to the opportuni-ties in the present.

Bring your life back into balanceOrganizing and de-cluttering your garage

can start to bring your lives back into bal-ance. When we consciously spend timedealing with “unconscious” things, we giveourselves the opportunity to be clearabout what we have been doing in our livesand what we want to continue with orstop doing.

Is it time to clean your garage andget conscious about your life?

Your car represents your mobility andyour independence. Garages representthe protection of your independence andmobility. Being able to easily drive yourcar in and out of your garage each daysupports your freedom, independenceand mobility.

Start by decluttering. Every item youown should have its place and purpose. Ifit’s not something you need, it representsstuck energy in your life. Get rid of it, sellit or give it away to someone who canuse it.

Words of wisdom It may feel overwhelming when you

decide to declutter. My best piece ofadvice, therefore, is to hire an objective

person to lend their energy as well as holdyou accountable. Students who want toearn some extra money on weekends areexcellent choices. Professional organizers(if you have the budget) are even better.

Avoid decluttering with your partner.Many battles take place during the declut-tering process between couples, which cansabotage the original intention. Since ourthings hold memories that contain an enor-mous amount of energy, partner declutter-ing may make it more complicated becauseof contrasting values. Doing it solo in thiscase may be better.

Get everyone else’s things out. It’s timeto tell your children, grandchildren andfriends of your plans — that you are clean-ing out the garage and need them to comeand get their things and find their ownplace for them. Chances are they don’teven remember what is there and if theyreally needed it, they would have it withthem. Other peoples’ clutter affects youjust as much as your own, so stand firm andgive them a deadline (perhaps the day ofyour garage sale). It’s the only way to moveforward. Why should you carry their ener-getic burdens?

You will feel betterAs you start moving through

the seemingly insurmountableaccumulation, you will start to feelmore energy. A new sense offreedom and control will begin toemerge. Since you are makingspace both physically and ener-getically for things to happen inyour life, you will see amazing syn-

chronicities showing up in your life.

Four additional tips:

1. Have adequate and appropriatestorage. Storing boxes and things in thegarage is not a problem, but being unableto find what you want easily is trouble.2. Remember the floor. Sweep out thegarage from time-to-time to maintain apositive flow.3. Inspiration is a plus. Put somethinginspirational in the garage, especially if it isthe first place you enter when you arrivehome. It can be an image, a poster, a mean-ingful memento or anything that will liftyour spirits.4. Fix what’s broken. It’s important to fixlight bulbs, squeaky door hinges, brokenhandles, etc. so that your garage is the bestit can be.

Taking care of your garage from a fengshui perspective is a statement about tak-ing care of yourself. You will be surprisedwhat changes come that enhance the qual-ity of your life if you get your garage ingood shape.

Alice Inoue is a life guide at Alice Inoue LifeGuidance LLC, a company committed toassisting people in living empowered lives.Alice shares her wisdom as a professionalspeaker and personal consultant, and offers aseries of instructional DVDs on feng shui, aswell as her award-winning books on feng shui,happiness and spiritual life wisdom. Visitwww.aliceinspired.com to read her blog, signup for her newsletters and download usefulfeng shui tips.

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Shape up your garage It’s often one of the most forgotten areas of any residence, but an organized, declutteredgarage can bring greater balance and control to your home life

In any given home, one of the most fre-quented areas is the bathroom, makingyour choice of decor pretty important.

Don’t forget about this key area when con-sidering your next home improvementproject.

With a few tips, you can take your bath-room from so-so to spectacular in no timeat all:

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Storage organizationStoring all of your toiletries, accessories

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Making scentsOnce you’ve given the room a new look,

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For many people, the shower is an escape from reality — per-haps the only “me time” in an otherwise hectic day. But if yourcurrent shower isn’t living up to your relaxing expectations, itmay be time for a facelift. Don’t think you have the time ormoney? Don’t throw in the towel just yet — an improved show-erhead can make all the difference in your shower world:

Chance of showersWith several showerhead styles available, the only difficult

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• Rainshowers. If you’re looking for relaxing, full-body coverage,a rainshower is the right choice for you. These showerheadsare often larger than their standard counterparts, allowing theuser to receive all-over coverage rather than a concentratedspray.

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When Kamehameha Schools asked ifI had the time to stage the modelunit for its 680 Ala Moana afford-

able rental project, my head may have beensaying no, but my heart was screaming yes!After all, I had a chance to do something thatwas both urban and edgy — two words thatdon’t usually speak to Hawaii interior design— and play a small part in Kakaako’s transfor-mation as well. Despite a small budget and alittle more than three weeks’ time to pulleverything together, I jumped at the opportu-nity.

In a decades-old building that’s been newlyconverted to studio and one-bedroomapartments, I had a great space to work with:a remodeled loft with high ceilings, large win-dows and exposed industrial shafts. But you’llbe able to use the tips I’m going to explainhere to give any space an urban edge.

True colorsLet’s start with color palette. In a setting as

urban and industrial as Kakaako, pastels andbright, warm island-style or Mediterraneancolors just wouldn’t cut it.

So what’s an urban color palette? I lookedat the neighborhood around 680 Ala Moanaand saw deep, rich charcoals and blacks.Browns and taupes. Silvers and gun metals.

Those colors would anchor my décor. Ifound a contemporary fabric for my win-dow treatments that had just the palette Iwas looking for, making it very easy tochoose the right shade for each of my col-ors. I started with a dark charcoal paint onan accent wall to set the contemporaryurban tone and add a sense of drama, keptthe other walls neutral and repeated therest of my color palette in elements aroundthe room.

And to set off these muted industrialtones, I decided to add a splash of yellow.Not only is yellow hot right now, but I alsowanted something fresh and bright andmodern — and in a cityscape, the day

starts and ends with the bright sun peek-ing between the buildings.

Go planet-friendlyUsing reclaimed materials is always a good

thing, especially here in Hawaii, where the car-bon footprint of bringing in new furniture andbuilding materials is so large. A hot trend nowis combining reclaimed wood with industrialelements such as metal to cre-ate furniture pieces that aremodern and edgy. And did younotice that the dowels for ourdrapes are actually branches?We found this driftwood onKailua Beach. Talk aboutreclaimed!

When we couldn’t find theperfect console table for themodel apartment, we went toReuse Hawaii, got somereclaimed wood and custom-made this console table/bookshelf at ourKakaako shop, reStyle Hawaii, using the woodand large bolts that we left exposed and agedfor a more gritty look.

If you’re not handy with tools, it’s gettingeasier now to find furniture made withreclaimed pieces in new and consignmentfurniture stores. And, of course, if you canfind the perfect used piece, that’s planet-friendly too!

Make dual-purposing a priorityUrban spaces tend to be smaller, so when-

ever possible, look for pieces that can dodouble duty. That’s exactly what I had in mindwhen I looked for a console table that couldalso serve as a bookshelf.

Oftentimes in small apartments, storage isan issue. Some other ideas for dual-purpose furniture are dressers thatcan double as nightstands, beds withbuilt-in shelving under the frame,benches that can double as coffeetables, and lift-top ottomans thatyou can even triple-purpose as seat-ing, small coffee tables and storage!

Next week I’ll show you morephotos and give you more tips onbringing an urban, edgy feel toyour space.

Cathy Lee is president and designer ofCathy Lee Style and Cathy's Marketplace, afurniture and accessories showroom withdesign services at 1110 University Ave. Sherecently opened reStyle Hawaii, an affordable,style-conscious consignment warehouse withupholstering and repurposing services at 420Keawe St. For more information, visitwww.cathyleestyle.com.

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Harald has a great deal of experience working with nan-otechnology, and he has used it to put an end to stubbornwater spots on bathroom and kitchen fixtures as well asshower doors. Harald installs a little unit called HydroFlow— the result of his knowledge of nanotechnology — inhomes throughout Oahu. HydroFlow stops limescale andcalcium buildup from forming in plumbing.

“This is the same buildup that causes the water spots onshower doors and bathroom fixtures,” said Harald. “Oncewe clean the doors and seal them, a HydroFlow unitattached to the plumbing in the house — it’s an easy instal-lation with no cutting of pipes — will keep most spots fromre-forming. HydroFlow works like magic. It has a ton of ben-efits, including making water-using appliances last longer,since it reduces corrosion — one of our biggest enemieshere in Hawaii.”

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Harald suggested thatwhen you installHydroFlow, have the folksat Nano Tek-On clean theglass surfaces, tiles andgrout first, then coat themwith a permanent, non-stickinvisible coating — anotherresult of nanotechnology.The combination will cutyour cleaning time by asmuch as 90 percent.

If you have stone surfacesin your home (kitchen/bathroom counters and/or flooring)and you remember how nice they looked when they werenew, Harald said that nanotechnology also makes it possibleto restore these surfaces to their original luster. Heexplained how coating the surfaces fills in the stone’s pores,creating an invisible shield.

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The PV manufacturing sector is in themidst of a protracted downturn because ofaggressive capacity build-up in the last fewyears, as well as severely curtailed subsidiesin major feed-in tariff markets, which resultin massive supply-demand imbalances. As aresult, GTM Research reported last weekthat it expects up to 180 PV manufacturerswill either be bankrupt, consolidated or justexit the market over the next two years. Italso has been concluded that even largerdiversified firms — such as LG, Samsung,Sharp, Panasonic and Bosch — will exit themarket to cut their losses after concludingthat they have no competitive edge.

What does this mean for module war-ranties and defective equipment servicing?

Defective modules have turned up ingreater numbers over the last few yearswith power losses that have exceeded 30percent. One defect is called PotentialInduced Degradation, which is a leakage ofcurrent flows between cells and moduleframes. The resulting power loss and celldegradation is just the beginning of whatmany fear is a common problem ratherthan an exception. Photon magazine recent-

ly wrote about “snail trails,” which havebeen found in more than 25 manufactur-er’s modules. The discolored appearance inthe module signifies hot spots, which resultin less energy produced. For the most part,the industry has kept these problems outof public view, especially in light of theindustry’s economic conditions. It might beargued that these problems are the eco-nomic result of poor profitability within the

industry.Poor installation practices within the

local industry are also a concern whenconsidering temperature response andwind uplift. PV modules should be elevatedabout 10 inches off the roof to help venti-late and cool the modules. PV modulesoperating at higher temperatures have sig-nificantly reduced voltage. Long-term, high-er operating temperatures in the modules

lead to premature degradation of themodule encapsulation. For the above rea-sons, it is desirable to install modules toallow them to remain as cool as possible.Most systems in Hawaii are installed tooclose to roof surfaces, resulting in lesspower and shorter life spans.

There is a lot to consider when purchas-ing a PV system. Price is often a reflectionof poor installation practices and usinglower-quality manufacturers that will notbe in business in the future. Pacific IslandsConstruction feels that it is its responsibilityto provide what is right for its customers,not what is the cheapest option. PacificIslands Construction can be reached bycalling 841-7756 if you are interested indiscussing your PV needs. Or visitwww.pacificislandsconstruction.net.


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I’m certain that you have heard these words before, butnow is the moment to overcome the inertia of procrasti-nation, pick up the phone and call for an appointment. Thiscompany will meet with you and redesign your kitchenand bathroom, or construct a wheelchair-accessible entryfor you. Why wouldn’t you want these necessities in yourlife for ease of day-to-day living?

Maybe it is not possible for you to make use of thestairs any longer and there is a need for an electric glidechair rail to get to the second floor or for entry into yourhome. Perhaps you have a bathtub in place and you can-not access it and you need an ADA walk-in shower witha ramp, fold-down cushion seat and added grab bars.Replace that old toilet with a new Toto brand one with a1.3 gallon flush. If the height is too high for you, a lower-height model can be installed. Lower the countertop to acomfortable height for wheelchair accessibility as well.

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For those clients who have trusted their homes to S.Tanaka Construction, the “wow” factor stems from theexceptional professionalism provided by the experi-enced building firm through every step of the process.The home builder has served Hawaii for more than 28years and “aims to please,” as it takes pride in the refer-rals it receives from satisfied customers who are delight-ed with the constant communication, quality work andthe fact that their projects are finished on time and at orunder budget.

When planning an addition to a current structure,Tanaka reminds customers that the cost per square footcan actually outweigh that of a new building because ofthe additional costs involved with retrofitting or tappinginto existing infrastructure, and linking it to a brand-newproject area. S. Tanaka Construction provides free esti-mates that aren’t necessarily based on a per-square-footbasis, as different amenities and other desires will createinaccuracies within the quote. For example, when ahomeowner chooses to add options such as air condition-

ing systems or upgrade bathroom fixtures, lighting fixtures(e.g $10,000 chandelier), cabinetry, countertops, flooring,etc., the cost of the project will increase while the squarefootage of the building remains the same — thus, whatother companies would have offered as an estimate basedon cost per-square-foot would then be skewed.

For instance, a 2,000-square-foot home that costs$300,000 would equal $150 per square foot. Now, lets addphotovoltaics, which would cost $30,000 and increase thecontract price to $330,000, equaling $165 per square foot.

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Akamai Energy understands that the clockis ticking and everyone is in a hurry to takeadvantage of 35 percent state credits and 30percent federal tax credits before 2012 is up.For this very reason, the company is preparedwith enough install crews to handle the fallrush for photovoltaic energy.

To help expedite any financing needs,Akamai Energy has teamed up with one ofHawaii’s top local credit unions with 11 Oahubranches to help you get financed quickly foryour solar system. To apply with an AkamaiEnergy solar loan program partner, all youneed is your Akamai Energy contract, signedloan application, two years of tax returns andtwo current pay stubs for all parties applyingfor the loan, and you can get financed in as lit-

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To alleviate that confusion, the AmericanLighting Association (ALA) offered eighteasy energy-saving steps:

1. Replace incandescent bulbs withcompact fluorescents (CFLs).To makean immediate impact on your energy con-sumption — and your utility bill — swapout your most-used incandescent bulbswith CFLs. “It’s the easiest way to startimproving your energy efficiency,” said JoeRey-Barreau, education consultant for theALA and an associate professor at theUniversity of Kentucky’s School of InteriorDesign. If you have not used any residentialCFLs in your home, you might be surprisedat their range and versatility. The newestCFLs do not flicker like those of old, andthey have much better color quality thaneven just a few years ago. A close look atthe color temperature listed on the bulbpackage label can help you get the rightproduct. “What happens is that people buya color temperature that’s too cool, andthey absolutely hate it,” said Rey-Barreau.Instead, choose a bulb that’s labeled “resi-

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2. Replace dimmable incandescentbulbs with dimmable CFLs. As thecolor range of CFLs has improved, so hastheir ability to be dimmed, said Rey-Barreau — and dimmable bulbs are aproven way to decrease energy use.However, while technology has come along way, CFLs still do not have the dim-ming range of incandescents. “At about 20to 30 percent, the CFL will shut off,” saidRey-Barreau.

3. Buy name brands. It is frustrating toinvest in a longer-lasting bulb only to haveit burn out quickly. To avoid that, buy recog-nizable brands for improved quality andcolor.

4. Revamp outdoor fixtures. Your out-door lighting fixture may be beautiful, but itmay be an energy guzzler, too. Start outsideas you slowly replace fixtures with moreenergy-efficient versions. Look for thosethat use either CFLs or light-emittingdiodes (LEDs), or those that activate usinga motion sensor or photocell.

5. Buy Energy Star-qualified fixturesand bulbs. Energy Star is a U.S.Department of Energy certification mostrecognized on appliances — though alsoused on lighting fixtures and bulbs. “Any

time someone buys a product that has theEnergy Star label, they’ll know it has bothefficiency and quality verified,” said Rey-Barreau.

6. Retrofit recessed lighting with LEDfixtures. Recessed fixtures can be easilyreplaced with super energy-efficient LEDversions — without any messy construc-tion. “You just take off part of the existingfixture, and the replacement fixture fits intothe old housing,” said Rey-Barreau. “LED fix-tures have a high initial cost, but the fixturewill last literally the lifetime of the project.”

7. Replace under-cabinet lighting.With long life and super-high efficiency,some LED lighting also offers fairly easy

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8. Be realistic in your expectations.While upgrading some or all of your light-ing is a good way to improve your energyefficiency, it is not a one-stop solution. “Oneof the things sometimes misunderstood isthat people assume if they replace all oftheir incandescent lighting with energy-effi-cient versions, they are going to save thishuge amount on their electricity,” said Rey-Barreau. They will save, of course, but sincelighting only accounts for about 10 percentof all electricity consumption, the amountsaved will be relative to that. The most sav-


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Holiday lighting, both inside and outside the home,adds joy and cheer to the season. The tips belowfrom the nation’s electric utility companies will

help you to safely light up some energy savings — alongwith the neighborhood.

Over the past few years, a new type of light bulb, calledthe light emitting diode or LED bulb, has become a pop-ular choice for holiday lighting. The LED bulbs are the bestchoice from an energy-efficiency standpoint.

As always, anytime you are working with electricity, itpays to keep the following safety tips in mind:

Decorating outside the home• Decorate only during daylight hours so it’s easy to

see power lines and avoid them with your ladder.

• Before stringing lights in outdoor trees, check to besure the tree hasn’t grown too close to power lines. If itcomes in contact with the power lines, the entire treecould be electrified.

• For added protection, plug outdoor lights and deco-rations into circuits protected by ground fault circuitinterrupters (GFCI outlets typically have a “reset” and“test” button).

Decorating inside the home• Trim your tree with only flame-resistant materials,

including tinsel or artificial icicles made of plastic or lead-free metal.

• Do not run cords under rugs, through doorways,around sharp corners or over pipes.

• Connect decorative lights to multi-outlet powerstrips that contain their own breakers.

• Never use lighted candles on a tree or near otherevergreens.

• Do not use water on an electrical fire.

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From small kitchen or bathroom ren-ovations to building a brand-newhome, CV Construction LLC is the

contractor that will be with you from thevery beginning to the very end of yourproject, ensuring there are no surprises andthat all your expectations are met.

Starting with the company’s free esti-mates provided for clients to the final walk-through of a completed project, there are

many things you have to go throughbefore, during and after a project. CVConstruction works with all types of proj-ects, whether they be in the beginningstages, already planned or even approvedand permitted by the DPP. The companywill even help you shop for lighting andplumbing fixtures, picking out the rightflooring or design of your new kitchen,bathroom or brand-new home. And CV

Construction will always help you staywithin your budget and figure out how tocomplete your project the way you envi-sioned it.

The company just started a houseextension project that had been given aninitial estimate about eight months ago, butended up being postponed because ofunfortunate circumstances. CVConstruction sat down with the clients andwalked them through the process to buildtheir extension. From finding out what theirneeds were to how much they would haveto spend, as well as finally fitting their designinto their budget, the company planned outtheir entire project.

During the planning process, the compa-ny discovered and addressed a couple ofissues that might have delayed the projectif they had not been taken care of rightaway. Since addressing those issues, the per-mit has been issued, excavation completed,initial inspections done, foundation pouredand framing started. The company is on-schedule and the project is finally going inthe right direction.

For one client, as soon she received anestimate, she signed up and chose CVConstruction to head up her full-houserenovation project. When asked why shechose to go with the company, she justsaid, “I felt so comfortable with you, I knew

you were the contractor to take care of myhome.” The company was so honored afterhearing this that its staff members felt likepart of the family. Since then, they havegone shopping, fine-tuned her project plansand are on their way to renovating herhome so she can enjoy it with her family.

With more than 15 years of experiencein Hawaii, Victor and Sam of CVConstruction have the knowledge andexperience to complete all types of proj-ects. Their completed projects have helpedso many families enjoy their homes with abetter quality of life.

If you are planning to renovate in thenext six months to a year, it’s not too soonto plan for it. Give CV Construction a callat 531-3888 and it can help you start plan-ning for your next project. You can find thecompany through social media onFacebook, twitter, yelp or on its website atwww.cvconstructionhawaii.com. There aremany before and after pictures, testimonialsand basic information on the company tohelp you decide which contractor to use.

The company has a current new-housebuild special of $115 per square feet, mini-mum square footage of 2,000 square feet,hardie board siding and basic plumbing fix-tures (restrictions apply). Visit the showroomat 1018 Smith St. downtown or call to seewhen the new offices and warehouse will open.

CV CONSTRUCTION LLCBACK PAGE STORY28 NOVEMBER 11 • 2012


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