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Where do I place a foun-

tain to bring in more

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hanging a crystal enhance my

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These are frequently asked

questions, yet small things like

this will hardly make much of a

difference, and even if they do,

their effect will be short-lived.

For the long-term, the foundation

of your energetic environment

will have the greatest impact.

So where do you begin? The

first thing I say is to minimize

your clutter. When I mention

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tations, some

people sigh,

others groan

and many nod

knowingly.

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relates to clut-

ter, no one

seems to like

having it, and

yet, unless

someone is

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imminent, it’s rare to get motivated

to clear it out.

Everything in our environment

is a reflection of what’s

going on in our inner

environment, and a clut-

tered home is directly cor-

related with the mental

and emotional clutter we

hold inside. You will often

hear me say, “clear your clutter,

clear your mind.” By sorting out

your clutter, you sort out your

life, which results in a release

and renewal of your

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the present and let go of the

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Pacific Islands Constructionbelieves that the purchaseof a photovoltaic (PV) sys-

tem for your home or businessrequires a bit of education onyour part before a unit isinstalled on your rooftop.Questions such as “How is thesystem being installed on theroof?” “How much bolt penetra-tion is required to securelyinstall the system?” and “Whatflashing details will be employedto ensure the roof will not leak inthe future?” are just some of thequestions often asked by thoselooking into purchasing a solarsystem. Since this is a relatively new

buying decision for many,Pacific Islands Construction’sgoal is to answer these questionsso that you are better preparedwhen evaluating a solar system.Generally, PV and solar ther-

mal systems are installed onyour roof. To secure these mod-ules, bolts are used to penetrateinto your rafters. Due to highwinds experienced in Hawaii,these bolts are sunk deep intoyour roof, and each hole repre-sents a potential leak. As a gener-al rule, one should expect thatthese penetrations will beflashed in a manner to prevent

potential leak-age.

Rule No. 1:Your contrac-tor should useindustry-stan-dard flashingdetails, notsome caulkingaround thepenetrat ion .Ask the con-tractor to showyou the flash-ing they expectto use. Thesepenetrations, ifdone properly,won’t leak nowor in the future.Unfortunately,many PV systems have beeninstalled improperly and haveleaked — particularly duringthe recent rainy weather. Thus,it is imperative that you haveyour system installed properlyfrom the get-go. While it costsmore to have flashings installed,the security they provide faroutweigh the cost.There are many manufactur-

ers in the solar business that arerelative newcomers to theindustry. These companies may

be names you are familiar with,but may not actually be makingthe modules with their nameson them. Companies that havebeen in business for more than20 years actually have a betterunderstanding of the modules’construction and generally con-struct their own modules.Companies that are providing25-year power warranties (after25 years, modules will provideat least 80 percent of the origi-nal energy production) should

have a proven track record ofcustomer satisfaction. Kyocerahas been making modules formore than 35 years, and mod-ules they made more than aquarter-century ago have onlydepreciated by 10 percent.

Rule number 2: Research whothe manufacture is and how longit has been in business.Module construction is actually

one of the biggest concerns whenconsidering what PV system topurchase. Pacific IslandsConstruction has been stressingthat many modules sold in Hawaiiare not constructed for theislands’ climate. While it is true

that Hawaii is ideal for solar sys-tems, other factors such as humid-ity, corrosive conditions, highheat, UV exposure and generalbiological conditions, such asmolds, do not provide ideal condi-tions for module-life expectancy.

Pacific Islands Constructionfeels it has an obligation to pro-vide the best equipment andmaterials to its customers. By pro-viding the highest quality materi-als and offering proper installa-tion from the beginning, the com-pany guarantees its customersgreat value and peace of mind. Pacific Islands Construction

can be reached at 841-7756.

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What you should askprior to purchasing a

photovoltaic system

Homeowners today constantlyput off updating their bath-rooms because they have no

idea where to start. The inconven-ience and the cost are fear factors forsome homeowners, while others may

only have one bath-room. These home-owners have no ideawhat to do becausethey need that bath-room daily.

Tropical Wholesalecan update your bath-room in one or twodays with its new prod-ucts manufactured byLiners Direct. With thecompany’s beautifulacrylic bath liners,replacement tubs andits quick and easyhandicap-conversionshower kits, Tropicalcan save you moneywhile updating yourbathroom painlesslyand cost-effectively.Acrylic is durable and

tough and has long been used by thehotel industry. Hotels need bathroomslooking beautiful and durable becauseof constant overuse. So TropicalWholesale’s products were invented for

fast and easy installation while stillbeing beautiful and durable. Acrylicwill not chip or crack and is UV-stable,so it will not fade. Acrylic also willresist mildew and bacteria growth.

Acrylic is the perfect solution forHawaii homes. Bath liners are sleevesthat fit right over existing tubs or show-ers for quick updates, leak solutions andbeautification. There are many styles andcolors including granite,marble and tile selections.

Tropical also canupdate existing showerand bath fixtures, installgrab bars as well as cor-ner caddies, soap dishesseats and foot pedestalsin only one to two days.Handicap bath and show-er conversions are alsoavailable. Did you knowthat 45 percent of allhousehold accidentscausing serious injuryoccur in the bathroom?Converting a tub to ashower can reduce therisk of injury, especiallyfor senior citizens. Andfor the homeowner whojust hates his existing

bath design, Tropical has an interiordesigner on staff to design a perfectbathroom for any home and any budg-et. Additionally, a conversion samplewill be on display at Sam’s Club onKeeaumoku Street starting May 5 andagain later in the month at the PearlCity location.

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The BIA Renaissance Building andRemodeling Awards, established in 1986,celebrate excellence in design and con-struction of new and remodeled projectsin Hawaii. The 26th annual showcase, held May 4,

featured 34 entrants from Hawaii, Kauai,Maui and Oahu, and recognized compet-ing categories that included Details,Kitchen & Bath, Landscaping, New &Remodeled Commercial Building, New &Remodeled Residential Building, PublicWorks, Hawaii BuiltGreen™ andHistorical Remodeling. The entries were judged on creativity,

use of materials, environmental and sus-tainability, functionality, design princi-ples, value, interior space, overall qualityand workmanship. The highlight of the awards ceremony

was the recognition of the top four OverallGrand Awards and the Carl ReppunAward. This column will feature the win-ner of the Carl Reppun Award, namedafter the first chairman of the RenaissanceAwards program. Carl Reppun was a pio-neer in prefabricated cabinet distributionin the 1980s, the first distributor ofDiamond Cabinets, and he supplied cabi-nets to many small-volume remodelingcontractors. This award is given in hismemory to a small-volume remodeler whoenters this awards program. The winner ofThe Carl Reppun Award was MokuluaWoodworking Ltd., Historical Division for“A Historic Remodel.”To balance modern comfort with his-

toric preservation, the key goals of thisremodel were to refurbish where cost anddesign were effective, replicate wherepossible and update where necessary.Every area was evaluated to establish

effective restoration costs while maintain-ing the historic design. Great care wastaken to restore doors, windows, floors,trims, soffits and hardware to maintain thecharacter of the home and reduce its car-bon footprint. When restoration was not feasible, cus-

tom fabricated doors, windows, cabinets,soffits casings and trims were created tomatch the existing elements. To bring thehome up to code and modern energy stan-

dards, low-flow plumbing, low-voltagelighting, Energy Star fans and Energy Starappliances were installed. In the new two-car garage addition, the exterior of thehome was built to match the existinghome by custom built soffits, identicalroofing and traditional garage doors.

Karen Nakamura is executive vice presi-dent / CEO of Building Industry Associationof Hawaii.

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Items from a past relationshipGetting rid of possessions after a break-up or a death

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time when things “should” be cleared out, but the

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with a past relationship, the sooner you are able to live

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It’s fine to keep items to remember the positive

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Mark your CalendarThinking about clearing your clutter is not effective.

Make an appointment with yourself, just like you

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Painting is one of themost cost-effectiveways to give your home

or workplace a fresh new look.It’s also a way to enhance ahome’s “curb appeal” if you’replanning to sell.

Probably the mostimportant first step if youare ready to paint the interi-or or exterior of your homeor office building is toensure that the paintingcontractor you choose is

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owner Ted Wexler and hiscrew have combined expe-rience of more than 37years in the business and avery long roster of satisfied,repeat clients.Tesoro Service Stations

throughout Oahu are anexample of a long-standingclient of Island BudgetPainting. Property man-agers, management compa-nies specializing in town-homes and apartment build-ings, and homeowners asso-ciations are also regularclients, requiring not only

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that because your companyhandles big projects, youwon’t be available for thesmaller jobs,” Wexler said.“That just isn’t the casewith Island BudgetPainting. We enjoy thechallenge of transforming ahouse or apartment for anowner with a great paint

job. Working with a large,experienced contractordoes not have to cost more,because we know exactlyhow to proceed and have allthe latest equipment.Hiring an amateur painteris like hiring a novice com-puter technician ... theymay give you a lower perhour price, but it will takethem lots more time toachieve the desired results.And the results may not beexactly what you hadhoped for. When we quotea price, we explain exactlywhat it will take to do a per-fect job ... meaning one thatwill be right the first time.”Wexler is a specialist in

color selection and canassist clients in making

choices and matching exist-ing colors or furnishings, aswell as advise on the bestproducts for the job takinginto account factors such asweather conditions in thearea. His crew is experi-enced in working at diffi-cult job sites that mayrequire operating withinthe parameters set by con-dominiums affectingaccess, parking and timesthat work can be per-formed. The company alsoprovides concrete repair,which often is called for incommercial contractsinvolving older buildingsthat are being restored orconverted for new uses.For more information,

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The dog days of sum-mer can be brutal onutility bills and a

major drain for pocketbooks,but they don’t have to be.During the hottest

months of the year, water iswasted because of over-irri-gation, and air conditioningsystems are forced to runlonger to keep indoor tem-peratures cool. Whilescorching temperatures canpush water and energy con-sumption to its limits, thereare ways to consume lessand save more.“Reducing water and

energy consumption isn’tas difficult as many think,”says Rhonda Hills ofKudzu.com, an onlineresource for homeownerslooking for expert homeadvice. “Even minor

changes in behavior andsmall investments in ener-gy-conscious materials canmake a big difference.” The home experts at

Kudzu.com recommend thefollowing actions to provideshort-term and long-termrelief as the mercury rises.• Install a soil or rain sen-

sor. Soil and rain sensors areeffective water conservationtools. Soil sensors monitorthe soil’s moisture contentand allow sprinklers to oper-ate only when water is need-ed. Rain sensors detect pre-cipitation and shut off sprin-klers if it is raining. Bothdevices are upgrades fromtraditional timers and cangreatly reduce water usage.• Replace old windows.

Windows are a major sourceof energy loss in most

homes. Old, single-panedwindows are inefficient andwill allow radiant heat fromthe sun to increase indoortemperatures. Replacing oldwindows with Energy Star-rated windows can save 7 to15 percent on energy billsand increase comfort withinthe home. • Use ceiling fans to circu-

late air. Ceiling fans do notreduce indoor temperatures,but they can make the home

feel more comfortable. Fanswork by circulating airacross the skin and creatinga wind chill effect whichmakes inhabitants feel cool-er. It’s been proven thatusing a fan can allow home-owners to turn up their ther-mostat by 4 degrees with nodrop in comfort level.Ensure the fan’s blades areturning counterclockwiseduring the summer to maxi-mize the wind chill effect.


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How to lower yourutility costs

during the hottestmonths of the year

In the May 1 issue of Hawaii Renovation, the articletitled “The Shower Solution” (page 8) was incorrect-ly placed under the heading “Energy Pro” ratherthan Waialae Plumbing and Construction. HawaiiRenovation regrets the error.

Quick Fix

Hawaii home-owners con-sidering win-

dow replacementhave new solutionswhen they shop forwindows. WindowsHawaii, the islands’fastest-growing win-dow replacement con-tractor, has the exclu-sive rights to the AnlinWindow System.These windows

— which includeeverything fromstainless-steel hard-ware to easy-to-clean vinyl frames designed towithstand the salt air and strongsunlight — are designed and man-ufactured with Hawaii in mind. Infact, Anlin windows are guaran-teed for the life of your home.Traditionally, windows in

Hawaii have consisted of single-pane jalousies. While these win-dows provide good ventilation,they lack security, are difficult toclean and do not prevent heat, dirt,noise and rain from entering thehouse. Many Hawaiian homeown-ers choose to upgrade their win-dows to Anlin vinyl dual-pane sys-tems. While homeowners find thatthey still have excellent ventilationwith the Anlin windows, they alsogain these important benefits:

• Better security. Anlin has thetop-security rating for break-ins.The windows also can be locked inan open position so that you cankeep your house ventilated andprevent entry at the same time.

• Improved insulation from heatand noise. If you have air condi-

tioning in your home, you willsave up to 35 percent off your elec-tric bill each month. Anlin win-dows also reduce the noise in yourneighborhood.

• Easy to clean/maintain. Thevinyl frames are easy to clean. Theglass is specially designed to pre-vent water spots. Upstairs or hard-to-reach windows can be removedand cleaned from inside the home.

Anlin windows are available inall sizes and styles. They filter out95 percent of ultra violet light —considered the harmful light thatfades your furniture, floor cover-ing and drapes.

Call Windows Hawaii today at671-0808 (regular business hours)or 383-7233 (after hours) for a freeconsultation and estimate. Thecompany carries a variety of win-dow brands to fit your needs andbudget. All of Windows Hawaii’sproducts have a lifetime warrantyon material and installation, and arebacked by 25 years of experience.

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