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“Does feng shuiapply to chil-dren’s rooms

or is it just an adultthing?” I get this questionquite often and despitewhat many people maythink, children are evenmore sensitive to theenergy in a home thanadults are.Most of us know that giv-

ing children a lot of sugaror caffeine makes themhyper and that when chil-dren are hot and uncom-

fortable, they become irri-table, but we often ignorethe effects of environmen-tal energy on children’sbehavior and emotionalwellbeing.

Feng Shui AffectsChildrenIn feng shui, energetic

stimulation, although in-visible, has a tangible effecton children’s thoughts,attitude, health and workhabits. The same way aremote control emits an

invisible signal that caus-es a television to react,the things in our environ-ment emit invisible sig-nals to which we react.Your child’s sleeping

habits may be an indica-tion that his or her bed-room is energetically un-comfortable. So if you findyour son or daughter inbed with you more oftenthan not, follow theseguidelines to help yourchild develop in the mostpositive way.

Sleeping Position Sleeping position is

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One of the pioneersin Hawaii’s solarindustry, Poncho’s

Solar Service, has beeninstalling solar waterheating systems in Hawaiisince 1988. Now also aleading photovoltaic con-tractor, the company hasannounced the availabili-ty of a unique new powergenerating and storagesystem designed to oper-ate critical appliancesduring power outages.“We have been

installing the system wecall our ‘Hurricane Kit’ inhomes throughoutHawaii,” said Poncho’sco-owner Terrie SaFrana.“We have one in our ownhome that can generatepower for refrigerationand lighting when powerfailures occur. It’s a reliefto know that all your foodwon’t be spoiled and youwon’t have to resort tocandles and flashlights to

read or find your wayaround the house.“As for cooking, you

can always make use of agas grill or fire up a bar-becue. If you want to beable additionally to con-tinue using radios, TVsand computers, theHurricane Kit packagethat includes a DC/ACinverter might be the oneto choose. Of course, themore the package con-tains, the more it willcost.“The good news is that

it’s eligible for state andfederal tax credits.”According to estimator

Kirby Mack, theHurricane Kits after taxcredits cost as little as$2,700. The minimum sys-tem, Hurricane KitCategory 1, includes afreezer / refrigerator, twodirect current lights, two135-watt solar panels, astorage battery and a

charge controller. Thelarger systems includemore of the same plus aninverter.“We expect this kit to

be in great demandbecause it includes theessentials at a very rea-sonable price,” Mack said.“The refrigerator/freezerand lights are poweredby batteries that store theenergy produced by thephotovoltaic panels. Therefrigerator freezer canbe controlled to maintaintemperatures equivalentto those in a deep freezeor standard refrigerationunit. The lights are pow-ered by direct currentproduced by the system.”SaFrana noted that,

with the photovoltaicindustry expanding byleaps and bounds, it’simportant for the con-sumer to be sure they areworking with a reliablecompany that is on top of

all the latest advances intechnology. Additionally,the company should beone that will not only selland install the system,but also will maintain itand be available to addpanels as needed.“When someone con-

tacts us regarding eithera solar water heating sys-tem or photovoltaic sys-tem or both, the firstthing we do is take a lookat their electric bill andfind out what their needsare. Our estimatorchecks the size and con-dition of the roof todetermine the placementof the panels. We alsoneed to establish thecapacity of the existingelectrical system.“What we find is that

many of the homesalready have solar waterheating systems, many ofthem installed byPoncho’s, and so are tak-

ing advantage of the ener-gy savings and tax creditsavailable. With both asolar water heating sys-tem and a photovoltaicsystem, which can supplyelectric power for allhousehold needs, it’s pos-sible to reduce an electricbill to the minimum serv-ice charge from the elec-tric company.“We have many cus-

tomers who are payingonly the minimum servicefee. Poncho’s has helpednumerous householdsthroughout Hawaii reachthat goal.”SaFrana pointed out

that anyone building anew home or remodelingshould incorporate solarpower installations intheir plans and factor thecost into their budget.“With today’s econom-

ic uncertainties, escalat-ing electricity costs, andthe potential of natural

disasters such as hurri-canes, tropical storms,typhoons, and earth-quakes, it makes sense tobe prepared. Power out-ages essentially bring ournormal daily activities toa standstill. We adviseanyone who is not already‘powered up’ to contact usfor a no-obligation assess-ment of what their up-front costs would be forboth minimum and maxi-mum capacity systems.They can then take thatfigure to their financialadviser or accountant tofind out how they canbenefit from the existingstate and federal tax cred-its and whether anyrebates currently apply,”SaFrana said.Poncho’s Solar Service

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original home on the 8,476-square-foot lot was undertakenby Re-use Hawaii, a company

that salvages reusable portionsof tear-downs. In this case, muchof the lumber that could be sal-vaged was redwood, a termite-and rot-resistant hardwood.“The credit the owners

received from us, since we nor-mally would have handled theentire demolition, combinedwith a tax credit made a big dentin the total cost of the project

and made it feasible for theclients ... one of whom grew upin the house,” said Homeworksproject manager HeatherHickox.“The homeowners were very

much involved with the process.They researched products bothwith us and online. They werevery concerned with the naturalelements Manoa homes are

exposed to — rain and windbeing foremost. We dealt withthese concerns by installingawning windows to allow airflow without water intrusionand raingutters speciallydesigned with downspouts tochannel water away from thehouse.”The 3,095-square-foot, two

story home features an openfloor plan with a great room thatincludes the main living and din-ing areas, four bedrooms, fourbaths, a large kitchen with eat-incounter, a den, family room,office and laundry room. Hickox commented, “After we

framed the whole house, theowners decided to convert whathad originally been planned as a194-square-foot lanai into addi-

tional space for a family room.”Homeworks demonstrated its

flexibility by pouring anotherslab, creating an 18-foot openingin the existing wall, ordering twomore windows, and moving theslider out to the newly createdwall of the family room.Homeworks also worked with

the client to keep costs withinthe parameters of their budget,while creating a quality newhome with a number of upscalefeatures.Tile flooring was installed at

the entry and in the kitchen,baths and laundry room. Exotictiger maple laminate flooringwas used in all common rooms,exceptions being the bedrooms,which were carpeted, and theoffice, where two-by-two footcarpet squares were laid.Luxury features in the master

bath include his and hers sinksand vanities on either side of alarge walk-in shower with a rainhead feature, a standard wallshower and bench seat, plus asauna built with cedar.


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Construction Inc. He will lead the incoming 2012board made up of the following members: ScottyAnderson, Pacific Rim Partners; W. Bruce Barrett,Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc.; David Chang,

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Association of Hawaii is a professional tradeorganization affiliated with the NationalAssociation of Home Builders, representing thebuilding industry and its associates. The 500 mem-bers of BIA-Hawaii are developers, contractors,suppliers, Realtors, architects, financial institu-tions and a host of other professionals who servethe building industry. BIA-Hawaii takes a leader-ship role in unifying and promoting the interests ofthe industry to enhance the quality of life for thepeople of Hawaii.


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experienced design + buildcompany specializing inresidential construction.What is less known is thatfor more than a decade,Graham Builders has alsogiven back significantly toHawaii’s youths throughits support of HawaiiChildren’s CancerFoundation (HCCF).Recently, the companywas honored by the stateas one of Hawaii’sOutstanding Advocatesfor Children and Youths.Thanks to Graham

Builders, the children and

families of HCCF havebeen able to enjoy festivefood, presents and a visitfrom Santa Claus duringthe Christmas holiday.Over the past 11 years,Graham Builders has host-ed and organized an elab-orate annual holiday din-ner and party for HCCF atKapiolani Medical Centerfor Women and Childrenfor more than 250 chil-dren and their families.Graham Builders handleseverything — from theentertainment and deco-rations to the menu. Theyeven arrange a visit fromOld Saint Nick himself,bearing gifts for each

child in the family, includ-ing siblings of the cancer-stricken children. Oneyear, Graham Buildersmade sure all seven chil-dren in one familyreceived presents.“It was Danny Graham,

our company CEO, alongwith his wife Charlotte,who took on the task oforganizing HCCF’s annualholiday party 11 years ago,simply because they felt itwas the right thing to do,”said Evan Fujimoto,Graham Builders’ presi-dent. “After a close familyfriend lost a grandchild tocancer, the Grahams want-ed to do more and help in

any way they could. Priorto Graham Builders host-ing the event, the partieswere a potluck among thefamilies. Danny steppedin, spiced it up, and puttrue kamaaina holidayspirit into the party.”These parties do so

much to bring a smile toeveryone in attendance.The families have theopportunity to enjoyeach other and the com-pany of the other familieswhose children are alsofacing life-threatening ill-nesses, providing them atime for fun and joy dur-ing a trying period in

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ifications/improvementsas well as multi-genera-tional homes and offersfull construction services. With land values soar-

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connection requires cre-ative solutions and designbecause of the existingsewage lateral being onthe wrong side of theproperty from where theaddition will be construct-ed. Driveways and side-walks need to be partiallydemolished and recon-structed to complete thetie-in. Building codes stip-ulate an adequate numberof off-street parkingspaces be available toaccommodate the addi-tion, so this must be fac-tored into the design andbudget.The benefits of having

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We all put thingsoff — dentist’sappointments,

oil changes, computerbackups. Procrastination ishuman nature, but it cansometimes prove costly,especially when it involvesroof repair or replacement.

What happens if youdon’t get your roof fixedor replaced when it needsit? According to ClintMurakami, owner ofMurakami’s RoofingService, the resulting dam-age can be devastating in anumber of ways.

“For one thing, a leakyroof and gradual break-down of rafters and flash-ing can provide an invitingenvironment for pests,” hesays. That can meanunwanted visits from rats,centipedes, cane spiders,roaches and ground ter-mites — and unwantedbills for pest control, tent-ing and structural repairof termite damage.

An old roof provides lit-tle protection against themost unwanted visitor of

all: the hurricane. EvenHawaii’s seasonal tropicalstorms can generatedestructive winds, espe-cially in neighborhoodson high ridges. Murakamiremembers one particu-larly windy season a fewyears ago. “I saw so manyroofs blow off, and peo-ple were frantic. Therewere a couple of homeswhere they had to tearout the ceiling and all thecarpeting, because theyhad let the roof go toolong.”

Black mold can growalmost anywhere andthrives in areas that haveplenty of moisture.

“A leaky roof can causeblack mold to grow inyour home,” saysMurakami. “That cancause major health prob-lems for asthmatics andpeople with allergies.”Walls and ceilings withblack mold growth mustbe scrubbed with borate-based detergents beforerepainting and repair canbegin. Wallboard, drywalland carpets with extensivemold must sometimes be

replaced. Beyond structur-al damage, black mold isoften devastating toporous upholstered furni-ture, carpets and curtains.

What’s a homeowner todo? Knowing your roof’shistory is a start,Murakami advises. Keeptrack of replacement andrepair dates, so you’llknow when it’s nearingthe end of its lifecycle.Signs of deterioration canbe a dead giveaway.

“Look for pieces of shin-gle in the yard or granulat-ed finish from shinglespouring down the drainspout,” Murakami adds.“These things tell youyour roof is starting toage.”

Maintenance is also crit-ical to a roof’s health.“Clean your gutters andtrim back all the vegeta-tion from your roof line. Ifyou have low-hangingpalm fronds or mangotrees overhanging yourroof, be sure to trimthem.”

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Solar tubes, to admit natural light, wereinstalled over the stairway from the firstto the second floor, in the office on thesecond floor, and in the master bath toprovide ventilation as well with anexhaust fan fitting.“The owners wanted variety in the

granite countertops, so even though wewere working on a budget we splurgedon this detail in the kitchen and baths,”Hickox said. “The granite used for thekitchen counters is Verde Imperial.Typhoon Green was used in the upstairsmaster bath and wetbar, Madura Gold inthe second master bath on the groundfloor, and Jaguar in the guest bath. Otherspecial kitchen features include a pot

filler on the wall behind the cooktop,built-in appliances, and numerous acces-sories tailored for the owners.”Homeworks Construction, which spe-

cializes in both new custom homes andremodeling, sponsors a radio program,“The Build New Or ReDo Show,” broad-cast Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. on KHVHAM830. Listeners are invited to call in tothe host, Homeworks Construction pres-ident Jim Byxbee, with their questions.To arrange a visit to the HomeworksShowroom located in the HomeworksBuilding at 2111 S. Beretania St., call 955-2777. A gallery of award-winningHomeworks homes ranging from budgetto luxury can be viewed at www.homeworkshawaii.com.

their lives. The entireGraham Builders staff,including Fujimoto,serves dinner to thesespecial kids and theirfamilies. In 2007, in an effort to

expand its support ofHCCF, Graham Buildersbegan requesting a dona-tion at all its monthly“Building Your Home forLife” seminars, andmatches those donations.Graham Builders edu-cates seminar attendeesabout the HCCF and whyit’s so important to sup-port the organization.Through this initiative,Graham Builders has col-lected more than $21,000for HCCF.“As long as there are

kids with cancer, we’regoing to continue tohelp,” said DannyGraham. This year’s party will

take place on Saturday,Dec. 10 at KapiolaniMedical Center forWomen and Children.Delicious local food willbe served from KahalaCaterers and the teachersof Kawaiahao ChurchSchool have volunteered

to do Christmas craftswith the children. And ofcourse, a special visitfrom Old Saint Nick. Itwill surely be a festiveparty for the more than150 cancer-stricken chil-dren, their siblings andparents in attendance.Graham Builders is

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only design and buildcompany in the state tohave dedicated designerson staff to create a fami-ly’s Home for Life,Graham Builders worksclosely with familiesthrough a collaborativeprocess to bring theirdreams to life. A leader inmulti-generation homesand aging-in-place

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Have you beenwanting to remod-el your kitchen but

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sible, planning for the placement of cabinets in rela-tion to appliances. Deep cabinets that can hold platesshould be located near the dishwasher or sink. Thefewer unnecessary steps needed to complete a task,the smoother the function of your kitchen will be.Waist-high sliding shelves for mixers and toastersquickly get small appliances out of sight, but keepthem easily accessible. You can also use a roll-outpantry with shelves that can be pulled out for theitems you have, but rolled back into the cabinet. CSDesign Builders has a wide variety of creative cabinetsolutions.

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Maybe it’s time you got the kitchen your heart reallywants this Christmas. Or maybe it’s even time you gotyour spouse the kitchen their heart really wants thisChristmas. CS Design Builders is Hawaii’s one-stopshop for all your renovation needs, specializing inkeeping your renovations as hassle-free and worry-free as possible. Take that first step in making yourdream come true.

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From baking cookies withloved ones to celebratingwith family and friends,

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Savoring seasonal scentsHome fragrances create a

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our family and friends,” saysHeidi Thompson, presidentand co-owner of Scentsy, aleader in home fragrance. “Ahome filled with classic holi-day scents not only evokesmemories but inspires newseasonal traditions for youngfamilies.”

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now been upgraded to fit today’s mod-ern bath. With the Robern TViD, this“mirror, mirror on the wall” comes

equipped with an integrated TV allow-ing you to never miss a second of yourfavorite game or TV show, even whileprepping in the bathroom. It also hasan integrated MP3 jack so you canplay and sing along to your favoritetunes.

Twist and shout with a handheldshowerSick of the same old shower experi-

ence? Now you can bring a revitalizedchange to your daily routine with thenew Twist Handheld Shower fromMoen. Twist allows you to easilyswitch between the four spray settingswith one hand — all without having totouch the water flow — to create yourvery own showering experience. Twistoffers a transitional style that coordi-nates with most bathroom decor. Twistis also easy to install and is ideal forbathing children or pets, and for clean-ing your bathtub or shower.

Creative curved shower rod Ever get into your shower and feel a

bit, well, claustrophobic? Add morethan five inches of elbow room in theshower with a new Double CurvedShower Rod from Moen. The double-bar design allows users to utilize sepa-rate bars for the shower liner curtainand decorative shower curtain; or, itprovides an extra bar for hanging tow-els or other daily essentials. Now youcan achieve a more comfortable showerexperience with this bathroom additionavailable in an array of today’s mostpopular finishes.

Wonderfully waterproof Your daily shower is often a place for

inspiration, epiphanies and deepthought. Now, you’ll never have toworry about forgetting those “aha”moments again with AquaNotes. Thiswaterproof notepad allows you to writenotes in the shower or even underwa-ter. It easily mounts to your showerwall and any notes you write can bedetached and taken with you. Simplywrite, remove and remember — it’s

that easy.

Simple spacesolution No matter how

organized your bath-room, it’s always toughto find a place for themany daily necessities thatwe want at our finger tips.Now, you can easily keep theseitems within arm’s reach — yetoff the vanity — with innovativeShower Rod Hooks from Moen.These ingenious, S-shaped hooks snapright onto your shower rod to offerconvenient access for a variety ofitems, such as clothing, jewelry, towels,travel bags and more.

Keep the chill away Warm towels aren’t a luxury offered

only at hotels. Add a creative twist toyour bathroom by installing a heatedtowel warmer. Available in manystyles and finishes, towel warmers canbe directly plugged into an outlet ormounted on your bathroom wall tokeep you and your towels warm — nomatter what the temperature is out-side.

To add an unconventional twist toyour bath, incorporate the above addi-tions to help give your room a savvystyle like no other.


A new twist onbathroom basics

Twist is idealfor bathingchildren orpets, and forcleaning yourbathtub orshower.

HAWAIIRENOVATION


BACKPAGECOVERSTORY

Is it time to replaceyour worn-out win-dows with new Anlin

windows? Here are fivereasons why you shouldconsider doing so now.

1.Security. Jalousie win-dows are the easiest

to break into. It only takesa thief a matter of minutesto remove the glass andenter your home. Anlinwindows have passed thestringent CFE (CaliforniaForced Entry) require-ments. They come with atamper-proof, cam locksystem that allows you tolock windows in the openposition to prevent the

uninvited from gainingaccess, but still provideenough ventilation to keepyour abode cool.

2.Comfort. Anlin win-dows are a dual-

pane infinite energy bar-rier. They will keep heatand harmful ultravioletlight reflected away fromyour home, thus keepingthings cool. If you haveair conditioning, you cansave up to 35 percent ofyour energy bill eachmonth.

3.Privacy/Appearance.New Anlin windows

give your home a new

home look and increasethe value of your homethe day that they areinstalled. WindowsHawaii has six differenttypes of obscure/frostedglass that will give yourhome a distinctive lookand afford you privacywithout the need for cur-tains or window cover-ing.

4.Maintenance Free.Anlin windows

come with a lifetimeinstallation warranty.This covers not only thewindows themselves, butthe installation as well. Ifone of your Windows

Hawaii-provided win-dows leaks in 15 years,call the service depart-ment and the companywill repair or replace it atno cost. The marine-grade vinyl is easy toclean — guaranteed notto fade, crack or powder,and is great for Hawaii’ssalty air. Additionally, theeasy-clean glass reducesthe need to clean yourwindows.

5.Price. We haveinstalled more than

100,000 windows. Wecarry most major brandsso that you can choosethe window that is right

for your home and budg-et. Our buying powerand factory direct pur-chasing get the bestquality for the lowestprice. You pay when youare completely satisfiedwith your windows andour installation. Wedon’t use subcontrac-tors.

Don’t hesitate to makean investment thatimproves the appear-ance and comfort ofyour home. For moreinformation, visit windows-hawaii.com or callWindows Hawaii at 671-0808 or 383-7233.

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