Hawaii Renovation August 12, 2012

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING FLOORING. See Page 4

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There’s just one place Hawaii’shomeowners can go for expert adviceabout the benefits of roof coatings andsolar panels: the Cool Roof Store, whichhosts its big “One Day Sale” thisSaturday. See page 3

Store manager Joe Borowskidemonstrates how to prep a shingle

roof prior to applying the roof coating.

with Joanne Romero

with Cathy Lee

see page 14see page 11see page 2

SOUND ADVICE:Follow our lineup ofcolumnists, who can help you create that beautiful home.

with Alice Inoue

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You use it almost every day,sometimes several times. It isthe largest moving part in

your home, and responsible for some20,000 emergency-room visits everyyear, according to the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission.

Your garage door requires regularmaintenance, just like any other partof your home. Parts can wear, andpotential safety hazards arise. If youschedule regular maintenance, youcan avoid these dangers — and savemoney in the long run. A well-main-tained garage door could last severaldecades.

To star t, the experts at ServcoRaynor Overhead Doors recom-mend an annual preventative main-tenance. Take a good look at theentire system. Lubricate all movingpar ts, such as hinges, chain drive,rollers and springs, and tighten allbolts and screws. Inspect limitswitches, the gear drive, cables,track alignment, spring tension andoperator and safety eyes (sensors

located near the bottom of thedoor track).

Look for signs of wear, and repairbroken parts immediately. If you arehandy, you may be able to handlemost of the minor repairs. For morecomplicated tasks, consider hiring a

qualified

garage-door service techni-cian. A garage door canweigh anywhere from 105to 350 pounds, and usuallycomes loaded with high-tension springs. If handledimproperly, these parts cancause extremely severeinjuries.

Another important partof the checklist: Cleandoors regularly. Hawaii’ssalty air increases chancesfor corrosion, especially onhardware, so do this atleast four times per year.Use a mild detergent witha soft brush, and avoidabrasive cleaners.

You should also keep aneye on the area where thedoor meets the ground. Ifthere is something there,sweep it away. Even the

smallest items, such as leaves ortwigs, might prevent the door fromcreating a solid seal with the ground.This could affect the alignment of thegarage door in the long run bythrowing off the weight distribution.

Remember, your garage dooroften serves as your main access

point to your home. With propermaintenance it shouldn’tpose safety hazards, and itcan last for many years to

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T his Saturday, Aug. 18 from noon to4 p.m. at the Cool Roof Store’sOne Day Sale and demonstration,

the public will have a chance to learnabout two of the biggest revolutions inhome improvement today: silicone- andceramic-based roof coatings, as well assolar panels that will dramatically reduceyour electric bill with little or no moneydown.

First, Jim Wilkinson of GacoRoof will leada hands-on demonstration of the secretson how to best roll out your silicone roof.

Undeniably, the biggest trend in roofingtoday is to save money by not replacingyour old roof, but simply preserving it witha thick waterproof coating. This is verycost-effective. Until recently, most of thesecoatings were water-based acrylic coatingsthat have performed very well in Hawaii’sclimate, but not perfectly. On flat roofswith heavy ponding water, there are caseswhen the coating will eventually wrinkleup in those areas. Silicones have proventhemselves in even the heaviest pondingwater conditions — even on roofs thatnever dry at all. Silicone does not absorbmoisture because it isn’t water-based.

Hawaiian SunGuard and APOCCeramic coatings will also be demon-strated — and on sale — that day only.

Next, Guy Tanioka of OneRoof Energywill demonstrate how solar panels workand how much they can reduce your elec-tric bill. Hawaii residents pay two to threetimes more for their electricity than peoplein any other state. Many folks in Hawaiihave resisted going solar because the pan-els are so expensive.

Guy will introduce a new financing pro-gram, however, that will allow residents togo solar with little or zero down. This newlease program has been extremely popular

nationwide. In fact, 70 percent of all solarinstallations in California this year will bethe result of a solar lease program. Therehas never been a more affordable time toconsider going solar.

Whether you want to do it yourself orhave a roofer do it, you will want to attendthe One Day Sale and seminar. The biggestdiscounts of the year are always at the One

Day Sale for attendees only — for bothproduct sales and professional installation.

Visit The Cool Roof Store at 575 CookeSt. in Kakaako. There, you can compare allthe major roof-coating brands: GacoRoof,Tropical Silicone, Hawaiian SunGuard,Apoc Sta-Kool, Cool Zone NXT and oth-ers. Visit www.leakmaster.com for someweb-only specials or call 591-1900.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING FLOORING. See Page 4

AN EDITION OF AUGUST 12, 2012HAWAIIRENOVATION.STARADVERTISER.COM

There’s just one place Hawaii’shomeowners can go for expert adviceabout the benefits of roof coatings andsolar panels: the Cool Roof Store, whichhosts its big “One Day Sale” thisSaturday. See page 3

Store manager Joe Borowskidemonstrates how to prep a shingle

roof prior to applying the roof coating.

with Joanne Romero

with Cathy Lee

see page 14see page 11see page 2

SOUND ADVICE:Follow our lineup ofcolumnists, who can help you create that beautiful home.

with Alice Inoue

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and demo this Saturday,Aug. 18 from noon to 4 p.m.

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Homeowners should take time toconsider several important factorsbefore finalizing their decision on

the appropriate type of flooring. Flooringexpert Tom Wood, president and CEO ofFloor Coverings International — theworld’s largest and oldest shop-at-homefloor covering franchise — takes the worryout of floor shopping by answering ourmost pressing questions:

Q: What are the most importantfactors to consider before pur-

chasing flooring?

A: Purchasing new flooring can bedaunting for some. Consider your

lifestyle, budget, the purpose of the flooringand space, your décor and comfort beforemaking a decision.

Q: What different types of floor-ing match different lifestyles?

A: Different types of flooring requiredifferent types of care. Someone

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Checking roof penetrations Roof penetrations securing the PV system

need to be inspected and maintained so thatwater does not enter the home through theroof and cause damage to the ceiling andcontents underneath. Many systems areinstalled with poor flashing details around theroof penetration that secures a PV system tothe roof. As a result, the materials used towaterproof these penetrations weaken overtime and openings in the waterproofingdevelop, causing leakage. The resulting dam-age in your home was preventable and otherissues like mold could have been avoided as

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Inverters work better when they are clearof dirt and dust that tend to make themoperate at higher temperatures. Oncecleaned, inverters will be more efficient andthey will last longer because they are operat-ing at a cooler temperature.

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Everything in our lives happens for areason — a bigger picture, anunderlaying pattern, an overlaying

order. Yet when a longtime relationshipcomes to an end, this knowledge makes lifeno easier. When we are over the denial,shock and grief, and have accepted ournew circumstance, it behooves us to createa supportive environment for “moving on.”

If you are going through a transition inyour life or feel stuck in the past in someway, use feng shui to let go of the old emo-tional and mental energy so that you canmore easily transition into the new. Trustingthat you will eventually have a new andhappier future may be difficult, but you cando certain things in your home that willhelp you heal emotionally, mentally andspiritually.

Fear of the futureIn the midst of change, we may have an

unconscious fear of the future, clinging tothe old and familiar for stability. But whatwe should be doing is consciously creatinga new beginning by taking affirmative stepsto clear out the past. Everything in yourhome has an energy or a “vibe,” so keepingitems associated with your past brings thatenergy into the present, making it harder tomove on.

How do I move on?Avelina, a woman I consulted with recent-

ly, had gone through a divorce about threeyears ago and purchased a condominiumsoon after. Her main complaint was thatalthough her ex-husband had since remar-ried, she couldn’t get herself into the “pre-sent,” let alone on a path to create a new lifefor herself. How could she move on?

Holding on to the pastWhen I walked through her home with

her, I noted the following:

• The condo came with a dedicated dining

area, yet half of her living room was takenup by a formal dining set from her old life.

• Her ornate four-poster bed was thesame bed she and her ex-husband sharedfor 20 years.

• The boxes stacked in the guest roomwere filled with her ex-husband’s thingsthat she “accidentally” brought with her.

• She placed a chair in every clear corneror wall space.

• The only things hanging on her wallswere a few photos of her and her daugh-ters taken when they were younger.

My adviceWhile I understood the financial challenges

that come with a life change and the desireto save money by keeping old furniture, I sug-gested that she implement the following, asmore than 90 percent of her furnishings andartwork were from her “old” life:• Donate or sell all furniture she wasn’tusing. She did what people commonly dowhen they move into a smaller space —kept as much of the furniture as possible,whether or not it was useful or matched instyle or size. In her case, it was all a con-stant reminder of her old married life.

• Save her money to purchase a new bed.The bed is the most important piece of

furniture in your home and the most inti-mately connected to your personal energy.So after a divorce, a new bed makes per-fect sense for a fresh start.

• Return or get rid of her ex-husband’sthings. The boxes containing her husband’sthings kept his energy in the space. Thesooner she got them out of her space, thelighter her space would feel.

• Commit to her home by painting it. Bypainting a new home, you commit to it andit better supports and nurtures you. Colorsfound in nature work best.

• Hang artwork and display current pho-tos. Hang artwork and photos that supportthe vision of what you want to create inyour life.

Who can use this advice?If you feel stuck, want to make a change

in your life or move forward after a toughtime, check your environment for what youcan donate, sell or give away, including your“clutter” and the things that you seearound you on a daily basis.

Update on AvelinaShe followed all my suggestions and

within a month felt a huge weight lift. Shefinally feels as if she is on a new path. Whileshe hasn’t ventured out in the datingworld, she said that she feels hope for herlife!

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Taking a new turn in lifeWhen you’re ready to move past a difficult period, start by ridding your environment of the old energy found in your home’s furnishings

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Paints with flat sheen are mostcommon. They offer several advan-tages: being non-reflective, they tend toconceal imperfections in walls andother surfaces; they help to makeuneven surfaces like poorly taped dry-wall look smoother and more uniform;and many hide the under-color well,since they typically contain a lot of pig-ment.

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Many people think that primersare useful only when doingexterior painting, but that’s a

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Here’s a quick sampling of commontypes of interior primers:

• Latex enamel under-coaters.These primers are excellent for useunder semi-gloss or gloss paint toensure that the paint will develop itsmaximum gloss. After applying a latexenamel under-coater and letting it dry,Zimmer says it’s important to lightlysand off any visible brush marks beforeapplying the glossy paint.

• Vapor barrierprimers. These interiorprimers are typically usedin bathrooms, kitchensand laundry rooms tohelp prevent moisturefrom passing through the walls.

• Kitchen and bath primers.Specially formulated with biocidesand stain blockers, they help controlthe growth of mildew and mold inrooms that tend to be damp orhumid.

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“Semi-gloss paints are extremely versatile,working well on windows and doors, trim,even cabinets,” said Zimmer. “They can evenbe used on the walls of kitchens and baths,and various surfaces in children’s rooms andplayrooms.”

Most lines of paint have at least a couplemore sheen levels from which to choose.The descriptions vary, with eggshell, satinand low luster sheen being the most com-mon. Again, the best way to think of thesesheen levels is in terms of their performance:Being less “shiny” than either gloss or semi-gloss paints, they won’t highlight nicks andsurface imperfections quite as much, butsince they have at least a little gloss, they’llbe easier to clean than flat paints.

Where should you use eggshell, satin andlow luster paints? According to Zimmer, paintsin these sheen levels pretty much have the runof the house, working well just about any-where you need the blend of performanceattributes they offer.

At first blush, it may seem confusing havingto choose from so many sheen levels, butonce you understand what each has to offer,you’ll appreciate the luxury of being able to“calibrate” the exact combination of paintattributes you want in every part of yourhome.

For more information on interior paints andsheen levels, visit the Paint Quality Instituteblog at blog.paintquality.com or the Institute’swebsite at www.paintquality.com.

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Solving problems withinterior paint primers

As any Realtor will tell you, summer is the best timeto get your home sold. Of course, that doesn’tleave us with much time! People are traveling to

Hawaii and falling in love with the Islands, and some willbe looking for a home here. Hawaii residents are alsoviewing the current low interest rates as a chance toupgrade or move to a new neighborhood.

If your home is languishing on the market, here aresome tips to set it apart from the competition and get itsold … fast!

Tip No. 1: Do a drive-by of your house. Look at yourhome with a fresh set of eyes, just as a potential buyerwould. What would they see? Does the driveway needcleaning? Does the trim around the door need a freshcoat of paint? Does the window screen need to bechanged? Could the front yard use a couple of plants?

So, drive by your house, then walk up to the front door.This is especially important in Hawaii because a lot of usdon’t usually walk into our front door — we use the sidedoor or the garage door. It’s important to actually walkthe path that the potential homebuyer is going to walk.

First impressions are key. Even if they’ve alreadylooked at pictures of your house online, many potentialhomebuyers won’t even come into your open house ifthey’re not sold on your curb appeal.

Then take your fresh set of eyes and walk through therest of the house.

Tip No. 2: Set your home apart. This tip is mainlygeared to people living in condos or planned communi-ties, where all the homes or units look the same. Chancesare that whoever is looking at your home is also lookingat homes in the same complex or community — all withthe same or similar layout and finishes. What’s going tomake your home stand out?

An easy tip is to look at the bathroom. All the bath-rooms will use the same materials. Set yours apart by pry-ing that mirror off the wall and finding an affordable mir-ror at a discount or home store. Make sure it has an inter-esting, unique frame that can serve as an accent.

Another simple thing you can do is change out thehardware. If your bathroom came with plain chromeknobs, why not replace them with satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze, something to make the cabinets pop?

The same approach can go for any room. In the kitchen,

it’s not that hard to change out the faucet or put in a hot-water dispenser. In the living room or bedrooms, you canchange out the lights or ceiling fans for choices with morestyle.

You’ll be amazed at how a few simple updates can setyour home apart from your neighbors’ homes — and isn’tthat the point?

Tip No. 3: Less is always more. It goes without saying thatyour house has to be clean and tidy. But when it comes toputting a home on the market, you’re almost always goingto need to edit some things out. And I’m not just talkingtchotchkes and those framed photos of every member ofyour family from the last three generations!

Whether your rooms are large or small, they should be

spaces a homebuyer wants. Let the space shine throughby getting rid of one or two bigger furniture pieces that

aren’t really adding to it. You could keep a sofa, accentchair and coffee table, but you don’t need two sofas, twoaccent tables, a coffee table and the elliptical trainer col-lecting dust in the corner. That can go into the garage!

Next week, I’ll give you the two most important tipsthat I live by to help get your home sold.

Cathy Lee is president and designer of Cathy Lee Style andCathy’s Marketplace, a furniture and accessories showroomwith design services at 1110 University Ave. in Moiliili. Lee’sinterior design work has been featured in local and nationalpublications, on HGTV and in her DIY design workshops thatteach homeowners the basics of style. To find out more, go towww.cathyleestyle.com.

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Advanced tip:If you have the time and the budget,think about adding curbside appeal with a remodel. Byenclosing the garage of this home in Diamond Head,the author added huge curbside appeal, not to mentiontremendous value.

Aging in place, in thecomfort of yourhome, is a priority

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One of the most haz-ardous rooms in the homeis the bathroom. Its slipperysurfaces and tendency to becrowded with products andobjects makes it a hazard forslipping, tripping and othermishaps. As you considermaking alterations to yourhome that enhance securityand safety, it’s the logicalplace to start:

• Clear away clutter.Bottles and jars and groom-ing tools frequently crowdcounters, closets and thecorners of tubs and show-ers. Make use of hangers,shelves and wall-mountedbaskets to keep things neatlytucked away, providing acleaner environment that’salso better looking and lesslikely to cause trips or spills.

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• Choose rugs carefully.Bath mats and rugs areboth functional and decora-tive. They can add a splashof color while also effective-ly collecting water thatmight otherwise pool onthe floor and lead to slip-ping. However, rugs thatdon’t stay in place can pres-ent a problem of their ownand lead you to trip. Opt formats and rugs that havenon-skid backing, but which

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If you’ve had wall-to-wall carpeting in your home fordecades, you are not alone. Many Hawaii homeownershave kept their old carpeting well beyond its aesthetic

life and even its practical life. This floor covering method,made popular during the post-war building boom of the1950s, has had amazing longevity and is definitely a perma-nent part of the flooring landscape.

Shirley Pai Hilton of Pacific Imports International hasfound, however, that many homeowners are discoveringthere are some definite disadvantages to carpeting. Evenwith frequent shampooing and fastidious maintenance,stains and matting are inevitable as the years go by, andmany carpets (and their pads) will even start to disintegratewith age, giving off toxic dust particles. So when it’s time tousher this old guest out of your home, what are the choicesavailable?

As Hilton explained, there are literally dozens of formsthat flooring alternatives can take, and then hundreds ofproducts among those. “I like to sit down with my cus-tomers and carefully go over the various alternatives.Flooring is a big investment for every homeowner and youdefinitely want to research your choices and invest yourmoney wisely.”

That is why Pacific Imports offers a monthly seminar enti-tled Wood and Stone Flooring 101. During the 90-minutesession, Hilton will give you a fantastic education on wood,laminate, luxury vinyl tile, porcelain, ceramic and natural

stone. She gives you tips on what to look for as youshop around, how your choices affect your budgetand even some inside information on what to lookfor as you peer over your installer’s shoulder.

For example, during the seminar, Hilton discussesone of the primary hard surfaces that homeownersare opting for — wood flooring. Hilton said thatthere are many choices to consider, starting with the formthat the wood takes: Will it be unfinished (sanded and coat-ed in the home after tack down), or will it be one that hasbeen prefinished in the factory? Will it be a solid (wholepieces of wood), or should it be an engineered wood floor(top layer of species of choice that has been glued onto a

special plywood)? Will it benailed, glued or floated overthe subfloor?

Ceramic, porcelain andnatural stone are also veryimportant topics as mosthomeowners will definitelyselect one of these for theirbathrooms and laundryareas. Luxury vinyl tiles, orLVTs, are very hot, accord-ing to Hilton. Offering avariety of looks in a formatthat is moisture-resistantand quick to install, this canbe a budget-friendly alterna-tive. And in spite of itsshortcomings, carpeting isstill a cozy comfort for many

bedrooms or a mandate for certain condominium dwellers.Hilton offers a private special discount only to those

who attend this seminar. The next session will be heldSaturday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. at the showroom located at926 Kohou St. in Kalihi. Seating is limited. Call 847-7711for reservations.

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A re you thinking ofrenovating yourhome, but unsure

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A home renovation canbe a large investment, sohaving the right lender isjust as important as havingthe right contractor orarchitect. With many dif-ferent financing optionsavailable, finding thelender that will work hardto suit your personalneeds and save you themost money is so impor-tant. Hawaii CentralFederal Credit Union’s(HCFCU) home loanexperts will sit down withyou to set a personalizedplan to make your homerenovation project afford-able.

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Home Equity Line of Credit

A Home Equity Line ofCredit is the most flexiblefinancing option thatallows you to borrowfunds as you need them.Rates and monthly pay-ments tend to be lowerand may offer tax bene-fits.

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Getting your renovationproject off to a good start

While drama may be unattractive in other aspects ofyour life, a dash of it can be just what your home’sdecor needs to spice things up. Fortunately, you don’t

have to choose between drama and cents. At least one populardesign element can deliver positive impact on your decor andyour wallet: skylights.

Advances in skylight design make them a cost-effective, greendesign element. Less dependence on artificial light sources orpowered ventilation can mean lower electric bills. In fact,EnergyStar.gov says that installing Energy Star-qualified skylights,windows and doors can shrink your home’s energy bill — andcarbon footprint — by 7 to 15 percent over non-qualified prod-ucts.

“Skylights convey drama, yet they’re a surprisingly cost-effec-tive home improvement,” said Ross Vandermark, national prod-uct manager of Velux, manufacturers of the No-Leak Skylight.

Aesthetic benefitsSkylights add a touch of drama to your interior design and are

an appealing solution for rooms where a traditional windowmight be problematic.

For example, in a bath, a venting skylight makes it possible toenjoy natural light and fresh air without sacrificing privacy. Ventingmodels are also popular in kitchens and laundry rooms toremove cooking odors and excess heat.

In other areas of the home, affordable tubular skylights likeVelux’s Sun Tunnel products make it possible to introduce natu-

ral light to hallways, closets and other smaller or confined spaces. Overall, skylights are less limiting to a room’s design than a tra-

ditional window — all while admitting much more natural light.

Practical valueVenting skylights can also offer a low-cost way to address

indoor air quality by removing humidity, fumes and volatileorganic compounds (VOCs) from your home through their nat-ural chimney effect.

Accessorizing with manual or solar-powered, remote-operat-ed blinds that qualify for tax breaks allows you to further incor-porate skylights into a design theme. Plus, the blinds enhance theefficiency of skylights by allowing you to control the amount oflight or heat that enters or leaves a room.

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From waterfalls and ponds to step-ping stones and benches, BigRock’s locally manufactured stone

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“We can help you create almost any-thing you can imagine,” said co-ownerBonnie Cooper. “If you want to do it your-self, we have all the materials you needand we will work with you every step ofthe way — from design to construction. Ifyou want a professional to do the job, wecan help with that too.”

Visit Big Rock’s showroom inMapunapuna, where a large Koi pond isdisplayed in a garden setting, and you cansee samples of many of the productsincluding boulders, Japanese-Hawaiianstone bowls, lanterns, Moss Rock pavers,ponds, waterfalls, fountains, benches,Buddhas and more.

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“One of the most popular items we sell isour many sizes of Moss Rock stepping stones.Another would be our instant waterfalls,” saidCooper. “You can literally build a waterfall in afew hours or a pond with a waterfall in a dayor two with our cast stone veneer and waterfallboulders.”

Big Rock cast stone isn’t just for the

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Since opening its doors in 1983, BigRock has provided hundreds of thou-sands of square feet of rock to builders

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Big Rock is the oldest and largest manufac-turer of lightweight Hawaiian cast stone prod-ucts and the only cast-stone manufacturer inthe world to specialize in the duplication ofHawaiian stone. Only Big Rock Hawaiian stoneveneer is 100 percent made in the US.

“Thirty years ago, we started off justmaking Moss Rock veneer,” said co-ownerBrian Joy. “Now we manufacture Coral,Lava, Ulupalakua, Blue Rock and CutPlantation Stone, as well as all our uniquegarden stone items.”

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Photovoltaics is creating quite abuzz among Hawaii homeown-ers. Also known as PV, photo-

voltaics is a form of solar energy.“But instead of heating your water, it

actually produces electricity,” explainedChad Matsumoto, who co-ownsAlternative Electric with BronsonApana.

Although the up-front costs may behigh, there are many benefits thatmake PV a wise overall investment,and Matsumoto offers these exam-ples:

Lower monthly electric billThis may be the most recognizable

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consultations and estimates on howmany PV panels are needed.

A company representative visits ahome and looks at its roof design,electrical set up, electrical consump-tion and a homeowner’s budgetbefore recommending a suitable sys-tem.

Tax creditsAlthough the initial cost for PV is

high, many people may overlook thetax credits. State and federal solarenergy income tax credits can reim-burse up to 65 percent of the cost ofa solar system.

Preserves natural environmentand improves air quality

Hawaii’s electricity is mainly gener-ated from fossil fuels. By producingelectricity with a PV system, Hawaiican decrease oil demand and greenhouse gas emissions.

Investment purposesA PV system is one of the best

investments a homeowner can make.After tax credits, the payback on aPV system is approximately six toeight years, and maybe even sooneras the cost of electricity rises.

After the system pays for itself, ahomeowner can enjoy 17-19 yearsof virtually maintenance-free electricproduction. A PV system alsoincreases the value of a home. Itincreases equity and it’s a hot seller,according to some Realtors.

Alternative Electric designs, installsand maintains solar photovoltaic sys-tems. “We take care of all phases ofPV installations, so homeowners getthe best quality materials, design andworkmanship,” said Matsumoto. “Weare also a full-service electrical con-tractor offering residential and com-mercial electrical services as well asphotovoltaics.”

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Ohana Building Supply is a one-stop shop for homeowners andcontractors alike. The company’s

selection includes a variety of high-qual-ity kitchen and bathroom materials atvery reasonable prices, from ready-made to custom cabinetry, a full line ofgranite countertops, stainless steel sinksand hardwood and laminate flooring, allto fit any architectural style.

Ohana Building Supply’s instock cabi-nets are constructed of all plywoodboxes with solid wood face frames anddoors. Locally stocked are Maple, Lightor Dark Cherry and Milzen Cabinets’Espresso Oak and White Oak, con-structed of plywood boxes and engi-neered MDF flat-panel style doors andframes.

Ohana Building Supply also has twonew styles of cabinets that are available,Elegant Cherry and Honey Beech. Thesenew cabinets are face-framed cabinetsconstructed of 5/8-inch plywood boxesand 3/4-inch solid wood doors and frames.The cabinets feature solid wood dove-tailed drawers and come standard withsoft-closing hardware for doors and draw-

ers. These cabinets look as good inside asthey do on the outside and would be agreat addition to any kitchen remodel.

Currently all of Ohana’s cabinet lines areon sale and, as always, if you buy a set ofkitchen cabinets, you get the granite free(for select colors). Ohana Building Supply ishaving a blowout sale on its Maple Shaker

cabinets, which are being offered at $39.99per linear foot (some exclusions apply, notvalid with free granite promotion). Thispromo won’t last long and only applies tostock on hand. If you’re on a budget or arethinking of remodeling a rental unit, thesecabinets will be the perfect fit.

Ohana Building Supply also stocks a

selection of granite countertops startingat $99, such as Taisan White, BainbrookPeach, White Galaxy, River White,Jurparana Golden Kam and Lapidus, justto name a few. Finished with an elegantbull-nose edge, these stylish countertopsadd character to any kitchen and bath.

While supplies last, Ohana is offeringfree granite (select styles to choosefrom) with the purchase of any kitchencabinet set. Other granites are 10 per-cent off with the purchase of a kitchencabinet set. Ohana also stocks an assort-ment of laminate flooring, under-mountand top-mount stainless steel sinks andceramic vanity bowls. All of these prod-ucts are in stock and available forprompt delivery or pick-up. Servicingboth homeowners and large contrac-

tors, the friendly staff will provide excellentcustomer service from design to installation— the completed product is sure to shine.

Visit the company’s showroom and askthe sales staff about current promotionsand specials that are available. Showroomhours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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