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In my defense, I knew I needed a newdisposal, and I didn’t have the time to dealwith the problem right away. How did Iknow? When I had some work done lastyear, my plumber noticed the disposal wasquite old and on its last legs. He warnedme it would go soon. The disposal wasabout five years old, but it was not a “nice”one. In fact, this model only had a one-yearwarranty, so making it five years wasn’t half-

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Risource Energy president DarrenFurumoto has heard this question a lot lately.Until May 2012, he was the head of opera-tions at Alternate Energy — one of the mostsuccessful solar companies in Hawaii.

After an enlightening trip to Japan andmany years spent following Copper-Indium-Selenium (CIS) technological growth by SolarFrontier (SF), Furumoto seized the opportu-nity to become the first in Hawaii, andAmerica, to integrate SF’s CIS panels into res-idential installations. He’s always on the huntfor ideal, self-sustainable solutions and hasfound such a solution in Solar Frontier’s CISpanels.

Risource Energy has taken bold stepstoward shaping the photovoltaic (PV) indus-try’s future in Hawaii by introducing 2nd gen-eration, all-black, Japanese-made CIS panels ina market congested by crystalline. CIS isproven worldwide to harvest 9 percentmore energy from the sun than crystalline.

The company dream is simple — to be an“ideal choice in self-sustainability.” While hav-ing a dream is important, it definitely doesn’tguarantee success. Having the right productand the man power to make it happen arekey, and that’s where three unique individualscome in. Darren Furumoto, Charles Lum andDean Wakatsuki, the photovoltaic specialistsof Risource Energy, explain CIS technology:

Q: What is your educated opinionon second generation CIS panels vs.other panels on the market? A: (Charles) I’ve worked on thousands ofinstallations using crystalline. After workingwith Solar Frontier’s CIS panels, there was nogoing back to crystalline, especially after see-ing the remarkable performance results. CISmodules by Solar frontier are the best. Hawaiideserves access to these panels.

Q. Why are Risource Energy PV systems so effective?A: (Dean) In my 10 years as a PV tech, Ilearned the most common issue with PV sys-tems is “inverter failure.” Our design philoso-phy of centralized inverters (SMA/Power 1)paired with Solar Frontier CIS panels allows

us to overcome this. In the event that ourinverters do break, they’re easily replaced. Wedon’t even have to go on the roof!

Q: Why risk re-branding Risource?A: (Darren) Starting over was a tough butnecessary move. When two of the mostseasoned installers I’d worked with(Charles and Dean), asked to help foundRisource Energy, I knew it was a well-calcu-lated risk. Working with a quality product isrewarding and makes up for the challengeof re-branding a company. Without astrong team in place, I wouldn’t have had asmuch confidence starting over.

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I got estimates from many reputablePV companies, but liked the appearance of theCIS panels. My main concern was that it was arelatively new panel. After much research, feed-back and the 10-year Risource Energy servicewarranty — on top of the 25 year Solar Frontierwarranty — I felt comfortable choosing Risource.

I now save $600-700 per month, even in win-ter! I account much of that to the light-soakingtechnology of CIS.

I never wait long for a call back from Charles;he’s fantastic and very patient, answering allquestions in a timely manner.

The production of energy has been even bet-ter than we expected.

The blend of knowledge, hard work andCIS technology is likely what’s led this compa-ny to become the “No. 1 leading authorizedintegrator of Solar Frontier CIS modules inHawaii and America.” Risource Energy isgrowing quickly and enjoying steady successas a PV company. Being a pioneer of the CISmarket is not an easy endeavor, but theRisource Energy team has accepted the chal-lenge with a smile.

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All journeymen carpet installers at American CarpetOne were recently certified by CFI — a first for the indus-try in Hawaii. They joined a select group of more than40,000 CFI installers nationwide that are certified to installmany products and floor coverings to meet industry stan-dards. These installers are identified by the CFI seals onboth their uniforms and work vehicles.

“They set the standards, they tell us what carpet is spec-ified for certain jobs,” said Marvel. “How those types of car-pet should be installed, how the seams should be sealed.Basically, they tell us from start to finish how the job shouldbe completed while meeting industry standards. It’s a lotmore than just putting rug on a floor.”

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Now that allthe excitement of the new year is over, I want tomove forward on some of the expansion andimprovement plans for my life (too many areasto mention) before the year slips away again. Doyou have any advice on how I can use my hometo support this? I’m also interested in any otherguidance you may have.

Ilove your enthusiasm in wanting to takeaction to improve your life. Our environ-ment can easily support changes that

involve growth or “upleveling.” Below aresome tips to help you prepare for the expan-sion you want to create and on the use ofmirrors to support your growth.

Locate areas of energy drain Any time you choose to make a change to

expand or grow in some way, take a look atwhere you are currently “losing” energy sothat you can “plug the leakage” and regainenergy and momentum to move in the direc-tion you want.

Whether the changes you want to makeinvolve eating healthier and exercising more,starting a new business, having more privatetime, being more productive, making moremoney, or finding a mate, you require energyto sustain the new expansion. If you aremaxed out in your life, creating the “biggerand better” life improvements will be difficult.

Start with the basicsWhen it comes to making your life bigger

and bolder, beginning with basics can meanthe difference between success and failure.For instance, without plugging your personalenergy leaks, you can become utterly drainedand abandon your plans.

Step 1: Identify your energy drains.Where are you uninspired in your life? Towhom can you not say no? Where are youtaking responsibility for others’ obligations?What are you wasting your time on? What

can you delegate? What can you let go of?

Step 2: After identifying your energydrains, determine workable solutions. Aslong as it returns more energy to you, nochange is too small to make. When actu-ally making the change is challenging foryou, keep reminding yourself of the biggerpicture — that you want to expand, andneed more energy to do that. In this step,commit to three things you will change,do them and ask a good friend to hold youaccountable.

Step 3: Now, begin setting up yourhome to support your expansion by usingstrategically placed mirrors!

The use of mirrorsHuman beings have been using mirrors for

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ronment while drawing in beneficial energy. Once you have successfully identified

where you need to make changes in your lifeand are committed to them, use the feng shuiguidelines below to create flow and supportand enhance your newly directed energy. Ifyou make no personal changes but add mir-rors, you will simply create more of the samebecause mirrors double the energy theyreflect. With that thought in mind, alwaysplace your mirrors so that they reflect some-thing positive.

• To visually expand the foyer, place a mirrorat the entrance, preferably on one of thesidewalls. When placing a mirror on a wallthat directly faces the front door, pay specialattention to what it reflects. It should reflectsomething pleasant, such as trees and flowers,not your messy neighbors across the street.

• Do you have space to hang a mirror in yourliving or dining area? If so, creating a visualexpansion of space here is excellent, especial-ly if it reflects the outdoors, bringing in unre-strained “growth energy.”

• If you have narrow and cramped spaces inyour home, such as tight corners and narrowpassageways, hang a mirror there to “open”the energy for expansion.

Note: Make sure the mirrors you hang donot reflect toilet doors (drain of energy), sharpedges and corners (cutting energy), bills(unwanted expenses), or old newspapers (thepast). Mirrors should reflect only things you wantto enhance.

Types of mirrors to put upUse your common sense to determine

the size of the mirror, and make sure it is nottoo big or too small for the wall. Framedmirrors and ornamental mirrors are greatchoices and allow you to pick a style thatmatches your basic décor. To keep the bed-room energy calmer and more conduciveto sleep, avoid adding mirrors in that envi-ronment and avoid cracked and tile mirrorsas they create distorted reflections.

From time to time check to see whereyou are losing your energy. Whenever you

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When it comes to low-effort,big-impact changes, it’s hardto beat a fresh coat of paint.

For walls that feel drab, boring or outdat-ed, new paint makes a color statementand draws attention to architecturaldetails. Follow these paint tips to makean instant, dramatic impression:

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• Create patterns and shapes usingpainter’s tape. Stripes, chevrons andombre effects are perfectly on-trend.

• Highlight architectural details by paint-ing interior doors and trim in a colorfulhue instead of traditional white.


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Recently, we’ve gotten a bunch ofnew and consigned rugs intoCathy’s Marketplace, so I thought

I’d put you to the test. You know I love tostart decorating with an area rug becauseit can ground a space, set the direction forcolors and even the decorating style. Nowlet’s see how well you’ve been payingattention!

First, let’s describe the rugs:

• Champagne-colored fettuccine rug withlong, loose, silky strands. It’s your modern,uber-glam shag.• Traditional Persian wool-and-silkrug with a red base and a pattern ofcreams, golds, greens and browns.• Modern island-style rug with ageometric pattern of two-tone greensquares mimicking a lauhala-likeweave.• Scratchy, natural-fiber, sandy-col-ored sisal rug.

Now, let’s describe our living roomsetting. Our furniture arrangementhas two modern wood-and-leatherchairs in chocolate brown, a rectangularglass coffee table with an oil-rubbedbronze frame, and a clean-lined, fully uphol-stered beige sofa with wooden feet.

So, which area rug would work with thisgrouping?

The answer is all of them! Yes, althoughall of these rugs are different in style, someaccessories, throw pillows and other touch-es can make this furniture work on almostany rug.

Why would this grouping work with asilky champagne rug? Because both furni-ture and rug are modern in style. All thepieces are basic in nature, so the fettuccinerug can be the star.

But to give the grouping more of a glamfeel to match the rug, you can add in somebling. Crystal candlesticks on the coffee

table, a crystal floor lamp, furry throw pil-lows and glass and silver accents will makethis grouping shine and tie in perfectly withthis rug.

Next is the traditional Persian rug. Thisfurniture is not quite elaborate enough forthe rug, so to make it work, we need toheighten the formality. Try lots of throw pil-lows with saturated jewel colors. A beauti-ful throw would enhance the plush feel.With lighting fixtures, go for elaboratestyles and gold finishes.

And don’t forget some ornate, tradition-al accents for the coffee table: candlesticksmade of wood, painted metal or gold.Better yet, add some books under the can-dlesticks. And opt for heavier drapery.

Now, for the geometric pattern rug: Thesimple, clean lines of this furniture grouping

work perfectly with this rug. You don’t needmuch more. To stay within this style, youwant to keep your accessories fairly simple.Adding some throw pillows in deepergreens, browns or even grays would makethis setting seem subtly rich and dramatic.Clean-lined lighting fixtures and almost anydrapery panel with no fuss would work.

Finally, the sisal rug would be a casualgrounding piece for our furniture. Leatherand upholstery could be too heavy in visual

weight, so you’d want to bring in morecasual elements. How? With pillows andlamps that have linen or other naturalfibers, natural-looking window treat-ments, and no heavy throws or pieces.

The key here would be to bring inmore casual, earthy elements so thespace doesn’t feel too formal for the rug.Playful touches would work well.

So as you can see, you can make justabout anything work. I started with a fur-niture grouping that was pretty basic.Consider the style of your rug and thespace you’re trying to create, add fromthe ground up, and stay on your toes —you never know when I’ll quiz you again!

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Before purchasing a new set of cabinetsfor your new kitchen or bathroom remod-eling project, there are some importantthings you should consider.

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option and are constructed in standardshapes and sizes; however, they are avail-able in a limited number of woods or fin-ishes and offer few style options beyondbasic drawers and cupboards.

If you plan on living in your home for onlya short time or are working with a tightbudget, stock cabinets are your best bet.But if this is going to be the kitchen or bathof your dreams, you should look for top-quality construction and materials foundwith semi-custom and custom cabinets.

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When refinishing, any bathtub chips and cracks arerepaired to give a new look and feel to the tub. You can alsochoose to refinish in any color. If you do not like the colorscheme of your bathroom, you can change the color of yourbathtub according to your choice.

Bathtubs come in various materials and age in differentways. Al’s Bathtub Refinishing is the expert in worn surfaceson bathtubs, tile, fiberglass showers, cultured marble andcountertops. If you’re on a tight budget, the company cando spot repairs on rusty, old tubs or cracked fiberglass tubs,even chip repairs on brand-new tubs. With 20 years ofexperience in Hawaii, Al’s Bathtub Refinishing can do it all.

Al’s processThe refinishing process involves removing all the old

caulking and thoroughly cleaning the surface to be refin-ished with a cleaning solution. Then etching solution is usedto maximize the bonding process. Next, the surface and sur-

rounding area are dried. Chips or any other imperfectionsthat the surface might have are filled. Next, the walls, floorsand any fixtures are masked off and the bathtub is solvent-wiped to remove any contaminates.

Next, a primer is applied to the surface to create the bestpossible surface for the topcoat. Finally, a high-gloss acrylicurethane topcoat is applied to provide a durable, long-last-ing finish to your surface. Al’s Bathtub Refinishing also offersStone-Flecks, which are imitation-stone finishes that come ina palette of colors for countertops and showers.

Call Al Fernandez of Al’s Bathtub Refinishing for a freeestimate at 679-8297. You can also email [email protected] or visit www.alsbathtubrefinishing.net.

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I will make sure beforestarting the work that bothparties understand thescope of work wheninstalling a concrete slab.Also, I’ll make sure to explainwhat the contract price is.

When installing a con-crete slab, I will provideinstallation of base materi-als, correct compaction,installation of wire mess orrebar for reinforcementand pour the right poundsper square inch (psi) ofconcrete. What is impor-

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I have worked with dif-ferent general contractorsas their sub-contractordoing concrete work forboth commercial and res-idential projects. I havealso built retaining wallsfor new homes andperimeter walls. We buildto any area of your proj-ect. We include com-paction, rebar, cmu blocks

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As the owner, I fullysupervise the project tomake sure the job will goaccording to plan. My crewwill always keep the jobclean and safe. I play therole of quality controlwhen building to makesure we only use qualitymaterials.

My goal is to make surewe finish the job on thecommitted time given tothe customer. Quality workand satisfaction at the endof the project is important.

We work with our clientsby meeting with them firstto discuss what type ofhome and design they want.If they don’t have any archi-tect, we have some archi-tects that we work with todesign their home the waythey want until they are sat-isfied with the design. Thenwe can also process the per-mit for our client.

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Do you need a garage remodel? Is yourconcrete riddled with oil stains, paint orcracking? Do your storage options lookunappealing and function poorly? You arenot alone; millions of homeowners havestruggled with a problem they thought wasunfixable, but it is.

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application combining vapor barrier com-ponents, epoxy coatings, vinyl chips andpolyurea sealants. Garage Experts Epoxy isthe most durable coating system in theindustry — so much so that it comes witha lifetime warranty. Your floor will becomeresistant to oils, gasoline, paints and otheritems that are so often the demise of aclean garage. Maintenance is simple anditems won’t stick to the chemically resistantgarage floor coating. Don’t be fooled byinferior look-alikes that are really just paint— there’s a big difference.

Here are some features and benefits ofLokahi’s garage cabinet and work benchsolutions:

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Pacific Islands Construc-tion is a long-standing,community friendly com-pany that specializes in gen-eral construction, roofingand waterproofing, solarthermal hot water andphotovoltaic systems. Afterworking with homeownersand discovering their differ-ent needs, the companydecided to open a windowcovering division.

Pacific Islands WindowTreatments offers blinds,shades, plantation shuttersand solar shades for privacy,insulation, solar heat gain,home decor and light con-trol.

When moving into yourhome, would you want tofeel like you are in a fish-bowl, exposed from allwindows? Adding windowtreatments to your win-dows gives you a truly fin-ished home with all the pri-vacy and security youdesire. Window treatmentscan set the tone in a room

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Pacific Islands WindowTreatments will provide apositive buying experience. Itoffers full service from yourfirst shopping visit throughfinal installation and beyond.Its friendly staff will bringsamples to your home,measure your windows,offer expert advice and giveyou an estimate, all at nocost or obligation to you. Thecompany services Oahu aswell as the outer islands.

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Just in time for those pending buildingand remodeling projects, GoldenCabinets & Stone is offering a huge

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Golden Cabinets & Stone also offersmultiple elements of customization, includ-ing 30- and 40-inch wall cabinets as well asthe option of including glass panels as anadded artistic element. Special orders arewelcomed, and if customers provide themeasurements for their desired cabinetry,Golden Cabinets & Stone can create a 3-Dcomputer rendering of what the finishedproduct will look like.

“We have a big sale going on, and cus-tomers can save plenty of money,” ownerWayne Cao said. “We have big savings oneverything in stock.”

Cao also encouraged customers to stopin and check out Golden Cabinets &Stone’s new selection of porcelain tiles. Fivevarieties of the tile are available, and thecovering resembles travertine — a form oflimestone deposited by mineral springs.

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Cao noted that Golden Cabinets &Stone is fully stocked with inventory, and “awide range of choices” are available forcustomers shopping for everything from

cabinetry to hardware — including handlesfor an attractive yet functional touch. Inaddition to the vast array of options cur-rently available, customers may considertwo new cabinet styles and five new coun-tertop varieties that arrived recently.

“When we transform a client’s outdat-ed kitchen into a new, more functionalspace, it is most satisfying seeing theirface and hearing how much their wholefamily enjoys this new element in theirhome,” Cao said. “We’re licensed con-tractors, so we provide full service from

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All you need to knowabout roof warrantiesPermanent, aluminum Country

Manor Shakes (CMS) look great ona roof just like cedar does, but with-

out the drawbacks of wood. There’s also amanufacturer’s warranty covering 100 per-cent of the cost of material and labor (notprorated) for forty years or more. This is incase of the need for repairs because ofunlikely system failure in winds of 120 mph,Hawaii’s salty atmosphere, flaking paint orother problems that might arise. Countlessexamples of half-century old roofs aroundHawaii are a testament to aluminum’s suit-ability for use in our tropical marine envi-ronment.

Temporary, conventional asphalt compo-sition shingles haven’t changed much in thelast 20 years, and they usually need to bereplaced every 15 years. Ugly black streakswill appear in five years or less, but beware,the warranties are being extended. Whatmodes of failure will trigger repair orreplacement under the warranty, whatcosts will actually be covered by the manu-facturer and for what period of time? If thespecific roof failure is not covered in writ-ing, it is not covered.

Know your expectations before youactually buy a roof. One of the ways to dothis is to read the warranty. Most peoplethink in terms of catastrophic failure suchas severe windstorms, fire or baseball-sized hail. But most failures occur fromthings like foot traffic or algae growth.Further, inadequate ventilation can voidthe warranty and lead to premature gran-ule loss, blisters and curling.

It is also important to know that timeand simple exposure to sunlight, heat andmoisture are the primary reasons a con-ventional roof degrades and fails. This isbecause the base material, asphalt, is highlyflammable, but it’s combined with enoughlimestone quarry dust so that it won’tburn. The resulting material is hot, porousand will degrade quickly with exposure to

ultraviolet light. It is protected by adheringa layer of mineral granules to the surface,but it can absorb water from prolongedrain and develop surface blisters (not usu-ally a warranty defect) when sunlight sud-denly heats it up.

High-tensile aluminum, the base material

used for Country Manor Shakes, does notabsorb water and is not affected by heat,atmospheric pollutants or ultraviolet light.Your roof and home temperatures willstay cool with the infrared reflecting hI-R

Kynar 500 finish. To learn more about the CMS roof and

for a free, detailed estimate, call Fred Rehmof Aluminum Shake Roofing Inc. (ASR) at847-8885. ASR has re-roofed thousands ofhomes throughout Hawaii for the last 24years.

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Now that we are well into the newyear, it’s time for home improve-ment projects. Call the experts at

Tropical Wholesale if you are thinking ofinstalling new windows and doors becausethe company is the first and oldest installerof vinyl window and door products inHawaii. Sometimes it is hard to decide

which style or brand to choose, whichproducts have the best warranty, whichcompany will be there in 10 years to backup that warranty and which salesperson istelling the truth.

Here are the answers to your questionsas well as information about a companythat will make your decision easy:

Tropical Wholesale is a local, licensedgeneral contractor and has been installingwindows for more than 30 years in Hawaii.The company will be here throughout thefollowing 10 years. All its employees com-plete window-design training to ensureyou will get the right window and doordesign for your home.

Tropical Wholesale introduced the firstvinyl window in Hawaii and it’s the firstexpert manufacturer of the product locally.

The company has had more than10,000 customers in Hawaii (on Oahu andthe neighboring islands of Maui, Kauai, theBig Island and Lanai).

Tropical Wholesale distributesSimonton windows and doors. Simontonis rated No. 1 by J.D. Power for customerand builder satisfaction. Simonton has theonly lifetime warranty in Hawaii that cov-ers all materials, labor, hardware and work-

manship. Read the fine print ofother factory warranties: Theytend to void Hawaii for war-ranties. Do not be fooled by afast-talking salesperson.

The company is an authorized serviceprovider for Simonton windows anddoors. Waiting for an expert’s decisionfrom the Mainland is unnecessary. TropicalWholesale can make that decision whileproviding the best service to every cus-tomer in Hawaii.

Tropical Wholesale is 100 percent local-ly owned and operated with three gener-ations serving Hawaii’s friends and neigh-bors. The company is a Sam’s Club con-tractor. To make an appointment or formore information, visit Sam’s Club onlineat www.samsclub.com.

If it’s time to change those old jalousiewindows, call the original experts: fatherand son owners Matt and Mike Houar ofTropical Wholesale. They will treat you likea friend. Call 263-1252 or 292-2942 andask about the St. Louis and University ofHawaii alumni special.

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