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As we prepare for the hurricaneseason, its best that we remem-ber the old adage: In like a lion,out like a lamb. By preparing yourhome from extreme winds with a fewpreventive modifications, you can com-bat strong winds and minimize damageto your house and landscaping.

Improve Your Roofings PerformanceYour roof, and the deck beneath it,

forms one of your homes most criticalshields to wind and rain. Unfortunately,during high wind storms, it is often thefirst to be damaged. Loss of roof cover-ings such as shingles, tiles or metalpanes can make your home more sus-ceptible to water damage. Loose roofingbecomes wind-borne projectiles thatcan cause further damage to otherstructures.

Luckily, roofing products with high-wind resistance are available and a vari-ety of installation techniques can beused on both new and existing homes to

help protect against wind damage.Roofing underlayments, high perform-ance shingles, even effective attic venti-lation can all increase wind resistance.

To withstand occasional or sustainedhigh winds, it is critical that all shin-gles are properly installed according tothe manufacturers instructions. Re-cently enacted high-wind performancestandards for asphalt shingles haveraised wind performance. According tothe Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers As-sociation, wind standards are impor-tant not only for preventing hurricanedamage, but also to protect homeseverywhere from more common high-wind situations like storms and winterweather.

Hawaii has more than 100,000 single-wall homes, and no two are alike. It isvery important to use hurricane clips totie your roof to form a continuous loadpath to your foundation. Check out thetwo ties that Simpson Strong-Tie hasmanufactured to accommodate 90 per-cent of our single wall homes.

Protect Your Homes ExteriorThe exterior doors and windows of

your home act as its protective shell. Ifbroken, high winds can enter, puttingpressure on your roof and walls.

Windows and glass doors should befitted with impact-resistant laminatedwindows or covered storm shutters toreduce potential damage or injury, par-ticularly if you live in hurricane-proneareas. In the case of an emergency, tem-porary plywood shutters can be in-stalled relatively quickly, but dont wait

until a severe windstorm to make them.Constructing them now will facilitatequick action when a storm comes.

Solid wood or hollow metal doorsbetter resist wind pressure and flyingdebris. Resistance is also increased bydoors with at least three hinges and adeadbolt security lock with a minimumbolt throw of one inch. If you have dou-ble-entry doors, install head and footbolts on the inactive door. And sincedouble-entry doors fail when surfacebolts break at the header trim or thresh-

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If youre thinking ofbuilding or remodeling forthe first time, this seminarwill help you understandthe processes a homeown-er will go through from

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The Building to YourLifestyle seminars willtake place at Pearl Coun-try Club, on Thursday,Aug. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.;and at Ward Warehouseon Friday, Aug. 27, from 6to 8 p.m.

Many frequently askedquestions or concerns willbe covered, says Twu, in-cluding advice on the lat-est industry materials anddesign choices, do-it-your-self projects, how to workwith a contractor, localbuilding codes, and se-crets of the trade that cansave you time, money anda lot of needless frustra-tion.

Most of all, well getpeople one step closer tohaving the home theyvealways dreamed of fortheir family, says Twu.

At the end of the semi-nar, participants will be in-vited to meet one-on-onewith HK Construction de-

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To reserve a spot at thisweeks free Build to YourLifestyle seminars, callHK Construction at 348-3111. Or to learn moreabout the company, log onto hkchawaii.com.

HK Construction Corp.has recently teamed upwith Honsador LumberLLC to construct homesand retaining walls usingLOGIX Insulated Con-crete Forms (ICFs).

LOGIX provides designprofessionals, architects,home owners and con-tractors a more efficientway to build concretehomes. These homes arebuilt stronger, are more

energy efficient, morecomfortable and are envi-ronmentally friendly.LOGIX also providessubstantial green build-ing benefits and is proudto contribute to the LEED(Leadership in Energyand Environmental De-sign) Program.

In addition to beingstronger and more en-ergy efficient, LOGIXICF homes are quieter,have significantly higherwind and fire resistanceratings and will lastlonger than most any wallsystem available. LOGIXis now locally manufac-tured on Oahu and willsoon be stocked on eachof the major Hawaiian Is-lands.

HK Construction Corp.is building a solid founda-tion to its already exten-sive custom homebuilding profile by intro-ducing HK ConstructionCorp.s Civil Division.

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When planning to reroof your home, there aremany things to consider. For example, are youplanning to move soon or is this the home youintend to retire in? Knowing this will help you deter-mine the type of material and installation you shouldlook for.

If you know that you will be moving within the nextfive years, you should consider the least expensive ma-terial and determine if you are able to install the newroof over the existing covering. Or, you may considera repair or partial reroof.

On the other hand, if you plan to retire in your home,you should start thinking about long-term solutions.Consider, for example, upgrading the materials andgoing from, say, a 30-year asphalt shingle to a 50-yearshingle. And for low-sloped roofs, consider a 20-yearroll roofing system over a 12-year system.

Do you have any other renovation plans in the nearfuture? If so, consider these options:

If you plan to repaint your home, reroof first. Thisis because reroofing tends to be somewhat of a messwhile the job is in progress. If you plan to tent yourhome for termites, however, reroof last. This is becauseyou dont want the pest control worker to damage your

new roof. Also, if you are planning an addition to yourhome, reroof after the addition is complete.

Do you have a solar water heating system? If not, doyou plan to install one? Consider reroofing first beforeinstalling the solar water heating system. This way, youcan save approximately $350-$400 to remove and rein-stall the solar panels after reroofing.

Is heat a big problem in your home? There are sev-eral ways to help reduce heat build-up when reroofingyour home. Reflective roof coatings can bring downroof surface temperatures and reduce the amount ofheat that radiates down into your home.

Venting your attic is another way to reduce heatbuild up. There are several ways to do this. Solar atticfans do a great job, and they use photo electric panelsto power a fan that pulls the hot air from your attic.Ridge vents are another option, as they sit at the top ofyour roof and work by convection to release hot air.The added benefit is that vents prolong the life of theroofing by reducing the heat stress on the material.

In closing, homeowners should do some research onwhat types of materials to consider, and cooling op-tions they may want to integrate to the roofing system.Remember that this is a big purchase and somethingthat you will have around for some time.

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When summers over it meansback to spending more timeindoors. But dont let thedropping temperatures take you downwith them. Instead, spruce up yourspace with easy projects. With a littletime and even less money you cantransform your home with simple andluxurious looks ... for less.

Gorgeous great roomsYou dont need to buy new furniture

to give your living or great room an ex-pensive-looking update. The secret toscoring an entirely new look is refresh-ing the small details. Make your couchseem new with accent pillows in lavishfabrics like silk or velvet. By adding dif-ferent textures and colors, youll createdepth and the focus will be on the newaccessories, not the old sofa. Take a cuefrom todays leading interior designersand add candles in varying shapes, sizesand heights; its another easy (and inex-pensive) way to make an impact.Arrange them on the mantel or coffeetable to add a lush and romantic feel toyour room.

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Just as animals use the fall to preparefor winter, nows the perfect time totransform your home into a cozy nestwhere your family and friends will loveto gather.

Ginny Bean, publisher of Ginnys cata-log, suggests the following simple deco-rating touches to add seasonal warmth.

Put out the welcome mat literally.Make visitors feel welcome from the mo-ment they step through your door. Deco-rate your front door with a seasonalaccent and an attractive mat.

Light the candles. Choose candle-sticks in metallics (gold is popular now)or in warm colors. For a unique lookwhen entertaining, Bean suggests makingyour own votives from apples or gourdswith a votive carver.

Bring the beauty of outside, in. Addrichness to your home by using fallspalette of warm colors. Select fabrics andaccessories in warm shades of browns,reds, oranges and yellows. Increase the

feeling of coziness by adding layers think table runners on top of cloths orrugs over carpets and texture in theform of nubby throws and pillows scat-tered throughout the room.

Think back to black. A touch of blackcan add sophistication to your homedecor. Use it sparingly though, perhapsin a few picture frames, a ceramic vase ora throw or pillows, because too muchblack can make the room look dreary.

Continue the theme with decorativeaccents inspired by nature. Brighten themantel with a swag of fall flowers andleaves or use artificial flowers to makeyour own autumn centerpiece. Bean likesto use mums or natural dried grass in un-expected containers such as baskets,terra cotta pots or chipped china pitch-ers or bowls. Scatter a few gourds, ce-ramic pumpkins or a leaf-shaped accentpiece throughout the room to completethe look.

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casing fun and unique items for everydaylife. The Fall 2010 catalog includes morethan 100 pages full of practical solutionsfor the home, yard, kitchen and beyond,including housewares, appliances, furni-ture and accessories. You can also findseasonal recipes, including casseroles,stews and soups, and helpful tips on

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If you should have children who spendmore time indoors rather than out-doors, theres an easy and inexpen-sive way to keep them occupied byturning any room into an environmentthat fosters your childs learning and cre-ativity. Make the following suggestedchanges, and you are very likely to think,its too quiet in there, while the kidsplay intently in their new space.

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walls. Research reveals that painting aroom in the colors of nature lightgreen or warm teal can inspire creativ-ity, as well as create a calm learning envi-ronment that promotes a positive state ofmind. Light blue (the color of academics)or light pink or rose, are good colors too,especially for very active children whoneed a calming environment to focus. Be-fore painting, apply three thin coats ofRust-Oleum Magnetic Primer. It trans-forms any wall into a surface that attractsmagnets, so kids can hang their favoritephotos, artwork or school papers withouttape or push pins. Add a few funky mag-nets, but not too many. Too much cluttercan be distracting and have a negativeimpact on focus and creativity.

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The shorter days andcooler nights thatfall brings mean en-tertaining that once tookplace on porches, patiosand decks is slowly begin-ning to wane. Soon, familyand friends will gather in-side the home for holidayfestivities, putting thespotlight back on some ofthe most-used rooms, oneof which is the guest bath.

For most people,overnight house guests gohand-in-hand with the hol-idays. Rather than waitinguntil the last minute, whenstress levels are alreadyhigh, fall is the ideal timeto begin preparing forcompany and refresh theguest bath. You can do afew simple things long be-fore anyone arrives to en-sure their stay is acomfortable one. In fact,

updating a tired bathroomcan be an easy goal toachieve on any budget.You dont need tens ofthousands of dollars. In-stead, a little paint, theproper tools, a few deco-rating elements and somecreativity will do the trick.

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room with interior paint isthe easiest, most cost-ef-fective and most dramatictransformation that can bemade. Since a guest bath-room can be one of thesmaller rooms in a home,use colors that are lightand airy. This will open upthe space, making it appearlarger than it really is. And,even if the guest bath isused by other family mem-bers during the rest of theyear, remember that it

should feel welcoming, soavoid stark whites oroverly bright and trendycolors.

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of your bathroom. Manyfixtures are available withmatching accessories liketowel rings, bars and evenrobe hooks.

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If you are building a new home, con-sider installing horizontally braced, sin-glewide garage doors as an alternative todouble overhead doors. Check with yourgarage door manufacturer about retrofitbracing kits for existing homes. Somedoor panels, particularly those that aredoublewide, may require both horizon-tal and vertical bracing for best stability.

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Most importantly, make sure yourhome is installed according to the man-ufacturers instructions, said BruceSavage, vice president of public affairsfor the Manufactured Housing Institutein Arlington, Va. It is imperative toproperly anchor down your home, andin the case of severe high winds, followofficial evacuation orders.

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Properly selected and placed land-scaping can provide excellent wind pro-tection for your home. Trees and shrubsplanted to the north and northwest ofyour home are common windbreaks andcan reduce wind speed for a distance ofas much as 30 times the windbreaksheight. For maximum protection, plantyour windbreaks at a distance from yourhouse two-to-five times the height of the

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Remember, all wind isnt bad when itcomes to your landscaping. Mild tomoderate winds can make trees growstronger, promote better air circulationaround your plants, help minimize fun-gal diseases and of course, pollinatemany of your plants.

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Ambient fragrancing startedto trickle into the real estatemarket years ago, with savvyreal estate agents baking cook-ies or cinnamon rolls in thehomes they were showing tocreate a comforting, deliciouslyscented atmosphere meant toentice buyers. If youre tryingto sell a home in todays chal-lenging real estate market, you

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