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The Building IndustryAssociation ofHawaii is excited to

announce its free upcomingpresentation by Dr. ElliotEisenberg, senior econo-mist of the National Associ-ation of Home Builders(NAHB). Eisenberg will betraveling to Honolulu topresent the findings of hisstudy, “The Economic Im-pact of Housing in the Cityand County of Honolulu.”

The free presentationwill be held Friday, Dec.10, at 10:30 a.m., at theDole Cannery Ballrooms.The event is open to thepublic.

He holds a Bachelor’s ofArts degree in economicswith first class honorsfrom McGill University,as well as a Master’s inPublic Administration anda Ph.D. in Public Adminis-tration from SyracuseUniversity. Eisenberg is afrequent speaker on hous-ing and housing-relatedtopics, including: the eco-nomic impact of home-building, the unintendedconsequences of govern-ment regulations on houseprices, residential firesafety, how to reduce con-struction risk, and many

other topics. He is the creator of the

multifamily stock index

and the author of morethan 50 homebuilding in-dustry articles. Eisenbergis frequently seen on tel-evision and heard onradio, and his researchand opinions have beenfeatured in BusinessWeek, Forbes, Fortune,most national newspa-pers.

The results of thestudy will focus on theincome, jobs and taxesproduced by the homebuilding industry inHonolulu. Home build-ing generates substantiallocal economic activity,

including new incomeand jobs for residents,and additional revenue

for local governments.Eisenberg’s report cap-

tures the effect of theconstruction activity it-self, the ripple impactthat occurs when in-come earned from con-struction activity isspent and recycles in thelocal economy, and theongoing impact that re-sults from new homesbecoming occupied byresidents, who pay taxesand buy locally pro-duced goods and serv-ices.

BIA-Hawaii commis-sioned Eisenberg toconduct this Oahu

study. This type ofstudy has been success-fully applied to con-struction in over 500projects, local jurisdic-tions, metropolitanareas, non-metropolitancounties, and statesacross the country.

Both Eisenberg andBIA-Hawaii representa-tives will be availablefor media inquiries im-mediately after thepresentation.

Chartered in 1955, theBuilding Industry Asso-ciation of Hawaii is aprofessional trade or-ganization affiliatedwith the National Asso-ciation of HomeBuilders, representingthe building industryand its associates.

Karen Nakamoto is ex-ecutive vice presidentand CEO of the BuildingIndustry Association ofHawaii. Her column ap-pears weekly on page 2.

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As a large segment ofHawaii’s populationmoves into its

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Taking out and replacingone of the tubs with a lowor flat threshold walk-inshower is preferred overordering one of the so-called walk-in tubs, whichusually cost more for thetub and shipping alonethan the conversion job al-together. Furthermore, be-yond unaffordable pricing,

these walk-in tubs areproblematic relative to theswing in hatches develop-ing leaks.

You can install a built inbench in the walk-inshower and also a conven-ient sliding, adjustableshower head. This enablesyou to take comfortable,water saving showers andsave thousands of gallonsof water and many dollarsto fill a tub. Most impor-tantly, the walk-in showeris safer than a tub androomier also. That’s be-cause tubs have an inwardslope that take up space.

Options to have a hatchetjob, which requires merely

cutting out aslice of the tuband using ashower curtain,is a heartachewaiting to hap-pen. Not only dothey look awful,but the opensections allowwater to rot thefloors, rust thetubs, or createlarge amounts ofmold. For a cou-ple of thousanddollars extra,

you can get the job doneright, enhance your dailyliving experience and watchthe resale value of yourhome or condo go up.

The secret to cost-effec-tive kitchen and bath im-provements, according toGerry Peters of HPS Con-struction Services, is to re-ject notions that you haveto move drains and otherplumbing or electricalparts to get a really nicelooking, modern and func-tional kitchen and bath.

HPS says that, depend-ing on the level ofchange,and whether thereis current water or otherdamage, these upgrades

can be had for between$3,500 and $8,500 for baths,including tub-to-showerconversions, and between$9,000 and $15,000 forkitchens, as a general scopeof pricing range, saving upto 40 percent over the oldapproach of tearing tubsout and starting anew.

Another major area ofconcern on choosing theright bid, is to determinehow detailed the proposalis, and whether it addressespotential unforeseen hid-den problems, such as ter-mite and water damage.

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Peters says that resi-dents should never assumethat a handyman or so-

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To solve this problem in thetraditional way, a contractorwould take out the tub andchange it into a shower pan, al-lowing for easy access thatwould cost thousands and nor-mally take about one week tofinish. You need to plan for thedown time, mess and hassles as-sociated with this type of job,which include the demolition of

walls and the removal of tubs. Ifyou have only one bathroom,this could be a nightmare.

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holiday party for your coworkers, friendsor family. If your home is in a need of afew updates, then the next few monthsare a perfect time to focus on moderniz-ing your home without renovating yourbudget. There are a number of do-it-your-self projects that can help you prepare thekitchen and powder room for your nextget-together.

The kitchen often becomes the hub ofactivity during any home gathering, sogive it a fresh look with a few quick, cost-effective updates that don’t require helpfrom a professional. Some easy DIY proj-ects include changing your cabinet hard-ware, updating the paint color orreplacing your window treatments. Whenlooking for a paint color, choose one froma color palette that coordinates with yourexisting decor, and then hang windowtreatments to add the finishing touch.

The kitchen is also where you willspend a lot of time cooking and preppingduring the days leading up to a party. Anew sink or faucet can instantly modern-

ize your kitchen and even help make yourtasks easier. New designs, technologiesand innovations, along with a new appre-ciation for the overall look in the kitchen,have made the faucet a more importantcomponent. Plumbing manufacturerscontinue to develop products that canmake cooking a fun, effortless experience.

Delta Faucet’s Touch2O Technology

makes it easy tostay clean andmulti-task in thekitchen. The in-tuitive technol-ogy enables youto turn the fauceton and off withjust a touch any-where on thespout or handle.If hands getmessy duringfood prep, thenthe flow of watercan be controlledby a simple tapwith a forearmor wrist, helping

to keep the faucet clean while helping toreduce the potential for cross-contamina-tion. The tap feature also makes it easierto turn off the water flow when it is notneeded between tasks, potentially savingwater.

Touch2O technology is available on thePilar Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet and thenew Addison Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet.

The Addison faucet also features Multi-Flow Technology, which provides theuser with the opportunity to toggle be-tween the standard flow of 2.2 gallons perminute and a more water-efficient flowrate of 1.5 gpm.

“The best part about Multi-Flow Tech-nology is that it helps users conservewater, without sacrificing their overallexperience,” says Susan Fisher, directorof brand management at Delta Faucet. “Itprovides you with the ability to use lesswater on a daily basis, while at the sametime not be inconvenienced when youneed to fill up a large vase or pot.”

The powder room may seem to be thelast room you need to update, but it canbe a great place to showcase personaltaste and style. With a variety of decora-tions and fixtures available, you can eas-ily make the restroom a beautiful place.Many manufacturers produce full bathcollections that offer coordinating fix-tures, accessories and mirrors.

If you are hesitant about installing anew lavatory faucet on your own, thencheck out helpful installation videos on-line for step-by-step instructions. Takingthe installation into your own hands cannot only be cost-effective, but also pro-vide you with a sense of accomplishment.Guests will be using the powder room allthroughout the party, so make sure it is aspace that shows-off your DIY skills andintuitive design sense.

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To keep your home lookingand operating like the day youpurchased it, Ace Hardware’shome expert, Lou Manfredini,suggests a few easy mainte-nance projects that will makea big impact in the end.

GIVE YOUR BASEBOARDS THEPROTECTION THEY NEED

While adding a new coat ofpaint to your walls is always agood idea when maintainingyour home, Manfredini alsorecommends you freshen upyour baseboards, which oftensee the most wear and tear.Wash them down using a pine-

based cleaner, a little bit ofwarm water and a sponge toremove dirt and grime. Thentouch up your baseboards withpaint to protect them and keepthem looking brand new. Paintlike Ace’s Cabinet, Door andTrim Enamel is washable andscratch resistant so it canwithstand any busy home.

SAVE THOUSANDS WITH A LITTLE BIT OF CAULK

Over time the excessive useof a bathtub or shower canlead to cracks in your groutand caulking. These cracks arenot only unsightly, but cancause greater leakage prob-lems costing you thousands ofdollars if not fixed immedi-ately.

The good news is this prob-lem can be resolved easily andinexpensively. Manfredini rec-ommends using silicone-basedcaulk, which ensures a fast-

drying, smooth surface andcreates a strong seal to pre-vent leakage. Start by peelingaway the old caulk and makingsure the surface is completelydry before re-applying. One ofhis favorites is G.E’s Silicone IIKitchen and Bath Caulk.

BECOME YOUR OWNPROFESSIONAL CARPETCLEANER

With heavy traffic, house-hold carpeting takes a beatingalmost daily, collecting dirt,

grime, outdoorparticles andplenty of dust.Not only arethese itemsharmful toyour health,they will weardown yourcarpeting, anddo so quickly.While its goodpractice tovacuum on aweekly basis,cleaning yourc a r p e t i n gevery 90 to 120days will giveyou a cleanerhome and pro-

long the life of your carpeting.Hiring a professional can beexpensive, so Manfredini sug-gests you stop by your localhardware store to rent a carpetcleaning system for a fractionof the cost of having the workdone professionally.

MAKE SURE THE AIR YOUBREATHE IS THE BEST

Anyone with allergiesknows that air quality is veryimportant. This applies insidethe home as much as outside.

A great way to prevent badair circulating in your home —and make sure your equipmentis running efficiently — is byreplacing the air filters in yourforced-air furnace. Manfredinirecommends using pleated fil-ters because they do a betterjob of filtering internal air.These filters are inexpensiveand take about five minutes toreplace.

KEEP YOUR GUTTERS FREE OF CLUTTER

Clearing your gutters is thelink to a dry home and it’s im-portant to clean them out atleast twice a year. There are anumber of options on the mar-ket that make the job easier.The Smart Screen 5 inch Alu-minum Gutter Screen is a goodoption because it attaches tothe front of the gutter, provid-ing a permanent barrier tokeep leaves, pine needles, de-bris, ice and snow from clog-ging. Another leaf blockingoption is a flexible foam insertthat blocks leaves and debris.

For more home maintenanceprojects and tips, visit www.acehardware.com or stop by yourneighborhood Ace Hardwarestore.

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