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The best part? You don’t need alarge space to achieve the look. Youcan pull off this trend with some keyproducts. The experts at Geobungarecommend the following five thingsto use indoors or out:

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inside the home or outdoors. Manycome pre-assembled, but you can alsomake your own. You’ll need fourthings: a watertight container, a circu-lating pump, electricity and water.Choose your favorite container of vir-tually any size and style. Then, add acirculating pump and some water. Plug

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HK Construction has become one of thetop-tier design-and-build companies onOahu and is a fully insured and bonded con-struction firm, making it capable of executinga wide range of projects including newhomes, rebuilds, remodels, additions,kitchens and bathrooms.

From start to finish, HK Constructionprovides a full staff of experienced designerswho will guide homeowners through theintricate process. A design-build firm encom-passes a complete team of design profes-sionals and building experts. This conceptemployed by HK Construction provideshomeowners with one point of contactthroughout the project. By utilizing a design-build firm, projects can be cost-engineeredto fulfill specific design and budgetary needs,maximizing the time and money spent.

HK Construction provides a wide rangeof contracting services and a team of con-sultants who are experts at providing acomprehensive package from sourcing allthe necessary materials to building one’sdream home. They have an array of premiervendors responsible for supplying excep-tional cabinetry, fixtures, countertops, floor-ing and appliances. If space is an issue, HKConstruction can move walls or increasesquare footage with an addition of a room.

To begin the process, a designer willstart with a free consultation and site assess-ment. From there, a conceptual design iscreated based on the homeowner’s needs,wants and budget. With this comprehensiveservice, the personal consultant will workwith the in-house architectural draftsman todevelop blueprints.

HK Construction then assigns a materialselections officer to assist the homeowner inshopping for materials, and selecting andcoordinating all the details from flooring andlighting to cabinetry and fixtures.

The company has also created a special-ized division to focus on kitchen and bathremodeling jobs with a team of interiordesigners who have years of expert-ise in the field. The designersaverage 15 years of training,education and experi-ence in their spe-

cialized field, and are members of theNational Kitchen & Bath Association andAmerican Society of Interior Designers.

HK Construction continues its series ofmonthly educational seminars that covervarious home building and remodeling top-ics. The next seminar is scheduled forWednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at thePremiere Fergusons Showroom. Call 841-1800 or log on to www.hkchawaii.com formore information, or to learn more aboutthe seminars.

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A recent project involved a homeownerand serviceman who, just before he wasdeployed, inquired about our services. WhenI went to complete the free estimate, he hadalready been deployed, so his wife walkedme through their renovation request. I thendrafted an estimate on site and sat downwith the homeowner’s wife and explainedthe estimate from beginning to end.

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With the ongoing challenges of our economy, manyfamilies are choosing to remodel their home tofit their changing needs, rather than selling their

home and buying another one. Your home is likely yourlargest investment, and even simple remodels can cost hun-dreds or thousands of dollars, so you want to make sureyou find a contractor you can trust.

The best place to start is the Directory of ProfessionalRemodelers at www.nahb.org/remodelerdirectory, or visitwww.biahawaii.org. A professional remodeler will upholdthe highest professional and ethical standards in the indus-try. These sources can also help you find a remodeler whospecializes in a specific type of remodeling such as aCertified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) to help modifyyour home to better suit you as you age, or a CertifiedGreen Remodeler (CGM) to make your home more ener-gy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

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• Do they arrange for the building permit? The person whoobtains the permit is the contractor on record and there-fore liable for the work.

• Do they provide a written estimate before the workbegins, and a detailed contract that spells out the work thatwill and will not be performed, protects both of you, pro-vides a fair payment schedule contract and complies withlocal, state and federal laws?

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To Sleep Better1. Put the bed in an empowering position.When lying in bed, your child should beable to see the door without having tocrane his or her neck. Yet, the bed should beplaced so that it avoids the direct “path ofthe doorway” — any area in the room thatis directly in line with the doorway.Determine this area by standing atthe entrance and imagining abright light the width of the doorshining into the room.

2. Choose calming sheets andbedding colors. Selecting peacefuldesigns and colors that you canfind in nature — calming greens,blues, yellows and earth tones —sets the intent for restful sleep.

3. Be conscious of the area aroundthe bed. The area immediatelyaround the bed should also be

calming and peaceful, so hang active imagesaway from where your child sleeps.

To Study Better1. Put the desk in an empowering position.This means the desk should face the door. Ifthat option is unavailable, place a mirror onthe desk so your child can see any activitybehind him or her.

2. Organize the desk area for success. Placea good reading light on or near the desk.Rather than use the desk for storage, utilizeshelves and drawers.

3. Place a bulletin board over the desk. Thiscreates a place for your child to note impor-tant deadlines, post inspiring photos or listgoals to accomplish.

The beginning of the school year is a timeof high energy — perfect for creating a spacethat supports your children’s endeavors whileleaving room for growth and opportunities.

Alice Inoue is a life guide at Alice Inoue LifeGuidance LLC, a company committed to assist-ing people in living empowered lives. Aliceshares her wisdom as a professional speakerand personal consultant and offers a series ofinstructional DVDs on feng shui, as well as heraward-winning books on feng shui, happinessand spiritual life wisdom. For more information,visit www.aliceinspired.com.

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Make surfaces easier to cleanWhen selecting paint for high-traffic areas, consider semi-

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Encourage togetherness with savvy storageMany parents designate separate play areas to keep

clutter out of communal areas. Instead, encourage togeth-erness by creating storage options in every room of thehouse.

“Clutter is part of family life,” Islas said. “The key thingto remember is to have a place for everything; this meanscoat hooks for jackets, storage baskets, designated draw-ers for toys, shelving for books, etc.”

Providing these spaces within children’s reach and closeto where they play will encourage children to clean upafter themselves. Look for multitasking furniture such as acoffee table with a large surface for playing games togeth-er and ample storage underneath to stow toys andremotes when they aren’t needed.

Following these easy steps will ensure each room inyour home meets your design aesthetic, while still offeringmaximum functionality fit for the whole family.

Families are always looking forways to spend more timetogether, and parents are often

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1. Child size and kid friendly.Consider incorporating kid’s out-door furniture into your backyardspace design. Having their own area,seats and tables will encouragethem to spend more time outdoors.

2. Stay on budget. Creating an out-door room doesn’t have to breakthe bank. Look for outdoor piecesthat can serve multiple purposes.For example, picnic tables withdetached benches can be used in

the traditional way, or you can setout a buffet style meal on the tableand use the benches elsewhere formore casual seating.

3. Carve out a space for just you.Especially for busy mothers, anyporch, patio or outdoor spacesshould always leave a section nes-tled in the corner for solo-relax-ation. Whether you string a ham-mock, hang a porch swing or simplypull one of those dining chairs/patiochairs out of the way, having a quietspace to reflect outdoors will dowonders for your stress levels.

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Last week, I gave you three tips on how to get thathome sold — and fast. This week, I’m winding downthis topic with my two favorite and most important

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Tip No. 1: Do a drive-by of your house. Make sure yourhome has the curbside appeal it needs to get people totake a closer look.

Tip No. 2: Set your home apart. If your home or condo isidentical to your neighbors’, look for affordable, easy solu-tions that can make it unique andappealing.

Tip No. 3: Less is always more. Edit,edit, edit! Showcase the space, notthe clutter — and that includesunnecessary pieces of furniture.

Now for my last two tips:

Tip No. 4: Go bold but basic. We’retalking color! When it comes to paintor accessories, the rule for making aspace appealing to potential homebuyers is to stay neutral. No matterhow much you love pinks and pur-ples and tangerines, the potentialhomebuyer may not.

But what you don’t want is blahand boring. So go neutral, but makeit pop. Make it interesting and sophis-ticated by having some bold strokesof color. How? An accent wall thatcould be chocolate or sage green.These colors can make a statement but are still considered“safe” for potential home buyers. Then sprinkle in somemetallics like gold and silver — they’re neutral too, but alsogreat splash accents that tie in with all of your neutrals.

Tip No. 5: Create one unforgettable room. When homebuyers are shopping for a home, on any given day they maysee six or more homes. What’s going to make themremember yours?

Pick the room that has the most potential to be amazing,

and make it AHMAAAZING! Ifit’s an outdoor barbecue space,can you add a TV and create anoutdoor entertainment area? Ifyou have a small room with nowindows, can you turn it into agame room with a card table, orcreate the feeling of a hometheater with an affordable pop-

corn machine in the corner and a comfy, cushy sofa? Takewhat you already have and kick it up a notch so the poten-tial home buyer thinks, “OMG! I LOVE THIS!”

This has worked with many homes I’ve redesigned, dec-orated or staged for sale. Of all the homes a potentialhome buyer might see, what’s going to set yours apart iswhen the husband cannot get out of his mind the unforget-table outdoor barbecue area. Or the wife will say, “I just fellin love with that powder room!”

For many people, a major kitchen or bath remodel is out

of the budget. That’s why this tip is so important. The spaceyou transform could simply be a small corner, an unusedroom or part of an outdoor area. Look closely at that spaceand think of ways to make it unique and memorable.

This photo is a perfect example. When I designed thishome in Hawaii Loa Ridge, there was a covered outdoorspace that was really too small to be anything, but too largeto be nothing. It had a big drain in the middle of the floor.The former homeowners used it as storage, so there wereladders, paint cans and other things strewn about.

It also had incredible views, which meant incredible poten-tial. By simply adding a tranquil faux finish to the wall, affordableinterlocking decking material that hid the drain, a flea marketchandelier, some teak benches and drapes to frame the view,this very small space became an outdoor meditation roomand oasis that people still talked about after leaving the home.

No matter what your price point, try this tip. You can’t dothis with every room, but you can focus on one room andmake it amazing. Then, no matter how many homes poten-tial buyers look at, they’ll want to come back to yours.

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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“Even harsh abrasives don’t seem to remove streaks andspotting on windows and sliding glass doors,” said vonSydow. “We tried everything, too, until we discovered thatby using nano-technology, we could remove the stains andblock most new ones from forming. Cleaning became anon-chore as we found that once we applied the surfacetreatment, just hosing off the glass did the job. Here at NanoTek-On, we use this type of permanent, non-stick invisiblecoating on many different surfaces that have been problemsfor homeowners for many years — until nano-technologywas discovered.”

Von Sydow also uses these types of coatings on unpro-tected floor and bath tiles, especially grout. As he explained,“If you have ever spent hours scrubbing the grout betweentiles with a toothbrush, you can relate to what I am talkingabout. If you have brand-new tiles and grout, I advise gettingthem coated immediately. The coating will cut your cleaningtime and effort by as much as 90 percent.

“Here at Nano Tek-On, we can also treat old tile andgrout. We’ll clean it first and then coat it. The little tooth-brush you’ve been using to scrub the grout can now be hid-

den in a drawer some-where, as you won’t beusing it very much atall, possibly neveragain.”

If you have stone sur-faces in your home(kitchen/bathroom counters and/or flooring) and youremember how nice they looked when they were new, vonSydow said that nano-technology also makes it possible torestore these surfaces to their original luster. He explainedhow coating the surfaces fills the pores in the stone to pro-tect it, creating an invisible shield.

Since most homeowners are concerned about usingproducts that won’t harm them or the environment, it isimportant to note that all of these surface treatments areenvironmentally safe.

Many homeowners also wonder about the white spottingon shower doors and if there is anything to use on it that isenvironmentally safe. With von Sydow’s wealth of knowl-edge regarding keeping glass spot-free, he suggested using alittle unit called HydroFlow that stops limescale and calciumbuildup from forming in plumbing.

“This is the same buildup that causes the water spotson shower doors and bathroom fixtures,” von Sydow said.“Once we clean the doors and seal them, a HydroFlowunit attached to the plumbing in the house — it’s an easyinstallation with no cutting of pipes — will keep most

spots from re-forming. HydroFlow works like magic. It hasa ton of benefits including making water-using applianceslast longer, since it reduces corrosion — one of ourbiggest enemies here in Hawaii.”

Nano Tek-On specializes in environmentally friendly sur-face treatments including sealants for glass and naturalstone, antimicrobial coatings and self-cleaning surfaces. Tolearn more about how you can see clearly through glasswindows, doors and shower doors, and how to cut mainte-nance time and cost, call 395-2996 or visit nanotekhi.com.

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Jimmy Suh is a strong believer that a stellar paintjob must be preceded by following proper proce-dures and adequately preparing the surface prior

to covering it.The owner of Deep Purple Painting has been honing his

craft for more than 25 years, and can quickly diagnoseproblems with paint jobs that have resulted in unsightlychipping and peeling. Suh explains that the tedious tasks ofsanding down surfaces and filling in any cracks or imperfec-tions with quality patching materials go a longway in ensuring a paint job’s effectiveness. Hestresses quality and an honest approach tocustomer service throughout each project he’sinvolved with.

“A painter needs to follow the proper pro-cedures,” Suh said. “That’s why there are somany problems here in Hawaii with paintingprojects. You need to sand and prime the areaand prepare it properly. It’s worth the price fora premium paint job that’s done right the firsttime, saving time and money in the long run.”

Suh moved to Hawaii in early 2010 to becloser to family and friends, and brought his successfulpainting business with him to the Islands. The contractorspent nearly 20 years in San Francisco building his business

and cultivating a sterlingreputation for producingquality results. Whetherthe job involves painting ahome’s exterior or a fewwalls of a commercial

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the owner to determine the necessary stepsinvolved in refinishing the desired surfaces.The painter considers many factors includingthe relationships between colors and howthey complement one another, and presentsthe owner with the viable options. Otheraspects that Suh considers include the tex-ture of certain surfaces and what variety ofpaint will coat them in a way that both pro-tects and beautifies for years to come.

Suh has cultivated a host of positive refer-rals from satisfied customers. When meetingwith Suh, customers are encouraged to viewthe completed jobs in-person in order tofully understand the stellar workmanshipthat goes into every Deep Purple project.After the look and feel of the project isdetermined, the client is presented with a

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“The word-of-mouth referrals that I receive come fromthe extensive preparation and excellent results fromnumerous jobs, both residential and commercial,” said Suhof many notable projects in both Hawaii and San Francisco.“That’s why people like how I do business.”

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Gaumont describes the company as a small contractingbusiness that has found its niche in residential remodeling.Projects range from kitchen and baths to large-scale reno-vations, additions and new-home construction.

While Pacific Isle Contractors has completed many addi-tions and renovations over the years, older homes built inthe 1930s and 1940s are some of its favorite projects.

“We renovated a number of older homes in theNuuanu and Manoa areas and appreciate the architectureof that era,” said Gaumont. “Some of these homes wereconsidered ‘tear downs’ by other contractors, but aftercareful inspection, we found them quite structurally sound.

“You need to put things in perspective. If you’re going tospend the money on a large scale renovation and 10 per-cent of that cost is necessary for repairs to the structure,you’re probably ahead of the game once you figure in thereplacement costs of one of these beautiful older homes.”

Since oftentimes the clients will be living in the homewhile work is being done, they are kept abreast of thescheduling and scope of work to be performed at any giventime to minimize disruption to their daily lives.“Communication is a high priority,” Gaumont said. “Wewant homeowners to know what to expect on any givenday, so we can address any issues that might arise. Our goal

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It has been eight years since PacificIsle Contractors did a very challenging,major renovation and addition to our very unique Kailuahome. We were not only extremely happy with the results, butloved the experience of working together with Carl and ourarchitect, Paul Sheffield. We are now looking forward to work-ing with Carl once again, building a new home in Kahaluu.

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“Your renovation should be fun, not stressful, and PacificIsle Contractors works hard to earn your trust and confi-dence,” said Gaumont. “We want to be your contractor.”For free consultations with Pacific Isle Contractors, call623-4717 or cell number 343-4604.


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“Some people assume that having a state-of-the-art solar energy system in their homeis complicated and costly,” Yani said. “In reali-ty, it’s the easiest and most cost-effectiveway to improve your home, help the envi-ronment and save you money.”

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What is the purpose of a roof sys-tem? Does it simply keep theweather out? Blue tarps will do

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What we all really want is a mainte-nance-free roof that doesn’t leak, will stayon and will keep us dry during a severestorm. It should help to keep a homecool, be fire-safe and withstand foot traf-fic. We’re looking for a roof that has a 20-year track record in Hawaii’s tough, tropi-cal marine climate, and one that will last alifetime. By the way, it should look good aswell, since half of what you see while pass-ing by is the roof.

The Country Manor Shake (CMS) alu-minum roof is such a system. It was devel-oped by Alcoa almost 40 years ago and iscurrently manufactured in Ohio by ClassicMetal Roof Systems. It comes with a 100percent labor and materials, non-prorat-ed, lifetime manu-facturer’s warran-ty.

Locally, Aluminum Shake Roofing, Inc.has been installing the CMS systemthroughout the Islands since 1989. Rust-free aluminum roofing is not a new con-cept — its advantages have been provenall around the world, with some installa-tions that are nearly 100 years old.

Beauty adds value The first thing you notice about the

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One of the best ways to lower yourelectric bill is to stop using electricity tokeep your house cool. A “negawatt” isthe measure of energy not consumed.

The CMS panel doesn’t get hot inHawaii’s sun thanks to the HI-R infraredreflecting coating and the air space includ-ed under the panel. The FoamGuard “freefloating” EPS insert provides a thermalbreak and is a great insulator as well.

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One common question homeownershave about a CMS roof concerns noise.Early metal roofs often had no structuralbarriers to “soften” sound, whereastoday’s housing and roofing installationmethods work together to form an effec-tive sound barrier for your home’s livingspace. Most homeowners actually saythey like the way it sounds.

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