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n the morning we see the sun, and at night we see the moon — two constant and consistent luminaries in our lives. Yet once a year, on Jan. 1, we celebrate the beginning of a new solar year, but we deny the moon its celebration.

Why not celebrate the beginning of the lunar year too — even if you aren’t Chinese?

The lunar calendar provides a second opportunity to create something good to start the year. Jan. 23 is the first new moon of the year, making it New Year’s Day on the lunar calendar, celebrated grandly by the Chinese and known as Chinese New Year.

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2012 bol of power and benevolent wisdom. The dragon is considered innovative, enterprising, flexible, passionate and unpredictable, which means that for many of us this year will be transformative and life changing, taking on those characteristics.

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logic, which can hold you back. Reevaluate circumstances in your life. To move through your year with greater ease, you may need to let go of certain people and situations.

Day, get some cash — lots of small bills are great — and fill up your wallet, making it appear stuffed and full, symbolizing abundance and setting the intent for maximum wealth for the coming Feng shui new year actions year. It always feels good By implementing feng to have lots of money in shui actions, you con- your wallet! sciously put yourself in the flow and maximize Buy a new outfit the potential of the year.

New clothes worn on Optimize your environ- New Year’s Day symbolment and get ready for ize a new reputation and the lunar new year in the new beginnings. Red is following ways: the color of fire and symbolizes passion, joy and happiness, so wear someClean and clear Besides the usual clear- thing red! ing and purging of the things around you, clear Move 27 things out outstanding debts that Move 27 things in your you have been meaning to home to new spots on take care of and clear up New Year’s Day. The purmisunderstandings bet- pose is to shake things up ween friends and family. and set the intent that any If you can help it, don’t stagnancy you experibring this energy into the enced in 2011 will dissicoming year. pate, bringing new opportunities in 2012.

Each animal year is associated with one of five feng shui elements.

This year’s element is The Year of the Dragon water, making it the Year Chinese astrology has a of the Water Dragon. The specific Chinese zodiac element of water imparts animal associated with some of its characteristics each year, and this year is to the animal, and the long-awaited and because water has a calmrevered year of the drag- ing effect on the dragon’s on. The Chinese believe temperament, it allows that by understanding the the dragon to redirect its animal we get insight into energy to be more patient, the energy and can take great energy for the comadvantage of the unique ing year. opportunities the upcomAdvice for this year: To ing year will bring. move forward, “go with The dragon is the only your inner flow” and mythical animal in the bring greater intuition to Chinese Zodiac and is your decision-making Fill your wallet considered special, a sym- rather than left brain Prior to New Year’s 2 | HAWAII RENOVATION | JAN. 15, 2012

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s more and more Hawaii homes and businesses are looking into solar installation to help fight rising energy costs, the number of homes and businesses switching to solar panels is on the rise for both residential and commercial properties statewide.

Before installing a solar panel array, it is important to assess the condition of the existing roof.

By ensuring the integrity of the existing roofing system, you will avoid future problems such as leakage, repair or the need to remove panels to re-roof. Certain types of roofs, such as tile and shingle, can present challenges to the solar contractor that include cracked tiles or loose shingles. By having your roof inspected and getting the necessary repairs prior to solar installation,

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you ensure that your roof is in proper condition for installation and is less likely to cause you problems in the future.

Your existing roof’s warranty is another important factor to consider. Knowing the warranty of an existing roof is vital when deciding to go solar. If the warranty will expire soon or a homeowner has experienced persistent leakage, it is a good idea to install a new roof before making the investment for solar.

Removing solar equipment to make repairs to a damaged roof can be quite costly. Therefore, it is important to know how much longer you have

until your warranty expires, so you can make the best decision.

An inexpensive way to enhance the integrity of the substrate (roofing surface) on your flat or low pitch roof is through the installation of a coating system. This watertight system ranges in price from roughly $3 to $5 per foot and holds material warranties ranging from five years to the lifetime of the structure. It is advantageous to coat your roof prior to solar installation because this creates a watertight membrane that will not allow water to penetrate and cause leakage in the future.

For steeper roofing surfaces, asphalt shingles are a great option. They are also cost-effective and have many great warranty options from 20 years to the lifetime of the structure. Pricing for this roof-

ing system ranges from $3.50 to $5.50 per foot.

Here at Surface Shield Roofing we work on a daily basis with many local solar companies to ensure that the integrity of the roof isn’t compromised and remains sound before and after solar installation. We will assist you with an assessment of the existing roof, and help you determine the most cost-effective and efficient way to go solar without needless costs long-term. Whether it be a watertight coating system for flat and low-pitch roofs, a new metal roof or a new asphalt shingle roof, we will help you from start to finish and ensure your roof is in the perfect condition for solar installation.

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f you’re looking for a holiday gift the whole family will appreciate, how about a new air conditioning system to provide your home with clean, cool air and warmth as well during the cool winter months? A new ductless split system is a gift that keeps on giving.

“Now is the best time to buy a new air conditioning system to ensure that it will be in place by the holidays,” said Aire Conditioner Shoppe owner Neil Wiedemann. “This is also a good time to schedule servicing for your existing ductless split system so it will be operating with maximum efficiency when entertaining (guests).”

The latest ductless split systems provide zoned comfort and are engineered to install quickly and easily. These revolutionary new systems available from the Aire Conditioner Shoppe, which specializes in Fujitsu and Mitsubishi, provide

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though small and shorter in length than competing units.

They can blend into any room and are ideal for areas with space limitations. The variable speed compressor helps systems adapt to shifts in heat load caused by afternoon sun.

How about cost?

“A new efficient ductless split system can keep you comfortable in your home for pennies a day ... and the higher the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficient Ratio), the more you save on Concerned about air quality? electric,” Wiedemann said.

These systems have the capa“The operative word is ‘effibility to filter out dust, mold cient’ — old or malfunctioning spores and microorganisms.

Concerned about noise? air conditioning systems are The Dry Mode helps to control If sound coming from your energy hogs that don’t do the humidity levels, even when current system interferes with job effectively and run up your cooling isn’t needed. Other Concerned about appearance? standard features include Sleep The cooling-only wall- listening to music, TV, conver- electricity bills.” He pointed out Timer Auto Changeover, 24- mounted units, designed for sin- sation or even falling asleep, it’s that split ductless systems can Hour Timer Cold Prevention, gle rooms, are slim and stylish. time to try a new ductless split be just as efficient as central air Auto Restart/Reset Low Indoor units have a clean, aes- system. These new air condi- conditioning, or more efficient Ambient and Auto Louver-Up/ thetic design and are powerful, tioning units are so quiet you SEE PAGE 14 won’t even know they’re on.

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provide the best bang for their buck over the life of the system. More power per panel means fewer panels to purchase, a smaller roof footprint, quicker installation time and lower mounting hardware cost.”

RevoluSun, a SunPower Elite Dealer, began installing the highperformance panels on various residential and commercial projects across the state in midDecember, and has used the panels for seven Hawaii homes to date, including Maddy Iwamoto’s system for her Maunawili home.

“My project developer, Julian Ritchey, was so wonderful during the entire process,” said Iwamoto. “I live in the worst sun zone on the Island, and was going to have to put at least 38 panels on my roof. Julian told me about the new 327 panel, and with it I only had to purchase 31 panels.

“My new system will offset my entire energy bill — even when I have my family come home to stay with me. I couldn’t

Homeowner Maddy Iwamoto had E20/327 solar panels installed at her Maunawili home.

By choosing RevoluSun, she wound up saving about $3,600 in her annual electric bill.

be happier with the technology and service RevoluSun provided.”

Iwamoto’s 10.14 kW system, comprised of 31 SunPower 327 panels, will offset her entire monthly electric bill, saving her nearly $3,600 a year.

SunPower, the world’s foremost manufacturer of high-performance solar technology, launched the E20 Series 327 solar panels in November. Powered by SunPower Maxeon™ technology with its patented allback-contact solar cell, the E20 series provides panel conversion effi-

ciencies of up to 20.1 percent. The E20’s low-voltage temperature coefficient, anti-reflective glass and exceptional low-light performance attributes provide outstanding energy delivery per peak power watt.

“As a local company, we are committed to bringing the very best to Hawaii homeowners,” said Eric Carlson, RevoluSun principal. “This is as good as a panel gets.

There is no other panel in the world that makes this much power per square foot. RevoluSun is proud to be installing the first SunPower E20 Series 327 panels in the United States.”

RevoluSun is Hawaii’s largest solar provider, designing and installing more than 1,000 photovoltaic projects for 20 MW of energy. Providing the highest quality of service, technology and design in renewable energy, RevoluSun is bringing cleaner, smarter energy to communities, one rooftop at a time.

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Hawaii-owned RevoluSun offers free, understandable energy evaluations to its residential clients, which allow for customized systems based on each home’s unique energy needs.

RevoluSun also provides a robust community education program aimed at educating homeowners on how solar works and what tax incentives are available through its free solar education series and solar open house programs.

For commercial and government projects, RevoluSun is pioneering new models in renewable energy that provide maximum value, expertise and service, while ensuring its clients the best possible business models to take advantage of local renewable energy opportunities.

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Awaken the new year with renewed home decor which features a broad range of colors to fit any style. After tracing the development of today’s styles back to their origins, the brand’s Color + Design team released the 2012 trends forecast.

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things fresh throughout purposes, others may serve as pure decoration the year. to highlight an aspect of Lighting the room, such as a piece To instantly give your of artwork. And, like furnispace a new look, consider ture, remember that simchanging the lighting. ply adjusting the locations Whether it’s a large hang- of table and floor lamps ing fixture, wall sconces, can have a dramatic standing lamps or impact on your room’s recessed can lights, adjust- feel.

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ooking for an electrician, but don’t know who to call? As you open the yellow pages, there are about 50 different electrical contractors to choose from. But who do you call? Some contractors may only service certain parts of the island, while others only do industrial work.

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With more than 20 years of combined experience, Alternative Electric offers quality work at reasonable prices. As an owner-operated company, the middle man is eliminated and savings are passed down to the customer.

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ventually, that household project that you have been putting off cannot be avoided any longer. But if you’re like most homeowners, you will quickly give up on the DIY (do it yourself) route and settle for something less daunting, like calling in a professional.

Before you sell yourself short, consider following some of these simple DIY dos and don’ts to make tackling your home improvement project a little more manageable and affordable. It might be way easier than you thought:

Do recognize your limits It’s OK if you can’t handle the entire kitchen remodel on your own.

Identify what components you can tackle solo before getting quotes for the project. Handling things like paint jobs and new cabinet hardware can help bring down overall costs.

More often than not, the right tools also make a big difference. Also, it’s OK to ask a friend or family member for help — two hands are better than one.

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To learn more about what adhesive is right for your project, visit the Loctite Product Advisor at loctiteproducts.com/ product_advisor/.

and pull out any photos that capture the essence of your project. Having a clear goal will make the end product easier to achieve.

updates. Decide where to begin and carefully plan each step of the process.

This includes taking accurate measurements, using effective tools and comparing prices on building materials.

Don’t rush Keep in mind that you We are all familiar with old adage “haste makes won’t do yourself any waste.” Haste also can be favors by shrugging off

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rom the runway to the living room, hot trends in home fashion can take the style of a room from simple to stunning. Incorporating trendy furniture into home decor is an easy way to add style without having to make costly renovations.

If you are looking for ideas to upgrade your home’s interior decor for 2012, the American Hardwood Information Center offers design trends inspired by the most recent High Point Market home furnishings show.

Bring the outdoors in A key furniture trend for this season is bringing the outdoors in through the use of natural American hardwoods. Outdoor-inspired furniture that mimics traditional park benches, picnic tables and lawn chairs, using hardwoods, is a noteworthy design element.

Inspired by Mother Nature, designers at the High Point Market showcased hardwoods in both traINFORMATION CENTER ditional and modern forms, accentuating the organic curves, moveWEBSITE: ment and form of the HARDWOODINFO.COM natural material.

Homeowners can mimic the look by selecting wood furniture with unique curves or pieces that highlight the natural whorls, knots and texture of the wood. “It is never a surprise to see hardwood show up in what’s trending all over the High Point Market,� says Rose Bennett Gilbert, home decorating expert, author and syndicated columnist. “After all, hardwood is a natural material that’s totally adaptable to whatever style or shape is on-trend in furniture. And that’s not just furniture: Hardwood is an essential ingredient throughout the house — any style of house — in flooring, cabinetry and millwork, as well as furniture.�

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Tying in with the theme of bringing the outdoors in, garden-inspired design is a hot trend in both furniture design and home decor accessories. The garden gate motif works well with everything from bedspreads to pillows to furniture coverings.

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Fashionable Hardwoods for your home FROM PAGE 13

Cherry on top Though wood finishes may be trending lighter, American cherry is the top species in four categories of wood furniture, including bedroom, dining room, home office and entertainment cabinets, according to Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc.’s 2011 Furniture Styles and Material Use Survey, conducted at the High Point Market. Walnut, red oak and white oak round

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out the top species, with many furniture manufacturers using clear, satin finishes to protect the wood while allowing its true characteristics to come through.

If you are undecided about which species to choose for your home design, the American Hardwood Information Center at www.HardwoodInfo.com offers a species guide, stain selector and inspirational photo galleries to help with wood furniture selection. A free smart phone app is available for download as well.

“With hardwood as a prominent trend in home furnishings right now, the site is a valuable tool for those looking to incorporate American hardwoods into the design of their home,” says Linda Jovanovich, executive vice president for the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, and representative of the American Hardwoods Promotion group. “One of the great things about hardwood is that even as design trends come and go, solid hardwood furniture will last a lifetime and can be restained or painted if you want an ontrend look.”

For more information on how to incorporate hardwood into your home decor, visit www.HardwoodInfo.com.

in terms of energy savings, depending on the lifestyle of the homeowner.

Wiedemann, who has been in the air conditioning business since 1979, sells and installs split ductless systems on Oahu, as well as portable air conditioners.

He also sells the less expensive window units that are often the choice for apartments, condos and houses.

“Even the window air conditioning units ... have been extensively improved both in efficiency and appearance. However, the tenant and/or owner needs to obtain permission from the management company and/or apartment owners association to install any type of air conditioning,” he added.

Both ductless split systems and window air conditioners are on display at The Aire Conditioner Shoppe showroom in Waipio and also shown and described on the website, www.aireconditionershoppe.com. The company installs, repairs and services what they sell.

For 10 years running Fujitsu has named him “Dealer of the Year.”

The company offers free on-site estimates and design consultation.

“When our estimator reviews your needs and you make a decision on the system you want to install, you will have a quote the next day by phone or fax. If the customer is satisfied, we draw up the contract.

Once I set a price, it’s firm and it will be guaranteed the lowest available price with the same equipment,” Wiedemann said.

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son on the list, you will naturally be inspired to keep going. Don’t let this year be one in which you are Tangerines are symbolic stuck doing the same old thing. This is a magnificent of good luck and oranges are year for new awareness and inspired change! Take symbolic of wealth. Together advantage of it. they symbolize good health and Feng shui expert and life guide Alice Inoue offers books, long life, so why not put some out to remind you of these much DVDs, workshops and private consultations. Visit www.aliceinspired.com. desired qualities in life?

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Trust You can feel confident building with H.K. Construction. The company has more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry in Hawaii. As a H.K. Construction client, you will have a pre-construction meeting with a superintendent in order to review blueprints. After completion of your new home, addition or renovation, H.K. Construction will present you with a minimum

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The design build process H.K. Construction emphasizes working together with owners, architects and engineers in order to meet the goals of the design build project.

People often ask, what is design build? It is the use of one company from the start of your project to completion.

The chosen company handles every aspect of the project while maintaining open and honest communication and working as a team to ensure a successful and beautiful end result.

During the design and construction portions of the process, homeowners receive free consultation, delivery and coordination of products and materials; project and budget planning management, design drawings, permit-ready drawings, inspections, building department approvals and communication with homeowners regarding project schedules.

New for 2012, H.K. Construction Corp. is proud to announce the inauguration of the H.K. Kitchen & Bath Division. Although H.K. Construction has designed and installed hundreds of kitchens and baths over its four-generation history, H.K. Construction Management recognizes the growing demand in the Oahu (and Hawaii) market for kitchen remodels and

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The new H.K. Kitchen and Bath Division has enlisted the services of a seasoned and experienced team of kitchen and bath design consultants and master craftsman cabinet, countertop and flooring installers to meet and exceed the customer’s desires and needs. All this combined with the company’s four-generation heritage, excellent reputation and proven quality construction ensure the very best in design, quality and value for any of their customers’ residential construction needs.

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