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ut of all the questions I get these days, the most popular remains, “What exactly is feng shui?” I answer simply that it is a body of knowledge that can be used as a tool to positively “manage” the energies of your environment. By consciously arranging your environment to your best possible advantage, you create a space for your life to unfold in the highest possible way. When you are supported by your environment, you feel more energetic, you are more productive, things seem to flow better, the people in the environment get along better, and you don’t have as many distractions. Are you financing your environment with your precious life force, or are you gaining energy by being there? The following are some simple concepts used in feng shui that you can put into practice immediately to create more positive energy in your life.

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energy and prohibits energy flow, leading to fatigue and lack of motivation. Your energy is tied up in the clutter of the environment and it not only weighs you down, it keeps you stuck in the energy of the past while subtly contributing to obstacles and frustrations. Clear out things that are no longer relevant to Energy Must Flow your life. Remember how Reduce your clutter. good it feels after you’ve Clutter creates stagnant cleared out your closet!

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Have Only What You things you love to bring force, abundance, vitality, and a welcoming transition more harmony into your peace and harmony? It’s from the outside. Clear anyLove Around You Every single thing in your environment holds an energy — an energy that either supports you or drains you. Take away that which you do not absolutely love and what you have left will support you 100 percent. If there’s something that you don’t like, honor the intent and get rid of it, even if it was a gift.

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Pay Attention To Wall Pictures The pictures on your wall are “speaking” to you on a constant basis. What are they saying to you? Do you have pictures that denote desolation, emptiness, loneliness, turbulence and fatigue, or do you have

important to have pictures thing that is in the way that that speak positively to you. would prohibit a smoothh entry. Place life force in theb Look At Your Entry form of plants by the doors Objectively to attract energy. Imagine yourself a visitor By taking the time to to your home or business. What impression would incorporate just these few you get from your own basic concepts into your entrance? The entrance lifestyle, you will be on the affects a lot about what road to using one of the happens inside. Make sure SEE PAGE 11

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lose your eyes and imagine your dream kitchen. Imagine it exactly how you want it. Imagine the way your new floor feels under your feet, and how your perfect countertops feel under your fingers as you move through your kitchen. Imagine the way your drawers and cabinets open and close smoothly, and the way the beautiful wood grain almost glows under the perfect lighting. Imagine the soft reflections of the warm accent lighting on the brushed stainless steel of your appliances. Imagine yourself standing there in your dream kitchen, for the first time after your renovation, and feeling the satisfaction of finally making your dreams come true. Seven out of 10 Americans consider the kitchen to be the center of the home. It’s where we come together as families in the mornings and evenings of our lives, to cook and to eat together at the kitchen table. It’s why we put so much inspiration into creating our ideal spaces for our families to live in together. It’s why we should create our ideal kitchen the right way the first time. Most Americans expect their kitchen renovations to have a life of at least 15 to 20 years. Many expect their kitchen renovations to even last the lifetime of the house. Custom redesign and renova-

tion are worth the investment considering the long lifetime of everyday use expected of the kitchen. Many homeowners shopping for kitchen renovations believe the myth that custom renovation is out of their reach. The truth is, in many cases custom renovation work does not cost significantly more and even represents a better value — especially when considering the lifetime

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dream come true for the lifetime of your kitchen and not with something you may not be happy with later? Jenny Lee is just one of many homeowners who share the buyer’s remorse of not doing their renovation the way they really wanted the first time. When she did her first kitchen renovation, she based her decisions on the absolute lowest price and compromised not only on getting the look and feel she wanted, but also on the quality of the materials and workmanship. “I should have trusted my gut instinct,” Lee remarked, remembering her doubts at the time about the quality of what she was purchasing. “One year later, my cabinets and drawers were falling apart, and I was tired of living in the kitchen I had bought for the lowest price when I

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knew it wasn’t really what my dream was.” Lee then turned to The Cabinet & Stone Factory for help on the recommendation of a friend. She loved the idea of a one-stop shop to handle her entire renovation. Her previous renovation was a headache because of having to find, work with and coordinate all the vendors, contractors and designers to work together. And when there were problems, everyone would point fingers at one another and not take responsibility or accountability for those problems. The Cabinet & Stone Factory has been built on the reputation of quality service as a one-stop renovation shop that takes homeowners through the entire design/build process, from creating the initial design concept all

the way to the final touches, with a single point of contact and accountability to make their renovations more streamlined and easy. The Cabinet & Stone Factory prides itself on its quality of service to making sure homeowners are taken care of during the entire process of their renovation; making sure homeowners get their dream renovations done right; and making sure homeowners are truly happy the first time they step into the renovated kitchen of their dreams. “Knowing that we helped someone make their dreams come true is one of the best reasons we are in this business,” says co-owner David Chang. “Come in for a free no-obligation consultation, and take the first step toward making your own dream come true.” JULY 31, 2011 | HAWAII RENOVATION | 3

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sinks and vanities, we would build them at different levels but in such a way that they could be changed back to equal levels should the owners decide to sell. “We’ve also designed bathrooms to accommodate very young children in a family ... the special junior-size fixtures can always be replaced later. For families with elderly members, we often build a second bathroom with a walk-in shower and grab bars, which require special blocking behind the walls. Non-slip flooring should

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Living in the flow

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energy to promote movement and ease.

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â&#x20AC;˘ The hallways of a home or business are like the arteries of a house. Make sure they are not cluttered, and if they are dark, make sure there is adequate lighting.

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â&#x20AC;˘ The door is the entry point for all energy. Make sure the key doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stick, the door opens effortlessly, there are no squeaky hinges and there is no clutter stacked behind the door.

â&#x20AC;˘ Use water features near the entrance and position them so they flow inward. Keep water features out of the bedroom.

â&#x20AC;˘ Use plants to add life force and to round out corners and choose plants (real or artificial) that are â&#x20AC;&#x153;softâ&#x20AC;? and rounded vs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;spiky.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;˘ Keep your bedroom sacred and maintain balance and serenity in this area since we spend approximately one third of our lives here.

â&#x20AC;˘ When searching for â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? feng shui colors, when in doubt, if you choose a color you can find in nature you will find support from the energy of the color. â&#x20AC;˘ Choose furniture without sharp corners whenever possible to enhance flow of energy. â&#x20AC;˘ Angle furniture to break up linear

â&#x20AC;˘ Do not place your bed against the wall of a bathroom. Bathrooms are considered draining energy, and this position will drain vital life force from you when sleeping. â&#x20AC;˘ Use pairs of items or pictures of pairs in the bedroom to symbolize healthy partnerships, happiness and fulfillment in relationships.

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echnologyhas changed so much, so quickly, that it might be difficult to remember how you lived life prior to carrying around a cell phone, having a table computer or, for that matter, multiple remotes to turn on all the electronic devices at home. But many homeowners, who have integrated technology into other aspects of their lives, still ignore one everyday object that is very likely completely out of date — their toilets. Flushing technologies have made great leaps and bounds over the past two decades — improving water efficiency, flushing performance and even a user’s comfort. And if you haven’t considered replacing your toilet with one that is equipped with

advanced flushing technology, you might be surprised at what is available, and how much it could help your water savings. The average family of four uses about 400 gallons of potable (treated) water each day, and bathrooms represent more than 50 percent of all home indoor water use, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. In the past, less water usage usually meant a less reliable flush. But technology has improved so that toilets with low water usage ratings are more efficient and hygienic than their water-guzzling predecessors. If you don’t know about high-efficiency toilets and all the options that are available, here are a few

water-saving flush options to help you upgrade the technology in your bathroom: • Dual flushing. Liquid waste doesn’t require nearly as much water for flushing as solid waste, which is where dual-flushing technology comes in handy. You can select which volume of water flush you want; which will help you save water and money. Because users may not be fully educated about the difference between the light flush and the bulk flush, these toilets aren’t recommended for high-traffic areas, or public places. But in your home, your family could easily save water by using the lighter flush when appropriate.

• Pressure assistance. Flushing performance can’t get any better than toilets with pressureassist technology. This technology pressurizes the water, giving your home’s toilet commercialgrade flushing capabilities without the commercialgrade noise. • Gravity flushing. Gravity flushing is the most typical technology found in residential

homes. The innovative Class Five flushing technology combines gravity with a powerful flush that also addresses bowl cleaning. The Kohler Wellworth toilet family uses this technology, and one new model flushes just 1.28 gallons, saving a family of four up to 16,500 gallons of water a year.

bines technology, comfort and style into one universal, stylish package. If you’re looking for a toilet with an interactive LCD touch-screen interface, bidet and deodorizer, dual-flush technology with .6 and 1.28 gallons per flush, built in music system, heated seat and foot warmer and intuitive auto open and close lid, • NUMI Flushing check out the Kohler Technology. The ultimate Numi toilet with bidet flushing experience com- functionality.

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Fantastic floors for you FROM PAGE 6

refinishing becomes necessary.

What About Dust? This depends largely on who is doing the work. Hawaii Hardwood Flooring cares about your indoor air quality so we have invested in dust extraction systems. Some companies may just have a bag attached to their sanding equipment, which is not a good way to keep airborne dust out of your house. Our dust extraction systems help to minimize an enormous amount of dust and older finish materials that would have lingered in your home for months after the finisher leaves. This process is 95 percent to 98 percent dustless, which means clean air for you and your family to live in. When other companies just use a bag, you’re likely to incur extra costs, having to call in someone to clean your home or invest lots of time and money cleaning up after them. Dust can find its way anywhere in your home, and those with allergies and breathing

problems should avoid this at all costs. Hawaii Hardwood Flooring specializes in installation of all types of flooring and offers various services including sanding and refinishing, staircase fabrication, slab prep and leveling. Give us a call at

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ECR also can make problem areas more efficient and accessible. Need more cabinet space and have room for a new pantry? Need to replace your dishwasher with a cabinet? Need some roll-

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FROM PAGE 10

ning a family builds a house, they should childproof it at the same time, particularly with specially designed gates and fences around decks and lanais. People with dogs also need to consider what types of fences, gates and walls will secure their pets, and hardwood floors in the house will probably not be a good idea. “A lot of this is simply a matter of common sense and good advance planning with the project coordinator you’re working with. It’s much more cost-effective to build these lifestyle features into the new or remodeled home now, rather than later.” Since Byxbee founded Homeworks Construction 15 years ago, the company has designed, built or remodeled hundreds of homes ranging from affordable to luxury throughout Oahu and won many awards. Homeworks has been consistently ranked as one of the nation’s Top 500 Remodelers by Qualified Remodeler magazine. Multigenerational homes have become a Homeworks specialty and account for a high percentage of the company’s projects. “We invite anyone contemplating a multigenerational home or interested in learning more about designing for their future as well as present lifestyle, to call us at 9552777 with their questions or call me direct at 8645519. Names will be kept confidential if we answer the question on the air,” Byxbee said.

any homeowners are finding new ways to embrace ceramic tile in their outdoor living spaces, choosing the time-proven material for uses that traditionally have called for wood, stone or even concrete. Numerous advantages draw homeowners and designers to choose ceramic tile. You may already know that ceramic tile is beautiful and durable, but it also inhibits mold, mildew and fungus — problems that can arise in a damp environment. It withstands pool chemicals and direct sunlight without fading. It’s also slip-resistant, making walking safer

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hether you are remodeling or building new, incorpo- C&C CABINETS rating craftsman-like hardGRANITE wood cabinetry and high-quality granite countertops in your kitchen design is the first step toward creat- ADDRESS: 500 ing that “dream kitchen.” ALAKAWA ST. At the C&C Cabinets Granite showroom, maple and cherrywood CONTACT: 853-2088 cabinets are on display, as well as stainless steel sinks. A shipment of granite in 25 different colors and patterns arrived earlier this summer, along with ceramic tile and porcelain. The cabinets are precision designed and include high-quality handles, pulls and runners. No particle boards or other synthetic materials are used in the fabrication of the cabinet doors, shelves and drawers. However, customers who wish to display their glassware or dinnerware can order cabinet doors with glass insets. Stop by the C&C Cabinets Granite showroom at 500 Alakawa St. (located behind the Costco gas station) where you will be able to see exactly what the various styles and finishes will look like in your home. You can mix and match to achieve the perfect combination to suit the decor and fit your lifestyle. Sales personnel with design experience will be able to guide you in your choices and even create a kitchen layout on the computer, so bring along your ideas and photos. Because these are high-quality products, people assume they have to be expensive. At C&C Cabinets & Granite, how-

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ever, this is not the case. The company’s pricing is competitive even for customized cabinets and countertops. On-site estimates for cabinets, installation and interior remodeling are free. C&C Cabinets & Granite is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The showroom is closed on Sunday.