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Jon and Kris were fedup with their broken-down, dysfunctional

en suite bathroom. Justgetting ready for workevery morning was a bigchallenge. The bathroomwas actually divided intothree separate spaces —each with its own door —and the result was a chop-py layout that had themtripping over each otherin the race to get readyand get out of there.

This en suite bath wasso poorly laid out, and hadso many other issues —bad lighting, no ventila-tion, tiny shower stall,

broken tub — that thesehomeowners didn’t knowwhere to begin. There wasabsolutely no saving graceto this space, so I got theball rolling by sending in awrecking crew. By thetime it was done, we had aclean slate and were readyto get down to business.

Jon and Kris love theoutdoors, and they want-ed their bathroom to be awarm, inviting retreat,and a place that reflectedtheir own personal tastes.So I came up with a planthat makes the most ofbeautiful natural materi-als, all wrapped up in an

ultra-modern package. Itbrings the outdoors insideby incorporating naturalstone, reclaimed barnboard and mother-of-pearl surfaces, alongsideultramodern faucets andlots of glass.

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Hall this weekend, then today isyour final chance to come downand see what’s new for yourhouse and patio. The outdoorliving space is a valued part ofthe Hawaii home. The lanai is anextension of most families’ liv-ing rooms and should be deco-rated and furnished with this inmind. It’s a waste to spend thou-sands of dollars on your own lit-tle piece of paradise and notequip it with beautiful anddurable furniture. Most folkslove the classic look and feel ofsolid-wood outdoor furniture.There are many things to con-sider when choosing the rightdeck furniture.

Island Style Furnishings ofKaneohe has been exhibitingits unique brand of solidMerbau wood, all-weather fur-niture at the Blaisdell centerthis weekend. Island Style

Furnishings has partnered witha company named AustralisLeisure, headquartered inBrisbane, Australia, to producean outdoor furniture linespecifically designed forHawaii’s environment. Aus-tralis Leisure has been produc-ing Merbau-wood furniture,which is designed to survivethe harshest conditions imagi-nable across Australia and theworld, for more than 30 years.

Island Style Furnishings hasbeen tailoring this high qualityfurniture to meet the very spe-cific and demanding conditionsfound here in Hawaii. Merbauwood (also known as Kwila) isregarded as one of the mostdurable and stable timbers inthe world. It grows in NorthernAustralia and across SoutheastAsia. It is well known as thewood of choice for buildingdocks, decks and flooring.Merbau is the perfect wood foroutdoor furniture. It is twice as

hard as teak, which makes itresistant to abrasion, pitting orroughening. It is significantlystronger and harder than teak,oak, eucalyptus and meranti,which are other woods com-monly used for outdoor furni-ture. Many different kinds ofwood will split if they aremoved from a wet environment

to a very dry one. Prior to man-ufacture, Merbau is kiln-driedto a moisture content of 12 per-cent. This stabilizes the struc-ture of the timber so it doesn’twarp or crack. Merbau is natu-rally rot-resistant and insect-proof. The wood is not treatedor subjected to toxic chemicals.The secret is Merbau’s reddish-brown tannin, which is toxic tobugs. The furniture is con-structed using mortise andtenon joints with cross dowel-ing. This prevents the loosen-ing of the components overtime. The furniture is only asgood as the hardware thatholds it together. All the hard-ware is constructed from cor-rosion-resistant stainless steelas well as some nickel-platedbrass components. The stain-less steel chosen is the 304-grade, which is commonlyfound in cookware and marineapplications.

Proper finishing is crucial tomaintain the beauty of the fur-niture. A multi-step prepara-tion process is used to ensurethe best adhesion and penetra-tion of the finish. Each piece iscoated with three applicationsof Sikkens Cetol One™, which

provides a protective,durable and beautiful finishwithout obscuring the grain.This finish is recognized bycontractors around theworld as being one of thebest choices available forpreserving the natural beau-ty of outdoor wood. All prep

work and finishing is carriedout locally in the company’sKaneohe facility by specialiststo ensure a long-lasting protec-tive coat. Island StyleFurnishings also carriesSikkens Cetol One™ for itscustomers and provides themwith detailed maintenanceinstructions to keep their furni-ture looking spectacular.

The Australis Leisure brandfurniture uses timeless, classicstyles that will always look cur-rent no matter how old the fur-niture setting is. The seating isvery comfortable, as the con-tour and shape make sitting fora long period of time pleasura-ble. Cushions also are availableto fit most of the chairs instock, which are constructedfrom water and sun-resistantoutdoor olefin fabrics. There isa full replacement warrantythat extends five years from thedate of purchase. This guaran-tee covers splitting, hardwarefailure and breakage. BecauseIsland Style Furnishings is theexclusive distributor ofAustralis Leisure all-weatherMerbau furniture in Hawaii,the company can pass the sav-ing onto its customers, whichresults in an excellent value forthe price.

Come visit Island StyleFurnishings today at BlaisdellExhibition Hall and receive 10percent off any setting. This offerwill not be extended past today.Call 384-6038 for a free ticket(limited quantity available).

The company’s permanentlocation is in Kaneohe at 46-212Kahuhipa St., directly acrossfrom City Mill. The hours ofoperation are Wednesday throughSunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 234-1129 or see the online catalog atwww.AustralisLeisure.com.au.

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Before investing in anyproject, there are severalthings you should ask your-self to help you evaluatehow you’ll live in the space.Think about how long youintend to live in the home,what the space will be usedfor now and in the future,how the size and dynamicof your family mightchange and what roomsyou use the most. It’s alsoimportant to get a handleon your budget from theget-go.

After considering someof these things, educateyourself on the actualremodeling process. Asyou’ll quickly discover,there are countless onlineresources with ideas andtools to help plan out each

step of the remodel.Merillat, known for itsinnovative and functionalcabinetry and storage,offers some resources tohelp you visualize and plana new kitchen or bathspace at www.merillat.com.

For most of us, budgetconstraints give us pause as

we consider where tosplurge and where to save.Here are a few things tothink about as you deter-mine which projects tobegin and which you mightconsider delaying or scal-ing back on.

What can you do your-self? There are some proj-ects you can handle onyour own, assuming you dothe proper research andpreparation. For example,painting is a relatively easydo-it-yourself project thatcan dramatically change aspace. While many home-owners dread the tediousprocess and prep that gointo it, the decision to do ityourself could save youthousands of dollars.

What can wait? Think ofyour home as ever-chang-ing and always improving.For the average personwho doesn’t have an unlim-ited budget, it means hav-ing to bench some projectsfor a while. Sarah Reep,director of designer rela-

tions and education forMerillat, encourages home-owners to come up with aproject priority list, startingwith “must-haves” andending with “nice-to-haves.” For example, proj-ects like landscaping typi-cally fall into the “nice-to-have” category and couldbe delayed or completed inphases.

Where should youinvest? Consider how you’lllive in the space. Kitchensand bathrooms are invest-ment-worthy because theyalways serve the same pur-pose and are two of themost lived-in spaces of thehome. Cabinetry, counter-tops and appliancesdesigned to support theways you’ll use thesespaces are a solid invest-ment both for resell valueand everyday enjoyment.For example, choose acountertop material suchas DeNova’s NaturalQuartz surfacing thatstands up to heat, resists

chips and cracks betterthan other materials and ismold-, mildew- and stain-resistant — all characteris-tics important in theseareas of the home. In addi-tion, invest in cabinetry“extras” like Merillat’s stor-age and organizationalsolutions to make life in the

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No matter what the proj-ect, professional designersare a great resource.Consider engaging oneearly on in the process.

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Just five months afteropening its doors,the Asahi Grill at the

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With marble flooring,cherry paneling and dark-wood beams suspendedfrom a vaulted ceiling,hung with light fixturescrafted of green glass andmetal, the restaurant

seemed sophisticated andinviting.

“We get a lot of compli-ments,” said SusanRosario, manager of thenew restaurant. “It’s amodern, elegant design.Especially the bathrooms!Ken did a really goodjob.”

Rosario was referring toKen Lau, architect at ProBuild Hawaii Construct-ion and a designer of thenew Asahi Grill. A partnerin the 5-year-olddesign/build firm, Lausays he planned therestaurant’s look with acommitment to eleganceand perfection.

“The washroom wasonly supposed to be whitewith a single washstand,not marble and granite,”said Lau. “As a contractor,I always think about howto make things nicer forclients.”

Lau started out buildingluxury apartments in hisnative Hong Kong back inthe 1990s, and then inChina, Japan and Singa-pore. “Apartments therecan be three or four timesmore expensive than inHawaii, so there’s greatdemand for high-quality

contractors.” He wouldeventually bring his con-struction and renovationexpertise to Hawaii.

Pro Build, Lau’s full-service Honolulu firm,has found its niche inworld-class construc-tion, additions and reno-vation, offering servicessuch as architecture anddesign, permitting, con-struction management,electrical and plumbingservices and interiordesign. With a team of 10

that includes architects,construction managersand skilled carpenters,the company specializesin exotic materials likemarble, porcelain andstone tile; oak, bamboohardwood, and engi-neered laminate flooring;and granite and marblecountertops.

The company’s currentprojects include a 4,000-square-foot glass andmetal Aina Haina ocean-front home designed for aJapanese client. It’s mod-ern and sparse, with bed-rooms on the groundfloor and kitchen, livingand dining area on thesecond floor, connectedby a huge exterior spiralstaircase.

The firm specializes inelegant internationalstyle, according to JosephJovenal, a project manag-er and architecturaldesigner with Pro Build.“We listen to our clients,in terms of the style,color, materials and finishwork they prefer, and wetry to mix American/localstyle with that.”

Jovenal and Lau havedone many projects under

their own banners and aspart of Pro Build’s team.Their portfolio includesthe Canton SeafoodRestaurant on Keeau-moku, Hana Sushi inHawaii Kai, Dr. William

Lum’s office in Mililani,Sushi San at Ala MoanaCenter, and Dish GoRestaurant in Moililili —think yakiniku with a con-veyor belt.

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and especially withclients, who receive asteady flow of notes andphotos of the ongoingconstruction “from thefoundation up,” accordingto Jovenal.

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In 1988, Poncho’s SolarService was estab-lished as a licensed

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One specific product thecompanies proudly sup-port is Enphase Micro-inverters (see graphic).Traditionally, solar panelsare connected together in aseries of circuits that arefed into a single, centralinverter, controlling thetens, hundreds, even thou-sands of panels as if theywere one unit operating atthe same power level.However, as Safrancaexplains, this approachreduces the overall systemefficiency and limits the

available informationabout individual panelhealth.

“If one panel goesbad, it all stops, and thatcan be a two- or three-day service to correct,”he says.

Enphase pioneered anew way of managing solarpower with its microin-verter system, whichreplaces the large centralinverters with small micro-electronics attached toeach solar panel. Known asmicroinverters, these de-vices allow each panel tooperate independently,making the entire solar sys-tem smarter and more effi-cient.

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Homeowners will seeinstant savings as soon astheir Enphase Micro-inverter system isswitched on, and they cancheck up on their systemany time through theircomputer or iPhone/smartphone (depending on ifthey have Internet serviceat home).

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To learn more about theEnphase Microinvertersystem, visit Poncho’s at650 Kakoi St. or call 422-4266.

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Just as its name suggests,Elite Design Group LLC ison its way to being in the

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Make your way to Kapolei’s F.D. Roosevelt Avenueand discover a hidden gem you’ll wish you knewabout before. Tropical Garden Accents is 70,000

square feet of ceramic planters, fountains, lily bowls andgarden accents, all available at wholesale prices to thepublic.

Humble beginningsFounded in 2006 by owner David Staub, Tropical

Garden Accents began humbly out of David’s home inWaimanalo. As a world traveler, he found beauty in gar-den accents from Asia, and decided to merge those withthe tropical garden décor in Hawaii. From David’s hometo an outlet in Waimanalo, the company’s rapid expansioncreated an opportunity to move to another area. In 2010,just four short years after opening, the thriving potteryoutlet expanded to its 70,000-square-foot Kapolei loca-tion, offering a shopping experience with wholesale pricesand an endless inventory.

Easy on the eyes and pocketbookAs the largest importer of ceramics in the state,

Kapolei’s Tropical Garden Accents is in a class of its ownwhen it comes to volume and variety. The garden center’sbulk-purchasing system allows it to pass on major savings— and the enormous weekly shipments ensure a constantinflux of new and different products. As a company stan-dard, the pricing at Tropical Garden Accents is always 35percent off retail. There also is always an expansive clear-ance area with discounts well above 50 percent.

Walk through the gates at Tropical Garden Accents andsee its expansive yard with rows and rows of pottery. Theyard is truly inspirational, and the layout makes it easy toexplore the latest additions. There also is a shady tropicalshowroom with ideas and displays, seating to take a quickbreak and two friendly, docile dogs to greet you by wag-ging their tails. You’re likely to run into David himself,because after all these years; he’s so passionate about what

he does that he’s there every day with the helpful staff.If you’re looking to redesign your garden space,

Tropical Garden Accents should be your first stop.Browse the rustic earthenware pottery, brightly glazedplanters, Balinese statues, stone carvings, beautiful gardenfountains and lily bowls, and you’re sure to find the per-fect fit for your home. You may go for a specific item, butyou’ll surely find many garden accents to inspire you.

Happy endingsFor six years, David has successfully worked to become

the largest importer of ceramics in the state. His blood,sweat and tears have gone into every inch of TropicalGarden Accents, and that dedication shows in the qualityof service and products at the outlet. Many clients knowDavid by name and continue to visit and see the progressof his business, which has overcome the trials of a tougheconomy and several relocations.

This year, David has decided it will be his last. TropicalGarden Accents will close its doors for good June 1. Davidhas plans to sell the remainder of his inventory at rock bot-tom prices for the next two months and vacate the Kapoleioutlet for good. They are overwhelmingly grateful for thesupport they’ve received over the years and hope thateveryone will visit the Kapolei outlet one last time beforethey go. As for David’s retirement plans, he’ll sail off intothe sunset — literally. He plans to chart new territory inlife and on the open water while sailing and seeking thenext big idea.

Going-out-of-business saleThe final sale will be from April 1 to May 31. Clearance

prices will be 50 to 70 percent off, and all sales are final.

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Know the facts

For one in four consumers, knowing and understand-ing what makes up general household products isimportant. As options continue to increase, this atten-tion to research is key to finding efficient products thatoffer maximum value.

Energy-efficient essentials

According to the 2010 Home Improvement ResearchInstitute Trends Program Report, reducing householdenergy usage and bills through energy-efficient improve-ments is the No. 1 reason homeowners make improve-ments.

“Now is the right time to make efficiency improve-ments around the home because homeowners will seean immediate impact on their monthly utility bills, andwill reap even greater benefits in the long term,” saysFrank O’Brien-Bernini, chief sustainability officer atOwens Corning.

Recycling 101

Many building materials and appliances are actuallyrecyclable, which is a better solution for the environ-ment, and may be less costly than you think.

“There are more recyclable materials on and in ahome than you might first assume. Millions of tons ofshingles torn off from roofs end up in our country’slandfills each year. Fortunately, the technology nowexists for all those shingles to be recycled instead,” saysO’Brien-Bernini.

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HOMEOWNERS’EMPHASIS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY GROWING

Aluminum Shake Roofing Inc. does not replaceroofs just to “maintain” current value, butrather does permanent roof replacements to

improve and add value to homes.Over the last two decades, residential construction

on the Ewa Plain has been dominated by mainlanddesigners and developers who have elected to “closeup” the homes they build and then air-condition theinterior spaces. What a waste!

Open-air homes, not closed-up boxes, are whatmost Hawaii residents want. You want to relax whenyou come home and move freely inside and outside.You want to enjoy your beautiful yard and the “bestweather on the planet,” and be able to go in and outof the house without having to open and close doors.If you have some friends and their keiki over, youdon’t want the house all closed up. You want it openand well-ventilated, with the pleasant aroma of flow-ers and fresh Hawaii air.

The problem is that almost all of the homesdescribed above have hot, temporary asphalt-shingleroofs. Most of the heat that enters the home is actu-ally coming from the roof, so why not install a per-manent, maintenance-free roof that will cool yourhouse enough to eliminate the need (and expense)for air conditioning in most cases? With a strong,beautiful Country Manor Shake (CMS) roof, as pro-vided by Aluminum Shake Roofing Inc., you can dothis.

The durable and lightweight CMS aluminum roofsystem, the coolest and longest-lasting roof you can

buy, was developed by Alcoa in 1974. Thousands ofthe roofs have been installed by Aluminum ShakeRoofing Inc. all over Hawaii for the last 23 years. TheCMS system is now manufactured in Ohio by Classic

Metal Roofing Systems using 95 percent post-con-sumer recycled and rustproof aluminum.

So, what do you want your roof to do for you?Consider the following:

• You want a roof that has a striking appearance, thatgives you pride when you come home and one thatwill keep looking that way for years to come.

• You want a fire-safe roof that will protect yourhome from hurricane-force winds and airbornesparks, while holding up under the extremes ofHawaii’s marine environment.

• You want a permanent roof that will increase yourhome’s value today and give your home the curbappeal to attract prospective buyers in the future, ifyou decide to sell.

• You want a roof that is installed properly.Aluminum Shake Roofing Inc. specializes in theinstallation of CMS roofs and is a clear leader in thefield.

Call now for a free estimate. Fred Rehm, presidentand founder of Aluminum Shake Roofing, will makea personal visit to your home, measure your roof,produce a scale drawing and a very detailed esti-mate. He will explain everything about how the roofsystem works and answer your questions to makeyour re-roof decision easier.

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