MAY 20, 2012 HAWAII AN EDITION OF BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME DECOR WITH COLOR. See Page 18 HAWAIIRENOVATION.STARADVERTISER.COM For more than 30 years, Tropical Wholesale has put the finishing touches on Hawaii’s homes with its wide range of services — from window and siding replacements to pool deck tiling and photovoltaic installs. See page 3 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS, INC. INSIDE : Fixing it up, local-style Photovoltaic Scan Here NATHALIE WALKER PHOTO
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MAY 20, 2012
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AN EDITION OF
BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME DECOR WITH COLOR. See Page 18
HAWAIIRENOVATION.STARADVERTISER.COM
For more than 30years, Tropical Wholesale has putthe finishing touches on Hawaii’shomes with its wide range of services — from window and sidingreplacements to pool deck tiling andphotovoltaic installs. See page 3
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Fixing it up,local-style
Photovoltaic
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Many of us are interested in howenvironmental energy affectsour lives. I’d like to offer some
clarity on what feng shui says about col-ors, mirrors, water, relationships andgifts, by answering the questions I ammost often asked:
Mirrors
Q:I thought putting a mirror at theentrance of a home was good feng
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A:Use common sense when it comesto mirror placement at the
entrance. If you stand at the door lookingin, what do you see in the mirror? If itreflects something beautiful that drawsyou in, it will draw that same beautifulenergy into your home. If it reflects
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Today:
hen it’s time to fix upthat older home, youneed to trust an experi-
enced and local contractor,who supports Hawaii.Tropical Wholesale has beenfixing residents’ homes formore than 30 years. Duringthat period, the company hasworked on thousands ofhomes with a firm commit-ment to quality workmanshipand using the best materials.
Here are key reasons totrust your home to TropicalWholesale:
The company is locallyowned and operated, servesHawaii’s homeowners andprovides the best homeimprovement products thatmoney can buy. TropicalWholesale is not limited toone product, but is a general
contractor with multiplelicenses and products.Tropical Wholesale is a dis-tributor of windows, siding,roofing, patio, bathroom andphotovoltaic solar products.This means it gets factorycontainer load prices.Tropical Wholesale also hasbeen trained to install theseproducts at the factories, andis a certified installer.
Tropical Wholesale has hadto adapt, modify and improvethe way products are installedbecause Hawaii is a veryunique place. Where elsehave you seen a girth board,water table or roof deck madeof canec? Most people don’t
even know what it looks likeand haven’t worked with itbefore. So if you renovateyour home, be sure to choosea local contractor likeTropical Wholesale, theexperts on Hawaii’s homes.
Tropical Wholesale is fullylicensed, bonded and insuredto exceed what is required bythe licensing board in Hawaii.The company has had thou-sands of customers. Some aremost likely friends or rela-tives of yours. Plus, TropicalWholesale is a Sam’s Clubcontractor. So if you’re amember, callTropical Wholesaleor visit Sam’s nation-
al website at samsclub.com tosign up for a free estimate. Goto the member services link,then click on home improve-ment. All products are war-ranted by the manufacturers,Tropical Wholesale andSam’s Club.
Tropical Wholesale onlyuses fully warranted prod-ucts. This means you get thebest warranties. Our windowsare Simonton Win-dows,which are rated No. 1 by J.D.Power. They have a lifetimewarranty on frame, hardwareand workmanship. The com-pany’s siding is Norandex, thethickest vinyl siding available.Tropical Wholesale even hasone that looks like Hardi-Board, but is lifetime warrant-ed. The company has hori-zontal, vertical and shakestyles. It can get any type ofsiding you want, and its roof-ing is Gerard, the only non-prorated roof warranted 100percent for 50 years. TropicalWholesale is a fully licensedelectrical contractor.
Call Tropical Wholesale tosave big. You do not have topay $60, $70 or $100,000 for aphotovoltaic system. Mostimportantly, every time youbuy any home improvementproduct in Hawaii, check tosee if the Mainland manufac-turer has a Hawaii warranty.The reason is that most man-ufacturer standards avoidwarranties for productsshipped to Hawaii because of
the salt-air conditions. Toomany people buy a product,then later need help, only tofind out that the company isout of business and the sales-man had falsely told themthat the items had war-ranties. Rest assured that allTropical Wholesale productshave manufacture warrantiesfor Hawaii.
Your business withTropical Wholesale also sup-ports local charities. Lastyear alone, TropicalWholesale donated to manycharities, including KampHawaii, La Pietra, TheKalima and the SalvationArmy. In fact, TropicalWholesale rebuilt the RobertLewis Stevenson building forthe Salvation Army head-quarters in Manoa in 2010and 2011, to restore the long-missed Hawaii landmark. Sowhen making those finaldecisions, think local to ben-efit Hawaii.
When the time comes totrust your old home to a con-tractor, go with TropicalWholesale. We can do almostany job at a reasonable price,with the best materials avail-able. Remember, vinyl is final.After 37 years of fixingHawaii’s homes, TropicalWholesale can prove it. CallMatthew Houar, owner/con-tractor of Tropical Wholesale.Or, call Mike Houar at 263-1252, or Matt Houar at 292-2942.
Turning your fixer-upper into a ‘Tropical’paradise
COVERSTORY
This is the second in a three-partseries.
Alan Nelson and his wife,Cyndi Keller, are in theprocess of watching
Graham Builders bring theirdreams for Alan’s childhoodhome on Spinnaker Isle in HawaiiKai to fruition. Like so manyhomeowners in Hawaii, they lovethe idea of bringing Hawaii’s tem-perate climate, beautiful waterand outdoor living “into” theirhome.
“We asked Graham Builders todesign a home reminiscent of mychildhood on the water in HawaiiKai,” said Alan. “I grew up on thewater and I work as a marinebiologist. I have spent a lifetimeenjoying all the gifts that theocean has to offer, including surf-ing and just being in it! We want-ed to incorporate the open, airy,wonderful fresh feel of our tropi-cal Hawaiian waters into ourhome.”
In his book, “The Hawaiian
Canoe,” the late Tommy Holmesdescribed Hawaii as “a land ofthe most geographically isolatedculture on earth, discovered andsettled thousands of years beforeCaptain Cook was born.” Were itnot for the water, none of uswould have ever found Hawaii.Alan and Cyndi asked GrahamBuilders to “build that age-oldtradition” into their new home.
Simple but impressive touches,like corner windows, exception-ally high ceilings and a large win-dow at the corner of the bathtubin the upstairs master bath, willoffer more than just rooms with aview. There is not only the closeproximity to the water,but the perception thatthe home is a part of it.For example, soaking
in the master bathtub will giveone the sense of sitting in themiddle of the water located juststeps away outside.
The master bedroom will fea-ture a lanai that seems to “float”over the water below. It is clearlyset back from the water, but theviews makai and down belowmake it seem to extend much far-ther over the water’s edge.
“We really wanted the Nelson-Keller family to feel their sur-roundings in a big way,” saidEvan Fujimoto, Graham Build-ers’ president. “We designed asmuch see-through view as we
could, without sacrificingprivacy, and giving them the feel-ing that they really do live in themiddle of the Pacific Ocean.”
“Everything about our GrahamBuilders home- building experi-ence has been positive,” saidCyndi. “It’s exciting to see all thediscussions and drawings as theyfinally become three-dimension-al. We feel like this has been agroup effort and that GrahamBuilders is just as excited aboutthe project as we are.”
This story is part two of threethat follows the Nelson-Kellers intheir design+build journey withGraham Builders. The completed
project will be unveiled in latesummer. Stay tuned as you won’twant to miss the finished product!
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For example, the BoschAscenta has been recentlynamed the No. 1-rated dish-washer and a “best buy” by theleading consumer review maga-zine. This Energy Star unit isthe quietest and most energy-efficient dishwasher in its pricecategory, yet does a remarkablejob of getting your dishes clean.Most importantly, it does its jobwhile using less water and elec-tricity than one would use ifdoing the dishes by hand.
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After attending a HomeworksConstruction Build New Or ReDoseminar, a couple with two young
children decided that Homeworks wasthe right contractor for their project.They had recently purchased a 65-year-old home in Kailua with the intention ofremodeling.
When Homeworks project coordinatorSarah VanDeVanter was contacted by thecouple requesting a consultation, sheagreed to meet with them at the home.
“Initially, we looked into the possibili-ties of remodeling, but after a closeinspection of the home, inside and out, itbecame evident that the scales would tipin favor of a complete rebuild,”VanDeVanter said. “When I first pro-posed looking at building a new house,they were excited about the prospect ofowning a brand new custom home, butworried about cost.
“Even with a significant budget ofapproximately $150,000 to $175,000 forthe remodel, it would not be possible toturn this house around. The rooms weresmall and cramped, and the kitchen wascompletely closed off from the rest of thehouse with no natural light or ventilation.Also, the house had been poorly main-tained and suffered from significant ter-
mite damage ... then we discovered sever-al illegal additions. When we reviewedthe problems with the owners andexplained what it would take to fix them,it didn’t take them very long to agree thatrebuilding was the right decision.”
As a design/build firm, Homeworks wasable to handle every phase of the project“in house” — from demolition, to plansand permits, to interior finishes. Theowner, a professional chef, had specificcriteria for his all-new “dream kitchen.”The entire creative process was a collabo-rative effort with the Homeworks team,including architect Mario Tadeo, kitchen
designer Sean Bradshaw, selections coor-dinator Tanny Esperas and VanDeVanter.The completed home not only incorpo-rates all the features specified by theclients, but its interior living space is 250square feet larger than the old house.
“Together with Heather Hickox, whomanaged construction, the team broughtthe owners’ vision to life,” VanDeVantersaid. “The contract was signed in July 2011and the family moved into their new
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The 56th annual BIA-Hawaii Paradeof Homes is Hawaii’s biggest openhouse of new homes held
statewide. This year’s parade is Oct. 6, 7,13 and 14. The printed guidebook will bedistributed in the Sunday, Sept. 30Honolulu Star-Advertiser and also will beavailable online at www.biahawaii.org.The awards gala that announces theGrand Champion, Best in Show NeighborIslands and the division winners will beheld Oct. 2 in Royal Hawaiian Hotel’sMonarch Room.
Since BIA was founded in 1955, theParade of Homes has been a cornerstonevenue to showcase the newest trends inhome building. We even hold the recordfor introducing the first all-electrichomes built in the Islands, which featuredelectric appliances and refrigeration.
We look back to thank our local
builders, contractors, suppliers and asso-ciates for their continued partnershipthrough sponsorship and participation.This ongoing support is vital as we lookforward to the premier event, a tour ofnew homes that instill the achievableAmerican dream of homeownership.
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Before installing a solar panelarray, it is important to assess thecondition of the existing roof. Byensuring the integrity of the exist-ing roofing system, you will avoidfuture problems such as leakage,repair or the need to remove panelsto re-roof. Certain types of roofs,such as tile and shingle roofs, canpresent challenges to the solar con-tractor like cracked tiles or looseshingles. By having your roofinspected and getting the necessary
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something neutral, negative or of nointerest (such as the nosy neighbor’sfront door), place something like a pieceof artwork that you love in the mirror’spath to draw in more favorable energy.
Colors
Q:I am so confused as to what colorto paint the rooms in my house.
Every book says something different. Isthere a simple way to choose the “right”color?
A:When in doubt, choose colors yousee in nature: the browns of the
earth, the greens of the trees, the vibran-cy of the flowers, the peacefulness of theblue sky and the warm golden glow ofthe sun. How does that make you feel?When your interior colors reflect thoseof nature, you bring nature’s life forceinto your home. Avoid colors that are“artificial” or that you wouldn’t find innature. You will never go wrong usingearth tones as your base color andvibrant floral shades as accents.
Water
Q:I know water fountains are goodfeng shui, but I also heard that
placing them in certain areas is inadvis-able. How do I know where to put thefountain to enhance my home’s energy?
A:Placing fountains around theentrance is excellent. Fountains
with a directed water flow should faceinto the home to mirror your movementas you enter. It also is acceptable to place
fountains anywhere along the left wall ofa home or room, or in the far left corner(as you are standing at the door facingin). Avoid large fountains in the bed-room. Too much water there can disruptemotions.
Relationships
Q:I am looking for a partner toshare my life with. What is the
best way to attract someone using fengshui?
A:Different areas of the home corre-late to various areas of your life.
Your bedroom and the far right cornerof your home (as you stand at your frontdoor facing in) relate to relationships.The number two represents relation-ships, so pairs of things are favorable inthose areas, but do not go overboard.
Make sure that you have just a few itemsthat represent the relationship energyyou want to create. Creating the physi-cal space for a partner helps to align theenergy for that person to enter your life.
Likewise, make sure to remove fromplain view any items associated withpast relationships. They could energeti-cally be holding you in the past.
Gifts
Q:What are some good feng shuigifts to give? Can you give me
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A:Plants are universally feng shui-positive items. In your home,
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Books represent wisdom and knowl-edge. Giving the gift of a book is a won-derful way to open someone’s mind tosomething new and exciting.
Fruit or sweets, such as fruit baskets,chocolates and the like symbolize wish-es for a full, sweet and abundant life.
For couples, anything in pairs symbol-izes a strengthening of the union, so givetwo of something: pictures, lamps, can-dles, figurines, etc.
The key to giving a feng shui-positivegift is the intention and the symbolism.Try not to get so caught up in pickingthe right color, shape and size thatchoosing a gift becomes difficult. Gowith overall meaning.
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Lighting is possibly the most pow-erful tool you have when itcomes to interior design. It does
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“When looking for a light fixture,think of yourself as a curator lookingfor a perfect piece of art,” said interiordesigner Laurie Smith, known for herrole as a featured designer on the hittelevision show Trading Spaces(2000-2008). Smith said, “Like art, afabulous fixture can make a strongdesign statement, as well as provideillumination for your space.”
Often consumers do not realize thedifference updated lighting can makein their homes. Smith suggests findingone special piece and building a roomaround it. “In design school, welearned that lighting is the most excit-ing and mysterious medium in design.Lighting is sculptural; it’s textural, it’sexciting,” she said.
“There are so many varying stylesand designs in lighting today that thepossibilities are endless. Different
materials and shapes are just part ofwhat goes into determining that per-fect fixture,” said Smith. “For instance,do you want the shape of your piece tocontrast with your room’s schematicor coordinate with it? Taking a tradi-tional fixture and placing it into amodern setting creates interestthrough contrast, while taking a sleekmodern fixture and putting it into atraditional setting infuses new vitalityand a sophisticated accent.”
With so many choices on the mar-ket, the task of selecting a light fix-ture can be difficult and overwhelm-ing for many homeowners. It’s just amatter of developing a plan or oneidea. To help consumers get started,Smith talks about the importance oflighting to interior design in a newvideo series. Each minute-longvideo, created by the AmericanLighting Association, focuses on adifferent aspect of lighting and ways
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Whether looking for one fixture or acomplete lighting design plan, a greatplace to start is at an ALA-memberlighting retail showroom. There youwill find professionally trained staff tohelp you select the perfect light foryour space. To find a local ALA show-room, call (800) 605-4448 or go towww.AmericanLightingAssoc.com.
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MAKING A SPLASH IN THE BATH
By Kyle Galdeira
Hua Xia Constructionis in the business ofmaking dreams
come true — from renova-tions to new homes, thefamily business is ready tohelp customers makedreams a reality.
Xiang Feng Cao got hisstart in the constructionindustry while working asa carpenter in China. Heeventually opened hisown business and work-shop there before decid-ing to move to Hawaii in2000.
The skillful craftsmanworked for various localcompanies until decidingto build his own con-struction team. Cao, withthe help of his son, Andy,formed Hua Xia Con-struction in August2008. The duo, alongwith a team of experi-enced workers, has beenassisting local home andbusiness owners with
their building andremodeling needs eversince.
“In China and Japan, wecan see many historic con-struction (projects) thatwere built a thousandyears ago, but are stillsolid and workable,” saidCao. “Our companywould like to help ourcustomers build orremodel their homes likethat. We always providehigh-quality works,friendly cooperation andreasonable cost to ourcostumers.”
As Andy explained, HuaXia receives a great dealof business via positivereferrals and by prospec-tive customers noticingother finished projects.
“Most clients will see ahouse we’ve built orremodeled in the past asan example of our work-manship,” said Andy. “Wefeel confident working asa family to make ourclients happy.”
Hua Xia is capableof handling both com-mercial and residen-tial jobs, and withsummer right aroundthe corner, homeown-ers can count on HuaXia for a wide range ofrequests.
Andy said that kitchenand bathroom additionshave been in demand as oflate — the result of home-owners looking to makechanges to existing struc-tures. Hua Xia is capableof handling the design andpermitting process, fromproviding a free estimateall the way through com-pletion of the project.
Hua Xia provideshomeowners with de-tailed models to aid in thevisualization process, andwill work to incorporatematerials that are bothcost-effective and of thehighest quality. From
minor renovations tomulti-million dollar proj-ects from scratch, Hua Xiais poised to handle thetask.
“We provide customerswith a 3-D layout of theirproject so they can visual-ize what their home willlook like,” Andy said.“Customers appreciatethe quality of work thatwe provide, and a reason-able estimate beforehandthat is usually met uponthe completion of thejob.”
For more information,call Hua Xia Construc-tion at 636-1888, or visitthe website www.HuaXiaConstructor.com.
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Alittle black dress, agreat pair of jeansand a leather jacket
— some styles never goout of fashion. Some ele-ments of home decor sharethat same sense of time-lessness, and none more sothan a simple floral theme.
“Flowers are alwaysfashionable, stylish and on-trend,” says Dani Nichols,a trend-watcher for homedecor website MuralsYourWay.com. “Whetheryou’re looking for just theright touch of elegance and
life for patterned uphol-stery, or modern floralmurals to make an accentwall pop, flowers arealways appropriate.”
Nichols points to hottrends in floral decor thisspring and summer:
Floral walls
“Flowers have alwaysinspired paint makers tocreate colors that pay hom-age to both the boldnessand the delicacy of floralinspirations,” Nichols said.This year, paint manufac-
turers are offering adiverse palette of floral-inspired colors, from dustyroses and iris blues, butter-cup yellow and daisywhite, to frothy lilac andpopping peony.
Floral wallpaper and flo-ral murals also are greatways to incorporate flow-ers into a room’s decor. Asubtle pattern of small, del-icate flowers can create agentle, peaceful feeling in aroom. Or, go bold with anaccent mural that depicts asingle, showy bloom. You
can find a plethora of floraloptions online at websiteslike MuralsYourWay.com.
Sustainability
One of the most enjoy-able ways to decorate withflorals — cut flowers — isalso one of the most fleet-ing. Few beautiful thingsare as short-lived as cutflowers. This season, lookfor cut flower designs totrend toward sustainabili-ty, as everyone looks forways to get more enjoy-ment from their flowersfor longer.
While adding the packetof plant food will help keepa florist’s bouquet alive aslong as possible, there’smore everyone can do tomake their displays moreeco-friendly. Look forflorists who use biodegrad-able packing products,compost their leftoversand choose seasonalblooms that don’t requirelong-distance shipping.
Daring pairings
When you think of floraldesign, you probably envi-sion bright, rich hues
paired with backgroundneutrals. This year, howev-er, florals are going daring,mixing in metallic accentsand deep, saturated pur-ples and blues that almostappear black. A touch ofsilver or gold matchedwith pure white creates anupscale, classic effect. Adash of bronze or coppermarried with vibrant yel-lows or blues is an unex-pected and delightful deco-rating twist.
While bright or light col-ors are as intrinsic to floraldecor as the backgroundgreenery, dark bloomsimpart an almost mysticalaura, whether the hue isnatural or dyed. You’ll seethese daring pairings pop
up everywhere this year,from throw pillows to cen-terpieces.
Nichols also predictsdesigners will continue toexperiment with combina-tions of floral patterns.“Long gone is the conven-tional wisdom that if youhad one bold floral patternin a room, you couldn’t domore,” she said. “It’s per-fectly all right to experi-ment with one floral pat-tern on the drapes and acomplementary — or evencompeting — one onaccent pillows.
“Few decorating themesafford the timelessness andflexibility of florals,” sheadded.
The best way to ensure thatyour home or workplacewill remain cool and com-
fortable is to be ready with anew, efficient, split-ductless airconditioning system.
Systems sold and installed bythe Aire Conditioner Shoppe areavailable in a variety of styles andprice ranges. You can choose asystem that cools only or one thatalso heats.
“This is also a good time toschedule servicing for your exist-ing ductless split system, so it willcontinue operating with high effi-ciency when the hottest weatherhits,” said Aire ConditionerShoppe owner Neil Wiedemann.
The latest ductless split sys-tems provide zoned comfort andare engineered to install quicklyand easily. These revolutionarynew systems available from theAire Conditioner Shoppe, whichspecializes in Fujitsu andMitsubishi, provide both heatingand cooling with a push of a but-
ton on the remote control. Theyalso provide individual tempera-ture control throughout yourhome or business so each room,zone or floor will be the tempera-ture you set.
Concerned about air quality?These systems have the capabili-ty to filter out dust, mold sporesand microorganisms. The DryMode helps to control humiditylevels, even when cooling isn’tneeded. Other standard featuresinclude Sleep Timer AutoChangeover, 24-Hour TimerCold Prevention, Auto Restart/Reset Low Ambient and AutoLouver: Up/Down, Left/ Right.
Concerned about appearance?The cooling-only wall mountedunits, designed for single rooms,
are slim and stylish. Indoor unitshave a clean, aesthetic design andare powerful, though small andshorter in length than competingunits. The variable-speed com-pressor helps systems adapt toshifts in heat load caused by theafternoon sun.
Concerned about noise? Ifsound coming from your currentsystem interferes with TV, con-versation or even falling asleep,treat yourself and your family toa new system. These units are soquiet you won’t even knowthey’re on.
How about cost? “The opera-tive word is ‘efficient,’’
Wiedemann said. “Old or mal-functioning air conditioning sys-tems are energy hogs that don’tdo the job effectively and run upyour electricity bills. The air con-ditioning systems available at theAire Conditioner Shoppe are thenewest models that incorporatethe latest technological ad-vances.” He pointed out thatsplit-ductless systems can be justas efficient as central air condi-tioning, or more efficient interms of energy savings, depend-ing on the lifestyle of the home-owner.
Wiedemann, who has been inthe air conditioning business
since 1979, sells and installs split-ductless systems on Oahu, as wellas portable air conditioners. Healso sells less expensive windowunits that are often the choice forapartments, condos and houses.“Even the window air condition-ing units, which are generallywhat you see in older apartmentbuildings or townhomes, havebeen extensively improved bothin efficiency and appearance.However, the tenant and/orowner needs to obtain permis-sion from the management com-pany and/or apartment ownersassociation to install any type ofair conditioning,” he added.
Both ductless split systems andwindow air conditioners are ondisplay at the Aire ConditionerShoppe showroom in Waipio andalso shown and described on thewebsite, www.aireconditionershoppe.com. The companyinstalls, repairs and services whatit sells. Wiedemann guaranteesthe lowest prices for any producthe sells with installation of thesame equipment. For 10 yearsrunning, Fujitsu has named him“Dealer of the Year.”
The Aire Conditioner Shoppeoffers free onsite estimates anddesign consultation.
Customization isvital when design-ing or altering a
home or business. It’s thekey to making one’s placeof work stand out fromthat of the competition,and it’s the necessaryingredient in turning ahouse into a home.
Pro Build Hawaii Con-struction is home to anexperienced team of crafts-men that are willing andable to make clients’dreams a reality. Throughits five years, the companyhas compiled a growingcollection of satisfied cus-tomers and glowingreviews.
“Our company has ageneral contractor’s li-cense, so we can handleeverything from planning
to plumbing and electri-cal,” said Ken Lau, chief ofengineering at Pro BuildHawaii Construction. “It’sa one-stop shop.”
Lau has an extensivebackground in generalengineering, and startedworking for a construc-tion company while hon-ing his trade at theUniversity of Hawaii.
Lau and his team com-bine their talents to com-plete a wide range of proj-ects, from building newhomes and businessesfrom scratch to planningand executing additionsand renovations to vari-ous structures. They han-dle every step of theprocess, from the intri-cate architectural plan-ning and design to per-mitting, construction andinterior design. In addi-
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“We work with thehome or business ownerto create a custom design,and have all sorts of qual-ity materials to workwith,” Lau said. “We spe-cialize in building houses,and our prices are veryreasonable to match ourcustomers’ budgets. Weput passion into everyproject. We’ve receivedexcellent feedback fromour customers.”
Customers can stayupdated as to the progressof their job as Pro BuildHawaii Construction willprovide clients with
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Many people thinkthat replacing win-dows in Hawaii
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1.Single-pane glass has vir-tually no insulating value.
According to Sempra Energy, asingle-pane window canaccount for as much as 75 per-cent of the heat-gain by lettingmore heat pass through theglass and into your room. Youneed more energy to keep theroom cooler. Even if the air isn’tescaping from the house, solarradiation forces you to use air
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As you look around,you might start tofeel like your
home is a little, well,blah. If so, just adding alittle pop of color intoyour home can help.
Once you have an ideaof the color directionyou are heading in foryour home, the funbegins. Start by thinkingabout the colors youwant to add, where colorcan make the mostimpact, and just howmuch you need to giveyour home a fresh look.
Here are a few tips toget you started on youradventure in color:
Explore color
More than likely, youalready have a favoritecolor in mind and wouldbe OK seeing more of itin your home. Or, maybea little inspiration from
the season’s hottest hueswould help. Either way,the first step is toexplore color. Take avisit to your favoriteclothing boutique, stopin at a paint store or flipthrough home designmagazines. Choose thelooks you are mostdrawn to or the colorsthat evoke a feeling ofhappiness or calm.These colors reflectyour personal style andwill make you feel mostcomfortable in yourhome.
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inter season wasrough this year,with lots ofwater. In general,our roads and
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Walker-Moody Construction justfinished its repair of King Shops atWaikoloa on the Big Island — on timeand on budget. The company com-pleted 6,300 square feet of asphaltrepairs, crackfilled all cracks largerthan 1/4- inch with CrackMaster PLhot crack filler, squeegee-applied one
coat of OptiPave Plus sealcoat over110,000 square feet, spray-applied onecoat of MasterSeal Ready-To-Usesealer over 110,000 square feet andstriped all traffic lines to match theexisting ones. Walker-MoodyConstruction finished the project inthree phases, which only took threeweeks.
The heart of an effective pavementmaintenance program includes peri-odic sealcoating with an asphalt-based emulsion pavement sealer.Asphalt-based emulsions are not toxiclike coal tar, and are water-based,leaving an easier cleanup. If leftuntreated, asphalt pavement willdeteriorate rapidly. This is because itis made of asphalt binder and rock, soimmediately after paving, the asphaltbinder combines with oxygen and
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Sealcoating protects against oxida-tion. An unsealed pavement allowswater to penetrate the pavement struc-ture, leading to base erosion and, ulti-mately, pavement failure. Sealcoatingprovides a protective barrier to stopwater penetration. Also, if leftunsealed, oil and gasoline will softenand deteriorate the exposed asphaltbinder. Sealcoating provides a protec-tive barrier that resists attack from oiland gasoline. Once the sealcoat beginsto wear off and the rock is exposed, it’stime to apply another coat.
Walker-Moody Construction has the
latest technology and training to pro-vide asphalt maintenance services.Call 839-2781 to talk to the company’strained professionals. They will comeout and review your property, meas-ure the asphalt for accuracy, providerecommendations in a formal propos-al and deliver on-time and on-budgetprojects. If you are an association orboard, they also will talk with direc-tors or attend board meetings toanswer questions. Whether you wanta quick fix or a long-term solution,give the professionals at Walker-Moody a call because they fix it all.Asphalt maintenance work for thecompany is now approaching 9 mil-lion square feet.
Again, call Walker-Moody Con-struction to receive your free esti-mate.
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