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Back when MTV played music videos, Ialways looked forward to this time ofthe year. Why? I couldn’t wait to see

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This week, I decided to put together myown list. In compiling such a list, I’ve discov-ered that I’ve been fortunate to learn manythings when it comes to the home. Whilesome tips were more difficult to grasp thanothers, my favorites are handy solutions

that anyone can implement. Here they are, in no particular order:

• Remove water stains from wooden tableswith mayonnaise. Cover the stain with may-onnaise and let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Older stains may require more time.

• When attempting to loosen a nut thatwon’t budge, touch a lit candle to it. Themelted wax will act as a lubricant.

• To maximize storage space in your refrig-erator, pantry, closet or any other area,choose square containers over round ones.

• If you accidentally break a light bulb whileit’s in the socket, remove it by using half ofan unpeeled potato. Just remember to turnoff the power to the light before doing this.

• Defog a mirror with a hair dryer. A blastof hot or cold air should do the trick.

• Keep your bar soap from melting all overyour tub/shower by resting it on a spongeon your soap dish.

• Clean up pet hair by running your handover hair-covered surfaces while wearing arubber dishwashing glove.

• For slippery lids that won’t seem to

open, tie a rubber band around the top forextra grip. This works for every type oftwist-on cover, including nail polish bottles.

• Keep your tools free from rust by plac-ing a few pieces of chalk in each compart-ment that has metal tools or hardware.

• When painting, wrap fixtures such asdoorknobs and hinges with foil to protectthem from drips.

As I reflect back on 2012 and all thewonderful things I learned and projects I’vetackled, I get even more excited for what’sto come.

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Just in time for the new year, C&CCabinets Granite has a special two-week sale aimed at helping cus-

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The one-time-only sale runs from Dec.31 to Jan. 12, and offers a host of savingsincluding 5 percent off custom-made cabi-nets, 10 percent off in-stock sinks and 15percent off in-stock granite selectionswhen customers present their HawaiiRenovation coupon.

Co-owner William Cao encourages cus-tomers to bring in their building dimen-sions and plans so that C&C CabinetsGranite can create a design and generatean estimate. Also, Cao explained that cus-tomers who take advantage of the sale canlock in the sale price of their desired cabi-netry even if they choose to pick up theorder two or three months later.

“It’s a really big sale, just in time for thenew year,” said Cao. “Customers have anopportunity to start fresh with a newkitchen or bathroom.”

C&C Cabinets Granite is well equippedto aid in the design and completion ofboth residential and commercial projects.The company has assisted home and busi-ness owners with their building andremodeling needs since 2010 while oper-ating out of its Iwilei location situatedbehind the Costco gas station.

“We bring over 25 years of construc-tion experience to the business,” said Cao,whose company specializes in quality cabi-netry, granite countertops and stainlesssteel sinks. “We have a lot of products in-stock and ready for all sorts of construc-tion and remodeling projects, includingkitchen and bathroom upgrades.”

C&C Cabinets Granite offers seven cab-inetry color choices — available in bothframed and frameless construction —

including Burgundy Cherry, Wheat Maple,Cinnamon Maple and Sunset Cherry. Thesolid wood face and framed cabinets fea-ture plywood box construction and are“well-built, dependable cabinet arrange-ments,” as Cao explained. “Whether for anew home construction project or kitchencabinet remodel, we have what you arelooking for at a price you can afford.”

The family business also features morethan 40 varieties of granite, including ele-gant, classy color schemes like MaduraGold, River White and Rose Pearl that pro-vide practical, durable stone surfaces toaccentuate any kitchen or bathroom. C&CCabinets Granite is also bringing in fivenew quartz countertops in the nearfuture.

C&C Cabinets Granite also offers awide variety of undermount stainless steelsinks. The sinks, which range in style fromtraditional to modern, use the highestgrade materials that lead to a luxurious yet

dependable product suitable for a homeor business owner’s lifestyle. With abrushed satin finish, which hides anyscratches that could occur over the sinks’lifetime, the models are constructed with16 gauge 304 stainless steel and includesound-dampening rubber pads in additionto being fully coated and insulated.

Customers are encouraged to takeadvantage of the “10 by 10” special, whichoffers customers 10 to 12 pieces of cabi-netry in addition to a granite countertopsuitable to fit in a 10-by-10-foot room fora combined price starting at $1,999.

“We offer better quality, solid woodcabinets than the competitors,” Cao said.“We’re a full-service company and areready to serve our customers right away.”

For more information, and to receive afree estimate and complimentary designassistance, call C&C Cabinets Granite at853-2088, or log on to CCCabinetsGranite.com.

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Look around any neighborhood in Hawaiiand you will see a real change taking place— the “Cool Roof” revolution. Instead oftearing off your old asphalt roof and haulingit to the dump every 10 to 15 years, chooseto save money by having your existing roofcoated with a long lasting coating that iswarranted up to 50 years.

Silicone coatings have so many positivepoints that it’s easy to see why they aregrowing in popularity every day. In fact, theyhave become the leading roof system thatthe Cool Roof Store sells over the last year.Lets look at a few reasons why.

Silicone coatings will withstand heavyponding water indefinitely. Because theyare not water-based like acrylic coatings,they don’t absorb moisture. While top-endacrylics — when reinforced with RoofFabric — can withstand moderate pondingwater, silicones are in a league of their own.

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With silicone coatings, the entire roof willnot need to be reinforced with roof fabric,saving a lot of time and money.

In some cases, homeowners may want toreinforce a few “weak-knee” areas — likethe perimeter drip edge or a skylight curb— with roof fabric. However, in most casesit’s not needed. The Gaco Peel and Stickroof fabric is an easy and inexpensive way todo this. Even easier is the Gaco Liquid RoofTape, a thick, buttery caulking, which is sim-ply applied with a brush.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Last yearyou had an easy-to-follow method for how toclose out the year and open up to new begin-nings in our homes and in our minds. It wasvery helpful for me and my family. Can youoffer some advice as we turn into 2013?

It’s hard to believe that in just two moredays we’ll be saying, “Happy New Year,”once again. I know I am not the only

one who felt the swift passing of time in2012. Well, time is still accelerating, so it’smore important than ever to set yourintentions and be present with your life,otherwise you will get to the end of 2013feeling that you failed to maximize yourpotential and your possibilities.

Your home and environment can sup-port you in what you want to create in thenew year, but you must first gain clarityabout what you want. Start by lookingwithin.

Ask yourself what you wantWhat do you want for yourself this year?

Take some time to think about what’simportant to you and then set the intent tocreate it. The clearer you are, the better andeasier your year will unfold. At the beginningof every year, I ask myself what I want toexperience in all the areas of my life. Then,just like one would plan a vacation, I takethree days off to get clear, envision, developstrategies and plan the year ahead becauseI know it is important to my success.

I am always amazed at how much I col-lect in just one year, and I am acutely aware

that we are energetically tied to things inour environment. So I set aside an extratwo days before the year ends to preparemy home to support me in all of myendeavors in the year ahead by clearingout the unnecessary accumulations in myhome, freeing the energy to help me reachmy highest potential.

Now, if your home is not yet preparedfor the new year, don’t worry! ChineseNew Year, determined by the lunar calen-dar, is Feb. 10, so you still have plenty oftime to get things ready. It’s helpful to thinkof the new year as an important and wel-come “guest.” By clearing out the old, youphysically and energetically create space forthis new year “guest.”

If you don’t know where to start, use thepoints below as a guide. Engage every per-son in the house to get ready for “out withthe old, in with the new” feng shui action.

Out with the old

1. DiscardPut your mind in “I’m on a mission

mode.” Then, go from roomto room putting in a trashbag everything that you nolonger use or need. Stay nolonger than 10 minutes ineach area.

Get rid of expired fooditems in the refrigerator andcabinets, old newspapers,junk mail, chipped cups, oldcosmetics, burnt down can-dles, broken items, warpedTupperware and other thingsthat no longer serve you. Bequick and snappy. This is aneasy step that takes nothought at all.

2. DonateNext, in a large plastic bag,

put clothes you haven’t worn,CDs, books, figurines andother items with which youno longer resonate. For largeitems, make a list and sched-

ule a day to remove them from your home.For now, remove the items that will fit into afew bags. Don’t think too much. Just do it. Ifyou have a hard time letting things go, imag-ine the smile on the person who needs theitem more than you do.

3. Clear and cleanClutter creates lethargy and overwhelm.

To make space to welcome the opportuni-ties for the upcoming year, clear off surfaceswhere things have settled — kitchen coun-ters, dining room tables and bathroom sur-faces.

In with the new

1. Stock up on foodFood symbolizes abundance and health.

Fill your pantry and stock your refrigeratorwith the type of food that you want to eatin 2013.

2. Bring in a new plantPlants symbolize growth and represent

the life force. Bring in a plant from your gar-

den, or better yet, purchase live plants andplace them in your home to represent a newand healthy beginning to the year. A displayof beautiful flowers is a positive symbol andrepresents reaching your highest potential.

3. Hang up new calendarsCalendars should represent the future,

so discard all of last year’s calendars so thatyou greet the new year by showing you arepresent and open to the future, not stuckin the past.

4. Freshen up the energyFor just a few minutes, open every door

and window to let go of the old year andenergy and welcome in the new, with avision to receive the best that life has to offer.

Take action for a great yearWhat you have in your home shows up

in the quality of your life. To raise your pos-itive experience of the upcoming year, set apositive intent throughout your home bytaking out what you no longer want andbringing in what you do. A happy homesupports you in living a happy life. Here’s toa fantastic close to 2012. See you againwith more insight to help you in your life in2013!

Alice Inoue is a life guide at Alice Inoue LifeGuidance LLC, a company committed toassisting people in living empowered lives.Alice shares her wisdom as a professionalspeaker and personal consultant, and offers aseries of instructional DVDs on feng shui. Visitwww.aliceinspired.com for more information.

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Letting go of things physically andmentally is important. Start anew in2013 by leaving behind past

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“Revamping kits” that refinish counter-tops, cabinets and appliances are alreadyin growing demand. Here are three topkitchen kits that can easily, quickly andaffordably help your existing kitchen lookhigh end.

Granite remains the No. 1 choice forkitchen remodels, but the standard costof granite runs from $50 to $110 asquare foot (including installation). Whilethere’s nothing functionally wrong withlaminate, Corian and Formica, they’re notalways what homeowners are lookingfor. So if your countertops need an upliftwithout a hefty price tag attached, trygranite paint.

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Modern cabinets are what everyoneneeds to bring their kitchen from “old-fashioned” to “in fashion.” However,throwing the old cabinets out may seemdrastic. If your cabinets work just fine butthe color is keeping your kitchen in the’90s, try Nuvo Cabinet paint. NuvoCabinet paint is a one-day process thatdoes not require any cabinet removal ora separate primer. Just apply two coats ofyour desired Nuvo shade and withinhours your cabinets will be ready for use.

Each kit covers 100 square feet, which isthe standard cabinet coverage for theaverage-sized kitchen. One kit costs$69.95 and can be purchased from nuvocabinetpaint.com.

Appliances are a big investment andmany times are purchased all at once toachieve a harmonious, matching look.

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A major impetus has been therealization that kitchen cabinets canadd an important aesthetic cacheto the kitchen, thanks to the wider

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They’ve become part of the jew-elry of a house— what makes ahouse a home. People are putting inan inordinate number of cabinets inall rooms these days, even in windowseats because they increase space.

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Last week, I told you how the glint ofgold always makes me think ofChristmas, while the shine and

sparkle of silver are all about the new year,filled with bright new beginnings and cele-bration. This week I’m presenting tips abouthow you can take white-hot metallic andadd some sparkle and shine to your space— and not just for this New Year’s, but foryears to come.

Just as gold is a warm metal and worksfabulously with warm colors, silver is a coolmetal that’s ideal for cool colors such asblues, purples and pinks. Some colors canbe both warm and cool, so just keep inmind that cooler, brighter shades usuallywork better with silver. If a color is light-ened by white, it’s generally cooler, while ifit has some yellow, orange, red or brown,it’s generally warmer.

For example, in this bedroom I designedin Kahala, the homeowner wanted some-thing calming, romantic, vibrant and unique.So I chose purple, the color of passion, asan accent color on the wall behind the bed.

Cool colors prevailed: The surroundingwalls were painted in a very light lilac, thefurniture was a dark ebony, and the bed-ding was white and charcoal with a pop ofsilver in an accent pillow. To make sure theroom felt fresh and clean, the lamps weremade of white glass.

But I wanted to repeat the silver andhave something interesting and unique onthat purple wall. So I made an abstractdesign with images of birds or clouds invarying sizes and mounted them at varyingdepths of half an inch to a couple of inchesfrom the wall. These silver accents createdinterest, dimension and just the right touchof subtle bling for a one-of-a-kind, relaxingand dramatic bedroom.

Now, how can you incorporate silverinto your space during the holidays in away that can last well beyond the newyear? Just as I told you about gold, there are

so many different textiles and fabrics in sil-ver : bright silver fabrics, ikats with silver inthem, faux animal skins and pewter and sil-ver textiles that can be used to reupholsteror create accents for your furniture piecesor for window treatments.

And as I told you last week, it’s easy to

add the cool bling of silver by spray-paint-ing branches or even dried leaves.

A great thing about silver is that it canhave a reflective quality. If you have a littlebit of silver and want to enhance that,adding some mirrors or glass to a spacecan help give it a very modern feel. To

incorporate silver without the modern feel,go for a more weathered look as in pewteror brushed silver. Antique silver or pewterwill add a more eclectic element.

A super-easy and affordable way to addsilver is with picture frames. There are tonsof options out there from a wide array ofstores, with looks that range from poundedmetal or scratched wood to shiny ormatte, with ornate or clean lines. Next toblack, silver is probably the most accessiblepicture frame. Use several of these toshowcase your favorite family photos orcreate your own unique works of art byblowing up images to make your own artwall with various-size frames. Want to be alittle bit more subtle? Go with black framesand add silver matting.

It’s the holidays, the beginning of a newyear. So enjoy your celebrations and bringon the sparkle and shine!

Cathy Lee is president and designer ofCathy Lee Style and Cathy's Marketplace, afurniture and accessories showroom withdesign services at 1110 University Ave. Sherecently opened reStyle Hawaii, an affordable,style-conscious consignment warehouse withupholstering and repurposing services at 420Keawe St. To find out more, go towww.cathyleestyle.com.

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From shopping and baking to decorating, life gets hec-tic during the holidays. But regardless, put this first onyour “to-do” list: Childproof the house!

Don’t spend your holidays in the emergency room. Takea few precautionary steps now to protect your children sothey, too, can enjoy the season:

When your kids smell the aroma of baking goodies, theynaturally want to be in the kitchen. Unless you can super-vise them carefully, keep them out. The kitchen is one of themost dangerous rooms in your home.

But just in case your kids do sneak into the kitchen whenyou’re not looking:

• Unplug electrical appliances, wrap up the cords and putthem away. Also, place covers over all electrical outlets. Bothcords and outlets are sources of electric shock.

• Put guards on stove knobs so your children cannot turnthem on when you’re not looking.

As you know, children can get hurt in any room of thehouse, not just the kitchen. So for their protection:

• Don’t let children under four have hard candies, nuts orsimilar seasonal foods. Hard, round foods such as candies,nuts, grapes, popcorn, raw carrots and even raisins can getlodged in children’s throats and block the passage of air .

• Poinsettia leaves are not fatal if swallowed, but can causea skin rash and severe upset stomachs. If a child ingests anyholiday plants, call 911 immediately.

During the holidays, you should also take extra care toprotect those ‘kids’ who have four legs and a tail. Pets aresusceptible to many of the same holiday dangers as chil-dren. Take the same precautions in the holiday season toprotect your pet as you do to protect your children.

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• Tropical is the Costco Window and Siding contractor rep-resentative for Hawaii. If Costco can trust the company, socan you.

• Tropical is also the Sam’s Club contractor representativefor Hawaii for windows and siding, as well as bath renova-tions, patios and solar energy (photovoltaics).

• The company is a fully licensed, bonded and insured con-tractor that has been renovating Hawaii homes for morethan 30 years with more than 10,000 local customers.

• Tropical exclusively represents Simonton Window andDoor products as well as Norandex Building Materials, theonly companies with full Hawaii warranties from a factory.

• Keeping to the company’s “Best Local Price” promise, itwill match or beat any legitimate licensed competitors’prices that have vinyl window, door or vinyl siding productsthat compare in quality.

• Along with its “Best Local Price” promise is the New Year‘ssale, which offers 30 percent off during the first 10 days ofJanuary.

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Roofing’s Shon Gregory has seen the busi-ness change as materials and technologiesare adapted to the needs and priorities ofproperty owners.

“Our clients are becoming increasinglyconcerned with rising energy costs,”Gregory said. “Traditional technologies andmaterials are still in use, but we’re findingthat more and more people are looking toadvancements in roofing to help defraytheir costs.”

Because of our state’s dependence onimported oil, energy costs in Hawaii arethe highest in the U.S., and the need toreduce the price of cooling a home orbusiness has led to innovations. “The mar-ket demands that we work with the latestmaterials and technologies,” said Gregory,“because our clients want to save on theirenergy costs over the long term.”

“Cool roofing” is an approach that has avariety of cost and environmental benefits,and the number of home and businessowners adopting it is growing rapidly.

Because such coatings are applied to exist-ing roofing substrate, demolition that sendswaste to a landfill is unnecessary. Buildingsusing cool roof materials and technologiescan save up to 25 percent on energy costs.

Roof coatings are seamless and wheninstalled correctly, can solve roof leaks onalmost any type of roof substrate. Field-applied reflective roof coatings can extendthe useful life of most roof substrates,keeping the surface cool and providing alevel of protection from the sun andweather. Roof coatings can add 25-plusyears to the service life of a roof andreduce the amount of discarded roofingmaterials that end up in landfills.

“Large commercial properties were thefirst to embrace cool-roofing technologiesbecause of the size of their buildings,”explained Gregory. “But in the past years,we’ve seen a major spike in the number ofresidential property owners opting to gowith roof coating technologies previouslyused mostly by the commercial sector.”

Surface Shield uses a variety of roofcoating products. Here are a few benefitsof one of the highly efficient coatings

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• 95 percent solid Silicone contains noVOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) thatwill evaporate into the air.

• Silicone coatings are the only non-sac-rificial coatings available. Other coating sys-tems will degrade with UV rays from thesun. Silicone does not degrade throughexposure to UV rays.

• Silicone coatings are capable of with-standing permanent ponding water withno effect on the product. Because of this,silicone coatings can be used to water-proof water fountains and man-madeponds. Ponding water will break downother coatings, making these soft and great-

ly reducing their life span.

• Silicone coatings will not support moldor mildew growth, nor will they blackenbecause of mold or mildew.

• Silicone coatings are fast-drying. Intropical climates, silicone is dry enough towalk on in two hours. This means multiplecoats can be applied in the same day. Workis completed sooner than with other coat-ings.

• Silicone will not wash out. Rain, even aminute after application, will not compro-mise silicone.

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ping for a photovoltaic (PV) system.Homeowners are advised to do their researchbecause anyone can install PV systems thesedays, but not everyone is truly qualified, andnot all systems are created equal.

2012 is wrapping up with many anxious toget their PV systems installed before the statetax credits change. But what about thosewho couldn’t get on the 2012 calendar?

It depends on how you look at it — wait-ing may have actually been in your favor.

A revolutionary, thin-film panel is nowavailable in Hawaii. Risource Energy founderand president Darren Furumoto selectedSolar Frontier CIS panels with Hawaii home-owners in mind. These innovative, Japanese-made panels are ideal for Hawaii homesbecause of their proven “light-soaking effect,”quality and price point. Furumoto is the firstin Hawaii to offer these modules for residen-tial PV installations.

What makes an ideal PV system? A systemthat will offer the most return for your moneywhile providing safe and enduring quality.

“Customers should be able to rely on theirsolar provider as an expert,” remarkedFurumoto. Each system from Risource

Energy is custom-designed tomaximize energy conversionand output.

Solar Frontier panels arenot only aesthetically pleasing— they’re safe and effective.They sit sleek and black on theroof, they’re lead- and cadmi-um-free and they’re proven to handleHawaii’s salt air conditions. Local and world-wide data confirm that Solar Frontier panelsharvest energy about 9 percent better thancrystalline panels.

Maybe you haven’t heard of Furumoto orhis thin-film panels, as he’s a modest, behind-the-scenes kind of guy. You may not even see

him much, because most days he’s up on theroof working. One thing is certain —Furumoto is well-qualified in PV installations.He’s one of eight NABCEP-certified installerson Oahu, and one of 20 in the entire state.NABCEP certification is esteemed in thesolar world as the gold standard in certifica-tion. He’s worked on thousands of installa-tions throughout his nearly 20 years in the

solar industry. Furumoto is “grateful to Bruce Ekimura” of

Alternate Energy Inc. and “fortunate to(have) gained first-hand knowledge andexperience working with a wide range ofmodules and inverters” during his time spentas operations manager and lead installer atAlternate Energy Inc.

The new name Risource is derived fromthe Japanese word “risou,” which translates to“dream” or “ideal” in English. Furumoto hasthe “risou” of a quality installation at a reason-able price for homeowners. A fresh namefelt right and reflected the transition frombeing a smaller division of highly respectedindustry leader Alternate Energy Inc. With anew name and fresh logo, Risource Energy isready to take the PV world by the helm.

If you’re looking for quality and expertisewith certification, you’ll want DarrenFurumoto and his team from RisourceEnergy on your roof.

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For most, remodeling a kitchen includes a completechange of cabinets and countertop, maybe evenappliances. If your cabinets are still in good condi-

tion, but you want to improve your kitchen in some way,replacing your old countertop with one made of granite isa great choice. It is a good investment and will definitelychange the atmosphere.

Granite has high tolerance to cold and heat. You cansafely place hot metal pans from your oven directly on thegranite top without the need for a hot pad. Although, youwill have to be wary of placing hot glass or ceramic disheson it as they may crack if the countertop is too cold. Thishappens because of the difference in temperature and it iscalled thermal shock.

As for cold items, you do not need to worry about con-densation that may make your granite countertop have adark spot if not properly sealed. Any condensation thatmay happen in the stone will fade away in an hour.

Granite countertops may be used as a cutting board,too. Because the hardness of granite is greater than steel,you do not need to worry about kitchen knives scratchingyour granite surface. Although, it is not recommended toalways cut on your granite countertop, as it will actuallymake your knife dull overtime.

Another way to add to your kitchen or other rooms isto create a standalone island with cabinets as the base. Itwill be a great place to sit, eat, work, study or hang out.

Along with brand new cabinets and countertops, thereare other ways to improve your kitchen to be more func-tional and last longer. Pull-out drawers are a great add-

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The key to a restful nightof sleep: your bedroomWhether snuggling in for the night or just trying to

take a nap, your environment plays an importantrole. From noise reduction to lighting, there are a

few easy ways you can turn your bedroom into a tranquiloasis so you can count “Zzzs” and not sheep.

“A third of the adult population suffers from insomniafrom time to time, but only about 6 percent meet the cri-teria for an actual sleep disorder,” said Dr. Christina Brownfrom the Florida School of Professional Psychology atArgosy University, Tampa. “In a good number of cases, get-ting to sleep and staying asleep is a matter of your sur-roundings.”

Kristina Held, assistant professor of interior design at TheArt Institute of Charlotte suggested areas of the bedroomto evaluate in order to improve your sleep:

LightingHang several layers of curtains to block out light at night.

Get rid of your phones, TVs and iPads while in bed. The arti-ficial light will interrupt your sleep cycle and keep your brain

activated. Humans were created to be in-synch with the sun cycle, so positioning yourbed to the east will help you to wake upnaturally.

BeddingTry to use only natural fiber for your bed-

ding such as cotton, organic cotton, silk orlinen blend. Hypoallergenic pillows prevent allergies.

Furniture and decorUse neutral colors, blues and greens to evoke the calming

feelings of nature. Avoid using reds, which can make you feelawake.

Add decoration with an area rug that will also reducenoise. A white noise machine or ceiling fan can drown outbackground noise too. Include some inspiring artwork thatbrings you feelings of calm.


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A s one year ends and a new onebegins, many folks will stop andreflect on the things they did, as

well as think about resolutions to make andthe new experiences they will have.

Every day, the professionals at Murakami’sRoofing renew their commitment to buildstrong, sturdy roofs to protect families.Clinton Murakami has been in the roofingbusiness for more than 25 years, and as theson of founder Clifford Murakami, his skillshave been passed down from father to son.

Along with those skills comes a promise— the Murakami’s Roofing Promise — todo the following:

• Give an honest recommendation onwhether you should repair, re-roof or leaveyour roof as it is• Provide a free roof inspection• Provide a written estimate• Answer all of your questions• Provide a timeline for re-roofing• Protect your house inside and out by pro-viding a homeowner checklist • Be a consultant when determining if yourroof is solar-ready• Stand by its work, guaranteed• Provide a free annual roof inspection

for a lifetime• Offer alternatives that save money

It’s been a pretty mild year forHawaii in terms of hurricane threatsand high winds, but nevertheless, itmakes sense to go outside and checkout your roof. Here are some tips:

• Take a pair of binoculars to get aclose-up look. Walking on your roof isnot recommended. • Look for broken or missing shinglesor tiles.• Make sure your gutters are clear of leavesand debris.• Check for signs of molding.• Look for signs of leaking on the inside ofyour house, check out the ceilings and lookfor water stains.• Look for signs outside your house andcheck under the eaves/overhang for waterstains.

Murakami’s Roofing offers a free roofinspection, so if you want to be confidentthat your roof is in “tip-top” shape, calltoday. Murakami’s Roofing — building confi-dence into every roof.

A promise passedfrom father to son

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