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In the morning we seethe sun, and at nightwe see the moon —

two constant and consis-tent luminaries in ourlives. Yet once a year, onJan. 1, we celebrate thebeginning of a new solaryear, but we deny themoon its celebration.Why not celebrate thebeginning of the lunaryear too — even if youaren’t Chinese?

The lunar calendar pro-vides a second opportuni-ty to create somethinggood to start the year. Jan.23 is the first new moon ofthe year, making it NewYear’s Day on the lunarcalendar, celebratedgrandly by the Chineseand known as ChineseNew Year.

The Year of the DragonChinese astrology has a

specific Chinese zodiacanimal associated witheach year, and this year isthe long-awaited andrevered year of the drag-on. The Chinese believethat by understanding theanimal we get insight intothe energy and can takeadvantage of the uniqueopportunities the upcom-ing year will bring.

The dragon is the onlymythical animal in theChinese Zodiac and isconsidered special, a sym-

bol of power and benevo-lent wisdom. The dragonis considered innovative,enterprising, flexible, pas-sionate and unpredictable,which means that formany of us this year willbe transformative and lifechanging, taking on thosecharacteristics.

The Water DragonEach animal year is

associated with one offive feng shui elements.This year’s element iswater, making it the Yearof the Water Dragon. Theelement of water impartssome of its characteristicsto the animal, andbecause water has a calm-ing effect on the dragon’stemperament, it allowsthe dragon to redirect itsenergy to be more patient,great energy for the com-ing year.

Advice for this year: Tomove forward, “go withyour inner flow” andbring greater intuition toyour decision-makingrather than left brain

logic, which can hold youback. Reevaluate circum-stances in your life. Tomove through your yearwith greater ease, youmay need to let go of cer-tain people and situations.

Feng shui new year actionsBy implementing feng

shui actions, you con-sciously put yourself inthe flow and maximizethe potential of the year.Optimize your environ-ment and get ready forthe lunar new year in thefollowing ways:

Clean and clearBesides the usual clear-

ing and purging of thethings around you, clearout outstanding debts thatyou have been meaning totake care of and clear upmisunderstandings bet-ween friends and family.If you can help it, don’tbring this energy into thecoming year.

Fill your walletPrior to New Year’s

Day, get some cash — lotsof small bills are great —and fill up your wallet,making it appear stuffedand full, symbolizingabundance and setting theintent for maximumwealth for the comingyear. It always feels goodto have lots of money inyour wallet!

Buy a new outfitNew clothes worn on

New Year’s Day symbol-ize a new reputation andnew beginnings. Red isthe color of fire and sym-bolizes passion, joy andhappiness, so wear some-thing red!

Move 27 thingsMove 27 things in your

home to new spots onNew Year’s Day. The pur-pose is to shake things upand set the intent that anystagnancy you experi-enced in 2011 will dissi-pate, bringing new oppor-tunities in 2012.

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As more and moreHawaii homes andbusinesses are

looking into solar installa-tion to help fight risingenergy costs, the numberof homes and businessesswitching to solar panelsis on the rise for both res-idential and commercialproperties statewide.

Before installing a solarpanel array, it is impor-tant to assess the condi-tion of the existing roof.By ensuring the integrityof the existing roofingsystem, you will avoidfuture problems such asleakage, repair or theneed to remove panels tore-roof. Certain types ofroofs, such as tile andshingle, can present chal-lenges to the solar con-tractor that includecracked tiles or looseshingles. By having yourroof inspected and gettingthe necessary repairsprior to solar installation,

you ensure that your roofis in proper condition forinstallation and is lesslikely to cause you prob-lems in the future.

Your existing roof’swarranty is anotherimportant factor to con-sider. Knowing the war-ranty of an existing roof isvital when deciding to gosolar. If the warranty willexpire soon or a home-owner has experiencedpersistent leakage, it is agood idea to install a newroof before making theinvestment for solar.Removing solar equip-ment to make repairs to adamaged roof can bequite costly. Therefore, itis important to know howmuch longer you have

until your warrantyexpires, so you can makethe best decision.

An inexpensive way toenhance the integrity ofthe substrate (roofing sur-face) on your flat or lowpitch roof is through theinstallation of a coatingsystem. This watertightsystem ranges in pricefrom roughly $3 to $5 perfoot and holds materialwarranties ranging fromfive years to the lifetimeof the structure. It isadvantageous to coat yourroof prior to solar installa-tion because this creates awatertight membrane thatwill not allow water topenetrate and cause leak-age in the future.

For steeper roofing sur-faces, asphalt shingles area great option. They arealso cost-effective andhave many great warrantyoptions from 20 years tothe lifetime of the struc-ture. Pricing for this roof-

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

Here at Surface ShieldRoofing we work on adaily basis with manylocal solar companies toensure that the integrityof the roof isn’t compro-mised and remains soundbefore and after solarinstallation. We will assistyou with an assessment ofthe existing roof, and helpyou determine the mostcost-effective and effi-cient way to go solarwithout needless costslong-term. Whether it bea watertight coating sys-tem for flat and low-pitchroofs, a new metal roof ora new asphalt shingleroof, we will help youfrom start to finish andensure your roof is in theperfect condition forsolar installation.

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“Now is the best time to buy anew air conditioning system toensure that it will be in place bythe holidays,” said AireConditioner Shoppe owner NeilWiedemann. “This is also agood time to schedule servicingfor your existing ductless splitsystem so it will be operatingwith maximum efficiency whenentertaining (guests).”

The latest ductless split sys-tems provide zoned comfortand are engineered to installquickly and easily. These revo-lutionary new systems availablefrom the Aire ConditionerShoppe, which specializes inFujitsu and Mitsubishi, provide

both heating and cooling with apush of a button on the remotecontrol. They also provide indi-vidual temperature controlthroughout your home or busi-ness so each room, zone or floorwill be the temperature you set.

Concerned about air quality?These systems have the capa-

bility to filter out dust, moldspores and microorganisms.The Dry Mode helps to controlhumidity levels, even whencooling isn’t needed. Otherstandard features include SleepTimer Auto Changeover, 24-Hour Timer Cold Prevention,Auto Restart/Reset LowAmbient and Auto Louver-Up/Down, Left/Right.

Concerned about appearance?The cooling-only wall-

mounted units, designed for sin-gle rooms, are slim and stylish.Indoor units have a clean, aes-thetic design and are powerful,

though small and shorter inlength than competing units.They can blend into anyroom and are ideal for areaswith space limitations. Thevariable speed compressorhelps systems adapt to shiftsin heat load caused by after-noon sun.

Concerned about noise?If sound coming from your

current system interferes withlistening to music, TV, conver-sation or even falling asleep, it’stime to try a new ductless splitsystem. These new air condi-tioning units are so quiet youwon’t even know they’re on.

How about cost?“A new efficient ductless split

system can keep you comfort-able in your home for pennies aday ... and the higher the SEER(Seasonal Energy EfficientRatio), the more you save onelectric,” Wiedemann said.

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RevoluSun, aSunPower Elite Dealer,began installing the high-performance panels onvarious residential andcommercial projectsacross the state in mid-December, and has usedthe panels for sevenHawaii homes to date,including MaddyIwamoto’s system for herMaunawili home.

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This premier statewide com-petition is open to all residentialand commercial projects, eithernew construction or remodeled,that have not been previouslyentered in a BIA RenaissanceBuilding & Remodeling Awardscompetition. To enter the 2012BIA Renaissance Building &Remodeling Awards competi-tion, the deadline is March 2.

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The good news is, you can,says Harald von Sydow, directorof Nano Tek-On. “And for alow-cost outlay.” An expert oncleaning and maintaining suchsurfaces, he explains that glassand natural stone are really notsolid surfaces, but have micro-scopic pores that act likesponges soaking up water,grime, soap scum, mildew, bac-teria, salts, oils, calcium depositsand more. In just a few shortweeks, that shiny glass showerdoor that you were admiring

will have beenexposed to water,soaps, shampoosand conditionersthat will form corro-sion. It will build up so muchand so quickly that you will beable to feel it with your finger-nails. The same thing happens toour windows here in Hawaii.Because ours is ocean air, ladenwith salt, the mineral buildup isheavy on exposed windows andother surfaces.

Mr. von Sydow adds, “Themore minerals that areabsorbed, the bigger thebuildup, and the more difficultto remove. The same thing hap-pens inside of the pipes in build-ings and houses. You just can’tsee it, but it adds to the buildupthat you can see, especially on

shower doors and in appliancesthat use water. Spas and poolsalso can be damaged by the con-taminants.”

Harald von Sydow said thatthere is good news. Nano Tek-On specializes in environmen-tally friendly surface treatmentsincluding sealants for glass and

natural stone and self-cleaningsurfaces. The pros at Nano Tek-On can remove the corrosionand lime scale and then seal thesurfaces, protecting them frombeing attacked again by contam-inants — keeping them pristineas they were meant to be. VonSydow also advises installing anenvironmentally safe systemcalled HydroFlow on theplumbing. The advanced tech-nology of HydroFlow preventsdamaging mineral buildup andcan break down existingdeposits.

Overall, the removal and seal-ing of hard, but porous, surfacesas well as the conditioning ofthe water with HydroFlow,eliminates costly replacementand ineffective, expensivemaintenance. This is especiallybeneficial to homeowners andresorts, hotels and spas thatmust make deep budget cuts.

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dle the entire kitchenremodel on your own.Identify what componentsyou can tackle solo beforegetting quotes for theproject. Handling thingslike paint jobs and newcabinet hardware can helpbring down overall costs.More often than not, theright tools also make a bigdifference. Also, it’s OK toask a friend or familymember for help — twohands are better than one.Just be sure to return thefavor when the timecomes.

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From the runway to the living room, hot trendsin home fashion can take the style of a roomfrom simple to stunning. Incorporating trendy

furniture into home decor is an easy way to add stylewithout having to make costly renovations.

If you are looking for ideas to upgrade your home’sinterior decor for 2012, the American HardwoodInformation Center offers design trends inspired bythe most recent High Point Market home furnishingsshow.

Bring the outdoors in A key furniture trend for this season is bringing the

outdoors in through the use of natural Americanhardwoods. Outdoor-inspired furniture that mimicstraditional park benches, picnic tables and lawnchairs, using hardwoods, is a noteworthy design ele-

ment. Inspired byMother Nature, design-ers at the High PointMarket showcasedhardwoods in both tra-ditional and modernforms, accentuating theorganic curves, move-ment and form of thenatural material.Homeowners can

mimic the look by selecting wood furniture withunique curves or pieces that highlight the naturalwhorls, knots and texture of the wood.

“It is never a surprise to see hardwood show up inwhat’s trending all over the High Point Market,” saysRose Bennett Gilbert, home decorating expert, authorand syndicated columnist. “After all, hardwood is anatural material that’s totally adaptable to whateverstyle or shape is on-trend in furniture. And that’s notjust furniture: Hardwood is an essential ingredientthroughout the house — any style of house — inflooring, cabinetry and millwork, as well as furni-ture.”

Garden inspirationTying in with the theme of bringing the outdoors in,

garden-inspired design is a hot trend in both furnituredesign and home decor accessories. The garden gatemotif works well with everything from bedspreads topillows to furniture coverings.

Natural neutrals to bright blues Trends in wood finishing have moved from dark to

light. Consider lightening up the look of your furniturewith soft neutrals such as pale grays, whites and nudes.

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out the top species, with many furniture man-ufacturers using clear, satin finishes to protectthe wood while allowing its true characteris-tics to come through.

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“With hardwood as a prominent trendin home furnishings right now, the site isa valuable tool for those looking to incor-porate American hardwoods into thedesign of their home,” says LindaJovanovich, executive vice president forthe Hardwood Manufacturers Associa-tion, and representative of the AmericanHardwoods Promotion group. “One of thegreat things about hardwood is that evenas design trends come and go, solid hard-wood furniture will last a lifetime and canbe restained or painted if you want an on-trend look.”

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At H.K. Construction, em-ployees are committed to ahigh standard of excellence

with a dedication to customerservice. Not only does the compa-ny have a long-standing relation-ship with residential home build-ing and renovations in the Islands,but it also takes pride in the futureof the people and their homes.

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QualityBecause your home is one of the

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with H.K. Construction. Thecompany has more than 35 yearsof experience in the constructionindustry in Hawaii. As a H.K.Construction client, you willhave a pre-construction meetingwith a superintendent in order toreview blueprints. After comple-tion of your new home, additionor renovation, H.K. Constructionwill present you with a minimum

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People often ask, what isdesign build? It is the use ofone company from the start ofyour project to completion.The chosen company handlesevery aspect of the projectwhile maintaining open andhonest communication andworking as a team to ensure asuccessful and beautiful endresult.

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