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where you sleep each nighthas a great effect on yourlife, your health and yourdisposition? Would youbelieve me? I didn’t believeit until I started this line ofwork and witnessed hun-dreds of cases of “proof”

that there is something to it. Bed positioning is

extremely important infeng shui. No matter whatschool of feng shui you fol-low, it’s a foundationalaspect of the philosophy asit has a relationship to howyou position yourself in life,which in turn has an effecton how empowered you are

and, to a degree, how suc-cessful you are.

Gangsters, animals knowhow to position themselvesThe next time you watch

a movie that shows a mobleader sitting in a restau-rant, take notice that he’salways sitting in what isknown in feng shui as the“power position.” He isaway from the door, usuallyin the far corner, but facingthe entrance so that no onecan surprise him frombehind.In the same way, resting

animals position them-selves to face the door sothat all they need to do isopen one eye to see who isapproaching.

Bed positioning andempowermentFeng shui uses the same

concept in bed positioning.

If you put yourself in anempowering position, youcreate a better energy foryou to be empowered. Here are the “power

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1) Be able to see the doorfrom your bed. This meansthat when lying in bed, youneed only open your eyesto see the door, and youdon’t have to turn yourhead or crane your neck. Atour deepest level, we feelmost secure in this position.2) Be as far from the door

as possible. There is likelymore than one place to putyour bed, and if you have achoice and it is aestheticallypleasing to you, place yourbed as far from the door as

possible. The best positionfor your head is in the cor-ner farthest from the door.The farther from the dooryou are, the more empow-ered the position is. 3) Avoid situating your

bed in the direct path of thedoorway. Stand at theentrance of your bedroomand imagine a light thewidth of the door shininginto the room. Anywherethe light hits is consideredthe “path of the doorway.”This path is like a strongwindy tunnel of unseen,

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instock cabinets are con-structed of all-plywoodboxes with solid wood-face frames and doors.Locally stocked are Maple,Light or Dark Cherry andMilzen cabinets’ EspressoOak and White Oak, con-structed of plywood boxesand engineered MDF flat-panel style doors andframes. Selections aregrowing, with new stylessoon to come.Among the color and

style selection of cabinets,granite, flooring and stain-less steel sinks, you willalso find the MilzenCabinetry line, exclusivein Hawaii and sold only atOhana Building Supply.These face-framed, flat-

slab panel style cabinetsare made of 1/2-inch ply-wood boxes, 3/4-inch solidwood face-frame with 3/4-inch wood trimmed engi-

neered wood doors anddrawer faces. Milzen cabi-nets are constructed withsolid wood dove-taileddrawers and built standardwith under-mount andsoft-closing drawer slidesand soft-closing door fea-tures. Elegantly colored inEspresso Oak and WhiteOak, these stylishly mod-ern cabinets will add flairto any kitchen. Currently the Milzen

cabinet line is beingoffered at 35 percent off ofretail pricing. OhanaBuilding Supply’s newest

promotionsare the DarkCherry FlatPanel andRaised Panel cabinets,which are being offered at60 percent off retail price.These frameless-style cab-inets are constructed of3/4-inch solid wood doors,drawer faces and 3/4-inchplywood boxes. Thesecabinets come standardwith Blum hardware forthe undermount soft-clos-ing drawer slides and soft-closing door features.Ohana Building Supply

also stocks a vast selectionof granite countertops,starting at $99, such asBainbrook Peach, AfricanFantasy, Blues in theNight, Jurpana Tier Ivory,Yellow Dragon and RiverWhite, to name a few.Finished with an elegantbull-nose edge, these styl-ish countertops add char-acter to any kitchen andbath. While supplies last,

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granite (three stylesto choose from) withthe purchase of anykitchen cabinet set.Other granites are 15percent off with pur-chase of a kitchencabinet set. Ohana also stocks

an assortment of 1/2-inch laminate floor-ing, starting at $1.55per squar foot. The

flooring comes in a varietyof colors: Red Teak,Yellow Teak, Red Cherry,Ancient Oak, Stem Crotonand Sandal Mahogany. Therich, beautiful colors ofthese floorings will com-plement any room.Flooring accessories suchas underlayment foam andmoldings also are avail-able. The popularity andease of installation willpique the interest of home-

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Home is a joint collabora-tion of the Building IndustryAssociation of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii), the HawaiianElectric Company and theDepartment of Business,Economic Development

and Tourism, to take sus-tainable living to a higherlevel. The key componentsof this green home incorpo-rate environmental consid-erations and resource effi-ciency into every step of thebuilding and developmentprocess to minimize envi-ronmental impact.

The key green compo-nents of The NewHawaiian Home focus onseveral elements. Energyefficient qualities includethe roof, windows and insu-lation to help the buildingshell keep hot air out andcooler air inside while theEnergy Star appliances,

renewable energy sourcessuch as photovoltaic elec-tricity and water heatingsystems decrease overallenergy consumption withinthe home. Water-efficientfixtures and appliancesenhance the Resource effi-cient design decisions inhome size, lot orientationand floor plans that alsoreduce energy consump-tion.We invite you to our last

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widows to more than 15,000 cus-tomers during that time period. “You have to adapt to the

times,” noted owner Luis Larcina.“As our customers’ needs change,we want to be there for them. Alot of our customers want to tran-sition away from jalousie win-dows. They are extremely hard toclean, let in dust, dirt and noise,and do not let your AC run effi-ciently. Most importantly, thejalousie window accounts forover 85 percent of entry pointsduring burglaries.” The aluminum-awning win-

dow has been CCI’s biggest sellerto date. The manufacturer, VictorSun Control, has been making thisstyle of window for more than 53years and converted several of itscomponents to deal with Hawaii’sharsh salt atmosphere. “It’s been a great product for

Hawaii right from the begin-ning,” said Larcina. “It addressed

all of the jalousie short comings,is easy to clean, seals tight,meets building codes and fea-tures Torque Bar activated camlock security. As Victor SunControl’s largest customernationwide, we have a lot of sayas to how the product is made,and the quality shows.” CCI offers endless glass oppor-

tunities for its windows rangingfrom simple tint (reduce glare),obscure (privacy), laminated ortempered (for safety and securi-ty), self cleaning (for ease) toLow e (for ultraviolet reduction). A close second in CCI’s inven-

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struction windowsis its vinyl line,PLYGEM (formerlyCertainTeed), oneof the country’s old-est and largest man-ufacturers of thiskind of window.Among the variousarchitectural shapesoffered are single and double slid-ers, single and double hung, case-ments and sliding doors. While all of the options may

seem overwhelming and confus-ing to the average homeowner,this is where CCI’s experienceand expertise comes to the fore-front. “When I go into a home, I find

some of our customers knowwhat they want, most are open topractical ideas and applications,”said CCI head estimator RobertAbbett. “We sit down and exam-ine the homes unique variables

including trade wind direction,path of the sun, privacy and secu-rity issues and aesthetics,” heexplained. “We then choose awindow and glass type to meetthat need.”While CCI’s core value is

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Wireless powerElectricity is a current

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How many times haveyou had to move cordsout of your way whenworking with a small

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Kitchen design contin-ues to be a launching padfor exciting new tech-nologies. And, today’s“innovative” kitchen tech-nology will probablyappear routine to futuregenerations.

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It’s easy to incorporatedesigner tricks into yourspace, no matter the styleor existing decor. Focus onadding layers of color andtexture, and notice howhues flow from room toroom to create a cohesivedesign.

Choosing coordinatingcolors is easy when youhave the right guide. Lookfor color palette cards thatgroup colors by designthemes to incorporate afavorite style, from tradi-tional to rustic to contem-porary. Then draw thesehues into all elements ofthe room, including floor-ing, fabrics and light fix-tures.

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Pull together a well-

designed home by takingcues from the overall colorpalette to add decorativeaccessories. For example, aspicy orange vase on thedining room table can playoff a bold accent wall in thekitchen. Or update the lookof furniture with a glossycoat of paint. Personalizewith family treasures andmodern, metallic or glassfinishes for an eclectic, yettimeless look.

Designers aren’t afraidto make a statement with asignature space. Why notplay on the high-impactcontrast of black and whitein a foyer or infuse an elec-tric jolt of pink in a masterbath? There are no wrongchoices, because color ispersonal — and doesn’thave to be permanent.

Another popular designtechnique is to turn floor-ing into a flexible decorat-ing element. Flooring cansignificantly impact ahome’s overall decor byenhancing the warmth andbeauty of a room. To livenup a space, try layering avibrant area rug over ahard-surface floor or aneutral carpet — it’s easyto change as design prefer-ences evolve.


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4) A common miscon-ception is that sleepingwith your feet pointing atthe door is “bad.” This is aproblem only if your feetare pointing at the doorwhile you are sleeping inthe path of the door. If youhave no choice but to posi-tion yourself in the path ofthe door, with feet point-ing at the door, place asmall table at the foot ofyour bed with a plant orlarge crystal that willbuffer some of the energy.

5) Avoid having the wallto the bathroom behind

your head. The bathroomconsists of many drains, sothe energy of the bathroomis draining. When you sleepwith your head against thewall of the bathroom, it“pulls away” some of yourbody’s energy. The mostenergetically draining wallis the one with the toiletattached to it. If you haveno other choice but to keepyour bed in this position,place a small mirror on theheadboard, or on the walljust below the top of themattress, in the approxi-mate area where you layyour head, with the mirrorside facing the bathroom.

6) Consider the biggerpicture. Some people posi-tion their beds against asolid wall because they haveread that it is “bad” feng shuito have your head under awindow. Although having

your head under a windowis not as favorable as a solidwall, it’s far better than tosleep in a position whereyou cannot see the door. Ifyou have a window aboveyour head, close the curtainsor shades at night to coverup the “hole” in the wall.

7) Use your down timefor support. By sleeping inan empowered position,you can use the “down”time while you are sleepingto your utmost advantage— not only get more peace-ful rest, but to give yourselfan opportunity to be yourbest self each day!

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Learning to rest easyFROM PAGE 2

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Home improvementprojects don’t needto be difficult, and

with the right tools andattitude, they can be excit-ing as you watch yourhouse transform. Summeris the perfect time to lookat your home to-do list andget going. Here are some easy out-

door and indoor paintingideas you can get startedon today.

OutdoorsPainting the home exte-

rior, sheds, fences or deckscan be a challenging task.However, doing a good jobnow will make your entirehome look great for yearsto come. To ensure a good result,

begin by removing dirt andother items such as leavesfrom the surface to bepainted. Look for areaswhere paint is chipped orbubbled and remove with a

wire brush or wide-bladeputty knife. Using an elec-tric sander can also be realhelpful. When painting, use tools

that are made specificallyto help ease and expeditethe process. The WagnerPower Painter featuring EZTilt helps tackle a varietyof projects like painting ahouse, shed or fence andproduces quality results.The paint sprayer applies aprofessional grade paintapplication. Any way youlook at exterior painting,you can’t beat the cover-age, speed and finish youget by spraying.While you already have

all your painting suppliesout, grab a brush andupdate small details likethe front door and trim.

IndoorsThe first step is to take a

look at the inside of yourhome and analyze which

rooms need a facelift. Lookat the walls for chipped ordirty paint and the ceilingfor stains. Painting is aneasy and cheap way tobrighten your house fast. When choosing paint

colors, it’s best to look atthe furniture and otherpieces in the home and tryto coordinate appropriate-ly. When in doubt, lightcolors work best andalways brighten a room. Ifyou are feeling daring,think about trying one ofthe deep and beautiful col-ors that are popular rightnow in the color palettes atmany paint companies. Fill in holes and nicks

with putty. Sand and primethose areas before paint-ing. Priming helps ensure aprofessional looking paintjob that lasts longer so it isworth your time. Afterwalls have been primed,it’s time to apply paint. Rollers are the preferred

tool for many peoplebecause they apply an evencoat and hold a lot of paint.If you are painting the ceil-ing, you will need a rollerwith an extended handle toreach the high areas andhelp relieve arm tension.


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Hot weather is hereand hotter weath-er is on the way,

so it’s time to start think-ing of air conditioning. “It doesn’t make sense

to swelter through humid,windless summer weatherwhen an efficient air con-ditioning system can keepyou cool and comfortablefor pennies a day,” saidAire Conditioner Shoppeowner Neil Wiedemann.“And the higher the SEER(Seasonal Energy EfficientRatio), the more you saveon electric.” The operative word is

“efficient.” Old or mal-functioning air condition-ing systems are energyhogs that don’t do the jobeffectively and run upyour electricity bills. Airconditioning systemsavailable from the AireConditioner Shoppe arethe newest models thatincorporate the latesttechnological advances.They are unobtrusive and

virtually silent. Wiedemann, who has

been in the air condition-ing business since 1979,sells and installs splitductless systems on Oahu,as well as portable airconditioners. He also sellsthe less expensive win-dow units that are oftenthe choice for apartments,condos and houses. Heguarantees the lowestprices for any product hesells with installation ofthe same equipment. For10 years running, Fujitsuhas named him “Dealer ofthe Year.” “About five years ago,

the inverter compressorwas developed, a compo-nent of the condenser,

which is installed outsidethe home and connects tothe air handler unit insidethe home,” Wiedemannsaid. “Then last yearanother advance wasmade in the technology,making it possible to coolup to eight separaterooms in the house withthe same condenser con-nected to eight separateair handlers, all of whichcan be operated and setfor the desired tempera-ture independently.Automatic swing louversand multiple fan speeds inthe handler — the unitmounted in the home —allow you to control theamount and direction ofthe airflow to maximizecomfort.” Wiedemann pointed out

that split-ductless systemscan be just as efficient ascentral air conditioning, ormore efficient in terms ofenergy savings, dependingon the lifestyle of thehomeowner.

Even the window airconditioning units, whichare generally what yousee in older apartmentbuildings or townhomes,have been extensivelyimproved both in efficien-cy and appearance.However, the tenantand/or owner needs toobtain permission fromthe management companyand/or apartment ownersassociation to install anytype of air conditioning. The Aire Conditioner

Shoppe offers free on-site estimates and designconsultation. The compa-ny installs and repairswhat it sells. Wiedemann

credits his company’ssuccess to a strong com-mitment to customer sat-isfaction. The AireConditioner Shoppe’sslogan is, “We do it rightthe first time.”“When our estimator

reviews your needs andyou make a decision onthe system you want toinstall, you will have aquote the next day byphone or fax,” he said. “Ifthe customer is satisfied,we draw up the contract.Once I set a price, it’s firmand it will be guaranteedthe lowest available pricewith the same equip-ment,” he said.

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