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sion, I tend to meet people whoare afraid of color! Surroundthem with beiges and creams andthey are happy, but throw in a lit-tle fuchsia or orange, and theypractically start hyperventilating.

I experienced this firsthandwith my recent clients, Carl andCatherine. The couple hadbought a fixer-upper severalyears ago and spent a lot of timerenovating it. They did a greatjob, but must have used everyconceivable shade of white andbeige.

The bedroom consisted of tancarpeting, mocha-colored wallsand a wall of white closets. Carland Catherine wanted the bed-room to be a restful oasis thatwould whisk them away from thechaos of everyday life, but thelack of color made the room feeldrab, which can happen when aneutral palette is not used cor-rectly.

They were willing to introduce

some color to their space, butwere a little nervous. So I gearedup to give them a space that unit-ed the neutrals they loved withthe color they lacked.

People are often afraid to com-mit to color because they thinkthey will soon grow tired of it. Butcolor mistakes don’t generallyhappen when people pick thewrong color; they happen whenpeople pick the wrong value(lightness or darkness) of color.When this happens, walls canseem too dark or too light in rela-tion to floors, ceiling or other sig-nificant elements.

When designing a room, I liketo stick to a 60-30-10 rule. Sixty

percent of theroom is wall color (which staysneutral); 30 percent is upholsteryand drapery (more in the neutralpalette); and 10 percent is in theaccents (the color). Carl andCatherine's new bedroom wouldfollow this rule.

I started by replacing the tancarpet with dark-wood engi-neered flooring and paintingthree walls in a rich creamyshade. On the fourth wall I used adeep plum, a mid-tone colorinspired by nature that acts as aneutral backdrop. This is a greatcolor for anyone who’s a color-phobe.

I positioned the bed against thisnew accent wall and gave it a

linen headboard with nickel-nail-head trim. A neutral duvet withdark accents helped to ground itall. I then flanked the bed withcrisp white night tables and silverpendant lights that sparkleagainst the dark wall.

Across from the bed, I placed anatural-toned wood desk and ahammered silver chair. In a cor-ner, near the desk, I added a gor-geous linen armchair with nickel-nail-head trim for added sparkle.

The wall of white closets wasquite a challenge. Carl andCatherine needed the storage, butthe six monolithic units in a rowreally overwhelmed the space. SoI left two units on either end andreplaced the middle two with a

long, low modern dresser thatcomplements the white bedsidetables and picks up the woodtones of the flooring.

For additional visual interest, Iinstalled graphics of cherry blos-soms on the closet-door panels.Cherry blossoms were the inspi-ration for this space, after all, andnow act as gorgeous works of art.

Carl and Catherine's fear of colorresulted in an ultra-bland bedroom.By introducing the perfect palette, Ihelped cure their color-phobia andgave them a serene space they willenjoy for years.

Interior decorator CandiceOlson is host of HGTV’s ‘’CandiceTells All.’’

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What is one of the hottesthome improvementtrends? Garage

makeovers, because the right garagedoor will not only enhance the beautyof your house, but increase its valuetoo. Just as much as having the wronggarage door, a damaged or unkeptone will decrease the value of yourhome. Garage doors are often the single

largest feature for thefront of the house andwill play a major factorin complementing theoverall style of yourhome. Consumers oftenconsider the garagedoor as just somethingto cover the openingwhere you park yourcars. But this shouldnever be overlooked.Garage makeovers willmake a difference andbring undeniable advan-tages to your home. So, what is the right

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First and foremost, it is to select adesign that can be well-integrated toyour existing architectural style. Youdon’t want your new garage door tostick out like a sore thumb; you wantit to appear as if it has always been apart of your property. Quality is next. There are many

garage doors in today’s market withvarying degrees of quality. MartinGarage Doors offers you the finestquality for your money. Keep in mindthat quality includes both materialand warranty. Also, material, tensilestrength, galvanizing, hardware andfinish play important roles in theoverall quality of doors. There arevarious types of warranty coverage.At Martin Garage Doors Hawaii, westand behind our product with thebest warranties in the industry.Safety is key. Your garage door is

the largest moving part of your homeand it is of utmost importance tomake it safe. Regulations require thatthe door, if connected to a motor, beequipped with safety sensors andautomatic reversing. With a Martindoor, safety is taken to the next level.For example, our doors come stan-dard with low-profile hinges, reverseangles, hemmed-track edges, rollershields and many other features tohelp protect you and others frominjury. When doors are connected toa Martin operator, you can beassured that our force sensors arecalibrated to meet or exceed industrystandards. Our springs have a lock-onbracket to reduce the chance ofinjury or damage from brokensprings. Plus, we exclusively offer theonly door with a controlled-descentdevice, which ensures the doors willnot free-fall to the closed positionwhen not connected to an operator.Speaking of operators, more com-

monly referred to as motors or open-ers, be sure to select the operator thatis the right fit for you. Operators areno longer considered a convenienceitem, but rather a necessity. Threedifferent types of garage door opera-tors are available, each having itsown benefits:1. Belt driven system. This type of

operator is by far the quietest andsmoothest system on the market.

This model uses a sturdy rubber beltto lift the door and is ideal on anydoor especially when the garage isattached to the house or under aroom. This is the best operator on themarket, powerful and reliable.2. Chain drive system. This model

uses a chain to lift the door and canbe noisier than a belt drive system.This system is recommended for usein detached garages. It is reliable, effi-cient and affordable. 3. Screw drive system. This slow-

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makeover, you want to combinesecurity and functionality whenusing your garage door. Today yourgarage door system can be acces-sorized to meet your individualneeds. For instance, newer transmit-ters can be programmed to turn on alight in your house; wireless key padsallows easy access to the garage fromthe outside and can be programmedwith multiple- or single-use codes;multi-function wall controls can beprogrammed to lock out wireless sys-tems or turn on the operator lights.So when thinking about updating

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to San Francisco in recentyears knows how the oldneighborhoods are beingtransformed with newpaint and elaborate detail-ing. Every architect andinterior designer wants anew and original colorscheme. These jobs aredocumented in my DVD.As for our work in Hawaii

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would have to be completedbefore Christmas. Homeworksaccepted the challenge and fin-

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Heather Hickox saidthe mission was basical-ly to modernize thehouse and open it up tomaximize natural lightand ventilation.“The whole remodel

was geared towardpulling down walls andcreating a more openfloor plan,” Hickox said.“Whenever you makesuch radical changes to astructure, literally gutting somerooms, you’re never really surewhat you’ll find and have tomake a lot of ‘on-the-fly’ deci-sions. Plumbing and wiring oftenhave to be rerouted to accommo-date the positioning of new fix-tures and appliances.“Along the way we had many

meetings with the owners to givethem options on the new design,particularly if cost would beaffected.

“We com-pletely gut-ted thekitchen andbathrooms

and changed thelook to a more contemporarydesign. The open-beam ceilings inthe kitchen were retained andrepainted to brighten up what hadbeen a dark, closed-up room. Anisland was added with pendantlighting over-head, whichinvolved conceal-ing new wiringon open beams inthe ceiling.“In the bath-

rooms, we replacedexisting showers, sinks and tubs,and added new tile as well as granitecounters and hardwood cabinets. “We designed a new front

entry with a unique door and sidepanel arrangement. On eitherside of the standard-size maindoor are panels that are both dec-orative and functional, admittingair and additional light into thefoyer when open. It really was

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reported on some of themost important thingshomeowners should askbefore investing in a solarPV system. The response

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Sydow, director of NanoTek-On in Honolulu, thecause of problems such asthese is an accumulation ofmineral deposits and corro-sion, something that occursin all of our homes and busi-nesses here in Hawaii. “There is a solution to

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HydroFlow works, vonSydow eagerly explainedthe benefits of this systemthat uses no chemicals nor isthere a need to replace anyplumbing or cut into pipes.“HydroFlow is attached tothe plumbing in a home. Ahandy homeowner caninstall it in minutes or wecan install it. The systememits random varying elec-

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A mid-range bathroom remodel can cost, on average,around $16,000 (and return 64 percent of that cost at thetime of resale), according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2011Cost. vs. Value Report. You don’t have to spend thou-

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Well-designed bathrooms rockroom. If your bathroom sportsa utilitarian overhead fixture,or a dressing-room-style lightbar above the mirror, you cancreate a whole new look for theroom by replacing those lightswith one — or more — contem-porary styles.Because your bathrooms

serve several functions, bath-room lighting should be flexi-ble too. Design pros often placemore than one light source in

bathrooms, even if the room isrelatively small.Adding a couple of wall

sconces in addition to a mainlight source costs little butallows you to lower lighting inthe bathroom when you’re inthe mood for relaxation. And astrong, overhead light sourceprovides practical illuminationfor putting on make-up or shav-ing, for example. It’s easy tofind cost-effective lightingoptions at your local home

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Little things mean a lotYou can also make several

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You know it makessense to take fulladvantage of all the

benefits of solar power, butyou’re not sure what type ofsystem will work best foryou — a solar water heatingsystem, a photovoltaic sys-tem or a combination of thetwo.

The decision isn’t difficultto make when you have theright advice, the kind ofadvice you can get onlyfrom an experienced solarcompany with a backgroundin both solar water heatingsystems and the latest pho-tovoltaic technology.

Hi-Power Solar partnersRon Romero and MattAdams have a combinedexperience of 35 years assolar contractors in Hawaii.The company is a memberof the Building IndustryAssociation of Hawaii andBetter Business Bureau anda participating contractor inthe Hawaii EnergyProgram. Over the years,they have installed all typesof systems, but only thosethat have been proven effi-cient and reliable. To

ensure that the productsthey represent are “top ofthe line,” they travel tomanufacturing plantsnationwide to become fullyconversant with the tech-nology.

“Our No. 1 commitmentis customer satisfaction,”Romero said. “And conse-quently our best advertis-ing over the years hasalways been word of mouthand referrals. When a newclient contacts us, we aremore than happy to providethem with references ofcustomers who purchased asystem from Hi-PowerSolar.”

“Concern about the costof energy has never beengreater with high prices andimpending shortages,”Adams added. “Solar is atechnology within reach ofevery homeowner and ithas never been moreaffordable. Rebates on solarwater heating systems andfederal and state tax creditsfor both solar water heatingand photovoltaic systemsare available.”

“Our policy at Hi-Power

Solar is to assess every cus-tomer individually to iden-tify the type of system thatbest suits their lifestyle andbudget,” Romero said. “Ifyour need is simply to heatwater for the home, we cangive you a price for installa-tion. For photovoltaics, wereview your current elec-tricity charges and providea report on what you cansave. The savings will bebased on the system's sizeand the current usage andelectricity expenditures ofthe client.

“The upfront investmentis, of course, more for aphotovoltaic system thanfor a solar water heatingsystem, but, over time, theinvestment also is recoupedin savings.”

He pointed out that whilethe tax credits for installa-tion of solar water heatingsystems are 30 percent fed-

eral and 35 percent state upto $2,250 for solar hotwater, the maximum forphotovoltaic installations is$5,000 per system, per year.“It’s actually possible to getyour total monthly expen-diture for electricity downto a minimum charge ofapproximately $18,”Romero said. “I believe themain obstacle among con-sumers who have not madethe move into solar is con-fusion about the varioustypes of systems out theretoday, and there are many.The photovoltaic system

we are currently installingis the most advanced withsuch features as a monitor-ing component that enablesthe home or businessowner to go online to checkthe health, performance,and efficiency of the sys-tem. We also are preparedto address concerns aboutaesthetics. "The key is cus-tomization — one size doesnot fit all. So, we invite any-one planning to upgrade,replace, or install a newsystem to contact us for afree on site consultation.

“We work with onlyproven local suppliers andtechnicians in order to sup-port the local economy. Weare also very selectiveabout the manufacturerswho produce our photo-voltaic panels and supportAmerican industry wher-ever possible,” Romerosaid.

Hi-Power Solar can pro-vide advice to the con-sumer on the best types offinancing programs avail-able for purchase of bothsolar and PV. Romerosaid that a home equity lineof credit is sometimes thebest option, or he can givereferrals to credit unionsthat are able to offer goodterms both to existing andnew members.

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