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BY KAREN NAKAMURA

You’ve made the deci-sion to finally re-model the outdated

kitchen and living room ofyour home. But if you livein a house built before 1978,a new federal law regulat-ing the removal of leadpaint will affect your homeremodeling project.

In 1978, the use of leadpaint was officiallybanned from residentialconstruction. Before that,however, lead paint wasused in more than 38 mil-lion homes, according tothe U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA).

Today, contractorshired to do renovation, re-pair and painting projects

that will involve at least 6square feet of lead-basedpaint in homes built be-fore 1978 must be EPALead-Safe certified andmust follow specific workpractices to prevent leadcontamination.

Of course, 6 square feetis smaller than the averagewindow — which meansthat pretty much every re-

modeling job will have tocomply with this new re-quirement.

Thee Dangerss off LeadPaint

For young children, leadpoisoning can cause learn-ing disabilities, hearingloss and behavior prob-

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With so many solar con-tractors and sales rep-resentatives out there,

there’s a lot of information andmisinformation solar shoppersare receiving.

First and foremost, your deci-sion should be based on the com-pany you choose to provide yourphotovoltaic (PV) needs. Themost important thing to deter-mine is: Will the company Ichoose fulfill its promises to meand my family, and honor its war-ranty if anything goes wrong?

Researching a company’s his-tory, rating with the BBB, andlength of time in business will tella shopper how reputable thecompany is. A warranty is only asgood for as long as the companyhas been in business.

Another factor to consider: Isthis company providing jobs forlocal residents and are they buy-ing their supplies locally? Main-land companies are here to makea profit and please investorswhile PV systems can be sold.HECO and its subsidiaries limitthe amount of PV power goingback into the grid in each area ofthe islands. Once an area hasreached these limits, HECO willnot allow further installations.What will happen to your war-ranty and service when Mainlandcompanies cannot satisfy theirinvestors because the PV markethas become fully saturated?

The current hot-selling topic inthe PV world is panel selection.

Where do you want to buy yourpanels from — America, Korea,Japan, China? While the panelsfrom all these countries are good,choosing a reputable manufac-turer is always the way to go. Re-search howlong the com-panies havebeen makingpanels andread theirwarranties.All PV panelsb a s i c a l l ycome with a25-year man-ufacturer ’swarranty, butthere are dif-ferences inwhat themanufacturerwarrants andhow efficientthe panelswill be after25 years.

A manufacturer in China, forexample, could have a problemwith all their panels 10 yearsdown the road. What will stopthem from closing up shop andreopening under a differentname, leaving thousandsstranded with faulty panels?

While innovation and technol-ogy are important to every indus-try, it’s important to choose yourpanels from a reputable companythat will back their warranty. Lo-cally owned and operated, Pon-

cho’s Solar Services offers prod-ucts from established companieslike Solar World, Kyocera, Sam-sung, Sanyo and Sharp while stillkeeping an eye on emerging tech-nologies and companies.

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Many homeowners haveheard about mono- vs.poly-crystalline panels.The mono-crystalline cellefficiency is higher, but itsshape is circular. Thepoly’s square shaped cellsallow for more panel cov-erage. These minor differ-ences make either paneltype equally efficient. Thelisted wattage is what the

panel produced under StandardTest Condition (STC) rating,which is what HECO uses to de-termine the size of your system.There are other rating systemsout there to compare panels.Make sure these are rated froman independent source. The Tierrating system is completely theopinion of the manufacturer thatuses it.

The two most important num-bers in comparing solar PV sys-tems are, 1) AC kWh output/yearand 2) the cost. Whichever com-plete system can give you themost yearly output at the bestprice is the system to choose.

Another option to consider isto go completely off the powergrid. With the advances in in-verter technology and a batterystorage system, it’s possible to

eliminate your power bill com-pletely and be energy independ-ent. This option, however, can be30 to 50 percent higher than agrid-tie system depending onyour family’s needs.

As a bridge between a grid-tiedsystem and going completely off-grid, homeowners purchasing anew grid-tie system of 4 KW orhigher, Poncho’s Solar Servicewill provide a Hurricane Kit con-sisting of two PV panels, batterybackup, a refrigerator or freezerand two LED lights. The kits areparticularly useful for homeown-ers in areas with frequent black-outs or have medications thatrequire refrigeration.Homeown-ers purchasing new grid-tie sys-tems of 2 to 3 KW’s can purchasea Hurricane Kit for half-price.

Poncho’s Solar Services canprovide knowledgeable,free estimates for all yourresidential and commercialsolar needs state-wide. Call422-4266 on Oahu or seeour website, ponchossolarservices.com for moreinformation. Neighbor Is-land homeowners can callour electrical partners,Walter’s Electric Inc., at 1-855-41SOLAR.

Buyers can also shop forpanels at Poncho’s show-room, located at 650 KakoiSt. in Honolulu.

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The world’s finest and safestgarage doors can be had inthe islands, thanks to Mar-

tin Garage Doors Hawaii. “Safety and quality are impor-

tant to me, and I wouldn’t sellanything that I wouldn’t have onmy own home,” says ownerClaude Thompson.

Garage doors have a tremen-

dous impact on your home interms of functionality, aestheticsand efficiency. Whether they arebeing used for security or just toconceal a mess, garage doors canhighlight the architectural open-ing of your garage.

Most homeowners think oftheir garage door as simply some-thing that goes up and down to

secure the enclosure. But in actu-ality, garage doors can greatly im-prove the look of the home andthe value. Today’s garage doorscome in a variety of styles andcolors to complement the overalltheme of the exterior design ofthe house.

Martin Garage Doors’ profes-sional staff help homeowners se-

lect the best door to fit their needsand their budget. Since garagedoors can’t be changed as easilyas things like paint, it’s wise to in-vest in a quality garage door thatis durable and offers the home-owner peace of mind.

Martin Garage Doors comewith the best warranty in the in-dustry. “We pride ourselves inour after-sale service, and ourcustomers know that we standbehind our product,” statesThompson.

“I love my Martin door system.It’s so quiet it doesn’t even wakethe dog,” says Stella Shigawa.

“Our friends have a Martin Door,that’s how we learned about theproduct. We were so impressedwith theirs we had to buy one forour home. That was four yearsago, and ours looks and operateslike it was installed yesterday.”

Martin Garage Doors Hawaii isa family-owned and operatedbusiness providing servicestatewide with main office, show-room, and warehouse located onOahu at 2839 Kilihau St. Businesshours are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-day through Friday. Call 836-0029or visit the website at www.martingaragedoorshawaii.com.

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The word is out andpeople are flockingto purchase photo-

voltaic (PV) systems to re-duce or eliminate theirelectrical bills.

There are a virtually un-limited amount of prod-ucts available today forresidential applications,and many companies aretouting the amount ofelectricity that their pan-els produce. This is onlypart of the equation; oncethe panels produce elec-trical power, that powerneeds to be convertedfrom direct current (DC)to alternating current(AC) and delivered into

your electrical panel. Choosing the right com-

bination of products toproduce the most energycan be challenging, butthere is one combinationthat is clearly the best oneavailable now. We call itthe “perfect match.” Sanyopanels and Enphase microinverters are designed foreach other, and togetherthey truly perform betterthan any other productthat is currently available.

We have known for awhile now that this combi-nation delivered the mostpower to a typical house-hold, and we have beenable to compare systemsthrough remote monitor-ing, but we have never hadour system mounted onthe same roof, with thesame exact conditionsuntil recently. A customercalled to request that weadd more PV panels to her

roof. She had purchased asystem from another ven-dor approximately a yearbefore. The company pro-vided her with 10 solarpanels and micro invert-ers.

She was told that thiswas the highest DC wattpanel she could purchasewith a micro inverter. As aresult, she has averaged alittle less than 1 kWh perpanel per day. This combi-nation produces on aver-age 250 kWh a month, or areduction of $62.50 fromher electric bill. This lefther with an averagemonthly electric bill of$110.00.

We suggested that sheadd eight of our Sanyopanels with the “PerfectMatch” Enphase micro in-verters. This second sys-tem (with two less panels)has been producing an av-erage of 1.3 kilowatts a day,

312 kWh per month, or $78per month in savings. Our“Perfect Match” of prod-ucts is delivering over 32percent more power perpanel than the other prod-ucts. This translates to$186 a year more, perpanel! A typical residentialsystem consists of any-where between 10 and 30panels, which means our“Perfect Match” will po-tentially produce $1,860 to$5,580 more in annual sav-ings over any of the othersystems currently avail-able. These other systemsmay produce more wattsper panel on your roof, butthey deliver substantiallyless kilowatt hours to yourelectrical system, where itreally matters.

For more information,visit the EnergyPro Hawaiishowroom at 825Halekauwila St. in Hon-olulu or call 377-6686.

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But there is definitely a lot toknow beyond that to get the rightend result. Shirley Hilton of Pa-cific Imports International offersthese key tips to start with.

Gett thee Rightt ProductDepending on your lifestyle,

what kind of home you have (sin-gle family or condo), whetheryour environment is wet or dry,and whether you have a wood orconcrete subfloor, will determinewhich types of wood are moreappropriate than others.

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To get thebest installation,be sure you hirea professionalwho is specifi-cally licensed in

wood flooring.They will knowthe proper pro-cedures for test-

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If you plan todo the projectyourself, it’s

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lems. In adults, lead poi-soning can lead to hyper-tension and high bloodpressure. Pregnantwomen run the risk ofpassing the poison on totheir unborn child.

It is important that youfind a remodeler who istrained in lead-safe workpractices rather than tryto do the work yourself.Not only that, but it’s thelaw: Contractors workingin pre-1978 homes mustbe lead-paint certifiedand must follow theselead-safe practiceswhether or not there arechildren in the home —unless the homeownercan certify that the houseis lead-paint free.

Whatt aree Lead-SafeWorkk Practices??

The EPA has a freebrochure on its website(www.leadfreekids.org)called “Renovate Right”that provides guidance tohomeowners and contrac-tors about remodelingsafely to minimize leaddust exposure. EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovatorshave been equipped to uselead test kits, educate con-sumers about the dangersof lead, and use prescribedlead-safe work practices.Your certified contractorshould also give you thisbrochure to familiarize youwith specific work prac-tices, including these pro-cedures:

1. Containing the workarea so that dust and debrisdo not escape. Warningsigns will be posted to keepvisitors away from the area,and heavy-duty plastic andtape are used to seal offdoors and heating and cool-ing system vents and tocover the floors and anyfurniture that cannot bemoved.

2. Minimizingdust.Thereis no way to eliminate it,but some paint removalmethods create less dustthan others. For example,using water to mist areasbefore sanding or scrapingand prying and pullingapart components can re-duce dust. It’s also prohib-ited to use open flame

burning or torching; sand-ing, grinding, planing, nee-dle gunning, or blastingwith power tools andequipment not equippedwith a shroud and high-ef-ficiency particulate air(HEPA) filter vacuum at-tachment; or using a heatgun at temperaturesgreater than 1,100 F.

3. Cleaning up thor-oughly. When all the workis done, and before takingdown any plastic that iso-lates the work area from therest of the home, the areawill be cleaned with aHEPA vacuum to removedust and debris on all sur-faces, followed by wet mop-ping with plenty of water.

To find a Lead-Safe Cer-tified Renovator or firmnear you, go to www. biahawaii-org or visitwww.epa.gov/lead.

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Renters face a peren-nial decoratingdilemma: Do you

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You may not be able tomake major changes —like replacing that blandsand-colored carpet withone in your favorite hue ofpurple — but you can per-sonalize your rental spacewith some easy-to-reverseupgrades. While the effortto install, and later re-move, these upgrades issmall, their impact on yourhome’s decor can be verybig, indeed.

Here are a few simpleroom “redos” that can addpizzazz to your apartment— without creating extrawork when it’s time tomove out.

WallsPaint is an easy way to

switch up the color of aroom, but if you paint thewalls, be prepared to re-paint them back to whitebefore your lease ends.Peel and stick wall decorcan be a better option forpersonalizing a space,while leaving the whitewalls intact — especially ifyou opt for high-qualitypeel and stick wall muralslike those offered by Mu-ralsYourWay.com.

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carpet is usually a big no-no. Even if the existingcarpet is worn and stained,

unless you strike an agree-ment with your landlordfor replacing it at yourown expense, it’s better tosimply cover up the car-peting you can’t stand.

Fortunately, it’s easy tofind decorative throw rugsthat will add color andpersonalization to yourspace — and help protectneutral-toned carpetsfrom wear, tear and stain-

ing, all of which you maybe required to pay forwhen you move out. Youcan opt to arrange severalsmaller carpets in keyareas of the room, such asplacing a long runner inhigh-traffic hallways, or alarge area rug to anchorfurniture groupings in liv-ing areas. Or, you can evenfind a very large rug thatcovers almost the entire

floor. When it’s time tomove out, simply roll upyour rugs and go, leavingthe carpet beneath lookingexactly the way it waswhen you moved in.

WindowsOften, apartments will

have no window treat-ments beyond blindswhen you move in. Youcould install your own

Reversible Room‘redos’ for renters

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curtain rods and drapery,but the landlord may re-quire you to remove therods, and repair all thoselittle holes left by thehardware, before youmove out. An easy way toget privacy, without hav-ing to install hardware, isto purchase removablewindow film. The frostedfilm affords privacy, butis easily removed, leav-

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backs leave just one holeeach in the wall, so wallrepair time is signifi-cantly less.

From reusable wallpa-per murals to creativecarpet options, it's easyto redecorate your rental— and you won’t have toworry about restoringeverything to its originalstate when your lease isup.

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