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Article by Joanne Romero, Photos by Olivier Koning, Featured Builder: Mokulua Woodworking Ltd.

Issue Date:  (Mon) May 10, 2010


Recognize Gems


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The homeowners originally intended to replace the hardware, such as the doorknob shown above, throughout the home. “But a friend of ours who lives on the Big Island and works with hardware said, ‘They don't make hardware like this anymore,’” the homeowner says. “So [my husband] spent hours sitting at a table just polishing and scrubbing all the old paint and gunk off.” 

Keep Strong Stuff


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The crew preserved this gate and several doors throughout the home. This one features ironwork rarely found today. The original owner's initials, EJL, are still seen bent into the iron on this gate. 

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