July 31, 2011
C&C Cabinets Granite
Whether you are remodeling or building new, incorporating craftsman-like hardwood cabinetry and high-quality granite countertops in your kitchen design is the first step toward creating that “dream kitchen.” At the C&C Cabinets Granite showroom, maple and cherrywood cabinets are on…
July 31, 2011
Homeowners embrace ceramic tile for unexpected outdoor spaces Many homeowners are finding new ways to embrace ceramic tile in their outdoor living spaces, choosing the time-proven material for uses that traditionally have called for wood, stone or even concrete. Advertisement…
July 31, 2011
Essential Cabinets Refacing
Did you have to dig through all your dusty pots and pans to find your roasting pan? Well, now is the time to start planning your kitchen remodeling by saying, “Out with the old and in with the new!” Reorganize,…
July 31, 2011
Technology has changed so much, so quickly, that it might be difficult to remember how you lived life prior to carrying around a cell phone, having a table computer or, for that matter, multiple remotes to turn on all the…
July 31, 2011
Homeworks Construction
Consider your future as well as present lifestyle Designing and building for your present and future lifestyle has become a hot topic on Homeworks Construction CEO Jim Byxbee’s popular interactive Saturday morning radio show, “Build New Or ReDo.” Byxbee is…
July 31, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
Consumers who have had reservations regarding the purchase of a photovoltaic system (PV) may not have a better time to do so than now. Because of discontinued financial support or subsidies in Europe for PV, there is an oversupply that…
July 31, 2011
Walk In Tubs Hawaii
While most of us enjoy soaking in a bath, it is not a luxury the elderly or the disabled are able to take advantage of. The simple task of stepping over the 19-inch bathtub is not all that easy. When…
July 31, 2011
The Hawaiian archipelago is the most isolated chain in the world and has the second highest cost of living. HECO, for example, has raised our electrical rates twice this year, reaching as high as 31 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh)…
July 31, 2011
Hawaii Hardwood Flooring
Imagine finding jewels hidden in your home! Many homeowners have removed their existing linoleum or carpet to uncover beautiful border work on a floor that had been covered for years. Not only are designs being uncovered, but older homes offer…
July 31, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the seventh annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo Aug. 26-28 at the Hawaii Convention Center. More than 180 exhibitor booths will showcase Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building industry experts and…
July 31, 2011
United Roofing & Rain Gutters
If your roof is leaking, or your shingles are curling or showing signs of aging, you need to find a roofer who delivers uncompromising quality. That roofer is United Roofing. We have experience you expect and we provide island-wide roofing…
July 31, 2011
The Cabinet & Stone Factory
Close your eyes and imagine your dream kitchen. Imagine it exactly how you want it. Imagine the way your new floor feels under your feet, and how your perfect counter-tops feel under your fingers as you move through your kitchen.…
July 31, 2011
Out of all the questions I get these days, the most popular remains, “What exactly is feng shui?” I answer simply that it is a body of knowledge that can be used as a tool to positively “manage” the energies…
July 24, 2011
RMA Sales
By now, you’re probably familiar with RMA Sales, the locally owned company celebrating its 50th year of business in Hawaii, and its popular Tradewind window systems. But did you know that RMA Sales also offers several screen options to go…
July 24, 2011
It was supposed to be a community swimming pool, but many people stayed away because they couldn’t tolerate the biting, nose-curdling odor of chlorine. Others experienced breathing and skin problems. So a senior center in Michigan converted its 65,000-gallon chlorine…
July 24, 2011
Whether you are upgrading a kitchen, adding on a master suite, or gutting a newly purchased structure, you need to reassess your insurance needs both before and after your renovation. It’s common to plan every major step of the renovation.…
July 24, 2011
Granicrete Hawaii
Stains can be a good thing. In fact, concrete stains create stunning transformations, turning dull and gray concrete slabs into beautiful, richly colored and contemporary spaces. Granicrete Hawaii is able to apply stains directly to your existing concrete slab or…
July 24, 2011
Graham Builders
With their son returning home from a tour in Iraq and frequent visits from two daughters and their families from the Mainland, a Waipahu couple knew it was time to expand their single level, three-bedroom home. They decided to attend…
July 24, 2011
Martin Garage Doors
The world’s finest and safest garage doors can be had in the Islands, thanks to Martin Garage Doors Hawaii. “Safety and quality are important to me, and I wouldn’t sell anything that I wouldn’t have on my own home,” says…