September 11, 2011
Graham Builders
For many years, James Tanaka’s home in Salt Lake has been “family gathering” central. With a dual need to be close to his mother, as well as provide her with privacy, Tanaka and his wife decided to add a separate…
September 11, 2011
A home is meant to be a calm retreat from chaos. Drawing from eighth-century design inspiration, shoji screens are sliding wood panels that incorporate rice paper stretched over the frame. Letting in soft light, the rice paper remains opaque and…
September 11, 2011
Custom Contractors Inc.
Windows are often overlooked by homeowners as being a key element to having a well-rounded and complete home. They protect our curtains, carpets, furniture and floors from fading and deteriorating. They allow us to control the cool trade winds and…
September 11, 2011
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Hot weather is here and hotter weather is on the way, so it’s time to start thinking air conditioning. “It doesn’t make sense to swelter through humid, windless weather when an efficient air conditioning system can keep you cool and…
September 11, 2011
Since purchasing a home is typically the largest purchase and among the most important financial decisions a family makes, tax benefits help offset some of the cost of homeownership. Just how do tax benefits reduce the cost of homeownership for…
September 11, 2011
EnergyPro Hawaii
EnergyPro Hawaii recently had the honor of working with the Military Police Hawaii Memorial Association to install a photovoltaic system that powers the lighting for a new memorial. The memorial recognizes and pays tribute to those fallen Soldiers who served…
September 11, 2011
Windows Hawaii
When replacing your doors, windows or siding on your home, there are several key elements to consider, namely: quality of material, value, competitive pricing and lifetime warranty. While all of these things are important, what makes a company such as…
September 11, 2011
Are you tired of your table? Is your dresser looking drab? Don’t worry — it’s easy to update your current furniture with a coat of paint and have it looking fabulous in no time. Advertisement In fact, homeowners can find…
September 11, 2011
Hawaii's Interior Design Center
Remodeling in high-rise buildings is similar to the remodeling of a single family residence except for the building restrictions. Hawaii’s Interior Design Center specializes in high-rise unit remodels and construction. The company has been working successfully with numerous associations for…
September 11, 2011
I received an email from one of my readers, Gordon, who asked how to best protect a home from burglary using feng shui. He shared that in the past three months, 163 burglaries of homes and cars had occurred within…
September 4, 2011
Martin Garage Doors
They day you have to call in the garage door repair in north York mechanic to come fix your garage door isn’t often a happy one. You have places to go in your car, people to see, but that door…
September 4, 2011
Walker-Moody Construction
Walker-Moody Construction specializes in asphalt maintenance. Next time you think of sealing your driveway, kick it up a notch and add some color with ColorPave. ColorPave HD, a product of SealMaster Hawaii, is a 100 percent acrylic premium colorized pavement…
September 4, 2011
Unless you just completed a stunning bathroom renovation with a five-figure price tag, there’s probably at least one thing in your bathroom you’d like to change. Whether you’re dealing with a constantly leaky faucet or the whole room just looks…
September 4, 2011
Is your home safe from burglars and thieves? Or are you courting them with obvious security lapses and poor planning when you’re away? More than 2 million homes were burglarized in the United States last year alone. Moreover, more than…
September 4, 2011
Redecorating a room is an exciting way to freshen up your home, but also might seem like a daunting task if you don’t identify with just one conventional style category. Traditional design, for instance, is classic, inviting and elegant, while…
September 4, 2011
Akamai Pest Solutions
Treating your home for drywood termites has always been a not-so-pleasant option in Hawaii. From the inconvenience of having to leave your residence to the possibility of having your roof, gutters and plants damaged during treatment, fumigation is not an…
September 4, 2011
HiPower Solar
The latest craze has been all about saving energy, saving energy saves money. “So what options do I have? What is the best company? Who can I trust?” These are just a few questions that might be going through your…
September 4, 2011
Pacific Imports International
Wood flooring has been used for hundreds of years all over the world and has evolved greatly to become the beautiful and elegant floor covering that it is today. Why, even the last 10 years have been revolutionary, with exotics…
September 4, 2011
Murakami Roofing
There comes a time in the life of any home when the roof needs to be replaced. Whether it is a centuryold home that has been fitted with beautiful and long lasting copper roofing, or a modest home with a…