November 20, 2011
Alternative Electric
As time goes by, things change. Televisions are getting bigger, air conditioning installations are more common, computers are in almost every home and solar photovoltaic panels are popping up on rooftops across Hawaii. So shouldn’t your home’s electrical system be…
November 20, 2011
Pacific Investment Group
Out of money and short on time? Is your project running over budget? Hard money may be your answer. Hard money is a short-term loan based on an asset such as real estate, gold, precious stones, 401k or other retirement…
November 20, 2011
Hawaii's Interior Design Center
As you start planning for the upcoming holidays there is still time to prepare your home before your loved ones are over to celebrate. Hawaii’s Interior Design Center suggests some ways to quickly update your home without spending too much…
November 20, 2011
Planning for the holidays is a busy and joyful time. But all of the decorations, extra electrical cords and the parade of people going in and out of your home calls for more safety precautions to help you make this…
November 20, 2011
Hi-Power Solar
The highly competitive marketing climate offers an abundance of choices from many companies engaged in the solar industry. Along with the many opportunities to benefit financially, consumers must also be cautious to prevent being victimized by the questionable sales tactics…
November 20, 2011
All Weather Surfaces Hawaii
Hawaii has the largest number of “flat roofs” per capita in the nation, and along with those flat roofs comes the nuisance of ponding water conditions. Ponding water is responsible for more damage to flat or low-sloped roofs than any…
November 20, 2011
On which side of the bed do you sleep? Think back to the various homes you have lived in. Did you favor a particular side of the bed or did the area you favor change with each move? Do you…
November 13, 2011
United Roofing & Rain Gutters
Did you ever wonder what would happen when you need to reroof after installing all of those photovoltaic panels? It would likely cost you more than $100 per panel to remove and re-install your photo-voltaic panels each time you reroof.…
November 13, 2011
Hua Xia Construction
It would be difficult to find a custom builder who offers the type of client-to-customer attention that comes from working with Hua Xia Construction LLC. Owner Xiang Feng Cao and his son, Andy, have built and maintained an outstanding reputation…
November 13, 2011
Lokahi Concrete Floor Polishing
You have seen it and lived with it nearly every day of your life. It’s all around us. It’s in our homes. It’s in the buildings that we work in, the beautiful sculptural facades in our cities, the bridges and…
November 13, 2011
You’ve probably been hearing the talk of federal light bulb regulations for years, but in January 2012, the talk will become reality, and these regulations will begin to take effect. While some other states began the transition in January 2011,…
November 13, 2011
If you’ve ever had new carpeting installed in your house and found yourself suffering from a nagging cough for days afterward, you’ve experienced the effect some home improvement materials can have on your health. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be…
November 13, 2011
Ohana Building Supply
Ohana Building Supply is the preferred choice of homeowners and contractors alike. The company has a variety of high-quality kitchen and bathroom materials at very reasonable prices. From ready-made to custom cabinetry, Ohana Building Supply has a wide selection that…
November 13, 2011
Windows Hawaii
Home siding in Hawaii has always been an area of high maintenance and high frustration. Sun, rain, humidity and salt are constantly combining their strengths to break down painted wood, vinyl and aluminum siding. Fortunately, modern technology has developed a…
November 13, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
With the price of oil continuing to skyrocket, just about everyone agrees that going solar is a good move. But how do you decide whether to lease a system, or buy it outright? What is solar leasing? With a solar…
November 13, 2011
Just about every child wishes for a dream bedroom, but it takes inspiration to transform four white walls into a fairytale princess room or tree house hideaway. Fortunately, you don’t have to be an interior designer or skilled craftsman to…
November 13, 2011
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to get the itch to move when they’ve been in their house awhile. While just picking up and moving isn’t an option for most of us, there’s another approach that people are taking: Refreshing their…
November 13, 2011
Graham Builders
This is the first article of a three-part series. For years, the homeowners of an 85 year-old Makiki home had been actively planning to rebuild and visited many builders’ open house projects. At the BIA Home Building and Remodeling Show…
November 13, 2011
Looking for a fresh new look for your home or office or want to add some color and cool for your college digs? Houseplants are always in style. For an easy transformation of any space, house-plants add high impact and…