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The One-Stop Shop for Homeowners, Contractors

February 25, 2012 Ohana Building Supply

Ohana Building Supply is your one-stop shop for homeowners and contractors alike. A variety of high-quality kitchen and bathroom materials at very reasonable prices, from ready-made to custom cabinetry, are available. The selection includes a full line of granite countertops,…

Doing Your Solar Energy Homework

February 25, 2012 Alternative Electric

The photovoltaic industry has been booming over the last few years. Most people now know what solar photovoltaics are, as they can be seen on rooftops throughout the state. As the price of electricity rises, more and more of us…

Enticing Entryways

February 25, 2012 Granicrete Hawaii

Dress up your front entry with a decorative concrete treatment. Say goodbye to dingy, stained, boring concrete slabs and hello to a stylish, custom-designed entryway. Granicrete Hawaii offers many solutions that not only improve your curb appeal, but also give…

Key Steps in Every Renovation Project

February 25, 2012 CV Construction LLC

Whether building a home or renovating it, it’s important to understand the steps to reaching your goal. First, set your budget, which will help to determine the amount you can afford. Second, get pre-qualified from a bank or credit union…

All-Weather, Aussie-Style Furniture

February 25, 2012

Island Style Furnishings of Kaneohe is the exclusive dealer of Australis Leisure brand all-weather furniture, which was developed in the land down under to withstand the country’s harsh environment. The key to the furniture line’s success has been choosing durable…

Getting to the Bottom of Affordable-Housing Barriers

February 25, 2012

This is the second of a three-part series. We will discuss the first three barriers that make workforce housing unavailable. These are: 1) Time Advertisement 2) State extractions 3) County extractions Time is a major cost driver, and as the…

Color and Customization Trends for Your Kitchen

February 25, 2012

If you want your home to reflect your personal style, why not start in the kitchen? The kitchen, commonly the most popular room in the house for everyday life and entertaining, doesn’t have to be cookie cutter with coordinating color…

Easy-to-Instal, Easy-to-Clean Bathroom Remodeling Tips

February 25, 2012

Dreaming about a bathroom remodel? With today’s easy-to-install products — many of which also are easy-to-clean — your new bathroom can actually exceed your wildest dreams. What could be better than an easy-to-clean new bathroom? Here are some tips to…

Updating Your Kitchen in a Snap

February 25, 2012

For many families, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, topping the list of rooms where they gather most. And it’s almost always the busiest room when entertaining friends. But if your kitchen is outmoded or looking…

Quality Cabinets at a Great Price

February 25, 2012 Essential Cabinet Refacing Inc.

It’s time to give that kitchen a new look since it is the most visited room in the house. Since you are spending so much time there, don’t you deserve a room that is efficient, modern and pleasant? Undoubtedly you…

The Crystal Clear Choice for Window, Door Replacements

February 25, 2012 Tropical Wholesale

Is it time for you to change or update old jalousies or broken and outdated windows? Lifetime windows and doors from Tropical Wholesale may be the answer for you. We are experts when it comes to Hawaii window and door…

Solar Space Solutions

February 25, 2012 EnergyPro Hawaii

It goes without saying that now is the best time to purchase a photovoltaic system for your home. With high state and federal tax credits, the growing amount of rebate and financing programs available, coupled with HECO’s announcement about rising…

Closing the Door on Rust

February 25, 2012 Servco Raynor Overhead Doors

Homeowners have known for years that the harsh coastal environment in Hawaii can cause garage doors to rust prematurely. Recent studies in Honolulu have shown that replacement of an old, worn garage door can recoup the homeowner 120 percent to…

Commonly Asked Questions About Drywood Termites

February 25, 2012 Akamai Pest Solutions

Drywood termites are a menace to our homes and businesses. There is a much safer way to treat them without the toxic gases and moving out. Akamai Pest Solutions has been treating homes and businesses for nearly nine years and…

How to Save Money at the Cool Roof Store

February 25, 2012 Leakmaster Roofing

The time has come for The Cool Roof Store by Green Energy Outlet (GEO) — and just in time to rescue Hawaii’s roofing expenses. At the store, crowds are educated about installing an affordable, renewable roof. Instead of reroofing your…

Discover Your Space

February 25, 2012

During these unprecedented times of great personal and collective change, one thing that everyone needs in his or her home is personal space. Whether a private sanctuary or a mini area you can call “yours,” having somewhere in your home…

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February 25, 2012

Older Home Receives Brand New Kitchen on Time, on Budget

February 18, 2012 Homeworks Construction

The kitchen in a 44-year-old Hawaii Kai home had been partially renovated over the years, and the present owners had recently added new appliances. However, as Homeworks Construction project coordinator Jim Cook observed, “This kitchen was simply tired.” “When I…

Savvy Bathroom-Storage Solutions

February 18, 2012

While the bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in the home, it is also the area where we store a multitude of items, from cosmetics to cleaners, laundry to linens. With this in mind, it’s easy for your…

Tips to Make a Toddler’s Room Sustainable

February 18, 2012

Whether you’ve been taking steps toward green living or you’re a newbie and want to jump start your efforts and reduce your carbon footprint on earth, one area of opportunity is your toddler’s room. Two interior design instructors from The…

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