August 5, 2012
Homeworks Construction
A new kitchen in time for the holidays may seem like an impossible dream with the year more than half gone. However, it could be an achievable goal. “Even with an August start, our design/build team could have a kitchen,…
August 5, 2012
Begin with neutral flooring for ultimate design versatility Do you pin your favorite bathroom makeover ideas on Pinterest, look for inspirational kitchen designs or dream about new decorating styles for your home? If so, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are…
August 5, 2012
Whether you are looking for a way to increase the marketability of your home, or simply looking for a way to make your outdoor space more enjoyable, a deck remodel adds living space to your home and value to your…
August 5, 2012
RevoluSun
Sure, you know you can lower or virtually eliminate your monthly electricity bill with a solar electric system. What is involved with the design, build out and hooking it up to the electric grid, though? And how will you ever…
August 5, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the eighth annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo this Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 12 at a new location, Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitor booths will…
August 5, 2012
Atlas Construction Inc
When it comes to construction, standard materials can differ from one contractor to another. The selection of materials can make the difference not only in the cost of construction when it comes time to build, but also in the cost…
August 5, 2012
Alternate Energy Inc
Alternate Energy has been Hawaii’s locally owned, family-operated solar energy provider since 1993. It is a full-service, fully licensed company with an eye toward slow, sustainable growth. Today, the company is honored to be among the top-three residential PV providers…
August 5, 2012
By adding splash accents to any neutral room, you bring energy and depth to your home, and turn it into a place worth celebrating. I’ve always been the type to look for any occasion to celebrate. So when the Honolulu…
August 5, 2012
Galvanized pipes dominated as the material of choice for plumbing in the past. If your home was built before the 1960s, as 20 percent of the homes on Oahu, according to census data, you probably have galvanized plumbing. The pipes…
August 5, 2012
Four solid methods to preserve our roadways Mayor Peter Carlisle joined the Department of Facility Maintenance and the Hawaii Asphalt Pavement Industry (HAPI) June 27 to demonstrate several pavement preservation methods the city will evaluate as part of its effort…