An Amazing Journey in Building a Home for Life

Graham Builders helps Hawaii Kai family accomplish their dream This is the third in a three-part series Over the past several months, Graham Builders has brought you the story of the Nelson-Keller family’s unique, energy-efficient home in Hawaii Kai. After…

Design a Wall That Fits Your Personal Style

Lucky we live Hawaii! Then you decide to include glass block in your remodel or new home, and everywhere you turn, you’re told that it is a special-order item. Hawaii Glass Block has a full line of Pittsburgh Corning® and…

Everything You Wanted to Know About PV Systems

The photovoltaic (PV) industry has been booming over the last few years, and most people 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…

Keeping Your Roof in Tip-Top Condition

BY ROCHELLE SMOLINSKI Since incorporating more than three decades ago, RS Toyama Roofing Service Inc. has been the to go-to expert in the islands when it comes to quality craftsman-ship and competitive pricing. Advertisement Well-versed in working with sheet metal,…

Painting Your Way to a Picture-Perfect Look

Deco Painting Hawaii offers residential and commercial interior and exterior painting as well as wood staining and a variety of faux finishing services. But the company’s services don’t end there. Its sister company, Aloha Interior Design & Remodeling, takes upgrading…

Ten Ways to Shop Like a Pro

Decorating your home should never be an exercise in futility. Follow these guidelines to keep your next shopping spree in focus and guarantee your abode the character it deserves Does this sound familiar? You’re in a store, looking for a…

A Closer Look at Hardwood Flooring

Types and finishes that instantly add value to your home Choosing hardwood flooring for your home can be a valuable investment. Multiple surveys estimate that hardwood flooring can add as much as $7,000-$10,000 to a home’s resale value. And a…

Another Manic Monday?

Stop working yourself into a lather over the job you dislike going to on Mondays. Get a fresh perspective about your career by adopting these feng shui-friendly tips for the home and office QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I don’t like…

Discover the Solid Benefits of Fog Sealing

Don’t let your investment get oxidized and crumble away. Repair the potholes, fill the cracks, fog seal the surface and restripe with a nice, vibrant paint. A fog seal is a light application of emulsion sprayed on an existing asphalt…

Making the Switch to Solar Energy

Alternate Energy Hawaii (AEI) recently completed a photo-voltaic (PV) installation for the Hawk family in Manoa. Customer Aubrey Hawk sent the company this note: Dear AEI, Advertisement I wanted to let you know how thrilled we are with our new…

‘Shake’ Things Up With a New Roofing System

Many homeowners have found the Country Manor Shake (CMS) roof system to be an innovative yet cost-effective way to enhance the value and beauty of their homes. But the CMS roof may be an even better solution for a townhouse…

Shining a Ray of Light on Home Energy

In July 2009, a RevoluSun began. Since then, Hawaii’s leading solar company, RevoluSun, has installed thousands of solar systems, producing more than 20 MW of energy. That’s about twice the amount of its nearest competitor. “When you look at the…

Offering the Industry’s Best in Quality, Experience

United Pacific Builders is an exciting new home construction and remodeling general contractor that joined Oahu’s construction community in 2010. The company has more than 25 years of combined experience in the building industry between its owners. Advertisement In addition…

Be Your Own Contractor With An Owner-Builder Permit

With the rising cost of construction and high unemployment in that industry, many owners are choosing to take on the responsibilities of a contractor under the Owner Builder Permit Exemption laws that allow Owner Builder Permits. As the owner-builder, you…

Issue September 2, 2012

An Open, Shut Case for Clean Windows

Here’s the dirt on how homeowners can make window washing a relatively “pane”-free experience When it comes to keeping your windows clean, the secret doesn’t have much to do with the cleaning. It’s what happens in between cleanings that really…