Listing My Fave Solutions

Back when MTV played music videos, I always looked forward to this time of the year. Why? I couldn’t wait to see what the top 100 videos of the year would be, and especially which video would be crowned No.…

Issue December 30, 2012

Quality Service That’s Through the Roof

At United Roofing & Rain Gutters, a job well done is worth doing, so we do it right the first time. Our reputation is everything; we are known for quality, but remembered for service. If you have a roofing project…

Blend Affordability and Style in the Kitchen

As 2012 winds down, Golden Cabinets & Stone is offering a huge end-of-the-year sale during which customers can take advantage of savings ranging from 40 to 50 percent off the entire stock of cabinetry and countertops. Golden Cabinets & Stone…

Here’s Your Silver Lining

With the holiday season upon us, EnergyPro Hawaii hopes that you have a very festive and safe holiday season this year as we look forward to 2013. With the year ending, it’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions. We…

Complete Your Dream Kitchen With Cabinetry

Fusing custom cabinets with affordability is more than just a slogan at Tenibac Kitchen Cabinets & Casework (Tenibac). The company conceived the idea that custom cabinets can be competitive with store-bought cabinets and at the same time offer “door styles…

The Key to Finding a Qualified Contractor

BY VICTOR YEUNG There are so many things to consider and do before, during and after a renovation. Having a contractor control the flow of the project will help make sure the project goes according to plan and finishes within…

Getting Rid of Ground Termites

BY RACHEL BREIT With more than 50 years of experience, the team of Richard Lee and George W. Ofsonka III at Islander Pest Solutions has the answers to your questions regarding those always-pesky subterranean “ground” termites. Q: Who needs to…

Cheers to Loving Where You Live

As the New Year approaches and you begin making your list of resolutions, don’t forget about your home. You spend a huge chunk of time at home; shouldn’t you love it? However, sticking to your resolutions can be tough. Here…

Take Control of Your Temperature at Home

By opting for an efficient, split-ductless air conditioning system, you can guarantee the ideal climate for your home or office. Systems sold and installed by the Aire Conditioner Shoppe are available in a variety of styles and price ranges. “The…

Hot Topics in PV Energy

Since it is the final stage of the fourth quarter of the year, activity in the solar energy market is literally “heating up.” Permits from the City and County Building Department are at an all-time high. Also on the horizon…

Is It Time to Re-Roof Your House?

How does one go about buying a new roof? It’s not something you do every day, nor is it a home improvement that people know a lot about. You not only have to select the correct roof product, but you…

Equipped for the Job

Alternate Energy Inc. has just achieved Mitsubishi Electric Certified Installer status. It is the only photovoltaic (PV) company in Hawaii — in fact, in the entire nation — to do so. This fall, several Mitsubishi representatives made the trip to…

Shiny, Happy Home

Go with the glow this season with the introduction of metallics to your surroundings As a little girl, I was always attracted to shiny objects. Maybe that was because I grew up in a working-class family and there wasn’t much…

Update, Beautify Your Bathroom

Designing a remodel to incorporate innovative style, comfort and efficiency in your bathroom is a great way to bring a fresh look to your home, and your family will certainly enjoy the rest of the season with a beautiful new…

Change Will Do You Good

Are you in a stagnant environment? Get a jump on the new year and flourish by making small yet inspiring changes around the home QUESTION OF THE WEEK: (This week’s question is from Alice to you!): Now that we are…

Avoid Home Break-ins During the Holidays

This year’s holiday season promises to be full of shopping, gift-giving, decorating and celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s an equally busy time of year for home burglars. Nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the United States in November and…

Create a Healthier Home With DIY Home-Improvement Fixes

You might not be aware that your home may pose some hidden risks for you and your family. But you don’t need a fat budget to give your home a safer and healthier boost. After all, there is nothing more…

Make Your Tub Look Like New Again

There was a time when a bathtub in a home was considered an item of luxury. But today, a bathtub is the centerpiece of most bathrooms and an important part of our way of life — so much so that…

Go With the Flow to Add Flexibility to Your Home

Talk to any contemporary architect, remodeler, interior designer or homeowner, and you’ll find one of the hot topics these days is “flow.” Gone are the days of floor plans burdened by closed-off, claustrophobic rooms, each designed around specific functions. “Today’s…