December 16, 2012
C&C Cabinets Granite
C&C Cabinets Granite is well equipped to aid in the design and completion of both residential and commercial projects. The company has assisted home and business owners with their building and remodeling needs since 2010 while operating out of its…
December 16, 2012
Servco Raynor Overhead Doors
Homeowners have known for years that remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can recoup as much or more than the cost of the job. Recent studies in Honolulu have shown that replacing an old, worn garage door can recoup the homeowner…
December 16, 2012
Sunetric
BY JAIMIE KIM It’s no secret that Hawaii’s solar industry has been booming for the past few years, but homeowners and industry professionals have recently expressed concern over the sudden changes in state tax rules that will drastically reduce the…
December 16, 2012
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 call for more safety precautions to help you make this…
December 16, 2012
This is not going to sound very pretty, but here it goes: As you may tell from my picture, I have long hair. The average person loses 100 strands of hair per day, but I would venture to guess that…
December 9, 2012
Windows Hawaii
Clearly, windows are one of the most cost-effective ways to save energy for your home. Yet, the science of how and why replacing your windows is so important, especially in Hawaii’s tropical climate, is often-times overlooked. Just take a look…
December 9, 2012
American Carpet One
While luxury vinyl tile products are quickly gaining popularity as a flooring option, Karndean offers a one-of-a-kind model that boasts ease of installation, simple maintenance and a look that rivals most solid wood floors. American Carpet One is proud to…
December 9, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Pacific Islands Construction believes that there are many issues regarding the solar industry that the consumer should understand before and after he or she makes an investment in a photo-voltaic (PV) system. The following information is provided to help educate…
December 9, 2012
Big Rock Hawaii
Here we are again — it’s already December and time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. Why not give something truly unique and unusual for Christmas this year? A gift that will be opened with surprise and a smile, and…
December 9, 2012
Providing safe bathrooms for people with special needs requires knowledgeable planning in the field of what’s called universal design. When implementing your plan, remember that such bathrooms need not look institutional. Begin the planning process with an inventory of the…
December 9, 2012
HK Construction
Why build or remodel now? Hawaii homeowners have a unique opportunity at the moment: With the lowest mortgage rates in 50 years, the state’s home values and equities are at an all-time high. With a recovering economy on the Mainland,…
December 9, 2012
DH Squared Construction
Remodeling one’s kitchen or bathroom can be the perfect step necessary for making a dream home become reality. However, the process of planning and waiting for those dreams to become reality, while also dealing with unexpected alterations and hiccups along…
December 9, 2012
Akamai Energy
Akamai Energy is making the task of purchasing a solar system simple and affordable. A quick phone call to the company sets you up with a friendly Akamai Energy representative who will handle a short 30 minute on-site survey of…
December 9, 2012
Leakmaster Roofing
There is a mad rush in Hawaii to put up solar PV panels before the 65 percent federal and state tax credits get reduced or even eliminated over time. With bruising political fights raging over deficit reductions, there is no…
December 9, 2012
Deep Purple Painting
Quality is the top priority for Jimmy Suh, owner of Deep Purple Painting, when it comes to assisting customers with a wide range of painting projects. “I’ve been painting for 25 years, and my main goal is to produce a…
December 9, 2012
As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, welcoming loved ones into your home is a highlight of the festivities. You may eagerly look forward it, but is your house holiday- and house-guest-ready? Preparing your home for holiday guests doesn’t have…
December 9, 2012
Wayne's Flooring America
Metroflor’s new interlocking floor product, Engage, is the perfect floor if you are looking for durability in either your home or business. Engage is backed by a 25-year residential and a five-year commercial warranty. This Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) product…
December 9, 2012
In a world where everything seems to be working harder, it’s no doubt that furniture is pulling more weight lately as well. Gone are the days of flimsy, trendy design, while the search is on for durable, classic pieces that…
December 9, 2012
Do you want an edgier look to your space? Start with your wardrobe and accessories About a month ago, I wrote a column about how you can draw inspiration from your wardrobe to design your space. It was astonishing to…