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Doing It Right the First Time

February 17, 2013 American Carpet One

With a host of certified flooring installers at its disposal, American Carpet One offers customers a means of meeting the highest industry standards while providing the best installation quality and service available. Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) is an international non-profit…

Tips for Extending the Life of Your Garbage Disposal

February 17, 2013

It’s confession time: For about three weeks last month, every time I used my garbage disposal, it leaked water under the sink. Instead of tackling the problem right away, I went for the avoidance strategy. I stuck a vase under…

Issue February 17, 2013

February 17, 2013

Buying Your First PV System

February 10, 2013 Sunetric

Now that we are well into the new year, it’s time for home improvement projects. Remember when you bought your first car? Think about all those questions you asked yourself and the all-too-eager car salesman. How much to spend? Is…

Quality Service You Can “C”

February 10, 2013 C&C Cabinets Granite

For homeowners looking to upgrade their kitchen or bathroom, whether undertaking a layout and design overhaul or by simply enhancing functionality, C&C Cabinets Granite has a special offer designed to jump start the process. The company is offering 10 percent…

Weekend Projects for DIYers That Add Value, Curb Appeal

February 10, 2013

Weekend warriors rule as 2013 is proving to be the year that the do-it-yourself trend reaches full momentum. If you have a weekend to spare, you have plenty of time to make some home improvements that add value and curb…

Fashion an Elegant Window Treatment

February 10, 2013 G&S Shutter Designs

Plantation shutters will give your home the wow factor that you’ve been looking for. They have a very luxurious and elegant look that all homeowners should experience. Many customers love the modern look they give to both the inside and…

Accessibility Issues Spark Innovation

February 10, 2013

Driven by a growing senior population, soldiers returning home injured from war and the ongoing obesity epidemic, mobility and home accessibility issues are becoming more commonplace in America. In response, companies today are creating innovative home solutions that focus on…

Unique Cast Stones Will “Rock” You

February 10, 2013 Big Rock Hawaii

Big Rock is an exceptional store in Honolulu that manufactures and sells various products that are not available anywhere else in the world. It specializes in making copies of our Hawaiian stones and has been doing so for 30 years.…

Catering to Your Renovation Needs

February 10, 2013 CV Construction LLC

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 it goes according to plan and finishes within the…

Small Energy Improvements to Help You Save Big Money

February 10, 2013

The beginning of the year is a great time to make positive changes in your home. While many will wait a while before embracing “spring cleaning” and making home improvements, a few simple changes can be made now to help…

A Complete Package in Hardwood Flooring

February 10, 2013 Hawaii Hardwood Flooring

As is the case with most renovation and remodeling projects, when one buys a pre-finished hardwood floor, it needs to be accessorized. Hawaii Hardwood Flooring brings more than 30 years of experience to every flooring project it takes on, and…

Revamped Website Inspires Dream Renovation Projects

February 10, 2013 Graham Builders

Graham Builders, Hawaii’s premier design+build company, recently completed a revamp of its website and invites all homeowners to visit the new, easy-to-navigate site. With more than 20 years of experience in the home construction industry, Graham Builders is ready to…

Trash vs. Treasure: Hunting for Authentic Garage Sale Finds

February 10, 2013

Collecting relics isn’t a hobby just for Grandma and Grandpa any more. With the explosive popularity of TV shows centered around unearthing historic memorabilia and valuable pieces of Americana, searching for knickknacks and artifacts that make one-of-a-kind home decor is…

Lighting Makes a Splash in the Bath

February 10, 2013

In an era when going away on vacation is not in the budget, many homeowners are finding it makes fiscal sense to turn the master bath into a spa environment with high-end amenities such as soaking tubs, saunas, whirlpools, granite…

Shedding Old Skin, Habits

February 10, 2013

Renew yourself through the following feng shui tips and make 2013 a year to remember QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Year of the Snake is coming up and I would like to know what you forecast for this year and…

Jazz Up Your Life With a Jacuzzi

February 10, 2013

In today’s rigorous world, finding time to wind down and de-stress becomes more challenging. Sure, we live in Hawaii and we have a natural abundance of sunshine and water to play in, but sometimes after working all day, enduring a…

An Energy Solution That’s Just Right

February 10, 2013 RevoluSun

Some homes have too much shading, others may have roofs that face the wrong direction. But for homes that fit certain criteria, installing a PV system is a really good idea. RevoluSun understands that every home is unique, just like…

The Impact of Hawaii’s GET Law on Construction Costs

February 10, 2013

In 2011, Act 105 became law and disallowed the exemption of Hawaii’s General Excise Tax (GET) on subcontractor work by the general contractor. This law is scheduled to be discontinued this summer. Act 105 causes the GET to be charged…

Investing In Your Home’s Future

February 10, 2013 Windows Hawaii

The recent BIA-Hawaii show was a great place to see a variety of home improvement products. It seems the interest level in the show has increased if you take the size of the crowd into consideration. There was also an…

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