March 17, 2013
Al's Bathtub Refinishing
Is your bathtub or tile chipped, stained, rusted or an unattractive color? Is your fiberglass tub or shower stall cracked or leaking? Is your countertop dated? Does your sink look sunk? Don’t throw them in the dumpster along with your…
March 17, 2013
Each year in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show, a home is built that showcases innovative products for the future — and features great ideas for anyone thinking of building or remodeling a home. The…
March 17, 2013
The number of improving housing markets expanded for a sixth consecutive month in January 2013 according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American. With this sign, it’s time for homeowners to consider investing in high-tech home upgrades that not…
March 17, 2013
HK Construction
HK Construction has applied its extensive experience as a fourth-generation design-and-build company when creating custom homes for a host of Hawaii residents. The company’s 80 years of combined experience is rooted in the principles of quality construction, incorporating the feedback…
March 17, 2013
Hawaii Home Expo
Being in the most isolated place in the world has its benefits. Sure there are some drawbacks to life in Hawaii, but overall, the positives outweigh the negatives. For example, rarely does the afternoon temperature drop below 80 degrees, and…
March 17, 2013
Town & Country Builders LLC
It’s that time of the year when we all scramble to locate the receipts for the past year and dust off the calculator to figure out if we will receive any compensation for all the hard work. Think about building…
March 17, 2013
I’m Filipino, not Irish. Nevertheless, I’ve been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day my whole life. This year is no different. I’ll don my green shirt and miniature leprechaun hat, eat corned beef and cabbage, and maybe even have a green beer…
March 10, 2013
CV Construction LLC
As its business continues to expand on a foundation of 15-plus years of experience serving Hawaii, CV Construction LLC remains dedicated to providing stellar customer service regardless of how big or small the job is. Chuan “Sam” He and Victor…
March 10, 2013
Geobunga
Lilies, lotuses and other plants that thrive in water provide a calming beauty that turns any space into a tranquil retreat. Whether you have a backyard pond or just a small lanai, anyone can enjoy the beauty of a water…
March 10, 2013
Owning a home means giving constant attention to the building products that go into protecting the structure of your house. While we’d like to believe items like our roof, siding and windows will last forever, that’s not the case. Mark…
March 10, 2013
Kahala Floors
Almost everyone knows what wood flooring is, but do you know what engineered wood flooring is? You may have seen it at the home improvement store or in a magazine. It consists of a layer of the actual wood species…
March 10, 2013
Let’s face it — not everyone has a home office that inspires productivity. But if you work from home at all — and the Bureau of Labor Statistics says 24 percent of people employed outside the home do at least…
March 10, 2013
American Electric
Every year, faulty electrical systems cause millions of dollars in damage. In fact 99 out of 100 homes have some sort of electrical defect, which oftentimes causes the entire home to go up in flames. Many homes in Hawaii were…
March 10, 2013
If you find yourself wondering how you ever got along before your smartphone, laptop and GPS, you’re not alone. Technology is so much a part of how we go about our days that we often take it for granted. However,…
March 10, 2013
With spring on the horizon, airborne allergens and pollutants can cause much grief to homeowners who suffer from breathing problems such as asthma and seasonal allergies. With the potential for increased irritation, allergy sufferers typically seek long-term, consistent relief any…
March 10, 2013
G&S Shutter Designs
Hawaii is definitely one of the most beautiful places to live, and some of us are lucky enough to call it our home. We are blessed with great weather year-round. However, every homeowner knows the troubles of heat and moisture…
March 10, 2013
Ron D Electrical Service LLC
BY JACKIE M. YOUNG Ron D. of Ron D Electrical Service LLC in Waipahu credits his mom and his wife, Elizabeth, for giving him his positive, generous attitude, and for helping him build his business into the success it is…
March 10, 2013
Whether you’re remodeling an entire room or making a few small changes to a space, the right design elements can give any environment its own distinct style In the last couple of weeks you’ve seen how I’ve transformed some spaces…
March 10, 2013
If you’re into what’s “in” when it comes to interior paint colors, just look outside in 2013. The greens and blues that characterize the world outdoors are the same hues that will be popular when beautifying our living spaces this…