April 21, 2013
Risource Energy
In the late 1800s, King Kalakaua introduced electricity to ‘Iolani Palace before anywhere in the entire Unites States was privileged enough to have it. Notable dignitaries would visit from around the world and marvel at how a small and isolated…
April 21, 2013
Essential Cabinet Refacing Inc.
It’s time to give that kitchen — the most visited room in the house — a new look. Since you are spending so much time there, don’t you deserve a room that is efficient, modern and pleasant? Undoubtedly you want…
April 21, 2013
Every now and then, the scrapbooking bug bites me. Sometimes I scrapbook to save memories, but I also like to clip and save ideas for the future. There’s something incredibly indulgent about dreaming and planning. A magazine hoarder at heart,…
April 14, 2013
Al's Bathtub Refinishing
Before you tear up your entire bathroom, consider bathtub and tile refinishing and reglazing. In only one day, your surfaces can be brilliantly re-grouted, repaired and re-colored with a tough acrylic coating that will last for years. Did you just…
April 14, 2013
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,…
April 14, 2013
Akamai Energy
With literally hundreds of solar companies to choose from, it’s very difficult to find a solar company that you can trust, let alone get a fair deal from. Oftentimes when you call these companies, they will try to persuade you…
April 14, 2013
Kahala Floors
Do you want new flooring and have been looking around for weeks, months, even years, but are confused by the multitude of flooring products and manufacturers out there? If so, you are not alone. One thing is for sure when…
April 14, 2013
G&S Shutter Designs
One of the great things about living in Hawaii is being able to enjoy natural light year-round. Yet few of us want the sun’s rays streaming into our homes full-force all day long. We want to be able to control…
April 14, 2013
Hawaii Home Expo
Is the most important room in the house, your kitchen, in dire need of a makeover? Take this quiz to find out: • Do you become physically ill from the dated cabinets, counters and tile every time you enter the…
April 14, 2013
Alternate Energy Inc
Alternate Energy has an important reminder for anyone considering solar: if choosing the right installer is important, choosing the right module manufacturer is crucial. Bruce Ekimura, founder and owner of Alternate Energy Inc., said the recent shakeout in the solar…
April 14, 2013
Breezway
With spring here, we start thinking about fun projects as well as necessary upkeep, like protecting against heavy wind and rains that cause peeling paint, broken windows and more. But where do we begin? Obviously we would all love to…
April 14, 2013
Akamai Pest Solutions
A change of seasons brings many things in Hawaii, but the least favorite event that occurs during spring is the beginning of swarm season for drywood and subterranean termites. When termite colonies reach a certain size, swarmers are released to…
April 14, 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…
April 14, 2013
Windows Hawaii
A house is a house, but is your house a home? Take a good look at your home’s exterior. Has the beauty it once boasted faded with the sun? Does its age show with the wrinkles of crackled paint, or…
April 14, 2013
In any workspace, creating an inspirational environment that delivers the right message to you and your clients may be the key to success A great space can improve your physical, emotional and yes, even your financial health. For almost a…
April 14, 2013
Spring has finally arrived, and it’s time to start spring-cleaning and evaluate and organize your storage needs. The first thing you should do is to make a list of everything you want to store. This list will both help you…
April 14, 2013
No matter how value conscious a homeowner may be, few people ever make a home improvement simply to increase their house’s resale value. People also undertake home improvements to enhance their enjoyment of their home — or to fix a…
April 14, 2013
When loved ones pass away, clearing the room of their residual energy and belongings can aid in the healing process and allow you to move on in a productive way QUESTION: My mother-in-law recently passed away after living with us…
April 14, 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 the project goes according to plan and finishes within…