June 30, 2013
RevoluSun
From a handful of solar companies in 2009 educating Hawaii’s homeowners about the benefits of solar electricity to upwards of 200 companies currently trying to “cash in” on the solar boom, the question for many is not should we go…
June 30, 2013
Geobunga
Effortlessly and affordably transform or enhance your outdoor space into an urban oasis without lifting a finger! Geobunga’s new on-site consultation and design service, GEO TO GO, offers local residents and businesses just that. Geobunga welcomes the public to learn…
June 30, 2013
Consumer complaints and lawsuits regarding home improvements are on the rise according to Ripoff Reports; a homeowner that does not do their homework before embarking on a project could find themselves with poor workmanship, inferior products, health and safety issues…
June 30, 2013
If cleanliness is next to godliness — as the old adage goes — than a clean kitchen is simply a divine place to be. It’s the room in your home that gets the most intense use, so keeping your kitchen…
June 30, 2013
Granicrete Hawaii
Give your home that wow factor with Granicrete Hawaii’s menu of handcrafted, custom flooring solutions. Their specialty is turning drab concrete slabs into works of art with their concrete overlays, stains, dyes and epoxy coatings. They customize flooring solutions to…
June 30, 2013
Appearances count, especially when you’re trying to sell a home. Even though the housing industry experts predict this spring will be a seller’s market, it’s important to grab every advantage when you’re trying to sell your home. Staging — decorating…
June 30, 2013
Pacific Appliance Group
BY LUIS ALICEA If you’re looking to upgrade your home appliances, there are myriad options to choose from in Hawaii. Pacific Appliance Group offers popular name brands at unrivaled prices. Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag and many other choices are available…
June 30, 2013
The Bathroom Store
The market is flooded with toilets claiming “high efficiency” and “water savings,” but to truly see dollar savings, the fixture must work effectively. If you have to flush a toilet twice to get it to work, then you will obviously…
June 30, 2013
Hua Xia Construction
Whether it’s building a brand-new home or implementing an addition to an existing structure, Hua Xia Construction is poised to handle the job. The family business is equipped to assist customers with everything from additions of full rooms or levels…
June 30, 2013
Baby boomers are a smart group when it comes to home updates. While embracing life today, they fully recognize that in the future, their homes may need upgrades to help them live well and stay safe. The bathroom naturally gets…
June 30, 2013
Discount Solar Co.
With our state’s astronomically high electricity rates and year-round sunshine, generating electricity from the sun is a perfect energy solution for Hawaii. But is the price of photovoltaics (PV) making you think twice about solar? Then you’ll be pleased to…
June 30, 2013
Lanaiscapes
Not only do heavy rains often result in flooding, but they can cause other serious, long-term problems as well. Inadequate drainage can allow water to sit on the ground for days, which can create sanitation and health hazards, while water…
June 30, 2013
CV Construction LLC
BY VICTOR YEUNG There are so many things to consider and do before, during and after a renovation. For instance, finding the right contractor to not only control the flow of the project, but to get the fairest pricing for…
June 30, 2013
The search for a stylish, sophisticated chair doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s a bit of reupholstery advice that will keep you on the edge of your seats The other day, I talked to my upholsterer and was not surprised…
June 30, 2013
Whether the hot water heater shudders when your teenager takes a shower or the air conditioner just can’t work hard enough to keep Grandma cool in summer, upgrading key appliances in your home can significantly improve the comfort of all…
June 30, 2013
The American family continues to evolve, with multiple generations living under the same roof in more households than any time since the Great Depression. Of America’s 76 million households, 5.6 percent (4.3 million) were multigenerational as of 2011, according to…
June 30, 2013
Have you ever considered what clutter in our homes symbolizes? A closer look at our messiest spaces might unleash some surprising insight into our lives QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You often talk about clutter and how it symbolically means that…
June 30, 2013
Diamond Head Windows
Diamond Head Windows & Doors was recently voted Hawaii’s best window company in a poll conducted by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Part of the reason for the success of the company is its partnerships with manufacturers who supply quality products especially…
June 30, 2013
Hawaii Glass Block
Due to popular demand, Hawaii Glass Block will again host a free workshop to show you how you can remove your old bathtub or shower, replace it with the wedi® 100 percent Waterproof Shower System and add a glass block…
June 30, 2013
Island Bath Works
With the middle-aged and senior population in Hawaii increasing, many are realizing that aging in the comfortable surroundings of their own home isn’t as easy as they once thought. Slips and falls accounts for 79 percent of all senior hospitalizations…