August 11, 2013
You’ve finally scraped together some money to improve the looks of your house. Problem: Every project costs too much or produces a minor improvement. Solution: A stunning new garage door. A front-facing garage door packs a big punch and dramatically…
August 11, 2013
A backyard refresh or upgrade can bring comfort, energy, fun and relaxation into the space for the family to enjoy. But before you start work or purchase materials, you need to consider the maintenance and upkeep of the project for…
August 11, 2013
Not everything that happens in Vegas should stay there, at least when you strike it rich with fresh, inspirational design ideas For years my online followers have read about my trips to the Las Vegas Market, a gigantic, twice-a-year cornucopia…
August 11, 2013
In times past, the biggest decision for any painter was which color to use. But thanks to steady technological advances, we now have the luxury of choosing paints that offer not just a near-limitless rainbow of hues, but also the…
August 11, 2013
When it comes to trends in interior design, the latest forecast is looking bolder, brighter and more adventurously colorful than has been seen in a while. Up-and-coming palettes are earning descriptions including “youthful,” “vibrant” and “positive,” heralding the rebounding market’s…
August 11, 2013
Whether they’re considered feng shui-positive or not, gifts show others you care. Here are a few gift-giving ideas to fit most occasions QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I am sure I’m not the only person who wants to know this, and…
August 11, 2013
Today is the last day to visit the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) ninth annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Bring your questions and planned projects to Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building…
August 11, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA Are you about to make the first cold call to a home improvement company you’ve found on Google, at a product expo or in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser? You dial, it rings, a voice answers — now what?…
August 11, 2013
Nano Tekon
It’s back-to-school time for our keiki. You can join them by going back to school too — not for the 3Rs but for a little science lesson in nanotechnology from Harald von Sydow, the Director of Nano Tek-On. An excellent…
August 11, 2013
Alternate Energy Inc
There’s no question that solar photovoltaic (PV) is a good choice for Hawaii. The trick to making a good choice a great one lies in your choice of solar providers. Over the last two decades, Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) has…
August 11, 2013
Reduce, reuse, recycle — it’s the mantra we’ve heard for decades, and it appears Americans are taking the message to heart and making efforts to go green in all aspects of their lives. Whether it’s in their own home or…
August 11, 2013
You might wish that summer could go on and on — until it comes time to recharge your air conditioning system. The cost of the common refrigerant R-22 (also known as Freon), widely used in residential air conditioning systems, has…
August 11, 2013
Lanaiscapes
Barbecuing may be at the heart of outdoor cooking, but it is just a small part of what you can do with an outdoor kitchen. Once a popular trend, outdoor kitchens are coming back into style, especially in Hawaii, where…
August 11, 2013
Drafting Solutions LLC
Over the last eight years, Drafting Solutions LLC has worked with many island families to refresh their homes and to make them their own. Not only does the company help its clients provide construction documents for permits, but it also…
August 11, 2013
Have you ever had that feeling, when, in the middle of some routine activity, everything around you stops? Your mind seems to go outside your body, allowing you to peer in as an outsider. You can’t help but smile because…
August 4, 2013
Homeworks Construction
Every new remodeling project undertaken by Homeworks Construction draws on the design/build firm’s 20 years of experience in serving local clients. Many of these projects, ranging from kitchen and bath remodeling to additions and new custom homes, have been recognized…
August 4, 2013
RevoluSun
The best way to explain the quality crisis in solar is this old adage: quality, not quantity. It’s not about the quantity of solar panels installed on a roof that creates the most power, it’s about the quality of the…
August 4, 2013
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
West Oahu Roofing Inc. (WOR) is a family owned business built on the foundation of providing quality and affordable roofing services to the residents and businesses in Hawaii. From asphalt shingles, coatings, wood shake, tile, metal roofs and solar fans,…
August 4, 2013
Advanced Overhead Storage of Hawaii LLC
Every time you walk into your garage, do you find yourself asking, “How did this garage get away from me?” Are you tired of tripping over that stuff on the garage floor that you’ve been meaning to move as soon…
August 4, 2013
Island Bath Works
For some people, getting into a bathtub can be such a perilous trial that it can result in injury or avoiding the bath. But it doesn’t have to stay that way, thanks to Island Bath Works. Some people simply aren’t…