October 20, 2013
With the new season’s arrival, many people often forget that just a few simple changes can get their home and other parts of their life ready for fall. Renowned designer David Bromstad offers his quick and simple tips to transition…
October 20, 2013
Moving in together can be a test of a couple’s relationship. Ease the transition by using these tips to get moving in the right direction QUESTION OF THE WEEK: My boyfriend and I are planning to look for a place…
October 20, 2013
Risource Energy
BY MELANIE MEI With a view that surveys the Koolau mountains and Kaneohe Bay, Butch Aiu’s lanai is a picture perfect piece of paradise. Advertisement Aiu was born in 1946. Having retired 13 years ago from the Honolulu City and…
October 20, 2013
Diamond Head Windows
Diamond Head Windows is proud to bring European-style doors and windows to Hawaii. It’s now featuring the Amerimax 4500 series doors and windows. These tilt-turn windows and doors allow you to get maximum ventilation as well as protection from wind-driven…
October 20, 2013
C&C Cabinets Granite
Mosaic glass tiles serve as an effective and cost-efficient method to spruce up a kitchen, bathroom or other living space, and C&C Cabinets Granite is poised to provide them to its growing base of loyal customers. C&C Cabinets Granite recently…
October 20, 2013
Today’s new homes reflect changing market preferences and integrate elaborate designs and consumer desires into the floor plans and construction of the homes. Successful home builders have the knowledge, organizational skills and drive to build them. But what does it…
October 20, 2013
When it comes to the safety of your home and family, you would probably say money is no object. Yet cost (real or perceived) has long-deterred many homeowners from considering a residential fire sprinkler system to protect their homes. The…
October 20, 2013
Atlas Construction Inc
Communication is a key element when hiring a contractor and entrusting them with the outcome of your building project. The company, Atlas Construction, believes in having an open line of communication from the start. When meeting potential families who are…
October 20, 2013
Holidays are when most people open their homes for friends and family. Sharing the season’s greetings is always the priority, but these gatherings are also an opportunity to show off improvements made during the year. This is one of the…
October 20, 2013
American Carpet One
With more than 1,000,000 square feet of carpet available at its Sand Island “show house,” including virtually endless styles and colors that make up the largest stock on the island, American Carpet One allows customers to select their desired floor…
October 20, 2013
As I write this, I’m looking outside at a cloudy, rainy day. I have used my coverlet for the past two nights to keep warm and I’ve started opting for boots over slippers when going out at night. Summer is…
October 13, 2013
Alternate Energy Inc
With all the different advertising bombarding us every day, good old-fashioned word-of-mouth has become more powerful than ever. Especially with a major purchase like solar PV, a positive recommendation from someone you trust can be more valuable than all the…
October 13, 2013
Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union
If you’re looking to add a solar photo-voltaic (PV) system or make other home improvements, Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union can help. At Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union, the focus is to provide their members with the best financing solutions…
October 13, 2013
All Island Bath Remodeling LLC
With more than two decades of experience, All-Island Bath has perfected a unique combination of services. These cost-effective solutions are a fraction of the cost of traditional remodeling solutions. Here are a few examples of these money-saving solutions: • Bathtub,…
October 13, 2013
Golden Cabinets & Stone Inc
As property owners prepare to tackle a wide range of home improvement projects, customers will be pleased to learn that Golden Cabinets & Stone recently added a vast array of new countertop varieties to its extensive inventory, including five new…
October 13, 2013
Each day across the United States homeowners are taking on do-it-yourself home improvement projects. Whether you’re a first-time or long-time homeowner, DIY enhancements can have positive results — emotionally, esthetically and financially. By tackling DIY projects, you’ll feel a sense…
October 13, 2013
G&S Shutter Designs
Hawaii is definitely one of the most beautiful places to live; some of us are lucky enough to call it our home. To some people, we are blessed with great weather year-round. Yet, every homeowner knows the troubles of heat…
October 13, 2013
Drafting Solutions LLC
Whether looking out to a private garden from your master bathroom, talking story with you kids in your kitchen or turning your carport to a garage, everyone’s priorities and lifestyles are different — and will change. But that is the…
October 13, 2013
Breezway
One of the most exciting times for homeowners is when they get to build their dream home or add the new addition they always wanted. In the design phase, windows are top of the list of important decisions to make.…
October 13, 2013
Pacific Islands Solar
Recently, articles have been published detailing the performance factors that cause PV modules to underperform, including a New York Times article, “Solar Industry Anxious Over Defective Panels.” These articles discuss the growing concern over the quality of PV modules and…