November 10, 2013
The word garage, when looked up in the dictionary, has a simple meaning: a building or indoor area for parking or storing motor vehicles. By and large, this definition sums up exactly what comes to mind for most folks when…
November 10, 2013
Envirowash Hawaii LLC
You might have the most exquisite landscape, the custom windows and shutters and the beautiful flag-stone driveway, but those black streaks on your roof are wreaking havoc on your home and giving you the curb appeal blues. So what are…
November 10, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY SARAH PACHECO AND KAINOA KEA Whether it’s on one of Honolulu’s vibrantly fast-paced city streets or tucked away in the country side, your home is your castle. Your family made memories there — from the first sleepless night when…
November 10, 2013
Last night, I made some of the best tacos I’ve ever made. Instead of using the usual pre-made taco seasoning, I switched things up. I coated the pan in a little bit of sesame oil and seasoned ground turkey and…
November 4, 2013
EnergyPro Hawaii
This past summer, Enphase launched the Mahalo Hawaii campaign, a video contest where a $25,000 photovoltaic system would be awarded to the video receiving the most votes. The contest was open to nonprofit organizations across Hawaii. Although not a nonprofit…
November 4, 2013
It’s now easier than ever for homeowners to turn their homes into models of green living thanks to the growing availability of affordable, energy-smart products and materials. From replacing incandescent light bulbs to reviewing energy ratings on new appliances, more…
November 4, 2013
W.G. Construction LLC
By Wendell Guies I have been a concrete contractor since 1990. I am the owner of W.G. Construction LLC, and my company does projects of any size. We work from flat ground to the hardest area of your project and…
November 4, 2013
Tropical Wholesale
In 39 years of contracting in Hawaii, Matthew Houar, owner of Tropical Wholesale (Tropical), has seen many contractors come and go — most who go were not local contractors. When you are born and raised in Hawaii, you are more…
November 4, 2013
Pacific Islands Solar
Pacific Islands Solar believes in using solar modules that exceed performance expectations other solar modules fail to achieve. Kyocera Solar Inc. announced that its solar modules installed on three individual sites in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains have demonstrated long-term reliability and…
November 4, 2013
Think your favorite room is due for a new paint color? To get a result that looks like it was plucked straight from a home improvement magazine, you don’t have to hire an interior designer or professional painter. You can…
November 4, 2013
Leakmaster Roofing
Monier concrete tiles are a great, long-lasting roofing system that have proven themselves in Hawaii through the test of time. However, many of those roofs are now 30 years old and starting to show their age. Tearing off the old…
November 4, 2013
Homeworks Construction
When the Kihara family moved into their first new home in Hawaii Kai in 1966, the area was still in the earliest stages of development. The three bedroom, two bath house, which will be replaced by a custom home by…
November 4, 2013
All Island Bath Remodeling LLC
The bathroom can be one of the most comforting rooms in your house. Nothing can make you feel more comfortable than relaxing in a newly remodeled bathroom. The bathroom can also be one of the most dangerous places in the…
November 4, 2013
Smart Energy Hawaii
If you’re considering putting a PV solar system into your home or business, there are some new regulations from Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO) you need to know. As of September, customers have been required to submit a proposal to HECO…
November 4, 2013
Have you missed me? I may have taken a vacation from writing my column, but I certainly have not been relaxing. I remodeled and staged a home for sale, did consulting work on a Kamehameha Schools affordable housing project, started…
November 4, 2013
Ever purchased a great-looking faucet only to find you can’t easily turn it on with one hand? Or discovered that you can’t stand to sit for more than a few minutes on that new sofa that looked so great in…
November 4, 2013
Whether moving house or staying put, you can “own” the energy of your abode by following these feng shui-friendly suggestions with Alice Inoue QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I just closed on a home and was wondering if you would suggest…
November 4, 2013
Akamai Energy
With Hawaiian Electric’s latest “call before you install” approval policy, the hopes of getting your PV solar system installed before the end of 2013 may have been compromised. Among all the confusion, the good news is that the studies being…
November 4, 2013
When looking to transform your home, elements such as doors, ceilings and trim are perfect places to add color. These architectural details can create a wow factor with well-placed splashes of color. “An unexpected pop of color adds interest to…
November 4, 2013
Sunshine Construction
Sunshine Construction Inc. is moving its way to the upper echelon of the kitchen and bath design and general construction industry by working hard to keep its customers’ projects on time and on budget. Based in Honolulu, Sunshine Construction Inc.…