September 28, 2014
Risource Energy
When it comes to PV (solar photovoltaic), there are many things to consider. Here are some frequently asked customer questions — and Risource Energy’s answers. Q:We installed solar photovoltaic and have been reading in the news about Hawaiian Electric Company…
September 28, 2014
Diamond Head Windows
Diamond Head Windows has been named one of Hawaii’s best window companies for the past two years, based on a survey conducted by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. What makes Diamond Head Windows the favorite? • Trust.Your home is probably your most…
September 28, 2014
These days, approximately 37 million households have active home offices. If you’re poised to become home-based, here are some things to consider as you’re putting your home office in order: Location is key Where your office is located in your…
September 28, 2014
Oriental Cabinet and Granite LLC
BY PHOEBE NEEL The world of renovations can be confusing to navigate. Many of us find it difficult to look past the shortcomings of the present to visualize the possibilities of what our kitchens could be. Advertisement Oriental Cabinet and…
September 28, 2014
Al's Bathtub Refinishing
Just because it’s old looking, doesn’t mean it can’t be brought back to life. Restore the beautiful luster to your worn bathroom and kitchen fixtures with Al’s Bathtub Refinishing. All work is done in one day and won’t disturb your…
September 28, 2014
Breezway
Breezway, Hawaii’s global leader in louver windows and technology, recently invited us to its manufacturing facility in Halawa to “Apptivate!” So what does it mean to Apptivate? If you ask Breezway, they’ll tell you, “It’s living naturally in a cool…
September 28, 2014
Granicrete Hawaii
One question that Granicrete, Hawaii’s staff gets asked all that time is, “What is Granicrete, and can you tell me about your products?” The company is the distributor of Grani-crete products in Hawaii, servicing Oahu and the neighbor islands, with…
September 28, 2014
G&S Shutter Designs
One of the great things about living in Hawaii is being able to enjoy natural light year-round, yet few people want the sun’s rays streaming into their homes full-force all day long. They want to be able to control the…
September 28, 2014
Asymmetry can make a space unique and provocative. But having things visually aligned not only makes it easier for you to design your space, it also helps define it. So, how do you make things line up? Shelving is an…
September 28, 2014
When it comes to home decorating, it’s easy to blow your budget. Fortunately, a handful of upgrades just scream “luxury” — while the price tags quietly snicker “this look didn’t cost an arm and a leg.” These surprisingly affordable improvements…
September 28, 2014
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I’ve heard that the location of clutter accumulation in the home means something. Is this true? Yes, it is! Looking at where your clutter is concentrated can give insight into what is going on subconsciously, revealing…
September 28, 2014
Designer Kitchens & Baths
Are you suffering from kitchen congestion? A tight kitchen can leave you feeling cramped, confined and frustrated. In order to beat the heat in your cooped-up kitchen, you need some breathing room. Oftentimes, relief can be found by reevaluating the…
September 28, 2014
Big Rock Hawaii
Big Rock is a store in Honolulu that is exceptional. It manufactures and sells all sorts of things that are unavailable anywhere else in the world. That’s because Big Rock specializes in making copies of Hawaiian stones, and has been…
September 28, 2014
From toilets that flush without being touched to waterproof TVs for the shower, the latest bathroom technology can make the room safer, cleaner, healthier and more enjoyable for everyone. Here is a handful of high-tech home improvements: Safer, healthier toilets…
September 28, 2014
JBL Hawaii Ltd
Established in 1968, JBL Hawaii LTD is the premier architectural door hardware supplier in Hawaii. With an impressive showroom and large local inventory, JBL is the only logical choice if you are looking for door-related hardware products. The company features…
September 28, 2014
Drafting Solutions LLC
Though the hype of new condos in town is still hot, there are some buyers who still desire their own parcel, their own roof and their own back yard. However, houses available on the local market may not be your…
September 28, 2014
I have a confession. We’ve lived in our “new” place for more than six months now, and every time we or anyone else has used our downstairs bathroom, we’ve had to hold down the flush lever to make it work…
September 21, 2014
Island Bath Works
When Tony Yusi’s mother fell and fractured her hip last year, surgery saved her life, but left her unable to stand on her own. Yusi could move her into and out of bed by carefully lifting her onto her wheelchair,…
September 21, 2014
Pacific Islands Solar
Pacific Islands Solar believes that home and business energy needs can be reduced first, prior to determining the size of a PV system. Using energy-efficient LCD light bulbs to replace existing CFL light bulbs is one component of saving. Making…
September 21, 2014
Do you have one of those rooms that’s become a nightmare space? You know, a clutter closet? During a recent decorating job at a five-bedroom house, when my client told me they were now ready to turn their nightmare space…