June 14, 2015
Drafting Solutions LLC
Sitting at home contemplating your next home improvement project, but don’t know where to start? If you are, give Drafting Solutions LLC a call and let the company help you with your project. The company has been helping island families…
June 14, 2015
Envirowash Hawaii LLC
There are several reasons why you should clean your roof — none of which is as important as prolonging your roof’s lifespan. You may look at your roof and think, “Wow, it’s so dirty!” The sad truth is that it’s…
June 14, 2015
When it comes to health and wellness, the design of your home may prove to be just as important as your diet, sleep habits or exercise routine. This is the premise behind biophilic design — the idea that incorporating natural…
June 14, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
It’s hurricane season. Are you prepared? Alternate Energy Inc.’s (AEI) solar customers now have the opportunity to control their own energy future with on-site, residential energy storage. Due to Hawaii’s high electricity costs, residents have been eager to adopt alternate…
June 14, 2015
United Pacific Builders
As hurricane season approaches you many wonder how capable your home is to ride out a summer storm. The right materials and proper installation can strengthen your home against the most severe weather conditions. Here are affordable renovations to ensure…
June 14, 2015
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
Since 2010, Rui Construction Inc. & Building Supply began selling products in addition to offering building and remodeling services. But sales representative John Xie said that was just the beginning. For the past five years, the company continues to grow…
June 14, 2015
Question of the week: Is there such a thing as “refrigerator feng shui?” If so, our refrigerator definitely has “bad feng shui,” and we need some advice. The refrigerator is a big part of feng shui. The energy of the…
June 14, 2015
Certain home appliances and features have a reputation for being energy and money wasters; everyone knows the air conditioner draws more electricity and old, leaky windows boost utility bills. But are you aware of the room in your home that…
June 14, 2015
You hit the diving board, get some air and tuck up for the biggest cannonball of the season. It feels good to be in the pool this summer — or so you think. Because the truth is, if you knew…
June 14, 2015
Homeowners Design Center
When it comes to remodeling or building a new home or business, consumers want someone they know and trust. Family-owned and operated, Homeowners Design Center has been assisting local families and business entrepreneurs in renovations and interior design projects since…
June 14, 2015
Good news: The frustrating saga of long wait times for solar system approvals is almost over! Hawaiian Electric Co. recently finished approving several thousand-long delayed applications, and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is working hard on new rules to avoid…
June 14, 2015
W.G. Construction LLC
BY WENDELL GUIEB I have been a concrete contractor since 1990. I am the owner of W.G. Construction LLC, and my company completes projects of any size. We work from flat ground to the hardest area of your project, and…
June 14, 2015
Your garage door — just like Oz’s Tin Man — needs regular lubrication in order to move freely. While the Tin Man could ask Dorothy for the oil can, your garage door can only squeak and groan and hope you’re…
June 14, 2015
The Bathroom Store
Summer is upon us! It is the time to enjoy life and the outdoors; bright sunshine and barbecues, relaxing with friends and family fun at the beach. But you have to come home sometime, and there are some simple steps…
June 14, 2015
If you’re planning a home improvement project this year, you’re in good company. The economy and housing market are recovering, home values and equity are rising, and many homeowners are beginning projects they had put off over the past few…
June 14, 2015
The one thing I’ve learned about myself in recent years is what a planner I’ve become. While I enjoy occasional spontaneity, for the most part, I like to know what I’m going to do before I do it. I write…
June 7, 2015
Hua Xia Construction
By ANDY BETH MILLER When it comes to one’s home, renovating or building a dream abode is just about the most important investment an individual can make. And while people may leave decisions of lesser importance to chance or luck,…
June 7, 2015
RS Toyama Roofing
The average roof is designed to last for about three decades. That’s why a good roofer rarely visits the same house twice. Raymond Toyama, owner of RS Toyama Roofing Service Inc. in Honolulu, said his phone started ringing after he…
June 7, 2015
Outdoor living is a home improvement trend that can’t be ignored. If you plan to add a deck to your house, remember that the materials you decide to use can affect the project in numerous ways, from the initial investment…
June 7, 2015
Tropical Wholesale
Now that it’s time to paint your home interior and/or exterior, be wise and “vinylize.” Most Hawaii homeowners want a maintenance-free home but are not happy with the vinyl siding look or are afraid of creating termite problems. Now, there…