July 5, 2015
Oriental Cabinet and Granite LLC
Renovations can be daunting and scary. How can you be sure your vision and the desired quality product will align with your budget? Oriental Cabinet and Granite LLC defies these obstacles and embraces the challenges of each customer’s home transformation.…
July 5, 2015
HawaiiUSA FCU
According to the Building Industry of Hawaii, approximately 64 percent of homes on Oahu are more than 30 years old. Chances are, if you are living in one of these homes, it’s showing its age and it may be time…
July 5, 2015
This summer season doesn’t just have people at their breaking points, it has lawns across the country ready for relief as well. To help get your yard looking its best this season, the Craftsman brand has new, innovative lawn and…
July 5, 2015
Homeworks Construction
Designing homes for “aging in place” and multigenerational living are specialties of Homeworks Construction. Company founder and CEO Jim Byxbee noted that approximately 80 percent of Homeworks’ new custom homes and remodeling projects in recent years have involved incorporating “age-friendly”…
July 5, 2015
Low rainfall and lack of snow melt, along with record high temperatures have contributed to the worst drought California has seen in decades. In fact, some studies suggest it’s the worst the state has seen in 1,000 years, but California…
July 5, 2015
Tropical Wholesale
Here are some key tips when purchasing window and siding products from seasoned professional Matthew Houar, who has been in the siding and window business in Hawaii for 40 years. Houar provided these answers: • Always a sale. “I went…
July 5, 2015
Whether you’re selling your home, staging a vacation rental or signing up for “Airbnb,” you’ll get a better return with great photos. You can hire a photographer or take pictures yourself. I took this test shot on my smart phone.…
July 5, 2015
Da Wing Trading LLC
For most people, remodeling a kitchen includes a complete change of cabinets and countertops, maybe even appliances. If your cabinets still are in good condition, but you want to improve your kitchen in some way, replacing your old countertop with…
July 5, 2015
Creating a stadium-caliber lawn doesn’t have to take a lot of time, money or effort. This summer, follow these simple steps and tend to your natural turf in the morning and evening to create a yard that is championship-worthy. •…
July 5, 2015
Kahala Floors
It’s amazing what a difference clean, fresh floor coverings can do for your home. If you are in the market to throw out your tired and old floor, Shirley Pai Hilton of Kahala Pacific Floors has distilled some of the…
July 5, 2015
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: My husband and I are having a major disagreement about a particular piece of artwork he recently brought home that he loves and I hate. It’s been quite a challenge, and this is an expensive painting…
July 5, 2015
The real estate market has improved across much of the country, but homeowners thinking about listing their homes this summer need to stay competitive to attract buyers. Buyers are looking for long-term homes, ones they want to stay in for…
July 5, 2015
You use it to get clean, refresh, relax or get invigorated, but how much do you really know about your shower? Did you know that the average shower lasts eight minutes in America, or that the shower is the third…
July 5, 2015
Home is where the heart is, and for most people, it’s where they feel safest. Yet for children, the home isn’t as safe as you might assume. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that 3.5 million children go…
July 5, 2015
Living a greener lifestyle isn’t just about conserving natural resources. It’s also about saving money. Whether you’re renovating your existing home or building from the ground up, you can create a home that’s more efficient, cost effective and “green.” •…
July 5, 2015
Hua Xia Construction
BY ANDY BETH MILLER Famous engineer and lecturer William Edwards Deming taught his students that, “Quality is pride of workmanship,” and no one follows this truth quite like local Oahu company Hua Xia Construction. Advertisement A trusted name since its…
July 5, 2015
Hawaii Energy Connection LLC
Hawaii Energy Connection LLC continues to lead the movement. The company’s goal always has been simple: to provide affordable energy solutions that promote and accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy. For homeowners, the company’s popular KumuKit™ PV systems are…
July 5, 2015
One of the things I love most about Hawaii is the near-perfect weather throughout the year. However, since moving here eight years ago, I’ve picked up on the subtle changes in the seasons and find myself craving creature comforts that…