August 4, 2015
From design and sales to installation, Tropical Plumbing & Bath is committed to completing your project on budget and on schedule. Whether you simply are upgrading your existing bathroom with new fixtures, counters and cabinets or undertaking a total remodel,…
August 4, 2015
Cleaning can be a tedious task, but it doesn’t have to drain your time. With this three-step formula from Laura Stack — aka the “Productivity Pro” — you can increase productivity and have more time for fun in the sun.…
August 4, 2015
That time of year again: project season. This is an exciting time, but before you jump in with booted feet and work-gloved hands, you need to do a little planning. Here are preparation tips to ensure the project you’ve been…
August 4, 2015
I often say that inspiration comes in many forms — but what I don’t say is that it can be hard to come by. Many times I’m up early in the morning with my cup of coffee, or late at…
August 4, 2015
Parents can do a lot to childproof their homes: Put medicine up and away. Place baby gates on the stairs. Put cabinet locks on cabinets. But what about checking their TVs? Injuries and deaths from TV tip-overs happen far too…
August 4, 2015
Kahala Floors
Wood flooring has been around for a very long time, but it has had a strong re-birth and evolution in the last 20 years or so. Selections — once limited to oak, maple and hickory — now has exploded into…
August 4, 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…
August 4, 2015
Most break-ins are committed by thieves looking for a “quick win” — a house or apartment they’ll be able to rob with as little trouble as possible. What better time to strike than when residents are on vacation? It makes…
August 4, 2015
Everyone wants a great outdoor space, but backyard projects can be a lot of work — and in many cases, a lot of money. Here are value-building outdoor projects that pay off in more ways than one. Add a wood…
August 4, 2015
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I know that feng shui is for the home, but is there a way to use it when we dress? Actually there is! Feng shui elemental concepts can be used for much more than the home.…
August 4, 2015
HawaiiUSA FCU
A few years ago, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union took its commitment toward environmental sustainability a few steps further by installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftops of its two corporate buildings. In February 2011, panels went up at the Pearl…
August 4, 2015
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
A brand new concrete tile roof complements the appearance of your home. It is durable and can last a long time. But concrete tile roofs installed in the past can look weathered, faded over time due to sun exposure, being…
August 4, 2015
Da Wing Trading LLC
When arriving home from a long day of work, the first thing most of us probably do is throw our keys on the counter along with the million other things in our hands, and kick up our feet for a…
August 4, 2015
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction has completed a custom duplex home on the site of a demolished, old plantation home on the Windward Coast, which soon will welcome its Mainland owners for a family vacation. What makes the project unique is the process…
August 4, 2015
On my most recent visit to my hometown of Cleveland, I met six new babies in the span of just one week. I have to say, I am enjoying this stage of life. It is surreal to see how my…