September 15, 2015
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I feel like I need to “feng shui” my friends. Do you have any comments on this? Absolutely! Some people zap your energy, live in a world of negativity, lean on you too much and leave…
September 15, 2015
While Hawaii’s abundance of sunshine makes for easy natural lighting in the home, if you have skylights, chances are, they stay closed. Unfortunately, this limits the benefits of skylights, because it closes off fresh air from the home. “With the…
September 15, 2015
Ohana Building Supply
Ohana Building Supply is a one-stop shop for homeowners and contractors alike. The company’s selection includes a variety of modern and traditional kitchen and bathroom materials at very reasonable prices, with ready-made to custom cabinetry, a full line of granite…
September 15, 2015
CONCRETE SURFACE DESIGNS
Beautiful floors lie just beneath the surface. There’s no need to cover up your unmemorable concrete slab to attain the beautiful floors you long for. Polish your concrete to perfection. The team at Concrete Surface Designs will take your dingy…
September 13, 2015
Graham Builders
About half of all newly started companies survive five years or more, and only about one-third of them make it past 10 years. Founded in 1990, Graham Builders celebrates its 25th anniversary this year after weathering building booms and busts…
September 13, 2015
Every time I travel, my favorite part of coming back to Hawaii is stepping off the plane and taking a deep breath of the fresh, clean air. At home, I usually like keeping all of the windows open to let…
September 9, 2015
Island Cooling LLC
A record-setting July heat wave that has continued into September has Hawaii homeowners wondering if higher temperatures are now the new normal. For cooling experts Ivan and Al Whit-worth of Island Cooling LLC, what already is a busy time, now…
September 9, 2015
OZZY'S CONSTRUCTION INC
Many people think that their dream home is unobtainable, but with Ozzy’s Construction it can become a reality. Whether you have a 600-square-foot home or a 3,800-square-foot home to rebuild, demolish or renovate, the company will do it with excellence…
September 9, 2015
The Bathroom Store
Exclusively available at The Bathroom Store, TOTO’s flagship Neorest Suite is the most intuitive, design-forward collection of products available for the whole bathroom, offering elegant design, superior technology, flawless performance and extraordinary comfort. This year, TOTO expands its luxury collection…
September 9, 2015
HawaiiUSA FCU
The happiest celebrations of National Grandparents’ Day on Sunday, Sept. 13, possibly may occur in Hawaii’s multigenerational homes. Studies show that seniors living in such homes are happier and have less stress than those living independently. With the city’s new…
September 9, 2015
Hua Xia Construction
When Sharon McQueen’s 83-year-old mother wanted to tear down her outdated Kapahulu home and completely build new, McQueen knew that she had her work cut out for her. The project alone was one of grand scale, yet it was the…
September 9, 2015
Golden Cabinets & Stone has built a loyal customer base by providing professional service, quality products and ample selection all at affordable prices. The business has gained trust within the community by helping customers enhance their homes and businesses without…
September 9, 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…
September 9, 2015
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: According to feng shui, does it matter what side of the bed one sleeps on? I remember reading something about this before, but can’t remember what the difference is. Can you comment? Yes! I would love…