March 9, 2016
The Bathroom Store
Originating in 15th century France, the bidet is a plumbing fi xture for personal cleansing that uses a stream of water, rather than toilet paper, to clean the body. The bidet’s popularity grew during the 1700s and is considered a…
March 9, 2016
Kahala Floors
Homeowners are eliminating carpet in at least part of their homes in record numbers. Hard surfaces such as wood and tile have become extremely popular for their good looks as well as their practicality, many of them being made for…
March 9, 2016
Sports always have been a big part of my life. I attended golf camp for seven years as a kid, played basketball through junior high, and volleyball through high school. As an adult, I have made endurance running a passion,…
March 2, 2016
Akamai Pest Solutions
By Andy Beth Miller When it comes to anything in life, we all want options. That’s why Akamai Pest Solutions, a family-owned and operated business since 2003, offers such a unique and welcomed array of services to give its customers…
March 1, 2016
Hua Xia Construction
By Andy Beth Miller There’s an old saying that claims that, “The proof is in the pudding.” But for Andy Cao, project manager at local construction and renovation company Hua Xia Construction, the saying really should be, “The proof is…
March 1, 2016
Deep Purple Painting
While Hawaii’s seasonal weather changes are much less dramatic than those occurred on the Mainland, the unpredictable weather may prove detrimental to exterior paint jobs. However, the experienced team at Deep Purple Painting is poised to take care of interior…
March 1, 2016
Envirowash Hawaii LLC
A house is a big investment financially and mentally for anyone, especially in Hawaii. Envirowash Hawaii LLC is here to help maintain your home’s value with its nondestructive, soft-washing process. This low-pressure procedure, with the improvement of biodegradable soaps and…
March 1, 2016
Homeworks Construction
Sometimes it makes more sense to rebuild rather than renovate. “If a house is severely undermined by termite or water infiltration, it’s generally more economical to demolish it and build new on the lot … as with a Kaimuki home…
March 1, 2016
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 at full force all-day long. Plantation shutters are ideal for controlling the…
March 1, 2016
Leakmaster Roofing
Monier concrete tiles are a great, long-lasting roofing system that has proven itself in Hawaii through the test of time. However, many of those roofs are now 30 years old and are starting to show their age. The process of…
March 1, 2016
Home is all about entertaining — barbecues, parties, pool parties, family dinners and the like. All of a sudden, your kitchen is the nexus of activity as family, friends and neighbors grab drinks from the fridge while you’re prepping those…
March 1, 2016
We’ve all seen them: arrangements of fabric swatches, furniture photos, tile and wood samples and strategically placed paint swatches. Designers use storyboards to see how colors and textures will work together in a space. They’re essential for us to illustrate…
March 1, 2016
Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions
Hawaii currently is experiencing a Dengue outbreak on the Big Island with 260 confirmed cases; additionally, it is likely that Zika will become a problem in Hawaii, since we have the mosquito vectors, Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus. Both of…
March 1, 2016
No wonder you’re thinking of selling your home — it’s a “seller’s market” right now. The housing supply has dwindled, creating more demand for fewer homes. At the same time, according to Realtor Tammy Reinke, buyers’ expectations are higher than…
March 1, 2016
W.G. Construction LLC
I have been a 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 still provide reasonable prices.…
March 1, 2016
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: My husband and I have been having more arguments than usual, and it all started when we moved into our new apartment. Are there things feng shui-wise we may be doing that could be causing this…
March 1, 2016
Designer Kitchens & Baths
Perhaps you’re seriously thinking about that modern, Euro kitchen you saw in a magazine, or that dreamy master bath retreat you’ve been hunting down pictures of on all those design websites. Maybe you’ve been pining away for a kitchen space…
March 1, 2016
When guests come over, I like to leave all of the room doors open. I feel like it contributes to a sense of welcoming and also makes your space feel larger. However, our home office door is one I usually…