May 22, 2016
SHOJI HAWAII LLC
For a vast array of traditional and new Hawaiian Fusion custom shoji screens, doors and room dividers, Shoji Hawaii is your one-stop shop. The business, founded by Peter, Bob and Ann, started focusing on shoji doors two years ago. According…
May 22, 2016
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is feng shui mostly about bringing better luck to the person? What about those figurines that we are told to purchase? Do they work and how? There are so many ways to look at feng shui…
May 22, 2016
Why do spring cleaning when you can do “spring keeping?” Organize all your gear in style while getting rid of the clutter at the same time. Karl Champley, home improvement expert and the winner of Ellen’s Design Challenge on HGTV…
May 22, 2016
With summer approaching, you may be ready to embrace the adage “out with the old, in with the new” when it comes to your home’s interior design. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking for ways to upgrade your starter home…
May 22, 2016
Windows Hawaii
Since its inception in 2007, Windows Hawaii has been recognized as the fastest-growing window company in the islands. Windows Hawaii is an exclusive distributor of Alii Extreme windows and doors by Anlin Windows Systems, a quality windows manufacturer. The Alii…
May 22, 2016
With spring upon us and the emphasis on home energy efficiency continuing to grow, building industry experts say now is the best time for homeowners considering a home improvement project to look at how energy efficient their home truly is.…
May 22, 2016
CARRIER HAWAII
Our beautiful Hawaiian trade wind air may look clean, but can contain dust, mites, pollen, mold spores, pet dander and other pollutants. For asthma sufferers, clean air is a must, but for others without respiratory issues, prolonged exposure can develop…
May 22, 2016
There’s good reason that when most people think about changes in technology, they tend to think about the digital world. It’s easy to forget that some of the most important technological advancements are happening around us in ways we may…
May 22, 2016
Atlas Construction Inc
By Jackie Perreira Sometimes the hardest part of renovating your home is finding a contractor you can trust. Look no further than Atlas Construction, voted Hawaii’s best contractor three years in a row by Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s People’s Choice Awards. Atlas…
May 22, 2016
Surface Shield Roofing Company
Surface Shield Roofing Co. takes pride in being your local resource for the latest and greatest in all things roofing. This week Surface Shield is excited to introduce a new member to the Gaco Western roof coating family — the…
May 22, 2016
With school out of session and the weather heating up, my eyes, ears and stomach are turning toward the outdoors. I have been paying more attention to our yard, and the sounds of the geckos and birds outside. My cravings…
May 15, 2016
Diamond Head Windows
The Diamond Head Windows family has been installing windows and doors for the past 29 years in a variety of applications and environments. The company has operated in Hawaii since 2008 and has embraced the needs of Hawaiian homeowners, providing…
May 15, 2016
Golden Cabinets & Stone is committed to helping the local community by providing professional service, quality products and ample selection all at affordable prices. The local business continues to refresh its inventory with the latest in attractive, yet functional products,…
May 15, 2016
HK Construction
Amid Hawaii’s unique ohana culture, in which family members care for young or elderly relatives within multi-generational households, HK Construction puts an emphasis on building and renovating homes for customers looking to create more interior space to accommodate their growing…
May 15, 2016
Town & Country Builders LLC
The wheel has been in existence for centuries. It has a very fluid motion as it rolls us through life and makes it comfortable to move from one location to another. What would life be without it? It enables airplanes…
May 15, 2016
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
When it comes to kitchen cabinets and counter tops, Rui Construction Supply Inc. has you covered. While the company is well known for its vast array of cabinets and countertops, customers in the market for cabinets during the month of…
May 15, 2016
By Les Wong Born and raised in Honolulu, I became a licensed general contractor and started doing small renovations and repair jobs in June 1983. My only daughter, Tanyce, also was born around the same time, so needless to say…
May 15, 2016
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
As spring is here, now is the time to purchase a new split system for your home. Don’t wait like last spring and summer when we were behind two to three months. If you are considering a high-energy saver-split system,…
May 15, 2016
Island Bath Works
Many design aspects of houses turn into dangerous obstacles for people with limited mobility. The everyday task of getting in and out of the tub presents challenges for many of Hawaii’s seniors whose house was built without aging or accessibility…
May 15, 2016
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Recently there have been many deaths among my friends and their families and friends. I am trying to be there for them, and help them with the physical belongings of their loved ones who have passed.…