July 17, 2016
QUESTION: A lot of negative things keep happening to me. I know I should be more positive, but I feel like giving up. Is it my feng shui? Life is hard for many, either physically, emotionally, mentally, vocationally or financially…
July 17, 2016
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Summer is here, and now is the time to purchase a new split system for your home. Don’t wait and be behind like last spring and summer. If you are considering a high-energy saver-split system, now is the time to…
July 17, 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…
July 17, 2016
CARRIER HAWAII
Summer is here and the heat will worsen. You’ve probably considered installing air conditioning for a room or the entire home, but still might be unsure of what to get. The frugal ones still consider buying a room air conditioner,…
July 17, 2016
Wong Construction
By Les Wong Born and raised in Honolulu, I became a licensed general con tractor and started doing small renovations and repair jobs in June 1983. My daughter, Tanyce, also was born around the same time, so my days and…
July 17, 2016
I recently returned from a trip to my hometown of Cleveland. Trips back home always include packed schedules. This time around was no different. I bounced from house to house, making sure to spend some time with my many family…
July 10, 2016
Kahala Floors
Have you ever heard of the word disintermediation? If you haven’t, prepare to have your vocabulary expanded by one word today — a word that should become a favorite of every consumer! Disintermediation is another way of saying “cutting out…
July 10, 2016
The Bathroom Store
As the global leader in intelligent bathroom fixtures, TOTO has been committed to balancing beauty, performance and innovation in order to create the ultimate luxury bath experience. Award-winning lavatories, faucets, shower sets, accessories, soaking tubs, air baths and toilets have…
July 10, 2016
The economy is improving, interest rates are low and many consumers now find themselves in a great position financially to become a first-time homeowner. There’s a small problem, though, for some locations around the country: The booming real estate market…
July 10, 2016
Deep Purple Painting
Although 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…
July 10, 2016
Graham Builders
A home is a lifelong investment. As people age in their home, they should consider how ADUs, universal design and aging-in-place design and build strategies can be effectively applied to meet their needs for accessibility and comfort over the years.…
July 10, 2016
With temperatures – and therefore, electric bills – on the rise, American homeowners are looking for the most effective ways to make the biggest dent in their energy bills; however, many may be overlooking some of the most important energy-saving…
July 10, 2016
HK Construction
For more than 40 years, HK Construction has kept local families in mind as the fourth-generation family business incorporates quality products and the talents of experienced designers and builders throughout each project. As a design-build company, the skilled team at…
July 10, 2016
Tropical Wholesale, TROPICAL WINDOWS & SIDING
Now that it’s time to change the old broken windows in your home, the smart move is to call Tropical Windows & Siding. Tropical has been providing the best windows in Hawaii for more than 30 years. The company is…
July 10, 2016
Cool Roof Store
Hurricane season is upon us, and you ‘re probably thinking about how to fi x the leaks in your old roof. Whether you want to do it yourself or have a contractor do it for you, this is the time…
July 10, 2016
In the beginning, Revolu-Sun’s mission was clear: deliver top-notch products, installation methods and customer service in Hawaii’s relatively new solar industry. Capitalizing on years of solar and construction experience, RevoluSun’s founders delivered a process that was easy for homeowners to…
July 10, 2016
Island Cooling LLC
With the start of summer, finding an afford able cooling solution has suddenly moved to the top of many homeowner’s to-do-lists. Most people are familiar with A/C, but what about evaluating the other options out there? “I looked at A/C,…
July 10, 2016
Today’s decks are built in creative designs to make them an ideal place to relax and de-stress. These ideas will allow you to use the workability of modern decking to achieve an outdoor living space that’s the perfect “deck-escape” for…
July 10, 2016
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: My boyfriend and I are planning to look for a place and move in together next month, and I’m a bit apprehensive about it. We each have maintained our individual living spaces for the past 10…
July 10, 2016
It seems like I am always in a constant battle to keep my home clutter-free. Yet, somehow, items keep piling up, and closet space keeps running out. To help find space elsewhere, I have been using over-the-door racks for some…