November 13, 2016
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I get distracted a lot, and am not as productive as I want to be. What can I do to support my productivity? I strongly believe that if you love the life you are living and…
November 13, 2016
HAWAII SUPPLY
Various factors go into choosing the right roofing material for your home. One must consider environmental surroundings, longevity, style and other factors. It can be daunting, but there is a trusted source available for the Hawaiian market to help make…
November 13, 2016
Town & Country Builders LLC
You may have considered remodeling or new construction for quite some time now. As you drive around town and see all of the construction work that is being put into place, don’t you wish your project were underway? It is…
November 13, 2016
Marble touts a long precious history in design. For thousands of years, the beautiful stone has been used to complete some of the most famous structures in the world, such as the Taj Mahal, the Supreme Court building, the leaning…
November 13, 2016
Island Bath Works
Each year in Hawaii, countless members of the elderly com munity suffer serious injuries after experiencing mobility-related accidents within the home. One of the leading causes of such accidents is bathtubs with sides built too high for the resident to…
November 13, 2016
RevoluSun
A Smart Home transforms underutilized spaces into productive, efficient, bright and welcoming places. RevoluSun Smart Home’s curated collection of energy-efficient products are designed to make the home more comfortable, economical and healthy. Homeowners can now finance Smart Home improvements up…
November 13, 2016
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Now that it is starting to cool down a little, this is the best time with the best available prices to buy a split air conditioner (A/C). Remember, there is no substitute for air conditioning that can cool you down…
November 13, 2016
Graham Builders
For many island residents, multigenerational living is more than nostalgia for a childhood home or a feeling of duty to care for aging parents — it’s a matter of economic necessity. A Pearl City homeowner, living with her husband and…
November 13, 2016
My friend, Grace, recently commented on how much she liked our wooden dining chairs. They are nothing fancy, but they are sturdy and classic. I eagerly told her all about how I purchased them at an estate sale for $20…
November 6, 2016
The Bathroom Store
For many people from Hawaii who have visited Japan, one of the things they remember from their trip is the TOTO Washlet. For those of you unfamiliar with the Washlet, it is an electronic bidet that cleans you after using…
November 6, 2016
HONOLULU DESIGN CENTER
Opening Nov. 11, INspiration Interiors invites you to come and explore the latest in Italian kitchens, baths and closets in its newly appointed first-floor Design Studio. This full-service design studio and showroom showcases custom Italian cabinetry from Valdesign Italia, bathroom…
November 6, 2016
Juggling parenting duties and work obligations, not to mention household chores, is a lot for one person to take on and yet, moms like you do this every single day. So often you get caught up in all the busyness,…
November 6, 2016
I can’t believe it — I’ve been writing this column for four years now! Those of you who have been following along know that whether I’m writing about design in homes, commercial projects or ideas I get from my travels,…
November 6, 2016
TROPICAL WINDOWS & SIDING
With Hawaii’s harsh climate conditions, having a maintenance-free home is tough, but not out of reach. Today, there are many maintenance-free products, including vinyl windows and vinyl siding. Vinyl is a proven product with more than 50 years of proof…
November 6, 2016
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have mentioned before that our environments reflect our inner state. Can you comment further about this topic? Everything in your environment “speaks” to you, reflecting what is going on inside you and those with whom…
November 6, 2016
There was a time when only a few could afford a large screen television. The resolution was clunky, the sound poor and the cost high. But over the past decade, technology has advanced so remarkably fast that today a 60-inch…
November 6, 2016
When I married Scott, I adopted his family traditions. One of my favorites: Decorating the house for a family member’s birthday. Each night before a birthday, while the birthday person is asleep, the other family members decorate. When the birthday…
November 6, 2016
Kahala Floors
New flooring is one of the quickest ways to add value and comfort to your home. Imagine your mental and physical health could be instantly improved by getting rid of old carpeting and replacing it with something new. Shirley Pai…
November 6, 2016
Sending a family photograph as your holiday card is one way to share with your friends and loved ones the joy and pride your family makes you feel. But more importantly, as the years pass, the holiday memories within these…
November 6, 2016
Akamai Pest Solutions
By Jackie Perreira Akamai Pest Solutions has gone green — or orange, rather. As a company dedicated to always providing the best for its customers, its primary means of pest control is an organic product named XT2000 Orange Oil Plus.…