March 12, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I feel like I need to “feng shui” my friends. Do you have any comments on this? Some people zap your energy, live in a world of negativity, lean on you too much and leave you…
March 12, 2017
Americans love luxury and technology, so it’s no surprise that the two are meeting and thriving in one of our favorite places — the bathroom. Just as technology is transforming every other area of the house, inside and out, it’s…
March 12, 2017
The Bathroom Store
Did you know the vanity you choose could dramatically change the ambience of a bathroom? The vanity is often the focal point of any bathroom as they are decorative, and often the only place for storage in a bathroom. Just…
March 12, 2017
Windows Hawaii
When it comes to qualities that set Windows Hawaii apart, customer service and superior products come to mind. But, according to General Manager Mario Garcia, the business has always been customer service oriented. In fact, Windows Hawaii often has repeat…
March 12, 2017
Spring is a time of renewal and home improvement. More and more, homeowners are looking for maximum practicality and durability from everything in their home. They won’t, however, sacrifice style and aesthetic to achieve it. Fortunately, home products continue to…
March 12, 2017
RevoluSun
Many people think Hawaii’s solar tax credits are a thing of the past. They hear building permits are down and think the solar industry is doomed, but that’s not true. Solar is alive and well. There are still 30 percent…
March 12, 2017
HK Construction
Families can remain close and grow together within Hawaii’s unique ohana culture, which promotes caring for young and elderly relatives in multi-generational households. However, the arrangement can also create added stress and strain relationships if a home is not comfortable…
March 12, 2017
What I failed to realize when I decided to work from home was that the more time I spent here, the more I would want to fix it up. Our home is not in bad shape, but there are many…
March 5, 2017
Kahala Floors
What is the main thing you need to make a good decision, or at least one that you are satisfied with? For some it may be a glass of wine, but for the vast majority of us, good, unbiased information…
March 5, 2017
Losing power at home is inconvenient. When it happens, the worst part is not knowing if the outage will last for a couple hours, or if it will stretch on for days. But if you take a little time to…
March 5, 2017
Envirowash Hawaii LLC
There are several reasons why you should clean your roof — none of which is as important as prolonging your roof ‘s lifespan. You may look at your roof and think, “Wow, it’s so dirty!” The sad truth is that…
March 5, 2017
As Americans design their dream homes, or plan the remodel of their existing ones, wood is once again becoming a prominent feature in their interior design schemes. One species in particular — cypress — is attracting the attention of both…
March 5, 2017
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
By Randall Balais As hurricane season in Hawaii officially begins June 1, the race is on for homeowners to prepare their homes from the unpredictable weather that may come. Now is the time to contact a roofing company to ensure…
March 5, 2017
Americans generate about 254 million tons of trash annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most recent figures, and only about one-third of that waste is recycled. For many, one of the main barriers to recycling is not knowing…
March 5, 2017
Spring isn’t just the season to clean out old junk from your home, it’s also the perfect time to tackle some DIY craft projects that repurpose household items and give them new life. Repurposing, or “upcycling,” is one of the…
March 5, 2017
Opening up your space can be as easy as 1-2-3. What do I mean? Simply that before you start, you need to ask yourself three things: What can you do without? What can you reimagine? And what can you relocate?…
March 5, 2017
Love the look of sleek, elegant shower spaces featured in popular home-improvement magazines and TV shows? You don’t need to be a design expert to update your favorite bathroom with touches of modern luxury and influences of European simplicity. To…
March 5, 2017
It takes just seven seconds to form a first impression after meeting someone new. The same psychology applies to the first impression people get when shopping for a new home. Within seconds of arrival, home buyers are forming positive and…
March 5, 2017
Tropical Wholesale
By Matthew Houar The first construction vinyl products star ted in Hawaii just 56 years ago. Times were very different then. Waikiki was smaller, the drinking age in Hawaii was 18, Elvis was the boss, and I was only 4…
March 5, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When you write about feng shui, it seems that what you say is less rigid and rules-oriented. You use the terms “energy” and “vibration” a lot — what is it, and how does it relate to…