May 14, 2017
As one of “Hawaii’s Best” when it comes to providing professional service, quality products and ample selection at affordable prices, Golden Cabinets & Stone assists Hawaii residents with pending building projects, upgrades and renovations — all while staying within or…
May 14, 2017
By Clinton Murakami Home improvements, renovations, and just general care always seem never-ending. I’m Clint Murakami and a few years back, I needed to simply move some dirt from the front of my yard to the back of my home.…
May 14, 2017
Island Cooling LLC
Sandra Whitworth is the mother of a large family. She was excited to be retiring and moving to a townhome in Kaneohe, but the heat wave that happened last summer caught her by surprise. “I dreaded coming home in the…
May 14, 2017
Big Rock Hawaii
Here are some great ideas for your home and garden upgrades. Big Rock suggests using a Hawaiian stone finish to cover any bare, interior or exterior walls, whether they are property walls, cement planters, a bathroom or a fireplace. A…
May 14, 2017
A home and office decor trend that’s hot and only getting hotter is air plants. Since I’ve managed to kill a few, I decided to get you some expert tips. Michael Miyashiro is the owner of Rainforest at Kilohana Square.…
May 14, 2017
RevoluSun
“Summer and Fall in Hawaii get unbearably hot and humid and many of our customers prefer the coolness that only air conditioning can provide,” said RevoluSun Smart Home Chief Innovation Officer, Eric Carlson. “Unfortunately, for many homeowners, air conditioning can…
May 7, 2017
HPS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
By Gerry Peters Mike Buck is without a doubt, Hawaii’s Dean of Talk Radio. For more than 55 years, he is the only one in the entire media who has interviewed on air, every Hawaii Governor and hundreds of our…
May 7, 2017
One of my favorite places in our house is our kitchen island. It is actually a portable roller cart made of butcher block. It retails for more than $1,000 at Williams Sonoma, but I found one second-hand for less than…
May 7, 2017
Windows Hawaii
When it comes to home renovations, it’s essential for customers to consider product warranty, product quality and the installation process. According to Mario Garcia, general manager of Windows Hawaii, customers can rest assured that their homes are in good hands…
May 7, 2017
Demand remains high for energy-efficient, eco-friendly home features, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders. In fact, the majority of builders now put energy-efficient windows, heating and cooling systems, thermostats and appliances in their construction, the…
May 7, 2017
The benefits from gardening are endless — relaxation, fitness, family fun, delicious food and beautifying your lawn. Across the country, millions of people live in townhomes, apartments or single-family homes that seem to lack the outdoor space needed for a…
May 7, 2017
Kahala Floors
Millions of homeowners have already discovered that wood flooring is not only beautiful and dust-free but it is an excellent way to invest your new construction or remodeling dollars. You and your family are able to enjoy its beauty every…
May 7, 2017
HAWAII LUMBER PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
The Kaneohe Congregational Church is the oldest Protestant church in Windward Oahu. The Rev. Benjamin Wyman Parker, who arrived in Hawaii in 1833 from New England, established the church, which has gone by a few other names over its long…
May 7, 2017
When the time comes to remodel your bathroom the company to call is Tropical Wholesale. Bathrooms are tricky; sometimes contractors only want to do the plumbing or the tile but not the demo or the painting, or the electrical, etc.…
May 7, 2017
Do you have a small patio? Do you think you can’t do much with the space due to its size? There’s probably a lot more potential than you think. From the influx of urban dwellers, empty-nesters in transition and even…
May 7, 2017
Your most valuable asset is around you all the time. It’s above you, it’s below you and in many cases you don’t realize how much it can do for you. According to the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., “Americans have…
May 7, 2017
HK Construction
As a design-build company, HK Construction is able to take a customer’s concept and turn that idea into an enjoyable living space crafted to last for generations to come. For more than 40 years, HK Construction has kept local families…
May 7, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I’ve heard you say, “Have things that you love around you.” I basically understand this, but wondered if you could expand on this concept a little more? I developed my own basic rules for improving environmental…
May 7, 2017
The U.S. has experienced significant shifts in the frequency, severity and locations of natural disasters — including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires — during the past decade. As a result, more than 800 emergency or disaster declarations were made in…
May 7, 2017
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…