August 20, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Hundreds of show-goers stopped by the Hawaii Energy Con nection booth last weekend for the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) New Summer Home Building and Remodeling Show at Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall to check out the company’s innovative…
August 20, 2017
All Island Bath Remodeling LLC
Bath Planet is one of the fastest growing bath remodeling companies in North America. The company offers top quality products and services for your bathroom. It also has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal, one of the most recognized symbols…
August 20, 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…
August 20, 2017
A plus about living in Hawaii is its tolerable weather that provides residents with the advantage of enjoying the outdoors year round — that’s especially good news for gardeners. With “cooler” weather on its way, start the season off right.…
August 20, 2017
Tropical Wholesale
Hawaii has one of the largest senior populations per capita in the U.S. So a good motto to have is “better safe than sorry,” since falling down at one place or another injures 93 percent of all seniors. More importantly,…
August 20, 2017
SLWA INC.
By Karen Iwamoto Windows bring light and air into a home, make a room appear bigger than it is, create a bridge to the outdoors from the comfort of the kitchen or the couch and provide an escape route during…
August 20, 2017
Diamond Head Windows
With the storm season approaching, now is the time to prepare your home against wind and rain. At the same time, utilize the insulation features of new windows and doors to keep your home cooler next summer. Diamond Head Windows,…
August 20, 2017
RAINGUTTERS INC.
The hottest summer months are still ahead. Have you considered installing a “cool roof ” to help reduce the heat in the interior of your home? A cool roof could drop the temperature by as much as 20 degrees and…
August 20, 2017
Now that the heat is here it is time to get started with a free estimate for a split ductless system. Remember, there is no substitute for A/C that can cool you down, plus save you plenty of energy with…
August 20, 2017
My husband and I moved to Hawaii more than 10 years ago. We keep in contact with family back home through chats, sending photos and videos throughout the day. Like most aspects of life, it is the little things that…
August 13, 2017
THE CLOSET COMPANY
The Closet Company continues to bring in new products and accessories, including sliding mirrors and customizable storage compartments, to make closet storage systems more functional and attractive. With ample products in stock and a brisk three-to-five day turnaround time between…
August 13, 2017
HK Construction
HK Construction continues to serve as one of “Hawaii’s Best,” as a design-build company that can take a customer’s concept and turn it into an enjoyable living space crafted to last for generations to come. For more than 40 years,…
August 13, 2017
Deep Purple Painting
While Hawaii’s seasonal weather changes are much less dramatic than those that occur 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…
August 13, 2017
The Bathroom Store
The Bathroom Store has long been the premier choice for bathroom fixtures and accessories throughout the Islands. In an attempt to cater to an ever-changing market here in Hawaii, as well as cover the entire spectrum of bathroom fixture needs,…
August 13, 2017
Golden Cabinets & Stone Inc
Golden Cabinets & Stone was named first-place winner as the top “Kitchen Cabinet Store” in the 2017 edition of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” People’s Choice Awards, and the company remains committed to helping clients take on a host of…
August 13, 2017
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
The bathroom has become the primary focus of aging-in-place residential remodeling. Once “the most neglected room in the house,” bathrooms in single-family homes and condos are now being transformed into comfortable, stylish and safe environments for family members of all…
August 13, 2017
RevoluSun
Electricity rates go up over time. It’s a fact of life. A $58 electric bill in 1997 would cost $100 at today’s rates. A big increase like that can be especially distressing to retirees and other folks who live on…
August 13, 2017
Island Cooling LLC
By Al Whitworth As a family business, we look to make our community more comfortable, more efficient and to help Hawaii reach its energy sustainability goals. With more than 3,400 systems sold — and as a recipient of the 2015…
August 13, 2017
Some of you have been asking when I’ll get back to sharing photos and tips from the redesign of my own home. I thought this week would be a good opportunity. The ceilings in my formal dining room are 20…
August 13, 2017
Cool Roof Store
Silicone roof coatings are the perfect roof material underneath your solar panels, regardless if new or existing. Whether you have a flat roof that ponds water, or a sloping asphalt shingle roof, silicone is right for your roof. When rainwater…