September 10, 2017
A ONE ELECTRIC
You can beat the heat with air conditioners from A One Electric. The company, which has been owned by electrical and A/C contractor Edwin Lin (Lic: C-32728) for the past eight years, not only provides residential and commercial air conditioning,…
September 10, 2017
RevoluSun
Oahu’s Customer Grid Supply program (your last chance to install a whole home photovoltaic [PV] system without batteries) is quickly coming to a close. “Grid Supply,” for short, is a Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) program in which customers with PV…
September 10, 2017
Island Bath Works
David And June Nishimura lived in their Pearl City home for 51 years. When the drains got clogged or the paint started to flake, David fixed it. However, when June had several close calls while getting in and out of…
September 10, 2017
One of my favorite wedding presents my husband and I received was actually a home project. Our friend Anthony installed a surf rack and painted our bathroom while we were on vacation. I did not realize until then just how…
September 3, 2017
Island Cooling LLC
Friends and neighbors across Hawaii have been praising the QuietCool whole house fan system from Island Cooling, saying it’s the “best idea ever! Sucks all the heat out,” and that they “wish [they] had done it earlier.” Rosalyn Concepcion of…
September 3, 2017
Kahala Floors
One of the very interesting stories that Shirley Pai Hilton of Kahala Pacific Floors has chronicled over the last 10 years is the trials and errors of the flooring industry in developing just the right vinyl floor. Hilton tells the…
September 3, 2017
The key to a better relationship may not be in long walks on the beach or romantic dinners, it may actually be in discovering how your partner values chores. A recent survey of 1,000 Americans age 18 and older, commissioned…
September 3, 2017
Smart technology has found a place in virtually every room in the home. In fact, thanks to innovations such as sensor-operated, self-cleaning toilets, as well as moisture-sensing ventilation fans and digital shower controls, it’s possible to turn an ordinary bathroom…
September 3, 2017
Murakami Roofing
As homeowners prepare to tackle those highly anticipated summer roofing and renovation projects, Murakami Roofing LLC has local residents covered by offering the latest technology on the market. Murakami Roofing has helped families remain safe and comfortable for nearly 40…
September 3, 2017
While newly constructed homes are bigger than ever, most Americans still live in modestly sized or even small houses, and many are choosing to remodel rather than move. More than half of all American houses were built before 1980, according…
September 3, 2017
Hi-Power Solar
By Tasha Chang With the rising cost of electricity in Hawaii, there’s a growing focus on renewable energy storage systems. What is an energy storage system? When paired with photovoltaic modules, the excess renewable energy would be routed into an…
September 3, 2017
Homeworks Construction
Right at the top of the list of features to consider in designing a new custom home or remodeling an existing home is ventilation. “We routinely emphasize ventilation in our custom plans,” said Homeworks president Jim Byxbee. “And (we) maximize…
September 3, 2017
You love entertaining and treating guests to delectable dishes and fun times. Unfortunately, your kitchen layout, appliances and even the faucet are so downright unappealing that the thought of planning and preparing a party menu is equally unpleasant. What do…
September 3, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: My husband and I have been having more arguments than usual, and it all started when we moved into our new apartment. Are there things feng shui-wise we may be doing that could be causing this…
September 3, 2017
You may have chosen the perfect color palette and all of your nursery furniture, but have you thought about some key safety checks? “The arrival of a baby means you have to take a look at your home in a…
September 3, 2017
Windows Hawaii
Hawaii homeowners considering window replacement have options when they shop for windows. Windows Hawaii, the island’s fastest-growing window replacement contractor, has the exclusive rights to the Alii Extreme windows by Anlin Window System. These windows — which include everything from…
September 3, 2017
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
As a homeowner, you know that your roof will eventually need to be replaced. The constant exposure to the sun, wind and rain, will ultimately wear down your roof. Here are a few simple and safe steps you can take…
September 3, 2017
When I’m cleaning, I often think of the lesson I learned from a green-thinking friend: Clean has no smell. While I appreciate the sentiment and its accuracy, I also can’t help but ignore it. Clean may have no smell, but…