June 17, 2018
On your most challenging days you can always count on your pet to greet you at the door when you come home or cuddle up in your lap in the evening. They are a vital part of your home life…
June 17, 2018
Graham Builders
More Hawaii residents are moving out of the state than into it, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Hawaii’s chief state economist Eugene Tian attributes this ongoing trend to Hawaii’s high cost of living — which should come as no…
June 17, 2018
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
Keeping solar panels clean is not usually something on one’s to-do list. The “out of sight, out of mind” mentality deters Hawaii residents from making the most of their investment. While many homeowners have had solar panels installed to cut…
June 17, 2018
Tropical Wholesale
Safety should always be the first priority when it comes to seniors. Becoming a senior sneaks up on everyone; one day, they are raising their children and working, then before they know it, they have aged. Additionally, seniors don’t heal…
June 17, 2018
Diamond Head Windows
If you are looking to replace sliding doors or windows for your home you have a number of options, from big box stores to a number of window replacement contractors. What’s important and what is just a sales pitch? There…
June 17, 2018
If The Old Farmer’s Almanac prediction holds true, this summer will be a hot one. The weather forecast anticipates temperatures for the season to be “hotter than normal” across most of the U.S. If you’re ready to kick up your…
June 17, 2018
HK Construction
An important first step in learning about the design-build home construction process is attending one of HK Construction’s Design Build Seminars. HK Construction — via its experienced team of professionals who can take a client’s concept, needs and desires and…
June 17, 2018
If you want honest answers to your questions, call Aire Conditioner Shoppe. The company has been in business for almost 39 years. Although Aire Conditioner Shoppe sells different brands, over the years, it has found that Mitsubishi and Fujitsu split…
June 17, 2018
Crafting is a wonderful way to relieve stress and express your creative side — and fortunately, you don’t have to be a master craftsman, or spend a fortune on materials — to have fun and enjoy the benefits. “A great…
June 17, 2018
HPS Construction now offers quality, affordable and state licensed handyman (LHM) services along with its pioneering, cost-effective kitchen and bath upgrades, small to medium size remodeling and additions, and its well known, one-day hurricane protection (hurricane clips). HPS Construction is…
June 17, 2018
Whether it’s a baby or pet, a new addition to the family calls for new, unexpected responsibilities, and is bound to come with adjustments for every member of the family. While it would be silly to guarantee zero stress for…
June 17, 2018
When we first purchased our home, we were faced with many decisions: What colors should we paint the walls, what fi xtures should we replace, which of our furnishings and accessories can stay and which should go? It wasn’t long…
June 10, 2018
Each year in Hawaii, countless members of the elderly community 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 safely…
June 10, 2018
Neighborhood cook-outs are quintessentially summer, and totally fun. Because of that, it’s no surprise that you may want to host them as often as possible. But that introduces a new challenge: How do you keep your events fresh and interesting…
June 10, 2018
Whether you are buying a home for the first time or you are just looking for an upgrade, it is never a bad idea to arm yourself with tips that can make your search go from overwhelming to enjoyable. Rather…
June 10, 2018
In 1961, the first vinyl product, vinyl siding, was brought to Hawaii. Back then, people thought Bud Shasteen and his partner Richard Houar were nuts to bring vinyl siding instead of the leading siding products — asbestos, steel, aluminum and…
June 10, 2018
How happy are you with your home? Is it a pleasant place to be or is it uncomfortably warm? Is it affordable to remain comfortable throughout the year? Does the home’s carbon footprint align with your values? If you answered…
June 10, 2018
It’s that time of year again when unwanted weather patterns like severe thunderstorms, and rainstorms can wreak havoc on homes and businesses. For longtime residents of Hawaii, it has become routine to ready the family and home for the upcoming…
June 10, 2018
C&C Cabinets Granite
Summer is here, and as local residents take advantage of the season’s breaks and vacation time to start checking off their to-do lists around the house, the knowledgeable team at C&C Cabinets Granite is standing by to help take the…
June 10, 2018
Windows Hawaii
For the penny-pincher who dwells within most consumers, it is more than likely that a poor decision on certain purchases resulted in an eventual waste of the same money that you were trying to save in the first place. That…