August 12, 2018
It’s easy to appreciate the sights and smells afforded by lawns and landscapes, but when it comes to your yard there is much more to consider besides pleasing aesthetics and aromas. Many would even be surprised to learn that the…
August 12, 2018
R.S. Toyama Roofing Service Inc
By Rochelle Smolinski Since incorporating more than three decades ago, R.S. Toyama Roofing Service Inc. has been the go-to expert in the Islands when it comes to quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing. Well-versed in working with shingles, slate, tile and…
August 12, 2018
C&C Cabinets Granite
C&C Cabinets Granite is Oahu’s complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling source! The company’s knowledgeable team is standing by to help take the stress and hassle out of selecting the best products available as homeowners tackle pending projects and mounting to-do…
August 12, 2018
Fall is for new beginnings, so why wait for that dream kitchen? As summer winds down and everyone rushes into the hustle and bustle of fall, planning and scheduling become the top priorities. While your family’s life only gets busier,…
August 5, 2018
HPS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
By Gerry Peters Traditional National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) El Nino advisories are focused on the equator zone, but there’s a new quasi-Northern El Nino, with warmer-than-usual water stretching from Mexico to the Islands. But waiting until the storm…
August 5, 2018
HK Construction
As evidence of HK Construction’s stellar work performed for local homeowners over the past 40-plus years, the fourth-generation family business is regarded as one of the top construction companies via the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” People’s Choice Awards. Throughout its…
August 5, 2018
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
More and more homeowners are investing in solar panels for their home or business — it’s a smart move financially and it’s good for the environment. But without regular maintenance on those solar panels, their investment may not be bringing…
August 5, 2018
Homeworks Construction
Remodeling of a 50-year-old family home by the design/build firm Homeworks Construction achieved the primary goal of its owners — an open, spacious and stylish interior. “Although some renovations were done in 1990, the owners were now ready for what…
August 5, 2018
Windows Hawaii
While Windows Hawaii provides aesthetically pleasing windows and doors to your home, the company also churns out other premium products that further add to your structure’s durability, function and visual appeal with its line of siding and enclosed patios. Windows…
August 5, 2018
A ONE ELECTRIC
For a cool solution to Hawaii’s year-round tropical climate, and for stellar customer service and quality that can’t be beat, look no further than A One Electric. The company has been owned by electrical and A/C contractor Edwin Lin (License…
August 5, 2018
When my family and I got the keys for our home, we immediately got to work. We painted walls, replaced fixtures, cleaned like crazy and replaced furniture items that no longer worked. Some of the last things that we still…
August 5, 2018
Kahala Floors
If you have been thinking about new flooring for your home, Kahala Pacific Floors and its wholesale division, Pacific Imports International, have been Hawaii’s go-to source for quality flooring products for nearly two decades now. Being Hawaii’s best flooring company…
August 5, 2018
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
A completely remodeled and modernized bathroom not only enhances your home environment and lifestyle, it also increases the value of the home. Tropical Plumbing and Bath president Charlie Beeck, a Building Industry Association Remodeler of the Year, noted that, “With…
August 5, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
If you’ve been following the solar programs that have been introduced by the Public Utilities Commission for homeowners considering a solar system, the newest Customer Grid Supply Plus (CGS+) is the only program out there where you can still be…
August 5, 2018
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
Are you looking to begin a new home renovation project? Many times, homeowners spend countless time and money on brand-new kitchens or bathrooms, all while overlooking the one thing that protects their home — the roof. When planning and/or beginning…
August 5, 2018
Discount Windows & Doors
It’s summer season and it’s also hurricane season, which began June 1 and lasts through November. NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center has predicted an above-normal season for hurricanes in 2018, forecasting four to seven tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific.…
August 5, 2018
Whether it’s regular outdoor entertaining, kids playing soccer or dogs chasing tennis balls, fun on the lawn — combined with hot, dry conditions — can mean your grass gets a major workout during the summer and early fall. But that…
August 5, 2018
Changing residences can be an emotional and logistical challenge for any family. For military families, that challenge can be recreated many times over. Due to the nature of the work, the average U.S. military family relocates every two to three…
August 5, 2018
Tropical Wholesale
When Matthew Houar took over ownership of Tropical Wholesale Windows & Siding in 1981 his vision was to make the very best window and siding installation company in Hawaii. Thirty-seven years later Tropical not only became the best in the…