October 14, 2018
When my husband, Scott, and I first visited our home, what attracted us most was the stunning view of Diamond Head and the ocean beyond. What came in at a close second was the fenced yard. We enjoyed a fenced…
October 14, 2018
Homeowners Design Center
For more than 49 years Homeowners Design Center has been offering a full range of interior design products and services. The company works with local homeowners, designers, contractors and architects to make Hawaii’s homes look their best, whether it is…
October 14, 2018
Golden Cabinets & Stone Inc
Golden Cabinets & Stone is presenting storewide savings, especially for those looking to upgrade a home or business. The business continues to refresh its inventory with the latest in attractive-yet-functional products, including five new countertop varieties that are currently in…
October 14, 2018
This is the perfect time to focus on home improvement, starting with finding the right door hardware. While home security is typically top-of-mind, door hardware such as lock-sets and deadbolts are generally overlooked and purchasing new locks is not a…
October 7, 2018
Diamond Head Windows
There are five easy steps to finding replacement windows and doors that best fit your home and budget. • Contact Diamond Head Windows and set up an in-home consultation. The company is available evenings or weekends so that everyone involved…
October 7, 2018
Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Whether remodeling your entire kitchen or looking to just add a single upgrade, it’s important to select the best products that will last for years to come. One of the best investments you can make is in your kitchen appliances.…
October 7, 2018
Island Cooling LLC
With its gentle tradewinds, mild temperatures and sunny skies, much has been written about Hawaii’s idyllic climate. Unfortunately for homeowners in modern homes, Hawaii leads the nation in energy costs and these days, the heat seems to linger well into…
October 7, 2018
Cool Roof Store
There are a few options when homeowners’ asphalt shingle roofs get old and start to blow off. One is that they can tear off the old shingle roofs and pay to have them hauled to the landfill — an expensive…
October 7, 2018
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Here’s some great news for Hawaii homeowners who were the early adopters of solar under the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program from the beginning of the solar boom several years ago — there’s a new solar program recently introduced by…
October 7, 2018
DESIGNER FOR A DAY
Your relatives have called to say, “Yes, we are coming to Hawaii to visit you for the holidays!” This might be a wake-up call that your house is not guest ready. Take a deep breath. Designer For A Day has…
October 7, 2018
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,…
October 7, 2018
Changing households can be a time for new beginnings, fresh perspectives and boundless opportunities. But those good things tend to come after the moving process itself, which can take a lot of planning, organizing and old-fashioned elbow grease. And many…
October 7, 2018
Kahala Floors
It’s amazing what a difference clean, fresh floor coverings can do for your home. If you are in the market to throw out your tired old floor, Shirley Pai Hilton of Kahala Pacific Floors has distilled some of the information…
October 7, 2018
Accessories bring a sense of purpose into a space and, with thoughtful selection, can transform a room into an elevated experience. When used creatively and in unexpected ways, they add the perfect finishing touch to a space and can transform…
October 7, 2018
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
Bathroom designs and installations that emphasize safety, convenience, and easy maintenance are a specialty of award-winning remodeler Tropical Plumbing and Bath. Tropical president Charlie Beeck, a Building Industry Association Remodeler of the Year, who pioneered the introduction of walk-in bathtubs…
October 7, 2018
More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly established World Habitat Day, an important step in acknowledging that everyone deserves a safe place to live. However, housing availability in many cities is at a crisis level, where families…
October 7, 2018
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
The year-round island heat constantly leaves homeowners searching for any and all ways to help cool down their homes. This week, this article will focus on ways homeowners can keep their home cooler. Advertisement One of the first things homeowners…
October 7, 2018
Having lived in our new house for five months now, my husband and I often go back and forth about things we like at our new place versus things we miss about our old one. Our new house is in…