May 31, 2020
All Island Bath Remodeling LLC
At All Island Bath Remodeling LLC, we are fortunate to be in business for the last 30 years. It is so sad to see some of my favorite long-time local businesses fail because of this shutdown. We feel very fortunate…
May 31, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
BY MATT HOUAR PRESIDENT OF TROPICAL WHOLESALE In 1961, the first vinyl products of any kind arrived in Hawaii. That was vinyl siding and with that emerged the slogan “Vinyl is final.” I was 4 years old then, and Uncle…
May 31, 2020
Windows Hawaii
Building trust is the No. 1 priority for Windows Hawaii and, as the first-place winner in Honolulu Star-Advertiser‘s “Hawaii’s Best” People’s Choice Awards for the best window service from 2013 to 2019, providing award-winning products means sticking to strict standards.…
May 31, 2020
With more Americans “going green” than ever before, you’ve probably already started thinking about doing it yourself. Perhaps you’ve increased your recycling efforts, started using more Energy Star appliances and light bulbs or upgraded to other greener technology options. Chances…
May 31, 2020
MRC ROOFING
OPM (other people’s money) is a great way to pay for your reroofing project. At MRC Roofing, we partner with two kinds of lenders providing personal (signature/credit) loans up to $100,000 and HELOCs (home equity lines of credit). Let’s explore…
May 31, 2020
Choosing a home is strongly influenced by the layout and appearance of its bathrooms. But no matter how long you’ve lived in your home, there are bound to be improvements you’d love to make. And almost everyone needs options for…
May 31, 2020
Homeworks Construction
While observing COVID-19 precautions and protocols both in the office and in the field, Homeworks Construction has seen little impact on scheduling as it moves ahead with home-building and remodeling projects. “Over the past few months, we have wrapped up…
May 31, 2020
As people are spending more time at home, many are learning new activities and finding simple joys in doing the things they love, such as cultivating their own gardens. Now is the perfect time to start planning a summer garden…
May 31, 2020
W.G. Construction LLC
BY WENDELL GUIEB W.G. Construction LLC is a family-owned and locally operated construction company that has been serving the island since 2003. We are a general contractor doing residential and commercial construction projects. WGC will help you with your construction…
May 31, 2020
The risk of dying in a home fire decreases by about 85 percent if sprinklers are present. Research shows when sprinklers were present, fires were kept to the room of origin 97 percent of the time. That means the sprinkler…
May 24, 2020
TARDUS WEALTH STRATEGIES
The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected every industry. It’s impacted how we eat, how kids learn, how we travel, and how we deal with finances, or lack thereof. However, there will still be a lot of people whose finances are…
May 24, 2020
Wong Construction
BY LES WONG Born and raised in Honolulu, I became a licensed general contractor and started doing small renovations and repair jobs in June 1983. My only daughter, Tanyce, was born around the same time, so needless to say my…
May 24, 2020
Natural materials add notes of strength and serenity to a space, while simultaneously revitalizing the overall aesthetic. These elements not only represent the distinct beauty found in nature, but also can serve as unique statement pieces that bring handcrafted modernity…
May 24, 2020
Island Bath Works
As Hawaii’s middle-aged and older population increases, members of the community are taking a more proactive approach to ensure a longer and safer future. Helping seniors live independently within their own homes, Island Bath Works offers bathtub conversions, an innovative…
May 24, 2020
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
With everyone in the family working or going to school from home, most electricity bills are rising. This is the time you need to make sure your PV system is working efficiently. Dirty solar panels can cause you to lose…
May 24, 2020
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Lush and fine-bladed, dark green and so beautiful it’s planted on some of the world’s finest fairways, SeaStar Seashore Paspalum is the kind of turfgrass most homeowners dream about. “If you’re looking for a golf course-quality grass, you’ll be really…
May 24, 2020
While many homeowners love the unique charm and beauty that can only be found in an older home, the truth is that older houses present challenges to keeping everyone safe, especially little ones. For any house where children are being…
May 24, 2020
Graham Builders
When it comes to living green, there are varying degrees of commitment. At one end of the spectrum, there’s the eco-warrior who cycles to and from work each day, doing his conscientious best to minimize his personal carbon footprint. At…
May 24, 2020
Today’s tile trends extend so far beyond their traditional use as a staple of bathroom design that you may not recognize them. While the most attractive and innovative tiles once had to be imported, contemporary handcrafted tile and stone products…
May 22, 2020
Windows Hawaii
If you’re looking to enhance your home’s exterior curb appeal, look no further than Windows Hawaii. The company is an exclusive distributor of Celect, the best siding product in the Hawaiian market. Celect, which is manufactured by Royal Building Products,…