August 16, 2020
H & C FLOORING AND STONE
One of the most challenging and frustrating things about shopping for new flooring is trying to imagine the look of a room based on a tiny sample of vinyl. Yet most big home improvement stores only provide small samples of…
August 16, 2020
Golden Cabinets & Stone Inc
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect life in Hawaii and around the world, Golden Cabinets & Stone’s showroom remains closed to respect physical distancing practices. However, the friendly, knowledgeable team is still available — remotely — to help customers…
August 16, 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, also was born around the same time, so needless to say…
August 16, 2020
HDC PRODUCTS
Don’t take our word for it. See what some of our happy customers are saying about HDC Products. Dr. Michael Anthony Pasquale, chief of plastic surgery at Infinity Life Center, says: “For the last four years, I have suffered from…
August 16, 2020
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
The heat is here for the next couple of months at least. Not sure what to buy? Call today to get a free estimate. Although Aire Conditioner Shoppe sells different brands, over the years it has found that Mitsubishi and…
August 16, 2020
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 nearly a decade, not only provides residential and commercial air conditioning,…
August 16, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, learning about cross bores is important, as certain lifestyle changes you may have made over the past few months could turn an existing cross bore condition into a potentially dangerous situation. Fortunately, unlike…
August 9, 2020
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction has been an innovator in design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) since the new residential ordinance was approved by the City and County of Honolulu in 2015. The design-build firm has completed numerous basic ADUs, the…
August 9, 2020
Graham Builders
BY BONNIE ODA Janet and Richard Honda purchased their home in 1977 when houses were quickly replacing pineapple and sugar cane fields in central Oahu. After 41 years, their beloved home was showing signs of its age. Peeling kitchen cabinets,…
August 9, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
BY BUD SHASTEEN When purchasing vinyl windows or siding, make sound decisions by buying local. Buying local has many benefits for Hawaii homeowners. When asked, president of Tropical Windows and Siding Matthew Houar — the foremost expert in Hawaii on…
August 9, 2020
Diamond Head Windows
We are all spending more time in our homes — in some cases we are now working from home, too — and this change has afforded us the time to complete projects that we didn’t have time for before. In…
August 9, 2020
Island Cooling LLC
Now that summer is in full swing, finding an affordable cooling solution has suddenly moved to the top of many homeowners’ to-do-lists. Most people are familiar with A/C, but what about evaluating the other options out there? “I looked at…
August 9, 2020
HK Construction
What if your new or renovated home could make you more comfortable, save you money and help improve your health? Not only is this possible, but it’s also what more and more homeowners are demanding as “green technology” and “smart…
August 9, 2020
The Bathroom Store
For those of you unfamiliar with the Washlet, the Washlet is an electronic bidet that cleans you after using the bathroom. It’s not surprising why people appreciate the Washlet. After all, TOTO is the No. 1 brand in Japan. For…
August 9, 2020
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
Tropical Plumbing and Bath is a leader in design and installation of walk-in showers. The award-winning company has been praised by clients for high-quality craftsmanship, ability to interpret the needs of the household, and delivering a quality product on time…
August 9, 2020
Many of today’s homeowners have been inspired by house-flipping shows to learn practical tips and savvy tricks to either increase their home’s resale value or, for those who prefer to stay put, refresh their living space for its long-term use.…
August 2, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
“The time has come to fix my home, so I have decided to install vinyl windows and vinyl siding to my home. After doing all the research on my computer about lifetime maintenance-free products, it seems vinyl products are what…
August 2, 2020
Graham Builders
IS AN ADU RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY? As hundreds of island homeowners have learned, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a creative solution for families who want to generate income from their property or need more space than their primary…
August 2, 2020
Quarantine and social distancing means spending more time at home. This has inspired renewed interest in home improvement and DIY projects. While warm-weather months are ideal for many projects, they also can bring high temperatures and dangerous heat. To avoid…
August 2, 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 longtime local businesses fail because of this shutdown. We feel very fortunate…