February 27, 2022
RevoluSun
Hawaii Renovation readers may recall last July, when RevoluSun was the first solar company to present two proposed “grid service” incentive programs being introduced by Hawaiian Electric. We hinted at a “future” where existing solar system owners would be incentivized…
February 27, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
When it comes to residential and commercial exterior cleaning, Pacific Spray Wash is Oahu’s most trusted source for flawless results and reliable customer service. Located on the Windward side of Oahu, the company travels islandwide and offers services such as…
February 27, 2022
Abbey Carpet & Floor
The Hawaiian koa hardwood has been treasured for hundreds of years by Hawaiians. It has been used for everything from canoes, paddles, boxes, furniture, ukuleles and flooring. Due to the scarcity and high cost of this hardwood, it is rarely…
February 27, 2022
Homeworks Construction
A new custom home designed and built by Homeworks Construction is in progress in the St. Louis neighborhood, replacing the 80-year-old home that previously occupied the 6,000-square-foot sloping lot. Demolition of the original structure and site clearing were completed in…
February 27, 2022
Outdoor living season means backyard barbecues, yard games and relaxing with a good book or good friends. If you own a wood deck, however, it also means considerable time and money spent on seasonal maintenance and deck repairs. While wood…
February 27, 2022
When you’re making memories surrounded by friends and family by the grill, the last thing you want to be doing is swatting and shooing away pests. With a few tips from Terminix, you can help keep your backyard the perfect…
February 27, 2022
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…
February 27, 2022
Windows Hawaii
Windows Hawaii continues to carry the banner as the first-place winner representing the top “Window Replacement” store in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii’s Best People’s Choice Awards as has been the case now for eight consecutive years. As many pleased customers…
February 27, 2022
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
Over time, virtually every appliance and convenience in our homes has been modified and upgraded, from the kitchen to the computer. But what about the bathroom? Tropical Plumbing and Bath president Charlie Beeck notes that the majority of the bathrooms…
February 20, 2022
Tropical Wholesale
Homeowners today constantly put off updating their bathrooms because they have no idea where to start. The inconvenience and the cost are fear factors for some homeowners, while others may only have one bathroom. These homeowners have no idea what…
February 20, 2022
Graham Builders
Our beautiful islands are known around the planet for glorious weather. However, as locals know very well, Oahu has its own “climate zones” — areas whose weather patterns and conditions are subtly different from the sunny stereotype. “Some properties get…
February 20, 2022
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…
February 20, 2022
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Now is the time to purchase split systems. Remember, we live in paradise, and it is warm all year long. If you need a free estimate for a split system, call the Aire Conditioner Shoppe. Although the local company sells…
February 20, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Spring is around the corner, and homeowners all over Oahu are thinking about how to make their properties more attractive and comfortable. “This time of year, many folks plan to purchase new lawns, or rejuvenate their existing lawns,” says Sean…
February 20, 2022
HK Construction
Protecting our good health has been front and center for several years now. Yet, even before we needed to be more cautious, homeowners have wanted to build and renovate homes that help keep their families as healthy as possible. Why?…
February 20, 2022
Building or renovating a home for the first time — or even the fifth time — can be a high-stress experience. But when a contracting firm makes communication a priority, it’s much less intimidating. As homeowners continue to discover Atlas…
February 20, 2022
Construction material costs in 2018 were up about 10% compared to the previous year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and some raw materials, like crude petroleum, were up nearly 50%. Labor is also getting more expensive as…
February 20, 2022
As the major outdoor living trend sweeps the nation, decks are getting bigger. But with television shows featuring 3,000-square-foot monster decks, the average homeowner is left to wonder, “Just how big of a deck do I need?” Atlanta, Georgia-based deck…
February 13, 2022
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
Bathing is an essential of good hygiene, but it can also provide many additional benefits such as stimulating circulation and soothing stressed muscles. A well-designed walk-in shower or walk-in bathtub can also create a quiet, private retreat for relaxation. Tropical…
February 13, 2022
In this increasingly digital world, there’s an app for just about everything. People are glued to their smartphones, texting instead of talking, and, in general, interacting with technology more than they do with the living, breathing world around them. But…