September 8, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
Have you been eyeing your old vinyl floor lately, thinking it’s time for a change? Do you daydream about cool, smooth, clean tile beneath your toes? You might want to visit Rui Building Supply in Honolulu to check out a…
September 8, 2019
It’s been nearly 20 years since Graham Builders designed and built a home for a young couple and their two children. Although the views were stunning, the property presented challenges that could impact the home’s endurance. “Nuuanu is wet and…
August 25, 2019
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
In Hawaii, where we receive full sunlight all year long, cultivating lush green lawns should be fairly easy. According to Sean Fong of Hawaiian Turfgrass, it’s simply a matter of knowing what kind of grass is most appropriate for your…
August 18, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
If you’re the sort of homeowner who keeps a careful eye on design trends, you already know that the most fashionable kitchens of 2019 boast gorgeous quartz and granite countertops, enormous multi-purpose islands, cabinets in subtle dusty shades, and handsome…
August 11, 2019
Graham Builders
Some neighborhoods are respected for the history and architecture of the homes that line their streets. Consider Oak Park, Illinois, the Chicago suburb in which architect Frank Lloyd Wright spent the first two decades of his long career or New…
July 28, 2019
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
In the 21st century, it’s become easy to shop online for practically everything. You can shop for a house for your family to live in, furnish it, and even buy a car to park in your driveway — all online.…
July 22, 2019
Shopping for flooring and tile at a big box store can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. When you’re surrounded by plumbing fixtures, paint samples, DIY homeowners with long honey-do lists, and other distractions, it can be tough to focus on…
July 14, 2019
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
According to an old proverb, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. If your neighbor’s lawn makes you green with envy, check out Hawaiian Turf-grass. With a half-dozen beautiful varieties of grass, each engineered for…
July 14, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
Of all the materials used to make tiles, ceramic porcelain is one of the toughest and most beautiful. Tricky to manufacture, porcelain actually originated in China about 2,000 years ago. Stronger, harder, and more water-resistant than ordinary ceramics, porcelain tiles…
July 7, 2019
With nearly three decades of experience, this design-build firm has developed methods and practices that go above and beyond industry standards and code requirements. These methods have proven to increase a house’s longevity, lowering utility and maintenance costs while retaining…
June 30, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC. has the skill to create custom homes with gorgeous designs inside and out, and much more. As one of the island’s busiest contractors, Ray Xie of Rui Construction has worked on his share of…
June 16, 2019
H & C FLOORING AND STONE
By Caroline Wright One of the most challenging and frustrating things about shopping for new fl ooring is trying to imagine the look of a room based on a tiny sample of vinyl. Yet most big home improvement stores only…
June 2, 2019
Graham Builders
Every three years, Malama Manoa hosts the Historic Manoa Walking Tour, a self-guided exploration of the historic neighborhoods in lovely Manoa Valley. This year’s tour will take participants past 60 homes, many built between 1920 and 1940 by famed local…
May 19, 2019
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…
May 12, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
Rui Construction and Building Supply Inc. pleases clients with speedy renovation work and new homes, while stocking its showroom with excellent products. Selecting a contractor for your renovation might be one of the toughest decisions you’ll make as a homeowner.…
April 28, 2019
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Think of the most inviting lawn imaginable — luxuriously soft and green, the sort of lawn you’d let a baby roll around on. Is such a thing achievable in Hawaii? Absolutely, said Sean Aukanaii Fong, owner of Hawaiian Turfgrass. “We…
April 28, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
April 15 has come and gone, and with it the deadline for mailing 2018 income taxes. If you’re a late filer this year, and planning to finance all or part of a home renovation with your tax refund, check out…
April 21, 2019
Atlas Construction Inc
Atlas Construction helps local families beat the high cost of housing through its commitment to quality multigenerational homes. Lately, Hawaii’s impossibly high cost of living has been a hot topic in local news. It’s a challenge many families have addressed…
April 14, 2019
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…
March 31, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
If you’re one of the thousands of American homeowners expecting an income tax refund this year, you might be planning to put that money to work with a little remodeling project. “This time of year, people are coming in with…