January 29, 2023
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Thinking about a new lawn? You couldn’t have picked a better time to shop. For a limited time, Hawaiian Turfgrass is offering a cool $1,000 discount on installation for any of its five gorgeous varieties of turfgrass: Captiva St. Augustine,…
January 15, 2023
Graham Builders
Renewal, rejuvenation, realignment, revitalization! The new year inspires change in so many ways. Do your dreams for 2023 include a new addition, a complete kitchen and bath renovation, perhaps even the construction of a new home? Once you’ve decided it’s…
December 25, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
A lush, healthy lawn isn’t as challenging or expensive to achieve as you might think — especially if you’re the sort of homeowner who enjoys do-it-yourself projects. And it’s never been easier for DIY homeowners to install their own lawns.…
December 18, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
No matter if you’re a current homeowner or simply thinking about your dream home, choosing your contractor carefully is important. “There’s only so much land on this island, and only so much new development that can happen here,” observes Bruce…
November 27, 2022
Graham Builders
Sharing a kitchen with other people can be quite challenging when their cooking styles and habits don’t quite complement your own. And sharing a kitchen with one or more close family members can be downright maddening. “Perhaps you live in…
November 27, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
When it comes to real estate, an enormous shade tree or two is often a desirable feature of any property. But as many homeowners can tell you, maintaining a healthy lawn under big shade trees can be a challenge. “When…
October 30, 2022
Graham Builders
For many homeowners, the words “dream kitchen” evoke tantalizing images. Some dream of bright, expansive spaces equipped with all the latest gadgets. Others imagine cozy, super-efficient kitchens, built for accessibility and functionality. But the quality that most dream kitchens have…
October 23, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
Lately, Hawaii’s impossibly high cost of living has been a hot topic in local news. It’s a challenge many families have addressed by pooling their resources to create multigenerational homes in which several generations can live, often sharing expenses, chores…
October 16, 2022
Graham Builders
While many older homes have undeniable charms, they weren’t always built to take advantage of the natural gifts of their surroundings. That was certainly the case with a home Graham Builders rebuilt for a Pauoa family this past year. Created…
October 9, 2022
Graham Builders
Are your upcoming holiday celebrations creating visions of an upgraded home? Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts and cookie baking parties could be more festive and welcoming in a newly remodeled home. Planning a home construction project that transitions from daily life…
September 25, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
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…
September 18, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Last fall, Sean Fong of Hawaiian Turfgrass decided to try something different at his 67-acre Mililani farm. Since launching his company in 2008, Fong had been growing sod on sheets of plastic, like other turfgrass farms on the island. “All…
September 4, 2022
Graham Builders
If you’re wondering how to create additional income for your family, the answer might be as close as your own backyard. “Adding extra living space has become very popular with American homeowners, between inflation, the high cost of housing and…
August 28, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
The sod harvester is a curious machine. It looks rather like a tractor crossed with a conveyor belt, topped with a smart canopy to protect the harvester’s operator from the sun. “The harvester has had such a positive impact on…
August 21, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
No matter if you’re a current homeowner or simply thinking about your dream home, choosing your contractor carefully is important. “There’s only so much land on this island, and only so much new development that can happen here,” observes Bruce…
August 21, 2022
Graham Builders
Planning a new home or renovation is a truly thrilling and ambitious enterprise. “It can also be overwhelming,” says Evan Fujimoto, president of Honolulu design/build firm Graham Builders. “That’s why it’s incredibly helpful to have an experienced architectural designer on…
August 7, 2022
Graham Builders
Looking for extra income, extra space or both? Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property might be just the right solution. According to Ryan Graham, vice president of operations for Graham Builders, more than 1,300 ADU permits have…
July 31, 2022
Graham Builders
“We should learn from the snail,” wrote iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. “It has devised a home that is both exquisite and functional.” Not unlike the snail, Mike and Michelle Naito took their time building their dream house. They…
July 24, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
As a homeowner, you might already know that a beautiful, well-maintained lawn can add as much as 10%-15% to your property’s value. But did you also know that a healthy lawn can actually cool the exterior of your home? On…
July 3, 2022
Graham Builders
The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households has nearly quadrupled over the past 10 years, from 7% to 26%. In Hawaii, the numbers are even higher. Fittingly, in-law suites have never been more popular. And according to Evan Fujimoto…