Creating owners’ favorite spaces

April 4, 2021

What makes a house feel deeply and unmistakably like one’s own? What makes a favorite space so special? In the course of building homes for hundreds of local residents over the past three decades, Honolulu design-build firm Graham Builders has…

Prepare your lawn before summer

March 28, 2021

At last, spring is here, and now it’s time to start thinking about lawn care. Over the winter, and especially after the epic rainfall earlier this month, your lawn may have grown thick and spongy. As spring approaches, and as…

Creating homes for a lifetime

March 21, 2021

Since opening its doors in 1990, Graham Builders has collaborated with hundreds of Hawaii families to design functional, beautiful new homes and large renovations for multiple generations living under one roof. With years of expertise as a foundation, the Graham…

Multigenerational home trends

March 14, 2021

As thousands of families in Hawaii know, multigenerational housing can greatly enhance the lives of all who live under the same roof. This is especially true when the space under that roof has been designed with multiple nuclear families in…

Shifting interests drive design

February 28, 2021

Past generations identified the kitchen as a service space for cooking and cleaning. This outlook often drove the kitchen away from the shared spaces and placed it toward the rear of the home, walled off from living areas. Fast forward…

Follow these helpful steps for a healthy lawn

February 21, 2021

With spring just around the corner, many Oahu homeowners are getting their lawns ready for backyard barbecues, soccer drills with the kids and other seasonal fun. “Besides being a great place for families to gather, a healthy lawn offers many…

Homes That Last

February 14, 2021

With the emergence of COVID-19 mandates in 2020, a Honolulu homeowner and his family discovered that their new residence, designed and completed a year earlier by Graham Builders, offered flexibility beyond their expectations. The major project began with the teardown…

Tremendous Teamwork

January 17, 2021

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…

Remodel for modern times

January 10, 2021

Now that 2021 has arrived, many Americans are redefining the definition of “home” as a place with exciting potential for expanded functionality and purpose. “This past year, many of us went back to basics — baking bread, planting gardens, building…

New materials coming in

December 27, 2020

Over the next few weeks, a half-dozen containers filled with exciting new building materials will arrive in Hawaii, all headed straight for Rui Building Supply. If you’re a homeowner looking for hot new styles at reasonable prices for your kitchen…

Made in the shade

December 20, 2020

Shade trees can be an asset to any property. They help improve air quality, offer shelter from the elements and provide homes for Hawaii’s birds. Graceful old shade trees can also prevent uniform lawn growth, creating vexing and unattractive patches.…

Build To Last

November 29, 2020

In 1978, the year Brad Hamasaki was born, his dad and his uncle launched a general contracting company that ran for more than 35 years. “I grew up around that company,” says Hamasaki. “It afforded me a fantastic childhood and…

Cabinets with quality

November 29, 2020

Curious about frameless cabinets? Head for Rui Building Supply to see why these sleek, modern fixtures have been popular in Europe for decades. “Perfect for smaller kitchens, and for homeowners who need bigger storage spaces for larger cookware, our frameless…

A perfect lawn for furry friends

November 22, 2020

When shopping for a new lawn, there are a number of things to consider. You’ll probably think about your budget, the sunlight your yard receives, and, of course, the amount of time you want to spend on upkeep. And if…

Fantastic flooring options

November 15, 2020

If you’re in the market for a new floor, you owe yourself a visit to H & C Flooring and Stone at Kokea Center on Dillingham Boulevard. With a bright, well-designed showroom that holds more than 1,000 square feet of…

A new lawn for the holidays

October 25, 2020

With the addition of a new ordering option on its website, Hawaiian Turfgrass has made shopping for a gorgeous, healthy lawn easier than it’s ever been. “Clients have always been able to schedule delivery, but homeowners who want to install…

A series of stunning floor choices

October 18, 2020

BY CAROLINE WRIGHT The term “stone fusion technology” sounds like it might involve a reactor and particle physics. In reality, however, the process is used to manufacture one of the toughest flooring materials ever made. “Stone plastic composite (SPC) rigid…

A Firm Foundation

September 13, 2020

Thirty years ago, Oahu homeowner Howard Humphreys decided to have some work done on his house. He didn’t have to think long about choosing a builder. “We were already familiar with Danny Graham’s commitment to good service, because we previously…