December 8, 2019
Kahala Floors
When Shirley Pai Hilton of Kahala Pacific Floors first started working in the wood flooring business a number of years ago, it was a totally foreign world to her. Having come from a finance and high-tech career, you can imagine…
December 8, 2019
Each year in Hawaii, countless members of the elderly community suffer serious injuries after experiencing mobility-related accidents within the home. One of the leading causes of such accidents is bathtubs with sides built too high for the resident to safely…
December 8, 2019
The fun, festive activities during the holiday season make it a favorite time of year for many people. At the risk of sounding like a Grinch though, all that festivity can lead to unintentional safety hazards. For example, some 30…
December 8, 2019
Abbey Carpet & Floor
The Hawaiian koa hard-wood has been treasured for hundreds of years by the Hawaiians. It has been used for anything from canoes, paddles, boxes, furniture, ukuleles and flooring. Due to the scarcity and high cost of this hardwood, it is…
December 8, 2019
MRC ROOFING
Metal shingles are a time-tested roofing material here in Hawaii. Metal shingles interlock and they can also be installed over an existing layer of asphalt shingles. Metal shingles usually come in either aluminum, zinc or copper and have a wind…
December 1, 2019
TARDUS WEALTH STRATEGIES
If you ask finance guru Tanisha Souza if interest rates are low enough to refinance to make home improvements, she’ll ask you a question: If you could either create passive investment income to pay for your home improvements or deplete…
December 1, 2019
Tropical Wholesale
Tropical Wholesale is one of the oldest and most respected names in home improvement in Hawaii, founded on three generations of family. Below are reasons why you should call Tropical Wholesale’s team of experts to work on your home: •…
December 1, 2019
Before you know it, you’re knee-deep in preparing for holiday celebrations and family visits. If you’re hosting guests with allergies — and you have pets — you have a few more things to consider when getting your home guest-ready. No…
December 1, 2019
Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction Co.
Kai Ridge Hawaii is a locally owned and fully licensed general contractor, specializing in design-build, major renovation, along with kitchen and bathroom remodel. Many current clients are repeating or through referral of existing clients. The project manager has decades of…
December 1, 2019
BY EVAN KINILAU My journey leading up to being the owner of my own construction company, J&E Roofing, started with my service in the U.S. Army. It is there I learned the importance of values such as discipline, respect, self-confidence…
December 1, 2019
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
Is your solar power system a few years old? Is it not producing the amount of solar energy you expected? Are you noticing dirty solar panels? You may need a solar system checkup. Even if your solar power system is…
December 1, 2019
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
Tropical Plumbing and Bath will continue to offer free in home consultation and a $1,000 discount on bathroom remodeling through the holidays and into 2020. “To start the new year with a completely renovated or upgraded bathroom, it’s important to…
December 1, 2019
Homeworks Construction
Additions to a 1970s Waialae Iki home have expanded living space by approximately 1,800 square feet and opened up new views. The additions designed and built by Homeworks Construction were focused on the rear of the home overlooking the valley…
December 1, 2019
Diamond Head Windows
While it is important to use a good quality window with a strong warranty in Hawaii, the most important aspect of window replacement is the measuring, installation and service associated with your new windows. Hawaii is a unique environment for…
December 1, 2019
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
Does your roof leak every time it rains? Does your roof look weathered and worn out? Or does your roof cause stress every time the weather doesn’t look good? If you’re a homeowner and you said “yes” to any of…
November 26, 2019
The locally owned, design-build residential contractor S. Tanaka Construction specializes in tearing down and rebuilding homes, and has been doing so since 1984. The company recently completed a multigenerational home in Hawaii Kai and one of the homeowners took some…
November 26, 2019
When considering a professional exterior cleaning service, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you are like most, it’s pressure washing or power washing. Without a doubt, the most substantial growth in the exterior cleaning trade has been…
November 26, 2019
An “intentional village” of tiny houses can help solve Hawaii’s housing crisis — and they are not just for the homeless. There has been justifiable excitement in the news lately about building tiny houses for the homeless in such areas…
November 26, 2019
Keeping the family together can mean actually living together. It’s easier than you might think — either by renovating your existing house or by adding a second, smaller house (known as an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit) on the same…
November 26, 2019
BY WENDELL GUIEB W.G. Construction is a family owned and local operated construction company that has been serving the island since 2003. We are a general contractor doing residential and commercial construction projects. WGC will help you with your construction…