August 23, 2020
Island Bath Works
When Dan Ueda’s mother-in-law suffered a serious fall, he and his wife needed to find a way to make her home more accommodating. The Pearl City resident knew that despite getting banged up and spending weeks in the hospital, his…
August 23, 2020
Whether you’re dreaming of a complete home remodel or a simple decor update, you may not be factoring your pets in your decision-making and overall design process. But, how many times have you regretted a furniture or upholstery choice once…
August 23, 2020
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN HAWAII
Now that we are all spending more time within our homes, things that typically go unnoticed or put on the “honey do” list are grabbing our attention. Recent trends in staycations in lieu of family vacations allow us to invest…
August 23, 2020
Americans today are more focused on cleaning and sanitization — not to mention the air they breathe — than ever. Indoor air quality has already been a growing concern in the United States for some time. According to a study…
August 16, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
Safety should always be the first priority when it comes to seniors. Becoming a senior sneaks up on everyone. One day, they are raising their children and working, then before they know it, they have aged. Additionally, seniors don’t heal…
August 16, 2020
Wong Construction
BY LES WONG Born and raised in Honolulu, I became a licensed general contractor and started doing small renovations and repair jobs in June 1983. My only daughter, Tanyce, also was born around the same time, so needless to say…
August 16, 2020
HDC PRODUCTS
Don’t take our word for it. See what some of our happy customers are saying about HDC Products. Dr. Michael Anthony Pasquale, chief of plastic surgery at Infinity Life Center, says: “For the last four years, I have suffered from…
August 16, 2020
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
The heat is here for the next couple of months at least. Not sure what to buy? Call today to get a free estimate. Although Aire Conditioner Shoppe sells different brands, over the years it has found that Mitsubishi and…
August 16, 2020
A ONE ELECTRIC
You can beat the heat with air conditioners from A One Electric. The company, which has been owned by electrical and A/C contractor Edwin Lin (Lic: C-32728) for the nearly a decade, not only provides residential and commercial air conditioning,…
August 16, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, learning about cross bores is important, as certain lifestyle changes you may have made over the past few months could turn an existing cross bore condition into a potentially dangerous situation. Fortunately, unlike…
August 9, 2020
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction has been an innovator in design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) since the new residential ordinance was approved by the City and County of Honolulu in 2015. The design-build firm has completed numerous basic ADUs, the…
August 9, 2020
Graham Builders
BY BONNIE ODA Janet and Richard Honda purchased their home in 1977 when houses were quickly replacing pineapple and sugar cane fields in central Oahu. After 41 years, their beloved home was showing signs of its age. Peeling kitchen cabinets,…
August 9, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
BY BUD SHASTEEN When purchasing vinyl windows or siding, make sound decisions by buying local. Buying local has many benefits for Hawaii homeowners. When asked, president of Tropical Windows and Siding Matthew Houar — the foremost expert in Hawaii on…
August 9, 2020
Diamond Head Windows
We are all spending more time in our homes — in some cases we are now working from home, too — and this change has afforded us the time to complete projects that we didn’t have time for before. In…
August 9, 2020
Island Cooling LLC
Now that summer is in full swing, finding an affordable cooling solution has suddenly moved to the top of many homeowners’ to-do-lists. Most people are familiar with A/C, but what about evaluating the other options out there? “I looked at…
August 9, 2020
HK Construction
What if your new or renovated home could make you more comfortable, save you money and help improve your health? Not only is this possible, but it’s also what more and more homeowners are demanding as “green technology” and “smart…
August 9, 2020
The Bathroom Store
For those of you unfamiliar with the Washlet, the Washlet is an electronic bidet that cleans you after using the bathroom. It’s not surprising why people appreciate the Washlet. After all, TOTO is the No. 1 brand in Japan. For…
August 9, 2020
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
Tropical Plumbing and Bath is a leader in design and installation of walk-in showers. The award-winning company has been praised by clients for high-quality craftsmanship, ability to interpret the needs of the household, and delivering a quality product on time…
August 9, 2020
Many of today’s homeowners have been inspired by house-flipping shows to learn practical tips and savvy tricks to either increase their home’s resale value or, for those who prefer to stay put, refresh their living space for its long-term use.…
August 2, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
“The time has come to fix my home, so I have decided to install vinyl windows and vinyl siding to my home. After doing all the research on my computer about lifetime maintenance-free products, it seems vinyl products are what…