June 14, 2020
Whether you want to make the most of your home now, or you’re thinking of selling soon, smart upgrades can boost your enjoyment of your home and increase its resale value. Why not consider smart upgrades for right now, instead…
June 7, 2020
Homeworks Construction
A 70-year-old home in lower Maunalani has been enlarged, upgraded and “reinvented” with a new functional layout enhanced by vintage features and detailing. The owners, who purchased the home for its “old Hawaii cottage” charm, as well as for the…
June 7, 2020
From ambitious millennials to enthusiastic boomers, do it yourself — DIY — is trending among people of all ages. No matter the hobby or home improvement project, creating a well-equipped workspace is just as important as having the right tools…
June 7, 2020
HK Construction
An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is a structure on your property separate from the main house. An ADU, with its own bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, can be the solution to a lot of the complications of modern life. Perhaps…
June 7, 2020
The holy grail of home improvement is a project that makes a big difference to the appearance or value of the home without breaking the bank. The key is to focus on low-cost, quality items that will give the most…
June 7, 2020
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
Walk-in showers have become Tropical Plumbing and Bath’s most popular installation, usually replacing old-fashioned stall showers and standard bathtubs. Tropical Plumbing is a one-stop-shop handling every phase of the project, from design to final finishes, as well as any new…
June 7, 2020
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
Roofs installed in the 1990s are reaching 30 years old. With the severe weather we have in Hawaii, that means the roof is at the end of its life. If your roof is reaching the end of its life, it…
June 7, 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…
June 7, 2020
Buying a home is an exciting time. Once you purchase a property, you want to make it your own. Whether it’s a 100-year-old beauty or a fresh new build, there are improvements you can make that not only personalize the…
May 31, 2020
All Island Bath Remodeling LLC
At All Island Bath Remodeling LLC, we are fortunate to be in business for the last 30 years. It is so sad to see some of my favorite long-time local businesses fail because of this shutdown. We feel very fortunate…
May 31, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
BY MATT HOUAR PRESIDENT OF TROPICAL WHOLESALE In 1961, the first vinyl products of any kind arrived in Hawaii. That was vinyl siding and with that emerged the slogan “Vinyl is final.” I was 4 years old then, and Uncle…
May 31, 2020
Windows Hawaii
Building trust is the No. 1 priority for Windows Hawaii and, as the first-place winner in Honolulu Star-Advertiser‘s “Hawaii’s Best” People’s Choice Awards for the best window service from 2013 to 2019, providing award-winning products means sticking to strict standards.…
May 31, 2020
With more Americans “going green” than ever before, you’ve probably already started thinking about doing it yourself. Perhaps you’ve increased your recycling efforts, started using more Energy Star appliances and light bulbs or upgraded to other greener technology options. Chances…
May 31, 2020
MRC ROOFING
OPM (other people’s money) is a great way to pay for your reroofing project. At MRC Roofing, we partner with two kinds of lenders providing personal (signature/credit) loans up to $100,000 and HELOCs (home equity lines of credit). Let’s explore…
May 31, 2020
Choosing a home is strongly influenced by the layout and appearance of its bathrooms. But no matter how long you’ve lived in your home, there are bound to be improvements you’d love to make. And almost everyone needs options for…
May 31, 2020
Homeworks Construction
While observing COVID-19 precautions and protocols both in the office and in the field, Homeworks Construction has seen little impact on scheduling as it moves ahead with home-building and remodeling projects. “Over the past few months, we have wrapped up…
May 31, 2020
As people are spending more time at home, many are learning new activities and finding simple joys in doing the things they love, such as cultivating their own gardens. Now is the perfect time to start planning a summer garden…
May 31, 2020
W.G. Construction LLC
BY WENDELL GUIEB W.G. Construction LLC is a family-owned and locally 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…
May 31, 2020
The risk of dying in a home fire decreases by about 85 percent if sprinklers are present. Research shows when sprinklers were present, fires were kept to the room of origin 97 percent of the time. That means the sprinkler…
May 24, 2020
TARDUS WEALTH STRATEGIES
The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected every industry. It’s impacted how we eat, how kids learn, how we travel, and how we deal with finances, or lack thereof. However, there will still be a lot of people whose finances are…