February 16, 2016
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. Advertisement My only daughter, Tanyce, also was born around the same time, so needless to…
February 16, 2016
Dream Home Builders
Renovate or rebuild? Whenever clients want to renovate or rebuild their home, the first thing they do is contact Dream Home Builders Inc. The company is able to guide them through the entire process to the completion of the project.…
February 2, 2016
G&S Shutter Designs
G&S Shutter Designs is dedicated to providing Hawaii consumers with high-quality plantation shutters at the best prices. Its plantation shutters are top-of-the-line and custom ordered to fi t any window type. The company offers a variety of plantation shutters to…
January 26, 2016
Atlas Construction Inc
By Jackie Perreira Sometimes the hardest part of renovating your home is finding a contractor you can trust. Look no further than Atlas Construction, voted Hawaii’s best contractor three years in a row by Honolulu Star-Advertiser‘s People’s Choice Awards. Atlas…
January 26, 2016
Homeowners Design Center
When it comes to remodeling or building a new home or business, consumers want someone they know and trust. Family owned and operated, Homeowners Design Center has been assisting local families and business entrepreneurs in renovations and interior design projects…
January 26, 2016
Graham Builders
With the elderly living longer and only so much land available on the Islands, housing in Hawaii has reached a tipping point. In last year’s talk with Building Industry Association Hawaii (BIA) members, economist Paul Brewbaker stated that there are…
January 26, 2016
Kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms are typically the rooms in any home that get the most use, which could also be why homeowners, when surveyed, consistently cite those rooms as the ones they most want to renovate. Here are five smart…
January 10, 2016
Wong Construction
By Les Wong In June of 1983, I became a licensed general contractor and started doing small renovation and repair jobs. My daughter, Tanyce, also was born around the same time, so needless to say my days and nights were…
January 3, 2016
Inspired by popular home-improvement television shows and information-rich social networks, homeowners and savvy design professionals are using natural materials like cypress to transform their creative aspirations into beautifully tangible realities. “Cypress is a versatile wood that offers design freedom, lasting…
January 3, 2016
Homeowners Design Center
When it comes to remodeling or building a new home or business, consumers want someone they know and trust. Family owned and operated, Homeowners Design Center has been assisting local families and business entrepreneurs in renovations and interior design projects…
December 20, 2015
Town & Country Builders LLC
Town & Country Builders LLC is a licensed general contracting design-build firm that has been serving Oahu residents for the past 35 years. The company specializes in custom and package homes, remodels, additions, designer kitchens and bathrooms; Americans With Disability…
December 15, 2015
Good times with loved ones are an important part of the holidays, so it’s understandable if you want everyone to put down their smartphones and turn off the TV while you’re sharing a holiday meal. But you can “tech the…
December 15, 2015
Drafting Solutions LLC
Though the hype of the new apartment condo units in town is still hot, there are some buyers that still desire their own parcel, roof and backyard. However, houses available on the local market may not be your dream home,…
December 8, 2015
Minimalist Nordic design is taking over the home décor scene in 2016. Scandinavian-inspired design principles, featuring white, simple color schemes and use of natural materials, provide attractive options for creating a balanced, beautiful home. The Nordic movement, which evokes the…
November 29, 2015
JC'S INTERIORS
JC’s Interiors is a locally owned and operated business that has been serving all of Oahu islandwide since 1988. It is your one-stop source for all your interior design and home decor needs, specializing in custom window shades, shutters, draperies,…
November 22, 2015
You’ve made furniture out of tree stumps and wind chimes from buttons, bottle caps and old tin cans. You are the queen (or king) of Pinterest projects, and you’ve DIYed your way to decorative splendor with just about every material…
November 22, 2015
Without a doubt the iconic American bird, the turkey, majorly influences all things Thanksgiving, right down to our tabletop décor. It’s a colorful history, nearly as old as the holiday itself. When Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving an official holiday back…
November 18, 2015
Drafting Solutions LLC
Throughout their lives, many of Hawaii’s baby boomers have viewed the world and lived their lives differently than previous generations. So it’s not surprising that as they reach middle age, their dream retirement home also differs from that of their…
November 8, 2015
HawaiiUSA FCU
If you are a fan of HGTV’s Tiny House episodes, you already are familiar with the tiny house movement that has been sweeping across America. This growing international movement is grabbing attention on CNN, Associated Press, The Guardian, The Huffington…
November 1, 2015
Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction Co.
Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction would like to share a story about a time it helped a client tear down their more than 70-year-old home and transform it into a luxury living condition. With the current real estate market, owning a…