March 3, 2014
Some home improvements are simply worth a larger investment to achieve outstanding results. The extra investment ensures optimum returns in value, beauty and livability. Indoors, kitchens and baths rate that extra attention. Outdoors, decks are the pinnacle of great home…
February 23, 2014
The bedroom is an oasis. It’s the place where you wake up, energized and ready to start the day, as well as where you slip away and unwind. This is the one room that is truly yours, so make sure…
February 23, 2014
Deep Purple Painting
When it comes to fulfilling a wide range of requests, from full home paint projects to quick touch-ups geared toward specific areas of a house, Deep Purple Painting has Hawaii covered. Owner Jimmy Suh and his courteous, professional staff make…
February 23, 2014
While many resolutions are based on eating healthier and exercising more, homes rarely receive the same promise of improvement. This year, resolve to give your home some attention by committing to a new coat of paint. Painting can be a…
February 16, 2014
Are you itching to refresh a tired, lackluster room? Or maybe you’re looking for some small ways to make a big impact on your home’s style? Whatever the case, here are some of this season’s most buzzed-about trends and how…
February 16, 2014
Home remodel projects don’t have to require an extensive budget, or look cheap when using less expensive materials. If you’re interested in updating the look of your kitchen this year, you can find products and materials that allow you to…
February 9, 2014
Homeowners Design Center
BY ANDY BETH MILLER When it comes to remodeling or building a home or business, consumers want someone they know and trust. Family owned and operated for more than 44 years, Homeowners Design Center has been assisting local families and…
February 2, 2014
Interior design is in a constant state of transformation, and this year homeowners are taking control. The “keeping up with the Joneses” mentality is giving ground to the desire for personalized design that reflects the exact needs and design aesthetic…
February 2, 2014
Every now and then, an innovative new product radically changes the status quo — the automobile, the television, the cell-phone. More recently, its self-priming interior paints, (aka “paint and primer” coatings) — which are changing the way we adorn our…
February 2, 2014
Each year there is a plethora of sports games, birthday parties and holidays to celebrate with friends and family. Now is the ideal time to create an impressive entertaining space in your home, and with a few simple strategies, it’s…
January 26, 2014
Deep Purple Painting
While Hawaii’s winter weather remains mild compared to those facing sub-zero temperatures on the Mainland, the shorter days, and an increase in rain and cooler air moving in marks the perfect time for property owners to address the interior of…
January 19, 2014
Renew. Rejuvenate. Reinvigorate. The same objectives people have when making their personal New Year’s resolutions can be just as easily applied to their homes. There’s no better time to give a home a fresh look, whether it’s incorporating a new…
January 19, 2014
With new home trends emerging, it’s an ideal time to collect ideas to inspire your next home improvement plans. Nearly 60 percent of homeowners surveyed by real estate site Zillow plan to complete a home improvement project or room addition…
January 19, 2014
Servco Home & Appliance
The 2014 BIA Home Building and Remodeling Show at the Neil S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall begins on Friday, Jan. 24, and Servco will show off the newest appliances, garage doors and related accessories in its booths. Servco Home & Appliance…
January 12, 2014
Looking for ways to switch up your style this year? From the right patterns and colors to impressive accents, the latest home design trends will keep your space looking fresh and fabulous in 2014. “Now more than ever, homeowners are…
January 12, 2014
The kitchen is the heart of the home, the place where memories are made while cooking, eating and sharing stories around the table. Since so much time is spent in this room, it’s important to have a kitchen that fits…
January 12, 2014
Raucous Orange. Quixotic Plum. Relic Bronze. These are just some of the bold colors that national color expert Kate Smith predicts will be most popular on residential door exteriors in 2014. “There are two trends I see influencing front door…
January 5, 2014
If you’re like most homeowners, you have several furniture and decor pieces around the house that have seen better days. And while the natural response is to throw away outdated items and buy something new, even lackluster home objects deserve…
January 5, 2014
If you’re tempted to save a few dollars by trading down to a lower quality interior paint, it’s important to know what you’re giving up in the process. Here are 12 reasons top quality 100 percent acrylic latex interior paints…
January 5, 2014
One hue homeowners will be incorporating into their interiors next year is gray — the color that connotes intellect. This is according to Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute, a leading source of information on…