January 8, 2023
Envirowash Hawaii LLC
There are several reasons why you should clean your roof — none of which is as important as prolonging your roof’s lifespan. You may look at your roof and think, “Wow, it’s so dirty!” The sad truth is that it’s…
January 1, 2023
From the paint on your front door to the pillows on your porch swing, your home’s exterior provides a canvas for colorfully expressing your style. But a big opportunity to leverage the power of color is often overlooked. Representing as…
December 25, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
As West Oahu Roofing goes on to begin its 19th year in the roofing industry, it is a great time to reflect on the foundation and goal of why WOR was established. WOR was started with one fundamental purpose: To…
December 25, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
A lush, healthy lawn isn’t as challenging or expensive to achieve as you might think — especially if you’re the sort of homeowner who enjoys do-it-yourself projects. And it’s never been easier for DIY homeowners to install their own lawns.…
December 18, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
When it comes to residential and commercial exterior cleaning, Pacific Spray Wash is Oahu’s most trusted source for flawless results and reliable customer service. Based in Windward Oahu, the company travels islandwide and offers services such as roof soft washing,…
December 4, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
At a recent roofing estimate, a customer had a difficult property layout. There was a cottage in the front and a narrow driveway (too narrow to fit a dump truck) to the side leading to an open yard and a…
November 27, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
At a recent roofing estimate, a customer had a difficult property layout. There was a cottage in the front and a narrow driveway (too narrow to fit a dump truck) to the side leading to an open yard and a…
November 27, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
When it comes to real estate, an enormous shade tree or two is often a desirable feature of any property. But as many homeowners can tell you, maintaining a healthy lawn under big shade trees can be a challenge. “When…
November 27, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
When it comes to residential and commercial exterior cleaning, Pacific Spray Wash is Oahu’s most trusted source for flawless results and reliable customer service. Based in Windward Oahu, the company travels island wide and offers services such as roof soft…
October 30, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
West Oahu Roofing Inc. recently had a customer who was going to do a whole house fumigation tenting and was in the process of installing solar PV panels. Their fumigation and solar PV panel companies informed them about the difficulties…
October 23, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
If you’re a homeowner who enjoys golf — or one who loves soft, barefoot-friendly lawns — you might be very interested in a beautiful, lush turf-grass called Zeon Zoysia. “It’s really different from other grasses, and especially from Emerald Zoysia…
October 16, 2022
When was the last time you thought about your roof? Chances are it’s been a while since loose shingles or clogged rain gutters were top of mind. When the weather is nice and sunny and the trade winds are calm…
October 9, 2022
KOOLAU ROOF TECH
Hawaii is known for beautiful sunny days and cool passing showers. These sudden changes in temperature cause asphalt shingle roofs to rapidly expand and contract. Thermal shock to the roof accelerates the evaporation of its petrochemical oils, leaving the shingles…
October 2, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
Now is the perfect opportunity to spruce things up for that retirement party, barbecue, graduation party, baby shower, birthday party or any other reason to gather (safely) with our loved ones. Below is an easy-to-use checklist detailing some things Pacific…
October 2, 2022
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
This is how not to clean your solar panels: The first and most important thing is never to use a power washer or harsh chemicals. You will damage your panels and void a lot of manufacturers’ warranties. With the recent…
September 25, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
At a recent roofing estimate, a West Oahu Roofing Inc. estimator was asked, “What are the other costs included in the re-roofing estimate besides material and labor, and why are those costs necessary?” This week, West Oahu Roofing Inc. will…
September 18, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Last fall, Sean Fong of Hawaiian Turfgrass decided to try something different at his 67-acre Mililani farm. Since launching his company in 2008, Fong had been growing sod on sheets of plastic, like other turfgrass farms on the island. “All…
August 28, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
The sod harvester is a curious machine. It looks rather like a tractor crossed with a conveyor belt, topped with a smart canopy to protect the harvester’s operator from the sun. “The harvester has had such a positive impact on…
August 28, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
The roofing industry has evolved since West Oahu Roofing Inc. was established in 2004. A new wave of roofing companies, roofing installers and roofing materials have flooded the construction market, but WOR has still continued to follow its objective statement…
August 21, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
Summer is here — the time of year when the rainy, winter months are finally behind us and warm, sunny days are the norm. The yard looks great again, the flowers are blooming and the days are long. Those cold,…