July 14, 2012
Saving money and reducing your home’s energy usage are a priority for many homeowners these days. Some energy-saving actions such as switching off lights when leaving a room and turning off the water while brushing your teeth or washing your…
July 7, 2012
All G Electric
Summer is here, and for many of us, so are higher electric bills. The sun is shining, so to beat the heat, island residents are running their fans and air conditioners full blast. Instead of letting the sun drive electric…
July 7, 2012
Aluminum Shake Roofing Inc.
How do you plan to observe the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Iniki this Sept. 11? Why not use the occasion as an opportunity to upgrade your home to better survive the next major storm? Do you remember the video footage…
July 7, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Pacific Islands Construction has a goal to help those considering a photovoltaic system for their home become more knowledgeable. Having knowledge is a great equalizer between the buyer and seller, but generally the buyer is at a great disadvantage. The…
July 7, 2012
Cool Roof Store
Most shingle roofs in Hawaii fall into one of three basic categories: asphalt composition, wood shingle/ shakes or metal shingles. Let’s start with asphalt composition shingles, which are the most popular sloped roofs in Hawaii. Look around your neighborhood and…
July 7, 2012
Island Style Furnishings
Wooden outdoor furniture always looks good in the beginning. Then it usually turns gray and eventually falls apart because of unsuitable materials and poor design. It has been Island Style Furnishings’ goal to search for the best outdoor wooden furniture…
June 30, 2012
RevoluSun
Join thousands of other Hawaii homeowners to start producing clean, renewable energy right on your very own rooftop, backed by a local company you can trust: RevoluSun. “This Fourth of July, we encourage people to declare their energy independence and…
June 30, 2012
Walker-Moody Construction
Walker-Moody Construction specializes in asphalt maintenance, including pavement striping. After a parking lot has been paved, maintained with a maintenance product such as a sealcoat or has just been cleaned, consider re-applying pavement markings. Directional arrows and lines for parking…
June 30, 2012
Alternate Energy Inc
Summertime is a time for blue skies and fun in the sun with your kids and family, feeling lucky you live Hawaii. For the professionals at Alternate Energy, now the top residential solar PV installer in Hawaii, it also is…
June 30, 2012
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
With the solar industry booming, experts will tell you that one of the keys to upgrading your house with a clean, green solar system is to make sure you get quality installation. Andrew Yani, Bonterra Solar’s founder and principal, wholeheartedly…
June 30, 2012
Surface Shield Roofing Company
Do you own a home covered by a flat or low-slope roof? Do you have an old Monier tile roof or metal roof? In this day and age, there are alternatives to a complete tear off and installation of a…
June 23, 2012
Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions
Living in Hawaii, termites are a part of life. Everyone either has them or will get them in the near future. While Hawaii has a handful of different species of termites, only two types have a large economic impact: drywood…
June 23, 2012
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
If you’re planning to “go solar,” go with Bonterra Solar, one of Hawaii’s fastest-growing solar energy companies. Bonterra thinks many homeowners are ready to catch the wave — the heat wave — of energy savings they’ll enjoy after they have…
June 23, 2012
Geobunga
You’ve seen it and you may even be a victim of it — the cluttered lanai filled with junk. With Hawaii’s enjoyable weather year-round, many homes and condos have lanais or outdoor spaces. Yet, for many, these covered outdoor areas…
June 23, 2012
Poncho's Solar Service
As the mercury rises this summer, don’t let your electric bill do the same. Harness the energy of the sun by making the switch to a solar hot water system, the most cost-effective retrofit and new-build solar system on the…
June 23, 2012
Granicrete Hawaii
Take advantage of the pleasant weather we enjoy year round by extending your indoor spaces to the outdoors. Create a lanai perfect for lounging, dining and entertaining. Set the tone for the room with new flooring. Simply resurface your existing…
June 23, 2012
EnergyPro Hawaii
Taking advantage of improvements, savings in solar electricity The solar industry is evolving constantly, which continues to bring down the cost of a typical system. Samsung has introduced a new 255-watt panel that works well with the Enphase M215 micro-inverter.…
June 23, 2012
From neighborhood barbecues to kids’ play time, summer means outside time. Much of that activity occurs during the day, but darkness also is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. The right light can make evening hours safer and more…
June 16, 2012
Cool Roof Store
The cool-roof movement in Hawaii has spread like a brush fire in August. Everywhere you look you see elegant white roofs cooling down the homes they are attached to all around Honolulu. AC bills are often reduced by 25 percent…
June 16, 2012
Alternative Electric
Photovoltaics is creating quite a buzz among Hawaii homeowners. Also known as PV, photovoltaics are a form of solar energy. “But instead of heating your water, it actually produces electricity,” explained Chad Matsumoto, who co-owns Alternative Electric with Bronson Apana.…