August 18, 2019
BY GERRY PETERS Now in its 26th year, HPS Construction Services is there for your small and medium and specialized renovation and repair projects. HURRICANE PROTECTION: A multi Hawaii state licensed company, HPS has pioneered affordable oneday exterior retrofit hurricane…
August 11, 2019
You wipe down the counters, clean the floor and run the dishwasher regularly. Your kitchen appears clean on the surface, but there’s probably a lot that could use a refresh. It’s time to pay attention to frequently used but often…
August 11, 2019
Scrolling through social media, I cannot help but feel a temptation to return to a simpler time before Facebook and Instagram. Many of my friends have already made the transition, but I find myself holding on just a little bit…
August 11, 2019
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 for the…
August 4, 2019
HPS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
By Gerry Peters Now in its 26th year, HPS Construction Services is there for your small and medium and specialized renovation and repair projects. HURRICANE PROTECTION: A multi Hawaii state licensed company, HPS has pioneered affordable one day exterior retrofit…
August 4, 2019
Island Cooling LLC
With the start of summer, finding an affordable cooling solution has suddenly moved to the top of many homeowner’s to-do-lists. Most people are familiar with A/C, but what about evaluating the other options out there? “I looked at A/C, ceiling…
August 4, 2019
In the U.S., about 2,000 children 14 and younger succumb to preventable injuries in the home caused by burns, suffocation, drowning, firearms, falls, choking or poisoning. That’s why it’s important to stay vigilant when checking for potential safety hazards in…
August 4, 2019
My baby boy, Joseph, is not so much of a baby anymore. As of less than a week ago, he reached 13 months, leaping from infant status to toddler. He climbs furniture, runs from one room to the next in…
July 28, 2019
This summer has seen some of the hottest temperatures in recorded history. Here in Hawaii, we have been able to enjoy the return of the trade winds. However, they will not stick around forever, and heat won’t stay at bay…
July 28, 2019
Every year, smart home technology improves with new trends emerging that make homeowners’ lives easier and more convenient. Here are some of the top smart home trends of 2019 that you may want to integrate into your building plans: SMART…
July 28, 2019
Island Cooling LLC
With its gentle tradewinds, mild temperatures and sunny skies, much has been written on Hawaii’s idyllic climate. Yet for local homeowners, the long summer months mean that idyllic weather is a distant memory while the struggle to keep cool is…
July 28, 2019
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…
July 22, 2019
Back when I didn’t know better, I used disinfectant wipes for everything. I thought, why just clean something, when you can disinfect? I treated the wipes as if they were truly all-purpose. However these wipes are anything but. They do…
July 22, 2019
Thanks to more than two decades of experience, All Island Bath Remodeling LLC has perfected a unique combination of cost-effective services and solutions. Here are a few examples: • Cost-effective Updating your bathroom offers one of the best returns on…
July 14, 2019
I have become a “lists” person. I have even started to think that I need a list to keep track of the innumerable lists I have going: grocery items, drug store items, things to do around the house, things to…
July 7, 2019
You wipe down the counters, clean the floor and run the dishwasher regularly. Your kitchen appears clean on the surface, but there’s probably a lot that could use a refresh. It’s time to pay attention to frequently used but often…
July 7, 2019
Earlier this week, I snuck in some ocean time before picking my daughter up from school. The water felt amazing. As I drip-dried on my towel, I decided to check the time. I glanced at the clock on my phone…
June 30, 2019
Island Cooling LLC
Every day, Kim and Patrick Gerhardt of Royal Kunia look forward to coming home after a long day of work and opening the windows to unwind and relax in the afternoon breeze. Unfortunately, their home was taking longer and longer…
June 30, 2019
While on vacation recently, my family and I enjoyed house swapping with friends in Cleveland. They live on the lake and have outfitted their backyard for relaxation and entertainment. Both their grill and fire pit operate on natural gas and…
June 23, 2019
Fresh off of a trip home to Cleveland, I find myself missing the comforts of my hometown but also content with how far I have come since moving 12 years ago. My family has grown, and I have too. I…