August 12, 2018
When you’re making memories surrounded by friends and family by the grill, the last thing you want to be doing is swatting and shooing away pests. With a few tips from Terminix, you can help keep your backyard the perfect…
August 5, 2018
When my family and I got the keys for our home, we immediately got to work. We painted walls, replaced fixtures, cleaned like crazy and replaced furniture items that no longer worked. Some of the last things that we still…
August 5, 2018
Whether it’s regular outdoor entertaining, kids playing soccer or dogs chasing tennis balls, fun on the lawn — combined with hot, dry conditions — can mean your grass gets a major workout during the summer and early fall. But that…
August 5, 2018
Changing residences can be an emotional and logistical challenge for any family. For military families, that challenge can be recreated many times over. Due to the nature of the work, the average U.S. military family relocates every two to three…
July 29, 2018
The words home improvement usually conjure up images of major undertakings like tiling your bathroom or kitchen or tearing down a wall, taking hours or even days to complete. The fact is there are some meaningful home improvements you can…
July 29, 2018
In this increasingly digital world, there’s an app for just about everything. People are glued to their smartphones, texting instead of talking, and, in general, interacting with technology more than they do with the living, breathing world around them. But…
July 29, 2018
Cooking equipment is the top cause of home fires, and the second leading cause of home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). “Considered to be one of the more preventable types of fires, kitchen fires can…
July 29, 2018
Home improvement projects are popular this time of year and you’ve certainly tackled your share of DIY to-dos in the past. But not this year. This year you realize it’s time to go big, to go bold, to set aside…
July 29, 2018
When my family moved into our home just a couple of months ago, we decided to do the packing ourselves and leave the heavy lifting up to professional movers. Having moved six times on Oahu in the last 11 years,…
July 22, 2018
America has home renovation fever. At one time, a handful of home improvement shows were on late at night or during the day, but now entire networks are dedicated to showcasing remodels, flips, additions and new constructions. The result is…
July 22, 2018
One of the best features of my family’s new home is the view. From the kitchen, family room and lanai, we have a picture-perfect vantage point of Diamond Head. On Friday nights, we can see the fireworks in Waikiki. During…
July 15, 2018
Across the U.S., the housing market is picking up pace moving into the peak of the summer homebuying season. In city after city, home prices are on the rise, up 2.3 percent on average between April 2017 and 2018, according…
July 15, 2018
As I write this, I cannot help but look at the publish date and smile. It is the day that baby No. 2 is due to arrive. Planning ahead for this baby, my husband and I anticipate many of the…
July 8, 2018
Whether it’s transforming a fixer-upper into your dream home or just giving a makeover to your kitchen or bathroom, home improvement projects are on the minds of many new homeowners across the country. While many things about renovating your home…
July 8, 2018
American household demographics constantly change. With kids grown and moved out, many adults are considering remodeling to meet their future needs. This has inspired the idea of aging in place, meaning the desire to have a high quality of life…
July 8, 2018
Now that we are in the middle of summer, my Cleveland friends frequently comment on how nice it is to be able to bring their kids outside. Taking advantage of every nice day by spending time outdoors is something inherent…
July 1, 2018
It’s been in the news for years now: the decline of pollinators such as honeybees and butterflies, and how it’s upsetting our world’s healthy ecosystem. We need pollinators for the growth of many of the foods we eat each day…
July 1, 2018
Discount Windows & Doors
It’s summer season and it’s also hurricane season, which began June 1 and lasts through November. NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center has predicted an above-normal season for hurricanes in 2018, forecasting four to seven tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific.…
July 1, 2018
As we get closer to the Fourth of July, a time to celebrate our nation, you may notice friends and neighbors getting into the spirit by flying United States flags at home. I must say, while I have never flown…
June 24, 2018
Akamai Pest Solutions
As summer approaches, it’s time to prepare for serious termite activity. “Dry season is usually swarm season,” said Ronda Galimba, Oahu branch manager for Akamai Pest Solutions. “The weather can trigger the queen termite to tell the termites in her…