June 24, 2018
Graham Builders
Oahu is building! The sounds of banging hammers and whirling saws fill neighborhoods throughout the island. It is no surprise: Hawaii’s median single-family home price is soaring toward $800,000. Many homeowners are staying put and inviting their adult children to…
June 24, 2018
Americans love their do-it-yourself home improvement projects, and summer can be an excellent time to brush up on your construction skills and complete a woodworking project to grace your home or cottage. Do-it-yourself fans in the U.S. are expected to…
June 24, 2018
By now you should know that hurricane season is upon us. The season goes from June 1 to Nov. 30. During this time, you should prepare by organizing your emergency kits with food, water and other safety items – but…
June 17, 2018
Hard water, which contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, can be found in nearly 90 percent of American homes. These minerals cause scaling, a buildup that clogs waterlines and plumbing forcing appliances to work harder and operate less efficiently.…
June 17, 2018
On your most challenging days you can always count on your pet to greet you at the door when you come home or cuddle up in your lap in the evening. They are a vital part of your home life…
June 17, 2018
Crafting is a wonderful way to relieve stress and express your creative side — and fortunately, you don’t have to be a master craftsman, or spend a fortune on materials — to have fun and enjoy the benefits. “A great…
June 17, 2018
Whether it’s a baby or pet, a new addition to the family calls for new, unexpected responsibilities, and is bound to come with adjustments for every member of the family. While it would be silly to guarantee zero stress for…
June 17, 2018
When we first purchased our home, we were faced with many decisions: What colors should we paint the walls, what fi xtures should we replace, which of our furnishings and accessories can stay and which should go? It wasn’t long…
June 10, 2018
Neighborhood cook-outs are quintessentially summer, and totally fun. Because of that, it’s no surprise that you may want to host them as often as possible. But that introduces a new challenge: How do you keep your events fresh and interesting…
June 10, 2018
Whether you are buying a home for the first time or you are just looking for an upgrade, it is never a bad idea to arm yourself with tips that can make your search go from overwhelming to enjoyable. Rather…
June 10, 2018
How happy are you with your home? Is it a pleasant place to be or is it uncomfortably warm? Is it affordable to remain comfortable throughout the year? Does the home’s carbon footprint align with your values? If you answered…
June 10, 2018
It’s that time of year again when unwanted weather patterns like severe thunderstorms, and rainstorms can wreak havoc on homes and businesses. For longtime residents of Hawaii, it has become routine to ready the family and home for the upcoming…
June 10, 2018
Windows Hawaii
For the penny-pincher who dwells within most consumers, it is more than likely that a poor decision on certain purchases resulted in an eventual waste of the same money that you were trying to save in the first place. That…
June 10, 2018
All around the country, first-time gardeners and seasoned pros are jumping into the growing season. No matter where you live, whether it’s in an apartment in the heart of the city or a house with a spacious backyard, vegetable and…
June 10, 2018
When it comes to parenting, my mom has always erred on the protective side. Just recently, she sent me some news articles about rat lung-worm disease in Hawaii, urging me to take precautions and to protect our family. Rat lungworm…
June 3, 2018
Home improvement projects aren’t constrained to a single season, but during these warmer months, your focus is no longer simply on your home’s indoors. Now there’s outdoor yard work to do as well, and if you’re looking to recreate your…
June 3, 2018
As Americans gear up for sun, surf, barbecues and all the other fun activities that represent summer, they’re also concerned with how to keep themselves and their homes comfortably cool this season. Of course, they’re also concerned with controlling costs.…
June 3, 2018
Several years ago, while my husband and I were renting a condo in Kaimuki, we could have sworn to you that our place was haunted. Our dog, Lilo, was uneasy the majority of the time, and she seemed to bark…
May 27, 2018
While many of us may dream of retiring and moving away to a beach-side resort or cabin by the lake, the reality is that most Americans look forward to remaining in their own homes so they can continue to enjoy…
May 27, 2018
When my husband, Scott, and I first looked at our new house, one of the biggest selling features was the outside. It has more space — both covered and exposed — than our previous home, and the views are hard…