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 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.…
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…
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 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 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 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.…
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 20, 2018
You could be transforming a fixer-upper into your dream home, giving it a lick of paint, a nice new carpet, or a quality new roof from companies like https://www.cbchandlerroofing.com/ who have a team of Richmond Roofers should you happen to…