February 23, 2014
Tropical Wholesale
Tropical Wholesale (Tropical) is one of the oldest and most respected names in home improvement repairs in Hawaii, with three generations of family fixing local homes. Here are 10 reasons to call Tropical Wholesale to have the Hawaii experts work…
February 16, 2014
Diamond Head Windows
If you are looking to replace windows and doors in your home, where do you start? There are a number of window retailers and contractors in Hawaii to choose from. The majority of these companies carry one or two major…
February 9, 2014
G&S Shutter Designs
G&S Shutter Designs is dedicated to providing Hawaii consumers with high-quality plantation shutters at the best prices. Its plantation shutters are top of the line and custom ordered to fit any window type. The company offers a variety of plantation…
January 26, 2014
Diamond Head Windows
Looking to replace windows or doors in your home? Diamond Head Windows & Doors, Voted No. 1 in Hawaii by Honolulu Star-Advertiser readers, has a formula that has made this process educational and stress free: 1. Contact Diamond Head Windows…
January 19, 2014
Pacific Islands Window Treatments
Choosing a window treatment for a sliding glass door can be a challenge because you don’t want to hinder the usefulness of the door, but you may be looking for a way to cover them up and eliminate the excess…
January 19, 2014
Windows Hawaii
BY LYNSEY BETH FUTA We use windows for various reasons: They bring in light, they provide airflow, and they also give us a one of a kind view of Hawaii that we often forget to stop and admire. Windows Hawaii…
January 12, 2014
G&S Shutter Designs
BY BRANDON BOSWORTH For those looking to beautify their home without investing in a full-scale remodeling project, plantation shutters offer a lot of “wow” for the money. Advertisement “When it comes to window coverings, nothing beats plantation shutters,” said Gavin…
December 15, 2013
Pacific Islands Window Treatments
Over the years, there has been a trend toward more simple window dressings. Often this has been due to budget, but also the need for simplicity in our homes. Unfortunately, when new homes are built, the finishing details in dressing…
December 8, 2013
Hawaii Glass Block
The wedi® Fundo Total Shower Solution is the industry’s innovative application for constructing 100 percent waterproof-tiled showers. With the uncomplicated assembly process and the ability to be tiled the same day, the system is installed quickly and efficiently, reducing substrate…
December 8, 2013
G&S Shutter Designs
G&S Shutter Designs is dedicated to providing Hawaii consumers with high-quality plantation shutters at the best prices. Its plantation shutters are top of the line and custom ordered to fit any window type. The company offers a variety of plantation…
December 8, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA Shakespeare famously wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The same could be said about quality. What is the exact formula for gauging a product’s…
November 24, 2013
Diamond Head Windows
Diamond Head Windows has been named Hawaii’s best window company in 2013, based on a survey conducted by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. What makes Diamond Head Windows the favorite? Trust Your home is probably your most valuable asset. You want people…
November 17, 2013
Pacific Islands Window Treatments
Children and window cords don’t mix. When window cords are accessible to small children, these seemingly harmless products may become strangulation hazards. In fact, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, corded window coverings are among the top five…
November 10, 2013
G&S Shutter Designs
G&S Shutter Designs is dedicated to providing Hawaii consumers with high-quality plantation shutters at the best prices. Its plantation shutters are top of the line and custom-ordered to fit any window type. The company offers a variety of plantation shutters…
November 10, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY SARAH PACHECO AND KAINOA KEA Whether it’s on one of Honolulu’s vibrantly fast-paced city streets or tucked away in the country side, your home is your castle. Your family made memories there — from the first sleepless night when…
November 4, 2013
Tropical Wholesale
In 39 years of contracting in Hawaii, Matthew Houar, owner of Tropical Wholesale (Tropical), has seen many contractors come and go — most who go were not local contractors. When you are born and raised in Hawaii, you are more…
October 20, 2013
Pacific Islands Window Treatments
Pacific Islands Window Treatments is a full service company that opened for business at the beginning of 2013. The success of the company thus far is due to the combined knowledge of the window covering consultants and expert installers. When…
October 20, 2013
Now is a good time to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Drafty windows and doors can dramatically increase cooling costs. That’s why it’s important to perform a walk-around to verify whether your windows are in working order or need replacing.…
October 20, 2013
Diamond Head Windows
Diamond Head Windows is proud to bring European-style doors and windows to Hawaii. It’s now featuring the Amerimax 4500 series doors and windows. These tilt-turn windows and doors allow you to get maximum ventilation as well as protection from wind-driven…
October 13, 2013
G&S Shutter Designs
Hawaii is definitely one of the most beautiful places to live; some of us are lucky enough to call it our home. To some people, we are blessed with great weather year-round. Yet, every homeowner knows the troubles of heat…