October 13, 2013
Breezway
One of the most exciting times for homeowners is when they get to build their dream home or add the new addition they always wanted. In the design phase, windows are top of the list of important decisions to make.…
October 13, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA Are you about to make the first cold call to a home improvement company you’ve found on Google, at a product expo or in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser? As a first point of contact for Windows Hawaii, I…
September 22, 2013
Diamond Head Windows
Are you looking to replace windows or doors in your home? You may have seen a variety of companies advertising their services while walking around the recent BIA-Hawaii home show. Like most first looking to replace windows, it is hard…
September 15, 2013
Pacific Islands Window Treatments
Window treatments are a beautiful addition to your windows. They enhance your view, protect your carpet and furniture from the harmful rays of the sun and complement your sense of style. We don’t change our window treatment decor with the…
September 8, 2013
Windows Hawaii
The difference between a “house” and a “home” is the feeling it creates for the dweller. Most often, a house is a place with four walls, a roof and some windows. But a home is a living space that provides…
September 8, 2013
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…
September 1, 2013
Homeowners Design Center
BY ANDY BETH MILLER Summer is in full swing, and along with it comes the heat of the Hawaiian sun. It is no mystery that one of our beloved state’s main expenses is the cost of cooling our homes, especially…
September 1, 2013
Window replacement is one project that helps insulate the home and improve curb appeal. Ply Gem Windows offers five important questions to ask your contractor before beginning a project. 1. What do I need to know about lead paint? Due…
August 25, 2013
Diamond Head Windows
Are you looking to replace windows or doors in your home? You may have seen a variety of companies advertising their services while walking around the recent BIA-Hawaii home show. Like most first looking into window replacement, it is hard…
August 18, 2013
Pacific Islands Window Treatments
For more than 60 years, Hunter Douglas has made a commitment to customers like you to provide the very finest customized choices for dressing your windows. That commitment has driven the company’s industry-leading innovation and design, an extensive portfolio of…
August 11, 2013
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…
August 11, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA Are you about to make the first cold call to a home improvement company you’ve found on Google, at a product expo or in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser? You dial, it rings, a voice answers — now what?…
August 4, 2013
Tropical Wholesale
The most common windows in Hawaii homes today are Jalousies. This trend has been around since the ’50s in Hawaii because the window style suits our year-round beautiful weather and constant trade winds. Only in Hawaii is the weather so…
August 4, 2013
Discount Windows & Doors
Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful forces and pose the greatest threat to life and property in Hawaii. As we have experienced in the past, the Hawaiian Islands are not safe from the destruction and harm caused by these…
August 4, 2013
Breezway
In our homes, some of our favorite places can be the most dangerous. A perfect example is the shower, where you can slip and fall on a glass shower door or window. Because of this, safety regulations have been put…
July 28, 2013
Discount Windows & Doors
Prior to 2008, all windows sold in Hawaii were designed and built on the Mainland and were less than ideal for use in the Islands. The Makai range of windows, developed by Discount Windows & Doors, is the only window…
July 21, 2013
Diamond Head Windows
Diamond Head Windows has just been named Hawaii’s best window company based on a survey conducted by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. What makes Diamond Head Windows the favorite? Here are the qualities that set this company apart: • Trust. Your home…
July 21, 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 its window covering consultants and expert installers. When it…
July 14, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA When planning to make a major purchase for your home,it’s wise to understand the warranty. Entering into an agreement before knowing the product may result in regrets and additional expenses beyond your”bargain” buy; so caveat emptor, “let…
July 14, 2013
G&S Shutter Designs
This state is definitely one of the most beautiful places to live, and some of us are lucky enough to call Hawaii home. While we are blessed with great weather year-round, every homeowner knows the troubles of heat and moisture…