September 9, 2012
This is part two of a two-part series It’s an unfortunate fact of life that after a natural or man-made disaster, there are people who will try to profit from a community’s misfortune. Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, windstorms and other…
September 2, 2012
With the rising cost of construction and high unemployment in that industry, many owners are choosing to take on the responsibilities of a contractor under the Owner Builder Permit Exemption laws that allow Owner Builder Permits. As the owner-builder, you…
August 26, 2012
The past few years have shown that natural or man-made disasters can hit any family at any time. Ensuring the personal safety of you and your loved ones is your No. 1 priority, but being prepared for the aftermath by…
August 19, 2012
With the ongoing challenges of our economy, many families are choosing to remodel their home to fit their changing needs, rather than selling their home and buying another one. Your home is likely your largest investment, and even simple remodels…
August 12, 2012
Today is the last day of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii’s (BIA-Hawaii) eighth annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo at Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitor booths are presenting Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building industry experts…
August 5, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the eighth annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo this Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 12 at a new location, Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitor booths will…
July 29, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 56th annual BIA Parade of Homes during the open house weekends of Oct. 6-7 and 13-14. This premier showcase of new homes in Hawaii will educate consumers on the latest…
July 23, 2012
Care, patience and a little bit of knowledge can make the difference between a lush, healthy lawn and an arid, brown eyesore. But proper lawn care is more complicated than setting out a sprinkler every once in a while. You…
July 14, 2012
With the ongoing challenges in our economy, many families are choosing to remodel their homes to fit their changing needs, rather than selling their home and buying another. Your home is likely your largest investment, and even simple remodels can…
July 7, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 56th annual BIA Parade of Homes during the open house weekends of Oct. 6-7 and 13-14. This premier statewide showcase of new homes in Hawaii will educate consumers on the…
June 30, 2012
Janet is pulling on her jacket and grabbing her briefcase and keys in a mad rush for the front door. Jim is letting the dog out, pouring a cup of coffee and heading down a back hallway of his house.…
June 23, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the eighth annual Remodel It Right/ Remodel It Green Expo Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 12 at a new location, Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitor booths will…
June 16, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present its 56th annual BIA Parade of Homes during the open house weekends of Oct. 6-7 and 13-14. This premier statewide showcase of new homes in Hawaii will educate consumers on the…
June 9, 2012
The largest American generation is either retired or quickly nearing retirement age. Baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964 and who count more than 76 million, may be getting older, but they are definitely not ready to head…
June 2, 2012
The BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Awards, established in 1986, celebrates excellence in design and construction of new and remodeled projects in Hawaii. This year’s showcase was held May 2, and featured 38 entrants from Hawaii, Maui and Oahu. The…
May 19, 2012
The 56th annual BIA-Hawaii Parade of Homes is Hawaii’s biggest open house of new homes held statewide. This year’s parade is Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14. The printed guidebook will be distributed in the Sunday, Sept. 30 Honolulu Star-Advertiser…
May 12, 2012
The BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Awards, established in 1986, celebrate excellence in design and construction of new and remodeled projects in Hawaii. This showcase recognizes the following competing categories: Details, Kitchen & Bath, Landscaping, New & Remodeled Commercial Building,…
May 5, 2012
The BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Awards, established in 1986, celebrate excellence in design and construction of new and remodeled projects in Hawaii. This showcase recognizes competing categories of Details, Kitchen & Bath, Landscaping, New & Remodeled Commercial Building, New…
April 28, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the eighth annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo Aug. 10-12 at a new location, Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitor booths will showcase Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building…
April 21, 2012
Quality workmanship, knowledge and experience matter, especially when you will be investing a significant amount of money with a home builder or remodeler as you build a new home or update your current one to fit your lifestyle. Choosing a…