March 9, 2016
Atlas Construction Inc
The concept of multiple generations of a family living under one roof is not a new idea — especially here in Hawaii, where oftentimes extended families share a home together. In the past, the situation usually was defined by cultural…
March 1, 2016
Hua Xia Construction
By Andy Beth Miller There’s an old saying that claims that, “The proof is in the pudding.” But for Andy Cao, project manager at local construction and renovation company Hua Xia Construction, the saying really should be, “The proof is…
March 1, 2016
Homeworks Construction
Sometimes it makes more sense to rebuild rather than renovate. “If a house is severely undermined by termite or water infiltration, it’s generally more economical to demolish it and build new on the lot … as with a Kaimuki home…
February 16, 2016
Wong Construction
By Les Wong Born and raised in Honolulu, I became a licensed general contractor and started doing small renovations and repair jobs in June 1983. Advertisement My only daughter, Tanyce, also was born around the same time, so needless to…
February 16, 2016
Graham Builders
Last September, Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed into law the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance 15-41, which allows homeowners to build a second dwelling unit on their property. Proposed ADUs have to meet specific zoning criteria, public safety and utility minimum…
January 26, 2016
Atlas Construction Inc
By Jackie Perreira Sometimes the hardest part of renovating your home is finding a contractor you can trust. Look no further than Atlas Construction, voted Hawaii’s best contractor three years in a row by Honolulu Star-Advertiser‘s People’s Choice Awards. Atlas…
January 26, 2016
HK Construction
HK Construction is built on a foundation of quality craftsmanship, incorporation of client feedback and a stellar reputation for completing projects on time — the perfect formula for turning one’s dream home into reality. This design-build company takes customers’ concepts…
January 26, 2016
Kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms are typically the rooms in any home that get the most use, which could also be why homeowners, when surveyed, consistently cite those rooms as the ones they most want to renovate. Here are five smart…
January 12, 2016
Homeworks Construction
A Hawaii Kai family ready for a new home decided to rebuild on the site of their existing 50-plus-year-old home, rather than remodel. They liked their current neighborhood, and the 7,500-square-foot lot could accommodate a larger structure. Their choice for…
December 20, 2015
Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction Co.
Today Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction Co. would like to emphasize one topic — Ohana dwelling housing, which is a second home permitted on a lot where zoning normally only allows for one. These additional units often tend to be cheaper…
December 15, 2015
W.G. Construction LLC
As the owner of W.G. Construction LLC, I’ve been a contractor since 1990. My company completes projects of any size. We work from flat ground to the hardest area of your project, and still provide reasonable prices. Before star ting…
December 15, 2015
Drafting Solutions LLC
Though the hype of the new apartment condo units in town is still hot, there are some buyers that still desire their own parcel, roof and backyard. However, houses available on the local market may not be your dream home,…
December 15, 2015
Selecting new siding is one of the most important decisions homeowners face when building new or remodeling an existing home. With so many options — both classic and modern materials — there’s a lot to consider. Many manufacturers are now…
November 29, 2015
Dream Home Builders
A common question is, “How do I have my home renovated in the most efficient and cost-effective way?” There are many ways to answer this question. Dream Home Builders has a simple philosophy: Do it right so you only need…
November 29, 2015
Homeworks Construction
At Homeworks Construction’s December 1 workshop on designing and building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), a variety of plans will be made available to attendees for review and preliminary cost estimates. ADU specialist Kim Green will host the free workshop…
November 18, 2015
Drafting Solutions LLC
Throughout their lives, many of Hawaii’s baby boomers have viewed the world and lived their lives differently than previous generations. So it’s not surprising that as they reach middle age, their dream retirement home also differs from that of their…
November 8, 2015
HawaiiUSA FCU
If you are a fan of HGTV’s Tiny House episodes, you already are familiar with the tiny house movement that has been sweeping across America. This growing international movement is grabbing attention on CNN, Associated Press, The Guardian, The Huffington…
November 1, 2015
Hua Xia Construction
Having bought a home earlier this year, homeowner Chris Kim was in the market for finding a trustworthy company to help him completely remodel the property, as the current two-bedroom hale wasn’t adequate to accommodate Kim, his wife, their two…
October 25, 2015
OZZY'S CONSTRUCTION INC
Many people know Ozzy’s Construction as a design-build general contracting company, but what many people don’t know is that it offers free demolition with every new build. The company takes care of a wide range of demolition jobs — from…
October 20, 2015
Graham Builders
Togetherness. Sharing. Patience. Resilience.Imagine raising two daughters and a son in a three-bedroom home with 824 square feet of living area and one small bathroom. Temperance and a resilient bladder, you might say, is the secret. For this Whitmore Village…