June 16, 2012
Nowhere else in the home must design and function marry as harmoniously as in the kitchen. The most-used room in the house is also the one where we spend the most work and leisure time, the one that gets the…
June 9, 2012
Town & Country Builders LLC
Town & Country Builders LLC has won the “customer satisfaction award” as judged by Celebration Media US and Talk of the Town News, and rated By CMU power ratings. Town & Country Builders LLC is a licensed general contracting design…
June 9, 2012
Homeworks Construction
With the summer season starting and the kids home from school, thoughts turn to outdoor garden parties, barbecues with family and friends, and often that remodeling project put off until getting rained out becomes less likely. Here are some “cool…
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 9, 2012
At the top of most home remodeling projects is the kitchen or a bathroom. But the homeowners should also consider investing in the exterior of their homes — maybe even start there. The reason is simple: The exterior of your…
June 2, 2012
Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union
If you are a homeowner looking to remodel your home, consider going green as one of your remodeling goals. By investing in renewable energy systems and energy-efficient appliances for your home, you’ll save money each month by reducing your utility…
June 2, 2012
Pro Build Hawaii
Pro Build Hawaii Construction is home to an experienced team of craftsmen who are willing and able to make clients’ dreams a reality. Through its five years, the company has compiled a growing collection of satisfied customers and glowing reviews.…
June 2, 2012
Trends anyone can try for an instant update Gone are the days when a stylish home and a busy family have to be mutually exclusive. Home decorating is hotter than ever, and everyone is getting in on the trend. With…
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…
June 2, 2012
Stylish new kitchen additions take a dramatically dark turn Love the way you feel after slipping into your little black dress, or donning a well-tailored black suit? Black is not only a great shade on you — it’s also a…
May 19, 2012
Tropical Wholesale
When it’s time to fix up that older home, you need to trust an experienced and local contractor, who supports Hawaii. Tropical Wholesale has been fixing residents’ homes for more than 30 years. During that period, the company has worked…
May 19, 2012
Pro Build Hawaii Construction
Customization is vital when designing or altering a home or business. It’s the key to making one’s place of work stand out from that of the competition, and it’s the necessary ingredient in turning a house into a home. Pro…
May 19, 2012
Hua Xia Construction
Hua Xia Construction is in the business of making dreams come true — from renovations to new homes, the family business is ready to help customers make dreams a reality. Xiang Feng Cao got his start in the construction industry…
May 19, 2012
Lighting is possibly the most powerful tool you have when it comes to interior design. It does not make sense to invest in beautiful furniture, rugs, paintings and accessories if they are in the dark. The perfect light fixture not…
May 19, 2012
HK Construction
HK Construction is a fourth-generation design build company. It has been building custom homes since 1930, when Harry Kim Sr. founded the company. Since the beginning, it was founded on the principles of quality construction, listening to the client and…
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 19, 2012
Homeworks Construction
After attending a Homeworks Construction Build New Or ReDo seminar, a couple with two young children decided that Homeworks was the right contractor for their project. They had recently purchased a 65-year-old home in Kailua with the intention of remodeling.…
May 19, 2012
Graham Builders
This is the second in a three-part series. Alan Nelson and his wife, Cyndi Keller, are in the process of watching Graham Builders bring their dreams for Alan’s childhood home on Spinnaker Isle in Hawaii Kai to fruition. Like so…
May 12, 2012
Some interior design trends are hard to understand. That jagged piece of cement that is supposedly a chair or headache-inducing paint color may look great in the glossy pages of a design magazine, but would average people really want it…
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,…