April 14, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 56th annual Parade of Homes during the open house weekends of Oct. 6-7 and Oct. 13-14. This premier, statewide showcase of new homes in Hawaii will educate consumers on the…
April 14, 2012
Creating a feeling of luxury in your bathroom doesn’t have to come with a high price tag or a shockingly high water bill. You can create an indulgent spa sanctuary with water-sipping faucets and toilets, as well as other water…
April 14, 2012
Hua Xia Construction
Xiang Feng Cao got his start in the construction industry while working as a carpenter in China. He eventually opened his own business and workshop there before deciding to move to Hawaii in 2000. The skillful craftsman worked for various…
April 14, 2012
Homeworks Construction
Redesigning the closed-up, segmented interior layouts typical of most older single-family homes in Hawaii — both for existing owners and new buyers — has become a specialty of Homeworks Construction, an award-winning design/build firm. “The numerous clients who have hired…
April 7, 2012
Town & Country Builders LLC
Town & Country Builders LLC is a licensed general contracting design build firm that has been serving Oahu residents for the past 32 years. The company specializes in new and custom homes, remodels, second story additions, designer kitchens, bathrooms, Americans…
April 7, 2012
The economic downturn has hurt many American families over the past few years, and sadly that means there is a larger number of fore-closed homes on the market than when the economy is healthy. The lower price of these homes…
March 31, 2012
As you anticipate what exciting things this year will bring, you might notice your home decor has been left behind. Fortunately, you can easily beautify and modernize your home using hints from design experts on the hottest color trends. Don’t…
March 31, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the eighth annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo on Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12 at a new location: the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitor booths…
March 31, 2012
Intero Group Hawaii
Are you looking at your siding and seeing big discoloration, picking up chunks of material and tired of termites? Admit it, your existing siding is rotting, swelling, buckling and damaging the structure of your home. We are Intero Group, Hawaii…
March 31, 2012
Ohana Home Additions
Is it the right time to remodel your home or add that “ohana unit” you’ve been thinking about? Maybe you feel you could use an addition, a bigger kitchen, a bathroom or a master bedroom? Designer-builder Frank “Sonny” Duarte, owner…
March 31, 2012
CS Design Builders
In this economy, many homeowners in Hawaii are deciding to renovate their current homes instead of purchasing new ones. This makes sense, especially since home renovations oftentimes pay for themselves and sometimes more in the appraisal and final sale price…
March 24, 2012
I just returned from incredible India where I walked into caves that were temples carved into mountains with walls that were carved recordings of the life of civilizations that existed in the 7th century B.C. I experienced and felt the…
March 24, 2012
Homeworks Construction
When planning a new custom home, major renovations or additions to an existing home, the first step should be selecting a licensed, experienced contractor. But there’s another important consideration: What kind of experience does the contractor have? Not all contractors,…
March 24, 2012
CV Construction LLC
Whether building a home or renovating it, it’s important to understand the steps to reaching your goal. First, set your budget, which will help to determine the amount you can afford. Second, get pre-qualified from a bank or credit union…
March 17, 2012
As the April federal income tax filing deadline approaches, millions of Americans are sitting down and sorting through dozens of forms to determine how much money they owe Uncle Sam — or, how much of a refund they will get…
March 17, 2012
CV Construction LLC
In the past year CV Construction, LLC has built a strong reputation among its clients as a trustworthy company that provides honest, reliable service for a great value. “We always try to give that extra and make sure the client…
March 10, 2012
This is the third in a three-part series. The barriers that we covered last week impact the square-foot cost of land only. That plot of land upon which your home sits includes all the project costs. These extractions are called…
March 10, 2012
Town & Country Builders LLC
Town & Country Builders LLC is a licensed general contracting design build firm that has been serving Oahu residents for the past 32 years. The company specializes in new and custom homes, remodels, second story additions, designer kitchens, bathrooms, Americans…
March 3, 2012
HLPA Hawaii Lumber Product
Sustainable, energy-efficient homes are increasing in value in Hawaii, because of their lower operating costs and superior comfort levels. “No other building material achieves these green standards more so than wood,” shares Ken Laughlin, president of the Hawaii Lumber Products…
March 3, 2012
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 27th annual BIA Renaissance Building & Remodeling Awards on May 2, 2012 during the Gala Awards Dinner at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. This premier statewide competition is open to all…