March 27, 2022
Tropical Wholesale
Time to purchase vinyl windows or vinyl siding? Here are some quick tips for the everyday homeowner looking to be pointed in the right direction. We went to Matt, the owner of Tropical Wholesale, the oldest and largest vinyl window…
March 27, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
Lately, Hawaii’s impossibly high cost of living has been a hot topic in local news. It’s a challenge many families have addressed by pooling their resources to create multigenerational homes in which several generations can live, often sharing expenses, chores…
March 27, 2022
Graham Builders
As thousands of families in Hawaii know, multigenerational housing can greatly enhance the lives of all who live under the same roof. That is especially true when the space under that roof has been designed with multiple nuclear families in…
March 20, 2022
Allen Canter Contracting, DIAMOND HEAD FLOORING AND TILE
One of the key components of Allen Canter Contracting/Diamond Head Flooring and Tile is the fact that the company adheres to industry and manufacturer’s standards. It has been educated by the brightest people in the industry. Failure to follow guidelines…
March 20, 2022
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
As any enthusiastic amateur chef can attest, a well-designed kitchen is a true joy. And even casual home cooks would love this kitchen. Located on Kapahulu Avenue in a home built by Honolulu firm Rui Construction, it boasts plenty of…
March 20, 2022
Wong Construction
BY LES WONG My name is Les Wong, and I was born and raised in Honolulu. In June of 1983, I became a licensed general contractor and started doing small renovations and repair jobs. Advertisement Around that same time, my…
March 13, 2022
Homeworks Construction
A new custom home by Homeworks Construction is nearing completion on the site of the family’s original 88-year-old home in Kaimuki. The rebuild represents a trend in Kaimuki and Palolo neighbor-hoods, where Homeworks has completed numerous similar projects over the…
March 13, 2022
TROPICAL PLUMBING AND BATH
When Tropical Plumbing and Bath president Charlie Beeck meets with new clients for a free onsite bathroom remodeling consultation, he typically finds that even well furnished, modernized homes often include bathrooms that have not been updated for decades. “Homeowners tend…
March 13, 2022
Graham Builders
When the City & County of Honolulu passed a law permitting accessory dwelling units on single-family lots in 2015, ADUs became enormously popular with homeowners all over Oahu. Between 2016 and 2019, more than 600 ADU permits were filed. And…
March 6, 2022
HK Construction
Spring is in the air and many homeowners are gearing up for their annual spring-cleaning blitz. According to the American Cleaning Institute, on average, Americans spend about six hours cleaning their homes every week. Experts say that one of the…
March 6, 2022
W.G. Construction LLC
W.G. Construction LLC is a family owned and locally operated construction company that has been serving the island since 2003. We are a general contractor doing residential and commercial construction projects. WGC will help you with your construction process from…
February 27, 2022
Homeworks Construction
A new custom home designed and built by Homeworks Construction is in progress in the St. Louis neighborhood, replacing the 80-year-old home that previously occupied the 6,000-square-foot sloping lot. Demolition of the original structure and site clearing were completed in…
February 20, 2022
Tropical Wholesale
Homeowners today constantly put off updating their bathrooms because they have no idea where to start. The inconvenience and the cost are fear factors for some homeowners, while others may only have one bathroom. These homeowners have no idea what…
February 20, 2022
Graham Builders
Our beautiful islands are known around the planet for glorious weather. However, as locals know very well, Oahu has its own “climate zones” — areas whose weather patterns and conditions are subtly different from the sunny stereotype. “Some properties get…
February 20, 2022
HK Construction
Protecting our good health has been front and center for several years now. Yet, even before we needed to be more cautious, homeowners have wanted to build and renovate homes that help keep their families as healthy as possible. Why?…
February 20, 2022
Building or renovating a home for the first time — or even the fifth time — can be a high-stress experience. But when a contracting firm makes communication a priority, it’s much less intimidating. As homeowners continue to discover Atlas…
February 13, 2022
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. My only daughter, Tanyce, was born around the same time, so needless to say my…
February 13, 2022
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
Visiting lots of home improvement stores to shop for fixtures for a new construction or renovation project is an activity that some people really enjoy. For the rest of us, thank goodness, there’s Rui Construction and Building Supply. “We’re a…
February 6, 2022
Diamond Head Windows
With the winter weather and rain we have been experiencing, most are not looking toward the summer months. But if you are considering preparing your home for the summer heat and hurricane season, now is the time to prepare. Diamond…
February 6, 2022
Graham Builders
Building a house that feels like home from the moment one enters the front door is a real joy. In ways that are not always immediately visible, there’s more to comfort than plush seating, luxurious pillows and warm accent lighting.…