August 16, 2020
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, also was born around the same time, so needless to say…
August 9, 2020
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction has been an innovator in design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) since the new residential ordinance was approved by the City and County of Honolulu in 2015. The design-build firm has completed numerous basic ADUs, the…
August 9, 2020
Graham Builders
BY BONNIE ODA Janet and Richard Honda purchased their home in 1977 when houses were quickly replacing pineapple and sugar cane fields in central Oahu. After 41 years, their beloved home was showing signs of its age. Peeling kitchen cabinets,…
August 9, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
BY BUD SHASTEEN When purchasing vinyl windows or siding, make sound decisions by buying local. Buying local has many benefits for Hawaii homeowners. When asked, president of Tropical Windows and Siding Matthew Houar — the foremost expert in Hawaii on…
August 9, 2020
HK Construction
What if your new or renovated home could make you more comfortable, save you money and help improve your health? Not only is this possible, but it’s also what more and more homeowners are demanding as “green technology” and “smart…
August 2, 2020
Graham Builders
IS AN ADU RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY? As hundreds of island homeowners have learned, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a creative solution for families who want to generate income from their property or need more space than their primary…
July 26, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
BY MATT HOUAR PRESIDENT OF TROPICAL WHOLESALE In 1961, the first vinyl products of any kind arrived in Hawaii. That was vinyl siding and with that emerged the slogan “Vinyl is final.” I was 4 years old then, and Uncle…
July 26, 2020
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 start…
July 19, 2020
Graham Builders
BY BONNIE ODA For the first time in American history, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts that senior citizens will outnumber children by 2030. The bureau also estimates that 1 in every 5 Americans will be at least 65 years or…
July 19, 2020
Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction Co.
Kai Ridge Hawaii is a locally owned and fully licensed general contractor, specializing in design-builds and major renovations, along with kitchen and bathroom remodels. Many of its current clients are repeat customers or referrals of existing clients. Advertisement The major…
July 12, 2020
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, also was born around the same time, so needless to say…
July 12, 2020
Island Cooling LLC
Hawaii homeowners are often frustrated by a lack of cooling options for our local homes. A common joke heard these days is that with a warming climate, the only two choices are between air conditioning and suffering. Serious homeowners ask,…
July 12, 2020
HK Construction
In the past, the only way to have a house built (other than doing it yourself!) meant dealing with at least two wholly different entities: first, an architectural design company, and second, a construction company. That means dealing with two…
July 12, 2020
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
After weeks awaiting new shipments of building materials, the staff at Rui Building Supply is celebrating the recent arrival of gorgeous new porcelain tiles in dozens of sizes, styles and textures. “We just got a new shipment of exterior tiles,…
July 5, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
Time to remodel your bath with a small budget? No problem. Baths can be remodeled all at once or in stages. Too many times, homeowners jump into a projects too quickly and later figure out the budget is short. There…
July 5, 2020
Homeworks Construction
Part two in a three-part series Following demolition of the original 70-year-old home on the site in mid-April, Homeworks Construction has already completed phase two of structural work for the new custom home the company has designed for the owner.…
June 28, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
For the last few months Hawaii homeowners have been staying home more than they have their whole life. During this time, homeowners have noticed all the flaws at home because they are home all day. One vital area in a…
June 28, 2020
W.G. Construction LLC
BY WENDELL GUIEB 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…
June 21, 2020
Graham Builders
In the center of a busy Liliha neighborhood, two sisters are enjoying retirement in their new Graham Builders’ home. This would be an unremarkable story, except for the circumstances that caused the house to be built. “The younger sister lived…
June 21, 2020
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Note from the owner: To all my current and future customers, please be safe. We will get through this COVID-19 pandemic together! And to all you dads out there, Happy Father’s Day! Now is the best time to buy a…