January 26, 2020
Allen Canter Contracting, DIAMOND HEAD FLOORING AND TILE
Established in 1979, Allen Canter started out in Kona on the Big Island. Focusing on wood flooring installations at the time, and carpeting, he became Hawaii’s go-to contractor for all flooring installation applications. With his knowledge of wood flooring, he…
January 26, 2020
The EPA reports we spend 90 percent of our time indoors, but most people feel that spending time in nature has a positive effect on their mental well-being and stress level, according to a recent YouGov study commissioned by Velux.…
January 26, 2020
HK Construction
At the start of the year, there are several reasons why now is the best time to get going on home projects. Whether it’s rebuilding your current home, remodeling, or building a new house, favorable interest rates will make it…
January 26, 2020
Tropical Wholesale
In 1961, Hawaiian Improvement Corp. performed the first vinyl siding job in Ha waii. Hawaiian Improvement was known for the saying “vinyl is final.” This catchy slogan is still being used by Tropical Windows and Siding. Second generation owner Matthew…
January 19, 2020
Graham Builders
When Danny Graham opened Graham Builders in 1990, he was already a successful businessman who owned a realty company and water purification business. An energetic visionary, Graham was a McKinley High graduate who had served in the Navy. He believed…
January 19, 2020
Cool Roof Store
Everyone in Hawaii knows the problem of finding affordable housing here. With even entry-level apartments costing about $450,000 a piece to build that leaves many people unable to afford even basic rents of $1,000 to $1,500 a month. That leaves…
January 19, 2020
Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction Co.
Kai Ridge Hawaii is a locally owned and fully licensed general contractor, specializing in design-build, major renovation, along with kitchen and bathroom remodels. Kai Ridge’s houses are uniquely customized. The project manager will assess your house situation, recommend the design…
January 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…
January 5, 2020
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction’s free one-on-one consultations on designing and building custom homes and accessory dwelling units will continue to be offered in the new year, according to company president Marshall Hickox. Consultations are held in the Homeworks conference room in the…
January 5, 2020
Island Cooling LLC
Island Cooling LLC recently announced that Sol-Lux Solar Powered smart awnings are now available for Hawaii homes. “We’re always looking for ways to make our local homes cooler,” said Ivan Whitworth, co-owner if Island Cooling. “The Sol-Lux awning senses sun…
December 29, 2019
W.G. Construction LLC
BY WENDELL GUIEB W.G. Construction is a family owned and local operated construction company that has been serving in the Islands since 2003. We are a general contractor doing residential and commercial construction projects. WGC will help you with your…
December 29, 2019
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
The New Year is traditionally a time for de-cluttering, cleaning, repairing, and renewal. Just in time for your spring-cleaning and renovation projects, Rui Building Supply in Honolulu has received a new shipment of furnishings that are perfect for modern kitchens.…
December 29, 2019
HK Construction
With the end of the year, it’s a good time to look ahead at trends in Hawaii’s remodeling industry. Thanks to better health, people in Hawaii will continue to live longer, productive lives. It will be an exciting time to…
December 22, 2019
T&T TINTING SPECIALISTS INC
T&T Tinting gift certificates are great gifts to keep that special person on your Christmas list cool all year round. Use the gift certificates for a variety of exclusive products at T&T Tinting, like CoolVu Transitional Window Film for your…
December 22, 2019
Wong Construction
I became a licensed general contractor and started doing small renovations and repair jobs in June 1983. Over the next several years, Wong Construction grew to where it could handle larger additions and even new homes. Today, I employ a…
December 22, 2019
HPS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Now in its 26th year, HPS Construction Services is there for your small and medium and specialized renovation and repair projects. HURRICANE PROTECTION: A multi Hawaii state licensed company, HPS has pioneered affordable one-day exterior retrofit hurricane protection, providing certification…
December 1, 2019
TARDUS WEALTH STRATEGIES
If you ask finance guru Tanisha Souza if interest rates are low enough to refinance to make home improvements, she’ll ask you a question: If you could either create passive investment income to pay for your home improvements or deplete…
November 26, 2019
The locally owned, design-build residential contractor S. Tanaka Construction specializes in tearing down and rebuilding homes, and has been doing so since 1984. The company recently completed a multigenerational home in Hawaii Kai and one of the homeowners took some…
November 26, 2019
An “intentional village” of tiny houses can help solve Hawaii’s housing crisis — and they are not just for the homeless. There has been justifiable excitement in the news lately about building tiny houses for the homeless in such areas…
November 26, 2019
Keeping the family together can mean actually living together. It’s easier than you might think — either by renovating your existing house or by adding a second, smaller house (known as an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit) on the same…