March 19, 2017
Murakami Roofing
By Clinton Murakami Home improvements, renovations and just general care can seem never-ending. One such project got my company, Murakami Rentals (part of Murakami Roofing LLC), started rather unintentionally. A few years back, I needed to simply move some dirt…
March 19, 2017
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
Even though it’s still spring 2017, it isn’t too early to start planning renovation projects. According to Rui Construction sales manager John Xie, now is the best time for customers to visit the local company to get estimates or check…
March 19, 2017
Hua Xia Construction
When it comes to customer satisfaction and top-notch quality, Hua Xia Construction can’t be beat. According to general manager Andy Cao, the company, which has been in operation for nine years, takes its vision to be Hawaii’s premier engineering, construction…
March 12, 2017
HK Construction
Families can remain close and grow together within Hawaii’s unique ohana culture, which promotes caring for young and elderly relatives in multi-generational households. However, the arrangement can also create added stress and strain relationships if a home is not comfortable…
March 5, 2017
Homeworks Construction
The homebuilding and remodeling industries across the country are responding to the needs of an aging population, and particularly in Hawaii, which ranks eighth in the nation with 16 percent of the residents over 65. Homeworks Construction President Jim Byxbee…
February 26, 2017
HAWAII LUMBER PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
Hawaii’s real estate market continues to be extremely competitive as the housing inventory tries to keep up with the ever-increasing demand. Median sale prices for single-family homes rose over 3.8 percent from January 2016 to January 2017 from $625,000 to…
February 19, 2017
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
Even though 2017 recently began, it’s not too early to start planning renovation projects. According to Rui Construction sales manager John Xie, now is the best time for customers to visit the local company to get estimates or check out…
February 19, 2017
Hua Xia Construction
When it comes to customer satisfaction and top-notch quality, Hua Xia Construction is the best of the best. The business, which has been in operation for the past nine years — according to general manager Andy Cao — takes its…
February 19, 2017
Graham Builders
Many homeowners underestimate the total costs involved in a renovation or new-build construction project. While most are familiar with a dollars-per-square-foot pricing, it’s easy for contractors to take advantage of that initial quote and tack on additional dollars toward the…
February 12, 2017
Big Rock Hawaii
Are you tired of looking at those plain cement walls? Could your entryway and columns look better? Why not transform it all by covering it with Big Rock stone veneer? It’s easy and fun. First, you need to measure the…
January 29, 2017
Town & Country Builders LLC
A new year is upon us and 2016 is gone. Everyone makes new year resolutions such as to quit smoking or drinking, spend more time with the family, eat healthy, or lose weight. Many of the resolutions are forgotten by…
January 29, 2017
HK Construction
Living in Hawaii allows residents to embrace the unique ‘ohana culture in which family members care for young and elderly relatives in multi-generational households. While this way of life can be positive as families remain close and grow together, the…
January 15, 2017
Hua Xia Construction
When it comes to customer satisfaction and top-notch quality, Hua Xia Construction can’t be beat. The business, which has been in operation for the past nine years — according to general manager Andy Cao — takes its vision to be…
January 15, 2017
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 8, 2017
Homeworks Construction
The last article in a three-part series The size of a 50-year old hillside home was doubled with the addition of a third floor, expansion of interior spaces to new outdoor decks, and conversion of a former storage area on…
January 1, 2017
Homeworks Construction
Part two of a three-part series A new custom , multi-generational home in Aiea Heights designed and built by Homeworks Construction is nearing completion on the site as the new year begins. Demolition of the original family home on the…
December 25, 2016
CONCRETE SURFACE DESIGNS
There’s no need to cover up your unmemorable concrete to attain the beautiful floors you long for. Beautiful floors lie just beneath the surface. Here are three reasons why polished concrete is a great solution for your flooring needs. 1.…
December 18, 2016
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…
December 18, 2016
Town & Country Builders LLC
Town & Country Builders LLC (T&CB) 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,…
December 18, 2016
E-MODE CONSTRUCTION LLC
From new home construction to renovations and kitchen stone installation, E Mode Construction is poised to handle a variety of projects with precision and professionalism. Owner Xiang Wang Cao, a licensed general contractor, started the company last year after building…