March 22, 2015
Wong Construction
BY LES WONG 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. Around that same time, my only daughter Tanyce was born, so my…
March 22, 2015
Tropical Wholesale
Tropical Wholesale’s owner Matthew Houar’s work in the vinyl industry came as a natural progression. With a father who pioneered the industry in Hawaii, Houar grew up with a keen eye for what works best in Hawaii’s climate. Houar’s father…
March 22, 2015
Atlas Construction Inc
BY BRANDI-ANN UYEMURA How many companies can boast about receiving zero complaints? Atlas Construction, a family owned and run, licensed general contractor with four generations of experience, works on 30 to 40 homes a year. In addition to being awarded…
March 22, 2015
United Pacific Builders
Making a living space feel spacious when you have minimal square footage can be a challenge. United Pacific Builders LLC prides itself on assisting condo and apartment owners with space-conscious design plans and installations, to make condensed living spaces comfortable,…
March 16, 2015
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
BY BRANDI-ANN UYEMURA Instead of trying to hunt down an experienced construction company and also a store that sells building supplies, wouldn’t it be nice if there was one place you could go for your remodeling, rebuilding and building supply…
March 16, 2015
W.G. Construction LLC
BY WENDELL GUIEB I have been a concrete contractor since 1990. I am the owner of W.G. Construction LLC, and my company completes projects of any size. We work from flat ground to the hardest area of your project, and…
March 16, 2015
Drafting Solutions LLC
Whether looking out to a private zen garden from your master bathroom, having breakfast with your kids in the kitchen or turning your carport to a garage, everyone’s priorities and lifestyles are different and will continue to change. In another…
March 16, 2015
Graham Builders
Major home renovations such as remodels, additions or new-builds are costly and time consuming. If the project gets off track and there are construction failures, it is difficult to recover. That’s why it is important to hire the right builder…
March 12, 2015
Carefully applied hard-wood mouldings and trimwork can transform a plain-Jane interior into an interesting and beautiful space. The pros at the American Hardwood Information Center, www.Hardwoodinfo.com, and most design experts, recognize the following most basic categories of hardwood mouldings and…
March 12, 2015
Busy has become a way of life. People often don’t have time to complete that entire wish list of home updates. Luckily, there are several simple kitchen and bath projects that you can conquer in minimal time that deliver maximum…
March 12, 2015
Homeowners Design Center
When it comes to remodeling or building a new home or business, consumers want someone they know and trust. Family-owned and operated, Homeowners Design Center has been assisting local families and business entrepreneurs in renovations and interior design projects since…
March 1, 2015
Homeworks Construction
This is the second story in a two-part series. Enlarging and modernizing this 30-year-old Makikilo home included designing and building an all new kitchen. Homeworks Construction kitchen and bath designer Sean Bradshaw worked closely with the owners to create a…
February 15, 2015
HK Construction
HK Construction is built on a foundation of quality craftsmanship, incorporation of client feedback and completing projects on time — the perfect formula for turning one’s dream home into reality. The design-build company is readily available to take a customer’s…
February 15, 2015
Graham Builders
The biggest and most important factor to consider when deciding on a major home construction project, such as a renovation, remodel or new build, is the budget. A budget is the amount you are able and willing to spend to…
February 15, 2015
Wong Construction
BY LES WONG 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. Around that same time, my only daughter, Tanyce, was born, so my…
February 15, 2015
United Pacific Builders
The frame of your home is like the bones of your body, in that it supports the entire structure. Steel framing is very popular in commercial and industrial applications, but steel doesn’t have much grounding when it comes to residential…
February 15, 2015
Drafting Solutions LLC
As island families grow older, so do the homes that they live in. The kupuna face the critical decisions of having to accommodate growing families, the possibility of moving loved ones into care homes and passing personal property down to…
February 8, 2015
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
BY MICHELLE LEE In today’s competitive housing market, many residents and prospective homeowners have turned to the expertise of design-build company RUI Building Supply to assist them with their home construction and renovation needs. As one of the island’s most…
February 8, 2015
W.G. Construction LLC
BY WENDELL GUIEB I have been a concrete contractor since 1990. I am the owner of W.G. Construction LLC, and my company completes projects of any size. We work from flat ground to the hardest area of your project, and…
February 1, 2015
Homeworks Construction
This is part one of a two-part series. Homeworks Construction both enlarged and redesigned the interior of a 30-year-old Makakilo home to create more open and functional living spaces. The second floor of the two-story home was increased from 732…