June 26, 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?…
June 26, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
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 Construction,…
June 26, 2022
Graham Builders
BY BONNIE ODA The concept of multigenerational homes — residences that allow three or more generations of a family to live together — continues to grow in popularity. Graham Builders, a local design-build contractor, has guided hundreds of homeowners through…
June 19, 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…
June 19, 2022
Wong Construction
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 days and nights…
June 12, 2022
Graham Builders
As you plan your new home construction or renovation, you’ll likely check out the latest design magazines and websites for inspiration and ideas. Inspiration is wonderful, but as Malia Yee of Graham Builders tells clients, it’s wise to be cautious…
June 5, 2022
HK Construction
According to the results of the 2016-2020 American Community Survey released in March 2022, the proportion of people age 65 and up who live in Hawaii grew by more than 40% over the 2006-2010 survey. The federal data confirmed what…
June 5, 2022
Homeworks Construction
A single-family home rebuild in Kapahulu is among approximately a dozen new custom homes designed and built by Homeworks Construction in East Oahu neighborhoods over the past year. The rebuild replaces a 79-year-old family home on a 4,800-square foot lot…
May 29, 2022
Graham Builders
Each decision you make regarding your home construction or renovation project will be important, but selecting your contractor might be the most vital decision of all. If you choose a design/ build firm, that company will handle all aspects of…
May 29, 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. Around that same time, my only…
May 22, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
BY JACKIE PERREIRA Sometimes the hardest part about renovating your home is finding a contractor you can trust. Look no further than Atlas Construction, voted Hawaii’s best contractor three years in a row by Honolulu Star-Advertiser‘s People’s Choice Awards. Atlas…
May 15, 2022
Homeworks Construction
Part one of a series The owners of a family home built in an idyllic setting in the back of Manoa Valley in 1969 are replacing it with a new custom home designed and built by Homeworks Construction. The 7,750-square-foot…
May 1, 2022
HK Construction
As we move forward with great optimism for a brighter year, many are opening up their homes again to enjoy the large gatherings that we love so much in Hawaii. In doing so, some homeowners are quickly reminded of the…
April 24, 2022
Wong Construction
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. Around that same time, my only daughter, Tanyce, was…
April 24, 2022
Tropical Wholesale
Time to purchase windows or siding for your home? Call Tropical first. Why Tropical? Let’s keep it simple. I’m going to give you 12 reasons to call Tropical first. 1. Tropical is the oldest vinyl window and vinyl siding company…
April 24, 2022
Atlas Construction Inc
With interest rates still relatively low, there’s never been a better time to start thinking about your dream home. And with Oahu’s average median residential purchase price at about $538 per square foot for a new home, you’ll want to…
April 17, 2022
HK Construction
An often quoted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study revealed that the average American spends about 90% of their time indoors. While the number may be lower in beautiful Hawaii, the truth is that most people spend the majority of their…
April 17, 2022
Over the past three decades, Graham Builders has created scores of comfortable homes that fit the unique needs of multigenerational families. Not long ago, a multigenerational ohana in Kaneohe found it necessary to expand their home to meet the needs…
April 10, 2022
Homeworks Construction
With interest rates edging up, homeowners planning to rebuild this year are exploring both their financing and new construction options. Over the past two years the rebuilding trend has been particularly strong in the older urban Oahu neighborhoods such as…
April 3, 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 standards. It has been educated by the brightest people in the industry. Failure to follow guidelines…