August 26, 2024
Graham Builders
On our densely populated island, many small older residences are in need of updating and modernizing. And, with the highest real estate costs in the country — $660 per square foot versus the national median of about $233 per square…
August 12, 2024
Graham Builders
Oahu’s temperate climate and extraordinary beauty often present homeowners with unique opportunities for outdoor living. But these opportunities are often accompanied by challenges like inclement weather patterns, erosion, and sound and privacy issues, among others. “With careful planning and smart…
July 28, 2024
Graham Builders
Hawaii’s beautiful islands are known around the world for their glorious weather. However, as locals know very well, Oahu has its own “climate zones” — areas whose weather patterns and conditions are subtly different from the sunny stereotype. “Some properties…
July 21, 2024
Graham Builders
Remodel or rebuild? It’s a question that occasionally confounds homeowners with older houses whose bones just aren’t “quite right.” A remodel involves changing the structure or layout of a home, removing walls or changing the flow or structure of a…
June 24, 2024
Graham Builders
Nestled against the Koolau Mountains in Waimanalo, there is an expansive, welcoming home, bright with natural light that streams in through gable-end windows, wide sliding glass doors, and high windows that surround the living room and line the hallway. It’s…
May 20, 2024
Graham Builders
It hardly seems possible, but Graham Builders hosted its very first Building Your Home for Life seminar in 1996. Over the past 28 years, hundreds of Oahu homeowners have taken advantage of the construction and renovation information shared at each…
April 22, 2024
Graham Builders
It isn’t really surprising that the vast majority — almost 92% — of senior citizens hope to spend their golden years in their own homes, in familiar surroundings with people they love. But the United States is short of aging-ready…
March 25, 2024
Graham Builders
With Hawaii’s family-centered culture and high housing costs, it’s likely you know someone who resides in a multigenerational home. These residences make up for more than 16% of Hawaii homes, and typically provide shelter for grandparents, adult children and grandchildren.…
March 10, 2024
Graham Builders
In Hawaii, it almost always makes more financial sense to build new than to buy. Even so, average costs for new builds in the Aloha State can range from $300 to more than $600 per square foot. “If you’re planning…
February 27, 2024
Graham Builders
Is an accessory dwelling unit right for your family? As hundreds of island homeowners have learned, an ADU is a creative solution for families who want to generate income from their property or need more space than their primary homes…
January 21, 2024
Graham Builders
Thinking about building or renovating a home on Oahu? You might be considering the traditional design-bid-build method of construction, for which you’d hire an architect to create a design, and then solicit bids from building contractors and subcontractors. But if…
December 24, 2023
Graham Builders
If you’re like most people, you’re probably hoping to age in your own home, in familiar surroundings with people you love. “Most seniors want to live in their own homes for as long as possible, participating in favorite activities and…
November 26, 2023
Graham Builders
When you think about the houses you find most comfortable and inviting, is your own home on the list? “A well-designed home doesn’t just look good; it feels good, too,” says Evan Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, the award-winning Honolulu…
November 13, 2023
Graham Builders
You’re undoubtedly familiar with the term “smart phone.” Most of us have smart phones in our pockets or purses, and we use these amazing little devices to connect with each other through a wide variety of communication apps. But what,…
October 8, 2023
Graham Builders
Self-reliance is an admirable trait, but some home construction projects are simply too ambitious for even the cleverest do-it-yourselfers. “The myth of DIY — ‘do it yourself’ — construction refers to the misconception that anybody can undertake complex construction projects…
September 3, 2023
Graham Builders
To renovate or not to renovate? That is, indeed, the Shakespearean question many of us ask ourselves when we contemplate the leaking roofs, creaking floors and sticking doors in our old houses. Sometimes, according to the president of Graham Builders,…
August 20, 2023
Graham Builders
Thinking about building or renovating a house, or adding new rooms to your home? If you’re the sort of homeowner who appreciates the convenience of working with one cohesive team from the beginning to the end of a project, you…
July 23, 2023
Graham Builders
According to Pew Research, in 2021, almost 60 million American households were considered “multigenerational,” which is generally defined as a family in which three or more generations live together. Here in the Aloha State, strong family values and the high…
July 2, 2023
Graham Builders
It might be a homeowner’s worst nightmare: waking up to the smell of smoke, and the unmistakable sounds of fire, crackling and popping. “Building one’s dream home usually doesn’t start this way, but for too many people, it begins with…
June 11, 2023
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 your…