February 21, 2021
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A new custom home in lower Palolo designed and built by Homeworks Construction was completed as scheduled and in time for the owners to move in for the holidays. Demolition of the original 1,700-square-foot home by Homeworks and site clearing…
January 24, 2021
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A new custom home with ocean views from virtually every room has been completed by Homeworks Construction on the sandy shore of Laie Bay. The home was designed and built for the owner of the 4,000-square-foot lot previously occupied by…
December 20, 2020
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Record low interest rates are expected to continue generating increased activity in both new home building and remodeling into 2021, according to market forecasts. Remodeling in particular will predictably benefit from such programs as cash-out refinancing and home equity lines…
November 15, 2020
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Although the holiday season is generally not the best time to begin building a new custom home or remodeling, it could be a very good time to start planning for the new year. “We receive inquiries and even schedule consultations…
October 18, 2020
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Last year, a family living in an older single-story home decided it was time to remodel, rebuild or move. Their children were growing up and they were running out of space. Moving was the least desirable option … they liked…
September 20, 2020
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A custom home built by Homeworks Construction is underway on a 4,000-square-foot lot in lower Kaimuki. It replaces the client’s previous home, demolished by Homeworks in June when the lot was cleared and foundation work started (see inset photo). Framing…
August 30, 2020
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Homeworks Construction has been voted one of “Hawaii’s Best” construction companies in Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s annual awards program. This is the third consecutive year Homeworks has received this recognition. The 2020 award places Homeworks in the top tier of the Construction…
August 9, 2020
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Homeworks Construction has been an innovator in design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) since the new residential ordinance was approved by the City and County of Honolulu in 2015. The design-build firm has completed numerous basic ADUs, the…
July 5, 2020
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Part two in a three-part series Following demolition of the original 70-year-old home on the site in mid-April, Homeworks Construction has already completed phase two of structural work for the new custom home the company has designed for the owner.…
June 7, 2020
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A 70-year-old home in lower Maunalani has been enlarged, upgraded and “reinvented” with a new functional layout enhanced by vintage features and detailing. The owners, who purchased the home for its “old Hawaii cottage” charm, as well as for the…
May 31, 2020
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While observing COVID-19 precautions and protocols both in the office and in the field, Homeworks Construction has seen little impact on scheduling as it moves ahead with home-building and remodeling projects. “Over the past few months, we have wrapped up…
May 2, 2020
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Part 1 of a 3-part series A new custom home by Homeworks Construction is underway on a site previously occupied by an approximately 70-year-old home in lower Palolo. Demolition of the owner’s original 1,700-square-foot home started as scheduled on April…
April 19, 2020
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BY MARSHALL HICKOX president and chief administrative officer of Homeworks Construction Homeworks Construction is moving forward with homebuilding and remodeling projects, and we are fortunate that our staff and field crews are able to continue working to meet the essential…
April 5, 2020
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A custom home designed and built by Homeworks Construction has been completed on the site of the owner’s previous home in Nuuanu Valley. Finishing touches are now in progress, and the family’s furnishings are being moved in. Following demolition of…
March 1, 2020
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Framing is in progress at a new custom home designed and built by Homeworks Construction on a 5,000-square-foot cleared site in the Diamond Head neighborhood. “This new home will replace a 50-year-old stock plan, single-wall home and is designed to…
February 2, 2020
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Homeworks Construction will offer a free seminar on remodeling to expand space in an existing home, as well as designing and building new custom homes and Accessory Dwelling Units, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the…
January 5, 2020
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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…
December 1, 2019
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Additions to a 1970s Waialae Iki home have expanded living space by approximately 1,800 square feet and opened up new views. The additions designed and built by Homeworks Construction were focused on the rear of the home overlooking the valley…
November 3, 2019
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A new custom home by Homeworks Construction is underway on a 5,000-square-foot cleared lot in the Diamond Head area. Homeworks president and chief administrative officer Marshall Hickox said the company architects and design specialists worked in close collaboration with the…
September 29, 2019
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Following demolition of the owner’s previous home on a 7,740-square foot lot in Nuuanu Valley, Homeworks Construction has moved on to Phase 2 of the new custom home project scheduled for completion early next year. Foundation work was completed and…