September 3, 2017
Homeworks Construction
Right at the top of the list of features to consider in designing a new custom home or remodeling an existing home is ventilation. “We routinely emphasize ventilation in our custom plans,” said Homeworks president Jim Byxbee. “And (we) maximize…
July 30, 2017
Homeworks Construction
Kitchens in accessory dwelling units (ADU) can range from basic to elaborate, depending on the needs of the property owner and the size and configuration of the unit. Allowable space, as determined by city and county guidelines, is 200 to…
July 2, 2017
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When Family looking for a new home in Kahala couldn’t find quite the right property to suit their lifestyle, they decided to build and chose Homeworks Construction to make their vision a reality. As a design/build firm with “all design…
June 4, 2017
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Since ADU legislation was enacted last year allowing for the construction of accessory dwelling units on qualified residential property, Homeworks Construction has designed and built numerous ADUs for property owners throughout Oahu. Homeworks president Jim Byxbee pointed out that the…
April 2, 2017
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New Guidelines for design and construction of ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units) will be covered in Homeworks Construction’s free April seminar at the Homeworks Showroom. Project coordinator Kim Green will review the latest information with attendees as well as new designs…
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 5, 2017
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction continues its popular Build New Or ReDo seminar series in 2017. The free seminars are conducted from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month with the exception of July and cover a variety of…
January 8, 2017
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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
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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 4, 2016
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When architect and artist Gregory Pai decided to rebuild on the site of his family home on Wilhelmina Rise, he chose Homeworks Construction to implement his architectural plan. The project began with “deconstruction” of the 60-year-old building by Re-Use Hawaii.…
October 30, 2016
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Homeworks Construction has added three more awards to a succession of honors received over the years for custom homes, additions, kitchens, and whole house remodeling. In the recent 31st Annual BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling competition, Homeworks took three awards:…
October 2, 2016
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The first legally permitted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) built on Oahu were typically free-standing, smaller structures ranging from roughly 400 square feet to 800 square feet. Since ADU legislation was enacted in September 2015, guidelines have continued to evolve. Homeworks…
September 18, 2016
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After 32 years in a Hawaii Kai condo, a couple was ready to build their dream home on Oahu’s North Shore. They had owned a lot at Sunset Beach Colony for 10 years. Now it was just a matter of…
August 7, 2016
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Homeworks Constr uction’s rebuild of a family home on the existing 11,500-square-foot lot increased living space by approximately 50 percent. All major living areas were opened up to views by the creative design plan of Homeworks architects, and numerous custom…
July 3, 2016
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Part one of a three-part series The owners of an Aiea Heights home, built in the 1950s, chose to demolish and rebuild on the site rather than remodel. The home was no longer adequate for the family whose lifestyle would…
June 5, 2016
Homeworks Construction
New guidelines for design and construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) will be covered in Homeworks Construction’s free June seminar at the Homeworks Showroom. Project coordinator Kim Green will review the latest information with attendees as well as new designs…
May 1, 2016
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Ready to build a new home, or remodel your existing home? If a custom home designed from the ground up or a major remodel are on your agenda for 2016, it’s time to get started. “Spring is a good time…
April 4, 2016
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Part one of a two-part series The owner of a 65-year-old Wilhelmina Rise house decided not only to rebuild on the site of the home he grew up in, but to virtually duplicate the size, footprint and orientation of the…
March 1, 2016
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Sometimes it makes more sense to rebuild rather than renovate. “If a house is severely undermined by termite or water infiltration, it’s generally more economical to demolish it and build new on the lot … as with a Kaimuki home…
February 2, 2016
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Homeworks Construction custom homes and remodeling projects, both completed and in progress, can be viewed on the company’s new user-friendly website, homeworkshawaii.com. From demolition to completion, photos and commentary on the website follow the projects as they evolve and are…