January 12, 2016
Homeworks Construction
A Hawaii Kai family ready for a new home decided to rebuild on the site of their existing 50-plus-year-old home, rather than remodel. They liked their current neighborhood, and the 7,500-square-foot lot could accommodate a larger structure. Their choice for…
November 29, 2015
Homeworks Construction
At Homeworks Construction’s December 1 workshop on designing and building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), a variety of plans will be made available to attendees for review and preliminary cost estimates. ADU specialist Kim Green will host the free workshop…
November 1, 2015
Homeworks Construction
Oahu’s new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) legislation has opened new doors for homeowners looking to maximize the potential of an existing residential property. “This legislation is answering a pent-up demand for additional, useable, living space on a property large enough…
October 4, 2015
Homeworks Construction
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) legislation is making dreams come true for many Oahu homeowners. Those in need of a separate dwelling on their property for extended family or extra income from a rental can now legally build an additional residential…
August 30, 2015
Homeworks Construction
In the final phases of design and construction of a custom home in Nuuanu Valley, Homeworks Construction completed interior finishes and created a “dream kitchen” for its clients’ “dream home.” After a long search, the owners found the ideal property…
August 4, 2015
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction has completed a custom duplex home on the site of a demolished, old plantation home on the Windward Coast, which soon will welcome its Mainland owners for a family vacation. What makes the project unique is the process…
July 5, 2015
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Designing homes for “aging in place” and multigenerational living are specialties of Homeworks Construction. Company founder and CEO Jim Byxbee noted that approximately 80 percent of Homeworks’ new custom homes and remodeling projects in recent years have involved incorporating “age-friendly”…
June 1, 2015
Homeworks Construction
A 5,582-square-foot ohana home has replaced a house built in the 1940s on the eastern slopes of Manoa Valley and now accommodates two families in two separate households. The three-story home’s unique design evolved through a collaboration between the owner…
March 30, 2015
Homeworks Construction
With privacy and wooded surroundings as their criteria, a couple found the property to build their dream home tucked away in a quiet, forested enclave in Nuuanu Valley. Then came the important next step, finding the right builder who would…
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 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…
January 18, 2015
Homeworks Construction
If you’ve outgrown your present home, or if it’s starting to look a little frayed around the edges, it may be time to consider remodeling or building a new custom home. By starting now, you could be in your upgraded…
December 7, 2014
Homeworks Construction
Major remodeling, including the addition of a third floor, nearly doubled the size of a 50-year-old Laukahi Street home. Homeworks Construction was able to increase the living area, previously 3,300 square feet, to approximately 6,000 square feet, by converting the…
November 2, 2014
Homeworks Construction
When you choose Homeworks Construction for your new custom home or remodel, you will be working with a team of top professionals every step of the way, from initial planning to finalizing interior details. In fact, the client actually becomes…
October 5, 2014
Homeworks Construction
Kailua is one of the Oahu communities where Homeworks Construction often has multiple projects in progress. This summer alone, the company started or completed seven new custom homes and remodels in various Kailua neighborhoods. “In close-knit communities like Kailua, it’s…
September 7, 2014
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Incorporating energy-saving features in remodels and new home construction is no longer just an option, but a priority among an increasing number of Homeworks Construction clients. Kim Green CGP, a Homeworks Construction project coordinator and Certified Green Professional, said a…
August 3, 2014
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Homeworks Construction has been an industry leader for two decades, with hundreds of new custom homes and remodels throughout Oahu in its varied and extensive portfolio. A pioneer of the design/build system, it provides all architectural, planning and construction services…
July 6, 2014
Homeworks Construction
A new, custom home in Kaimuki for the Muranaka family, like most other Homeworks projects, involved the entire design/build team. Homeworks CEO Jim Byxbee personally handled the demolition of the existing house, a tear-down located on a 4,400-square-foot corner lot.…
June 1, 2014
Homeworks Construction
When Cliff Kihara decided to replace his 47-year-old tract home in Hawaii Kai with a new custom home, he chose a design/build firm with a reputation for including the client in the planning process. As a 35-year veteran of the…
May 4, 2014
Homeworks Construction
Homeworks Construction’s first projects in Honolulu were budget priced single family home rebuilds and remodels in older neighborhoods, primarily Kalihi and Kaimuki. Over two decades, the company has completed more than 1,000 projects that cover the spectrum from budget to…