July 14, 2012
Homeworks Construction
When you enter the lobby of the Homeworks Construction Building, you’ll see an array of awards spanning 15 years — awards for design and construction of new and remodeled homes and kitchens and baths, as well as plaques acknowledging Homeworks…
June 9, 2012
Homeworks Construction
With the summer season starting and the kids home from school, thoughts turn to outdoor garden parties, barbecues with family and friends, and often that remodeling project put off until getting rained out becomes less likely. Here are some “cool…
May 19, 2012
Homeworks Construction
After attending a Homeworks Construction Build New Or ReDo seminar, a couple with two young children decided that Homeworks was the right contractor for their project. They had recently purchased a 65-year-old home in Kailua with the intention of remodeling.…
April 14, 2012
Homeworks Construction
Redesigning the closed-up, segmented interior layouts typical of most older single-family homes in Hawaii — both for existing owners and new buyers — has become a specialty of Homeworks Construction, an award-winning design/build firm. “The numerous clients who have hired…
March 24, 2012
Homeworks Construction
When planning a new custom home, major renovations or additions to an existing home, the first step should be selecting a licensed, experienced contractor. But there’s another important consideration: What kind of experience does the contractor have? Not all contractors,…
February 18, 2012
Homeworks Construction
The kitchen in a 44-year-old Hawaii Kai home had been partially renovated over the years, and the present owners had recently added new appliances. However, as Homeworks Construction project coordinator Jim Cook observed, “This kitchen was simply tired.” “When I…
December 4, 2011
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When owners of a 49-year-old home in Manoa decided it was time to replace it with a new, larger home, they called on the design/build expertise of Homeworks Construction. But first, the demolition of the original home on the 8,476-square-foot…
October 30, 2011
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If you’ve outgrown your present home — or if it’s simply outdated and no longer suits your lifestyle — you’re faced with a major decision: remodel, rebuild or move. “Although family wants and needs will be primary considerations in making…
October 9, 2011
Homeworks Construction
Among the many advantages of working with a design/build contractor are the “flexibility factor” as it applies and the capability to handle every aspect of a job from concept to completion quickly and efficiently “under the same roof.” “With a…
September 25, 2011
Homeworks Construction
Enhancing the value of a home through remodeling or upgrading is the investment choice of many homeowners today, given the fluctuations in the financial markets. “If you own a home in a desirable neighborhood, whether lowor high-end, and have some…
August 21, 2011
Homeworks Construction
Actuarial tables tell us that people today are living longer and, generally, remaining healthier. Residential building contractors are well aware of this and, for some time, it has affected how they design and build. A whole new approach to residential…
August 7, 2011
Homeworks Construction
The new owners of a 24-year-old Hawaii Loa Ridge custom home bought it last year with the intention of “re-customizing” it. They liked the layout of the 9,822-square-foot view property and secure, gated neighborhood, but the alterations they had in…
July 31, 2011
Homeworks Construction
Consider your future as well as present lifestyle Designing and building for your present and future lifestyle has become a hot topic on Homeworks Construction CEO Jim Byxbee’s popular interactive Saturday morning radio show, “Build New Or ReDo.” Byxbee is…
July 10, 2011
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Highrise apartment remodeling presents challenges not every contractor is willing or able to tackle. Homeworks Construction, a design/build firm known best for its single family and ohana custom homes and remodels, is also a specialist in condominium remodeling, from kitchen…
June 12, 2011
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Building and remodeling on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the quality or integrity of your project. At the upcoming Homeworks Build New Or ReDo seminar, a free presentation slated for Tuesday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.…
June 5, 2011
Homeworks Construction
You’re ready for a new house and you’ve been shopping, but haven’t found anything that fits your needs and budget – at least not in your neighborhood. Moving is not an appealing prospect because you like the area you’re living…