October 13, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA Are you about to make the first cold call to a home improvement company you’ve found on Google, at a product expo or in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser? As a first point of contact for Windows Hawaii, I…
September 8, 2013
Windows Hawaii
The difference between a “house” and a “home” is the feeling it creates for the dweller. Most often, a house is a place with four walls, a roof and some windows. But a home is a living space that provides…
August 11, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA Are you about to make the first cold call to a home improvement company you’ve found on Google, at a product expo or in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser? You dial, it rings, a voice answers — now what?…
July 14, 2013
Windows Hawaii
BY KAINOA KEA When planning to make a major purchase for your home,it’s wise to understand the warranty. Entering into an agreement before knowing the product may result in regrets and additional expenses beyond your”bargain” buy; so caveat emptor, “let…
June 9, 2013
Windows Hawaii
We live in paradise, where we are spoiled by year-round beach weather and cooling rains, but overexposure to these tropical elements can wear down your home’s windows and doors. With this in mind, Anlin Windows System recognized these problems and…
May 26, 2013
Windows Hawaii
Your home is your haven and refuge from a noise-filled world. When you pull into your driveway, how does the exterior of your home make you feel? Is it inviting? Or do you shudder at the thought of a weekend…
April 14, 2013
Windows Hawaii
A house is a house, but is your house a home? Take a good look at your home’s exterior. Has the beauty it once boasted faded with the sun? Does its age show with the wrinkles of crackled paint, or…
March 10, 2013
Windows Hawaii
In the past, choosing windows and doors for a home has been either the builder’s decision or the previous homeowner’s. Today, the choice to replace your windows and doors is not a question of “if,” but rather “when” and “by…
February 10, 2013
Windows Hawaii
The recent BIA-Hawaii show was a great place to see a variety of home improvement products. It seems the interest level in the show has increased if you take the size of the crowd into consideration. There was also an…
January 20, 2013
Windows Hawaii
Is it time to start the new year with a new path toward home remodeling? If you are wondering how to begin, there’s no better place to start than at the upcoming BIA home show Jan. 25-27. If you are…
January 6, 2013
Windows Hawaii
If you haven’t done so already, now is the perfect time to start setting some resolutions for ways to improve your life in 2013. One of the easiest and most cost-effective upgrades you can make in the coming year is…
December 9, 2012
Windows Hawaii
Clearly, windows are one of the most cost-effective ways to save energy for your home. Yet, the science of how and why replacing your windows is so important, especially in Hawaii’s tropical climate, is often-times overlooked. Just take a look…
November 11, 2012
Windows Hawaii
Sometimes the goal of a home project is to increase the size of a room or enlarge a living area like the kitchen or master bathroom. Either way, every project starts somewhere. Once the dreams begin, the groundwork must be…
October 14, 2012
Windows Hawaii
Your home is probably the biggest financial asset that you own. Unlike a car, computer or big screen, it is an asset that will appreciate instead of go down in value each year. So, it makes financial sense to invest…
September 23, 2012
Windows Hawaii
In late January 2012, the National Association of Home Builders Remodeling Market Index hit its highest level in five years. David Crowe, chief economist of the association, stated, “For many consumers, fixing up their house now fits their sentiments —…
September 2, 2012
Windows Hawaii
When you are considering replacing doors, windows or siding in your home, there are a number of key elements: quality of material, value, competitive pricing, lifetime warranty. While all of those things are important, what makes Windows Hawaii stand out…
August 12, 2012
Windows Hawaii
Is it time to replace your worn-out windows with new Anlin windows? Here are five things to consider: 1. Security. Jalousie windows are the easiest type of window to break into. It only takes minutes for a thief to remove…
July 7, 2012
Windows Hawaii
In late January 2012, the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index hit its highest level in five years. David Crowe, chief economist of the association, stated, “For many consumers, fixing up their house now fits their sentiments —…
June 9, 2012
Windows Hawaii
Your home is probably the biggest financial asset that you own. Unlike a car, computer or big screen, it is an asset that will appreciate instead of go down in value each year. So, it makes financial sense to invest…
May 12, 2012
Windows Hawaii
Your home is probably the biggest financial asset that you own. Unlike a car, computer or big screen, it is an asset that will appreciate instead of go down in value each year. So, it makes financial sense to invest…