Building a Garage in Oahu Garages provide a significant amount of functionality. In addition to offering a second entrance to your home, it can also provide valuable space. Storing vehicles, tools, and other equipment are all fair game. In fact, if you don’t currently have space in your home, it’s possible to expand your existing […]
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5 Ways to Design a Beautiful Glass Shower Enclosure
Shower stalls and enclosures have become increasingly popular over the last two decades and glass comes with a great variety of ways to build. A big spacious enclosure for stretching out or a tiny one that fits neatly into a corner of a smaller bathroom are equally possible. The ambiance can be clear and roomy or […]
A Complete Checklist on How to Design Your New Front Door
Building a new house, whether it’s a full-size residential or a cozy ADU, means picking a new front door. But you can’t actually just order a new front door and have it done with. Exterior doors are made of advanced materials with a variety of designs and finishes which means that each new front door […]
A Dog Owner’s Guide to Designing the Perfect Home
When you’re planning the design of an entirely new home or a major renovation, you have a unique opportunity to create something that perfectly suits you. This is especially true for loving dog owners who feel that their pets are part of the family. If your dogs are more like very short, furry children than […]
In It Together: Building a Duplex So Two Families Can Live the Dream
If you’ve made it this far, no doubt you’ve noticed that there’s a serious housing crunch in Hawaii. The challenge of finding a nice, reasonably priced home in a convenient location is so difficult to be downright impossible. It’s no wonder so many people have decided to build ADUs and multi-unit homes. Of course, […]
Before You DIY, Ask Yourself: Is This Light Fixture Safe?
Every home has its little quirks, from the squeaky stair to the flickering porch light. More often than not, if the issues aren’t irritating or obviously dangerous they become part of the familiar character of our home. You learn to love these personality quirks of your home. However, when you’re thinking about a major DIY […]
Getting a Handle On Your Front Door Hardware
When most people buy a new home, it’s fun to spend a little time really making it yours. You can repaint the walls, redesign the landscaping, and even do a little kitchen renovation to make the space better suited to you and your family. But what about the front door? This is not only […]
Are You Starting a Major DIY Home Renovation Project?
Are you considering adding a new room or a new feature to your ? If you are, there are various things you will need to consider. One of the first things you will need to consider is what type of addition to your home you will actually like to make. There are various resources homeowners can […]
Questions to Ask Before Starting a Major DIY Home Renovation or Addition in Hawaii
If you watch very many home renovation shows, you have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to adding to or renovating a house. Some of those shows may have fueled your interest in tackling a major or addition on your own home in Hawaii. Before you follow through with any […]
What are the Risks & Responsibilities of Being an Owner-Builder in Hawaii?
Construction costs are soaring across the country, but Hawaii remains one of the most expensive places to build or add to an existing home. Becoming an owner-builder is a cost-saving solution some homeowners are actively considering in order to make their a reality. If you are thinking about going that route, you may want to know […]