The Breezy Island Aesthetic
The look of single-wall homes tends to be light, open, and breezy, with ample natural light and ventilation from jalousie windows and an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that’s hard to replicate. But it is possible to replicate that feel while maintaining many of the 21st-century comforts that contemporary homeowners expect.
Foundation erosion is a common problem in Hawaii. For a number of reasons, not the least of which are rising sea levels and frequent flash floods. Whether your property is beachfront or inland, and no matter which island you live on, foundation erosion is one of the most devastating things that can happen to your […]
Hawaii’s rich biodiversity and unique wildlife are among its most attractive qualities. The tropical climate on the islands is heaven for over 3,000 native species of plants and animals. As a homeowner, however, you probably want to keep nature where it belongs: outside. Here are five house pests you’ll likely encounter in Hawaii, and a […]
How To Protect Your Home From Flash Floods Living in Hawaii may be paradise — but even paradise has its problems. Take flash floods, for example: flash floods can be extremely dangerous and devastating to both people and property, and anything that stands in the way of a flash flood is at risk of being […]
With spring arriving a lot of people are beginning to consider their next home improvement project. Maybe your kitchen needs an upgrade or you work at home and you want to spruce up your home office. Any home improvement worth doing is worth the time it takes to ask yourself these five questions before making that […]
An Architectural Draftsman Helps You Empower Yourself There are plenty of diverse challenges that arise in owning and maintaining a home. But what about when you want to renovate, remodel or expand your property? There are plenty of practical reasons for thinking about adding home improvements like the impending arrival of a child or caring […]
A QUICK GUIDE TO BUILD A SECOND UNIT ON YOUR LOT What Is An Accessory Dwelling Unit? An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a second dwelling unit, including its own kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom facilities. It may be attached or detached from the primary dwelling unit on the zoning lot. ADUs are intended to be “accessory” […]
Is Your Home Design or Addition Prepared for A Building Permit? When talking about home design, I’ve heard them a lot over the years, the horror stories about building permit processing in Honolulu and other Hawaii counties, but I believe the process does not have to make you uneasy. In my nearly 30 years of […]
It’s been heard by everyone about acquiring a building permit in Hawaii and horror stories abound. You hear that there was another hoop to jump through or how it took so long. But with a little forethought the procedure you can avoid many of the hassles and it doesn’t have to such a challenge. BE […]