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August 2, 2018August 30, 2018 Jim Kane DIY Articles, Garages

Building a Garage on Oahu: Here’s What You Need To Know

Building a Garage in OahuGarages provide a significant amount of functionality. In addition to offering a second […]

Renting out an adu
April 12, 2018September 1, 2020 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

Renting Out an ADU: Preparing Your ADU for Renters

With the growing housing crunch in Hawaii, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of homeowners are […]

senior asian couple looking at plans for an ADU on a tablet computer at home
January 4, 2018September 1, 2020 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

Retirement Downsizing in Place with an Accessible ADU

This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Many seniors are seriously conflicted about the choice to downsize into a smaller, more manageable and affordable […]

Planned renovation of an ADU. Hands creating a border in the interior of a living room with french windows and garden outside
October 5, 2017December 2, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles

Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Build an ADU in Hawaii

This entry is part 9 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

It has been awhile since we discussed the benefits of having an accessory dwelling unit (or ADU) – […]

DIY Wood Font Style On a Wooden Workbench Top View. Home Improvement Do it Yourself concept
September 14, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane DIY Articles

Top Ten Pinterest Home Improvement Boards for DIY-ers

This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series Pinterest

As everyone already knows, we are living in a home improvement do-it-yourself era. Even those who have […]

Panoramic view of Waikiki and Honolulu as seen from Diamond Head
August 24, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Building Permit Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

What’s the 411 with Hawaii ADU’s: The FAQs Continued

This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

If you live or even occasionally visit Hawaii, you’re probably already aware of the intense housing crunch […]

A young family standing in front of their new home thanks to hawaii's new ADUs
August 3, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

Why Are ADUs So Important in Hawaii?

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Housing affordability has long been an issue on Oahu. The challenge remains, according to the 2017 Housing Affordability […]

July 28, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

Why ADUs Make Financial Sense

This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

The accessory dwelling units (ADU) is an increasingly popular idea which benefits homeowners, tenants and local governments […]

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