DIY Carport: Organizing Your Plan Are you eager to construct your own carport? Use this simple guide to get started in a DIY carport project for a nice add-on to your Hawaii home. Step One – Checklist and Permitting The first step is to make sure you’re following any deed restrictions, and visit your county’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Are you considering adding a new room or a new feature to your [amazon_textlink asin=’1467921114′ text=’Hawaii home’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’ownbuilddesig-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e0e63072-e67a-11e7-b906-edf1a1707bb6′]? 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 […]
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 [amazon_textlink asin=’1600852467′ text=’home renovation’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’ownbuilddesig-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’66c0b32b-e67b-11e7-ac38-09b16fdcf4cf’] or addition on your own home […]