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DIY Carport
January 2, 2019January 15, 2022Carport, DIY Articles

Permit-Ready Drawings for a DIY Carport in Hawaii

DIY Carport: Organizing Your PlanAre you eager to construct your own carport? Use this simple guide to get started in a DIY […]

August 2, 2018August 30, 2018DIY 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 entrance to your home, it […]

glass shower enclosure
May 19, 2018September 18, 2020DIY Articles, Pinterest Articles

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 […]

design your front door
May 4, 2018May 4, 2018DIY Articles

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 […]

dog owners guide
April 23, 2018January 16, 2022Hawaii Drafting Service, DIY Articles

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 […]

Unfinished beautiful duplex for two families with garages for car. Architecture and construction
February 1, 2018September 16, 2020Pinterest Articles

In It Together: Building a Duplex So Two Families Can Live the Dream

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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 young multi-ethnic couple doing house repairs and maintenance. They are standing with a ladder under a light fixture, changing the light bulb.
January 25, 2018January 17, 2018DIY Articles, Pinterest Articles

Before You DIY, Ask Yourself: Is This Light Fixture Safe?

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 Every home has its little quirks, from the squeaky stair to the flickering porch light. More often than not, if the issues […]

20 different European front entrance doors. set of colorful wooden doors and different knobs and handles
January 15, 2018January 9, 2018DIY Articles

Getting a Handle On Your Front Door Hardware

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 When most people buy a new home, it’s fun to spend a little time really making it yours. You can repaint the […]

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November 16, 2017August 25, 2020DIY Articles

Are You Starting a Major DIY Home Renovation Project?

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Are you considering adding a new room or a new feature to your Hawaii home? If you are, there are various things […]

November 9, 2017November 4, 2020DIY Articles, Pinterest Articles

Questions to Ask Before Starting a Major DIY Home Renovation or Addition in Hawaii

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If you watch very many home renovation shows, you have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to […]

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