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Hawaii Residential Design
March 5, 2019April 8, 2019 Jim Kane Building Permit Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

The Ultimate Go-To Guide for Hawaii Residential Design

Hawaii Residential DesignWhether you’re constructing a new home or building onto your current one in Hawaii, residential […]

DIY Carport
January 2, 2019January 15, 2022 Jim Kane Carport, 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 […]

building a lanai
July 9, 2018September 8, 2020 Jim Kane Lanai

Building a Lanai on Your Oahu Home: Some Tips Before Building

Living in Oahu is certainly like paradise most of the time, though we’re still prone to intense […]

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

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

This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series Pinterest

If you’ve made it this far, no doubt you’ve noticed that there’s a serious housing crunch in […]

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, 2018 Jim Kane DIY Articles, Pinterest Articles

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

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series Pinterest

 Every home has its little quirks, from the squeaky stair to the flickering porch light. More often […]

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

Getting a Handle On Your Front Door Hardware

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series Pinterest

 When most people buy a new home, it’s fun to spend a little time really making it […]

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 […]

Relaxing Modern Living Room and Kitchen room Interior in an ADU.
December 14, 2017September 1, 2020 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

How to Optimize Space In Your New ADU

This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Anyone who’s been looking into ADU designs recently has probably had to face a very stark truth: […]

Attractive young asian adult couple looking at blue prints for an ADU in Hawaii.
December 7, 2017October 7, 2020 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

Just How Big is a 400 sq ft ADU?

This entry is part 2 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Building an ADU on your property is one of the most beneficial things you can do for […]

Couple sitting on floor looking at architectural blueprints.
November 16, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane DIY Articles

Are You Starting a Major DIY Home Renovation Project?

This entry is part 6 of 7 in the series Pinterest

Are you considering adding a new room or a new feature to your Hawaii home? If you […]

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