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Hawaii Residential Design
March 5, 2019April 8, 2019Hawaii Drafting Service, Building Permit 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 design is no small task […]

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

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 […]

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

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 rainstorms during nighttime hours, not […]

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 […]

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January 25, 2018January 17, 2018DIY 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 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

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 yours. You can repaint the […]

senior asian couple looking at plans for an ADU on a tablet computer at home
January 4, 2018February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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 house or stay with the […]

Relaxing Modern Living Room and Kitchen room Interior in an ADU.
December 14, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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: ADU’s are small. Unlike normal […]

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December 7, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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 your neighborhood. It can provide […]

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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 […]

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