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Here are 10 tips you need to know before you begin your next paint project:

It’s not too late to find your necessary plumbing materials to begin your next project! But if you've already acquired your materials, you’re probably thinking about hiring a licensed professional to help with installation or repairs. Before you begin your search, here are a few tips to help you...

A new trend in roofing that couples HPM’s standing seam panels with specialty clamps makes it easy to install photovoltaic (PV) systems without compromising the integrity of the roof. . . or, to put it more simply, solar power without the pukas.

It’s called “edge creep,” and until someone invents a saw that can magically seal cuts in metal roofing as you make them, it’s a problem you can’t afford to ignore. . . especially when the solution costs less than a pizza.

Finding a builder is just a few clicks away with our Better Builder Directory. Here you will find an easily searchable collection of licensed building professionals serving all the islands. 

So you want to remodel your kitchen. Before you get started here are some things to ask yourself before you meet with a kitchen designer and contractor.

Here in Hawaii, Mother Nature can be hard on paints and coatings. From rain and rot, to termites and earthquakes and volcanic gasses, Hawaii building supplies face a lot. And yet many people don’t know the characteristics of the various paints and how choosing the right one can make a big...

Sure we live in paradise where we normally see more warm yellows and greens outdoors, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some cool colors in our homes. Who knows, maybe with the right mix we'll even be able to turn down the fans and ACs a notch!

Painting the interior, or the exterior, of your home is by far the least expensive way to completely reinvent your home.