Posted with permission of Hawaii Home + Remodeling Magazine.
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Prepare your home for family, safety – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
"Families are organic and constantly changing." From every crisis comes opportunities for positive change and growth. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reflect on what matters most in life. Modern society is reevaluating and reprioritizing its values, and is...
Bringing the outdoors inside – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
This outdoor dining lanai connects to the living room, master suite and guest bedrooms through broad sliding doors. Integrating the outdoors into one’s home can measurably improve happiness and well-being, according to health experts. Contact with nature can also...
Comfortable multi-generational living – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Zero-step showers and other accessible features are key to creating a home that is safe for elders. These components also simplify caring for young children. There’s a good chance that you know another adult sharing residence with Tutu, Mom and keiki. After all,...
30 years of happy homeowners – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
30 years of homeowners give praises about their Graham Builders experience. An award-winning new build by Graham Builders completed in 2010.[/caption] Quality construction When Danny Graham opened Graham Builders in 1990, he was already a successful businessman who...
2020 Winter Newsletter
Highlights include a remarkable remodel-addition of a Kaimuki cottage, a storm shelter, a video with a homeowner who rebuilds his home into two dwellings, and more.
Homes for the holidays – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Similar to the kitchen triangle concept, Graham Builders has identified the ‘entertainment triangle’ consisting of the kitchen, indoor/outdoor living areas and an easy to access powder room. As the holiday season approaches, you might find yourself dreaming of...
Seeking shelter from the storm – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
"Another option is a safe room. Usually made of concrete masonry units, a safe room is a windowless box inside a home that provides shelter from wind-borne projectiles during hurricanes and severe storms." - Ryan Graham, vice president, operations Dangerous storms...
Tips for a successful remodel – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
The results of a remarkable update done to a 1965 mid-century Robert Katsuyoshi residence. The couple began with Graham's free educational seminar, then collaborated with the company's design team to develop a remodel that kept the charm of the old home while ushering...
A contractor you can count on – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Licensing, liability and workers comp insurance, contract terms, availability… When you’re thinking about hiring a contractor, they’re all factors to consider. But the number of years a contractor has been in business might be the most telling factor of all. “A...