Big family gatherings are delightful – especially when there’s plenty of room for everybody in the ohana. That was the goal of the Wahiawa homeowner. She and her sister loved to host their extended clan, but their home was outdated, and its step-down family room was...
“How much will it cost?” When home construction, renovation, and expansion are the topics, that’s almost always the question at the top of the list, according to Ryan Graham of Graham Builders. “Many people turn to competitive bidding as a way to compare contractors...
If your family is like thousands of others in Hawaii, your house is already home to several generations, all living together under the same roof. Perhaps your home isn’t quite large enough to comfortably accommodate your multi-generational family. Maybe you might...
Tucked against the jagged backdrop of lovely, verdant Waahila Ridge, the little house looked like many of the other homes in Manoa. Built in 1964, it was crowded by the houses on either side – typical of this densely packed little neighborhood. “Unfortunately, the...
Almost every single month for the past 30 years, a dedicated team from Graham Builders has hosted a free educational seminar for the public called “Building Your Home For Life.” The objective has never been about making sales. In fact, it took a year – almost to the...
As client care manager for award-winning Honolulu design-build firm Graham Builders, Lenore Smith has seen firsthand what happens when all of the major players are on the same team in the design and construction of a home. “The design/build process enables and...
Most of us can agree that family gatherings are the vibrant, beating heart of the holidays. “We always want to gather in places that are safe and comfortable for everybody in the ohana,” says Lenore Smith, client care manager for Honolulu design/build firm Graham...
Molly W. and her husband Bob wanted very much to build an addition on their Oahu home, but their apprehensions about the project made it hard for them to get it off the ground. Until they discovered Graham Builders, that is. “We entered the remodel with such hesitancy...
We live on an island on which the monthly rent for almost 75% of rental properties is $2,000 or higher, according to a May 2025 report from the University of Hawaii’s Economic Research Organization. In fact, for a full 39% of these Oahu properties, rent is more than a...
Eric I., a Honolulu homeowner, was frustrated. He wanted very much to enlarge the living space of his home, but he had absolutely no idea where to start. “We ended up going to Graham Builders’ free informational seminar,” he remembers. “They walked us through the...