As a homeowner, you likely already know that Hawaii’s hurricane season officially ends at the end of this month. “Even though hurricane season will soon be over, it’s a good idea to plan now, so you’re ready for the next season,” says Ryan Graham, VP of operations at...
Paving the Way in the Design-Build Field Client care manager Lenore Smith refl ects on Graham Builders’ commitment to empowerment. Describe your company and its role in the construction industry. Founded in 1990 by Danny Graham, our company was one of the fi rst...
Does your house feel overcrowded and outdated? Do you dream of a larger, more functional home? There are numerous advantages to expanding or remodeling your residence. “You can enhance your lifestyle, improve safety and security, and increase your property value, just...
Deep in Manoa Valley, the community is quite densely packed, with houses nestled right up against the glorious Koolau Range. Tucked into a quiet corner of this stunningly beautiful valley is a house that is modern and expansive, filled with warm and welcoming natural...
Our beautiful islands are known around the planet for glorious weather. However, as locals know very well, Oahu has its own “climate zones” – areas whose weather patterns and conditions are subtly different from the sunny stereotype. “Some properties get a lot of...
On our densely populated island, many small older residences are in need of updating and modernizing. And with the highest real estate costs in the country -- $660/square foot, versus the national median of about $233 – it’s critical to maximize every inch of those...
Remodel or rebuild? It’s a question that occasionally confounds homeowners with older houses whose bones just aren’t “quite right.” Remodeling involves changing the structure or layout of a home, removing walls or changing the flow or structure of a building. Rebuild,...
Oahu’s temperate climate and extraordinary beauty often present homeowners with unique opportunities for outdoor living. But these opportunities are often accompanied by challenges like inclement weather patterns, erosion, sound and privacy issues, among others. “With...
Spacious… inviting… filled with light. Nestled against the Koolau Mountains in Waimanalo, the home is expansive and welcoming, bright with natural light that streams in through gable-end windows, wide sliding glass doors, and high windows that surround the living room...
It isn’t really surprising that the vast majority – 92% -- of senior citizens hope to spend their golden years in their own homes, in familiar surroundings with people they love. But the U.S. is short of aging-ready homes, with just 40% of American houses considered...