Looking for extra income, extra space or both? Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property might be just the right solution. According to Ryan Graham, vice president of operations for Graham Builders, more than 1,300 ADU permits have been issued here...
“We should learn from the snail,” wrote iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. “It has devised a home that is both exquisite and functional.” Not unlike the snail, Mike and Michelle Naito took their time building their dream house. They began the process with...
The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households has nearly quadrupled over the past 10 years, from 7% to 26%. In Hawaii, the numbers are even higher. Fittingly, in-law suites have never been more popular. And according to Evan Fujimoto of Graham...
The concept of multigenerational homes — residences that allow three or more generations of a family to live together — continues to grow in popularity. Graham Builders, a local design-build contractor, has guided hundreds of homeowners through the steps of creating...
Photos: Courtesy of Graham Builders “You’re moving in with your mom and dad??” is a common question among locals. It is startling that 64% of Hawaii’s millennials, those between the ages of 18 and 34, live with their parents or other family members. This data comes...
Reliable reputation Each decision you make regarding your home construction or renovation project will be important, but selecting your contractor might be the most vital decision of all. If you choose a design/ build firm, that company will handle all aspects of your...
Reliable reputation Each decision you make regarding your home construction or renovation project will be important, but selecting your contractor might be the most vital decision of all. If you choose a design/ build firm, that company will handle all aspects of your...
Easy spring cleaning designs Once a daunting event for many homeowners, spring cleaning has been simplified by practical, thoughtful home design. “If you’re planning to build a new residence, or remodel an older one, there are plenty of options for design and...
Over the past three decades, Graham Builders has created scores of comfortable homes that fit the unique needs of multigenerational families. Not long ago, a multigenerational ohana in Kaneohe found it necessary to expand their home to meet the needs of their growing...
As thousands of families in Hawaii know, multigenerational housing can greatly enhance the lives of all who live under the same roof. That is especially true when the space under that roof has been designed with multiple nuclear families in mind. And for real success,...