Remodel or sell?

Remodel or sell? If you have recently been asking yourself this question then I am pleased to tell you that you are not alone! Many people are now choosing to remodel their existing homes rather than take on the expense of buying a new one. As home costs skyrocket, Honolulu has topped the list for remodeling costs recouped upon resale at a whopping 110.8%, according to Realtor magazine. Honolulu, along with San Francisco, is outperforming the national average by more than 60%! So if you have been considering a remodel now is the time!

How to Shop for the Right Toilet

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Your either remodeling your bathroom or need to just upgrade your toilet. How do you know which toilet to purchase? We've have comprised some tips on deciding what toilet is the best to purchase. 

Tip #1 Do not shop by the brand alone. Just because you hear one brand maybe be the best, it isn't necessarily true. The brand will have different models and one model may be a better fit for your needs than another. 

Tip #2 Choose the right height. Toilets are available in different heights. There's comfort height toilets which are 17 to 19" in heights are taller than your regular height toilets. Regular height are usually 2 to 4 inches shorter.

Tip #3 One piece or two pieces? One piece toilets are were the tank and the bowl are molded together. A two piece toilet is where the tank sits on top of the bowl. Once piece toilets are easier to clean and have a sleek look to them.

Tip #4 Prefernce in the bowl shape. The bowl shape is available as a round front, elongated, or compact elongated. 

Expand Your View with Large Glass Doors

We recently finished a project installing a 50ft wide glass doors. There were 12 stacking panels that expanded the entire length of the Waikiki condo providing unobstructed views of the ocean. Our customer will be able to sit back and enjoy the views and fresh ocean air. 

Hawthorne CAT Showroom Remodel

We recently completed a commercial project. The remodel was for Hawthorne CAT's parts showroom.The job had custom cabinets with a one piece fabricated custom countertop. There were a total of three workstations, creating a "W" shaped desk. 

Stainless Steel Kitchen Countertops

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Stainless steel countertops are great for prepping food and really easy to clean. Plus they are durable and heat resistant. We came across a really good article from HGTV on stainless steel countertops. This is our overview of the article.

Stainless steel countertops are usually custom fit to any area of your kitchen. There are many different finishes from polished to brushed to hammered. Stainless steel countertops can make your kitchen appear larger because of the reflective surface. 

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Pros: The material is durable, long-lasting, eco-friendly, won't fade in color or chip. It won't hold any stains and heat won't damage it.

Cons: It will show fingerprints and can be noisy, scratched or dented. It also requires a certain cleaner.

If stainless steel doesn't appeal to you, there are other metals available. Other options include copper, pewter, zinc and bronze.

Read the full article on HGTV here.