The New Family Kitchen

The new hottest craze in remodeling is the "family" kitchen, which is great if you have little ones like me. These new kitchens feature adequate seating, storage, and light. With the usage of formal dining rooms falling by the minute, kitchen islands are replacing the old standard of table and chairs. Not only does the exile of dining rooms provide us with the more interactive experience of being able to sit around the kitchen while Mom (or in my case, Dad :) ) cooks the family dinner but it also opens so much extra space up for the wide open kitchen you've always wanted. With more space comes so many more options! Contractors everywhere are utilizing this extra space to make room for larger refrigerators (who doesn't need that?!), larger pantry, more drawers and cabinets, and sometimes even an extra oven or dishwasher. More windows or even a sliding door or two give parents a great view of kids playing outside or arriving guests. So if you've been thinking about knocking that dining room door down lately then give us a call!

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.