Hawaii Real Estate News
Make Your Home Stand Out in the Market
Considering selling you home? If you want to get offers from buyers, make a great first impression by improving these potential turn-offs: Messy Landscaping: Buyers are looking for curb appeal. Take the time to clean up an overgrown yard. Nasty…
Enhancing the Safety of Your Windows and Doors
Properly functioning windows and doors not only provide light and air into your home but also enhance the safety of your home. If poorly maintained and/or left unsecured, they could be safety hazards to small children, people with impaired critical…
Laminate Flooring Vs. Real Hardwood Flooring
There are several things to consider when deciding between laminate flooring, which looks similar to a wood floor, or to go with real hardwood flooring. One thing to consider is where the floor will be in your home. For example,…
How to Keep Resolutions A good friend of
How to Keep ResolutionsA good friend of mine recently ran the Honolulu Marathon and started cramping about half way through this 26 mile run. The pain became almost unbearable at mile 20. Rather than calling it quits however, he adjusted…
Time to Change Your Password? Each year,
Time to Change Your Password? Each year, SplashData publishes a list of the most common passwords. This list was compiled from files containing millions of stolen passwords posted online by hackers. Users of any of these passwords are the most…
How Do I Fix Sagging Sofa Cushions?
How Do I Fix Sagging Sofa Cushions?Do you notice that each time you sit down on your sofa, you sink deeper and deeper into it? Since sofas are expensive you probably don't want to run out and buy a new…
How to Measure for Bathroom Faucets Need
How to Measure for Bathroom FaucetsNeeding to replace your bathroom faucets? Before selecting your new faucets, here are some measurements you will need to choose the right size faucet for your sink. Bathroom faucets come in two different sizes: 8-inch…
From the City and County of Honolulu, De
From the City and County of Honolulu, Dept of Env Services: Recycle your Christmas trees.Remove all ornaments and tinsel (and no flocked trees). Place them at the curb (in your green cart) for pickup on your regular every-other-week green waste…
Energy-Efficient Holiday Gift Guide How
Energy-Efficient Holiday Gift GuideHow about giving a gift that keeps on giving in the form of energy savings! Cordless power tools and yard care tools use about 30% less energy with ENERGY STAR-certified battery chargers. Motion-sensing digital picture frames display…
Tips on Remodeling a Bathroom
Thinking of remodeling a bathroom? It doesnt have to be a stressful project. A well-planned bathroom remodel gives you, the homeowner, a chance to transform an outdated space into a spa-like retreat. Before you begin, consider these tips to ensure…