Thoughts of Home by Sabra Morris
Home Maintenance
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Aug 05, 2010 at 06:12am HAST One key to maintaining your home's value is to make sure your place stays in tip-top shape. More
This thing is really growing!
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Jul 29, 2010 at 05:31am HAST Well, it's been about 3 weeks. I promised I'd send an update on my container garden. More
How will my garden grow?
posted by: Sabra Morris on Sun Jul 18, 2010 at 09:14pm HAST Container gardens are all the rage these days. After seeing my friend Jennifer's plantings a couple of weekends ago, I decided to start my own. More
If these walls could talk ...
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 01:59am HAST Was Iolani Palace's design ahead of its time? More
Hurricane season is here.
posted by: Sabra Morris on Wed May 26, 2010 at 10:55pm HAST Hurricane season is here. Are your home and family ready? More
Hawaii's high home-investment returns
posted by: Sabra Morris on Tue May 18, 2010 at 06:11am HAST Here at HHR, we've been using a fantastic industry source to inform some of our home finance articles. And it's available to the public. More
Learn about landscaping
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri May 14, 2010 at 03:30am HAST A large part of a landscaper's job is finding solutions to common problems. More
A new one-stop home shop
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Apr 30, 2010 at 04:42am HAST A new one-stop home shop just opened in the Airport/Lagoon Drive area. I attended the grand opening recently and really liked what I saw. More
HGTV in Hawaii!
posted by: Sabra Morris on Mon Apr 12, 2010 at 06:06am HAST I LOVE HGTV. And I especially love the show "Bang For Your Buck." It's the one where they assess three remodels in one city and decide which one will yield the biggest return on investment. More
Save Thousands on a Solar Water Heater
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Mar 25, 2010 at 11:19pm HAST Did you know you can save as much as $4,500 on a solar water heating system? More
We're loving this book!
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 11:51pm HAST Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, makers of that amazing line of furniture, just came out with a new book detailing some of their best design secrets. More
Our Largest Contest Yet!
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 04:56am HAST Remember the rain that pummeled parts of Oahu a couple of weekends ago? More
The Pantry of My Dreams
posted by: Sabra Morris on Wed Jan 13, 2010 at 06:22am HAST In the spirit of storage and organization, I have something to say: More
Energy Savings Could Mean More Money!
posted by: Sabra Morris on Tue Dec 08, 2009 at 09:37pm HAST The Cash for Clunkers program rewarded people for new, more energy-efficient car purchases ... More
So I have this old computer ...
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 04:50am HAST ... and I've been looking for a place to recycle it for about a year. More
And the winner is...
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Nov 13, 2009 at 01:41am HAST The votes are in! Thanks to everyone, on my blog and on Facebook, who voted for their favorite fabric. More
Chair Fabric: Vote Now!
posted by: by Sabra Morris on Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 04:38am HAST I recently bought this outdoor table at a bargain price. Part of the bargain? It didn't come with chairs! More
Green Home, Blue Planet
posted by: by Sabra Morris on Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 01:02am HAST Last Sunday, I caught “Hawaii Home Energy Makeover,” a great TV special on KGMB9, produced by Hawaii’s own Blue Planet Foundation. More
Use us: We don't mind.
posted by: by Sabra Morris on Fri Oct 16, 2009 at 04:00am HAST In fact, we love it! In producing our November issue, our editors discovered that many homeowners are finding their builders, designers, remodelers and outdoor living contractors in the pages of our magazine. More
Sea Spray Solution
posted by: by Sabra Morris on Thu Oct 08, 2009 at 12:48am HAST I got a great deal on an outdoor dining table last weekend—painted wrought iron with a gorgeous glass top. The only problem? I live a block away from the ocean. More
House Hunting?
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 03:10am HAST Embarking on a search for real estate in Hawaii? More
Hawaii Inspires Us
posted by: Sabra Morris on Mon Sep 14, 2009 at 05:54am HAST It's easy to find inspiration for writing, research and photography stylingwhen we have such amazing surroundings.
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Refresher Course
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Sep 10, 2009 at 04:53am HAST My friend Chere is fantastically creative with furniture. Recently, she found this great table and chairs at the Goodwill in Kailua. They had a great shape and funky detail, but the dark brown color and outdated upholstery needed to go.More
Remodel It Right, Remodel It Green
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Aug 20, 2009 at 01:31am HAST Our staff had a great time working a booth at the Building Industry Association's Remodel It Right, Remodel It Green expo. We always love the opportunity to connect with readers one-on-one and introduce them to home improvement professionals who can help them with their next project. Most popular talk topics? More
