Thoughts of Home
Remodeling Terms for Dummies
posted by: Contributing Editor Lennie Omalza on Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 01:32am HAST From anchor bolts to wainscoting, this glossary covers it all. More
Forced Perspective
posted by: Associate Editor Andy Beth Miller on Thu May 17, 2012 at 11:47pm HAST How landscaping can be mind-bending art More
A Modern Ikebana
posted by: Associate Editor Andy Beth Miller on Thu Apr 26, 2012 at 11:13pm HAST Create fun and functional flower arrangements that are cute as a button! More
Reusing Old Bottle Caps
posted by: Contributing Editor Lennie Omalza on Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 05:22am HAST Find a new use for your old bottle caps! More
Lennie's April Picks
posted by: Contributing Editor Lennie Omalza on Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 04:25am HAST Find out which green goodies Contributing Editor Lennie Omalza selected as her April picks. More
Tom's April Pick
posted by: Editor Tom Kunz on Fri Apr 06, 2012 at 03:48am HAST We featured a lot of great energy-efficient appliances in our April issue. Find out which one caught Editor Tom Kunz's eye. More
Keeping the Noise In
posted by: Contributing Editor Lennie Omalza on Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 01:55am HAST How to deal when you (or your neighbors) are making too much noise More
Mad about March
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Fri Mar 02, 2012 at 12:50am HAST We were mad about March items! Here are our Editors’ Picks from this month’s issue. More
February Favorites
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Tue Feb 07, 2012 at 01:41am HAST Stuff we love from the February issue, just in time for Valentine's Day More
January Editors' Picks
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Mon Jan 09, 2012 at 04:18am HAST Stuff we loved from the January issue More
And to All a Good Light
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Mon Dec 05, 2011 at 10:50pm HAST The 26th annual Honolulu City Lights celebration goes green (and red). More
Chic Shortcuts: 8 Ways to Simplify Your Holiday
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Thu Dec 01, 2011 at 06:00am HAST Simplify your life during the most wonderful (and busiest) time of the year. More
On the Fence
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Tue Nov 22, 2011 at 10:48pm HAST Don Detwiler of Pacific American Lumber weighs in on finishing a wood fence. More
Editors' Picks
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Mon Nov 07, 2011 at 01:00am HAST Cool stuff we love More
Terrifying Tales from the Yard
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Fri Oct 14, 2011 at 04:24am HAST 3 Ways to Avoid Ghastly Outdoor Oversights More
Spiced Applesauce Muffins
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Thu Oct 06, 2011 at 05:41am HAST Tutu's recipe for spiced applesauce muffins More
Direct Inject
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Wed Sep 07, 2011 at 06:35am HAST Get worry-free trees with the Direct Inject method from Hawaii Landscape Services. More
Green with Modesty
posted by: Laura Berbusse on Fri Jul 29, 2011 at 06:24am HAST Today, the Ambrosewiczes get to move into the New Hawaiian Home. More
Splash of Art
posted by: Tom Kunz on Fri Jul 22, 2011 at 04:15am HAST A 20-foot entryway wall in an Aina Haina home is the backdrop for an eye-catching, eco-friendly mermaid. More
Structurally Sound: Project Planning & Management
posted by: Dena Cassella on Wed Jul 20, 2011 at 05:34am HAST In a mass renovation project, it's easy for the results to overshadow the hard work put in by vendors and specialists. We salute you, project management teams! More
RevoluSunary Neighborhood: Manoa's Solar Street
posted by: Enjy El-Kadi on Wed May 04, 2011 at 06:39am HAST RevoluSun’s Solar Street initiative is shrinking this neighborhood’s energy footprint — and its residents’ electric bills. More
We Won a 2011 Pele Award!
posted by: Enjy El-Kadi on Mon May 02, 2011 at 06:46am HAST The 2010 Green Hawaii section of our April issue won us a Pele Award. More
Arabian Lights: Eden/Oasis Lighting
posted by: Enjy El-Kadi on Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 05:18am HAST Exotic lighting brings Mediterranean style to your Hawaii home. More
Happy Earth Day from HHR
posted by: Dena Cassella on Wed Apr 20, 2011 at 05:32am HAST Celebrate Earth Day with some eco-friendly products and inspiring, earth-loving projects. More
Solar for Japan: Sunetric Solar PV Giveaway
posted by: Enjy El-Kadi on Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 04:28am HAST Win a $15,000 solar photovoltaic system for your home! More
Hot Deal from Hawaii Energy
posted by: Enjy El-Kadi on Wed Mar 23, 2011 at 05:27am HAST Hawaii Energy now offers limited time, bonus rebates for residential solar water heaters. More
$250 Rebates for Energy Star Refrigerators
posted by: Joanne Romero on Mon Mar 07, 2011 at 03:45am HAST Hawaii Energy offers limited time rebate for Hawaii and Maui counties. More
Perfect Pillowcases: Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Style That Lasts
posted by: Enjy El-Kadi on Mon Feb 28, 2011 at 06:00am HAST Hale Hale Home offers one-of-a-kind, locally designed and handmade pillowcases that look good indoors and out. More
Wallpaper + Dark Trim = High Style
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Feb 11, 2011 at 03:53am HAST Wallpaper has been on the hot trend list for a while. Check out this unique twist. More
Sleep Tight: The Cassius Sofa
posted by: Enjy El-Kadi on Mon Jan 31, 2011 at 01:12am HAST Step aside, traditional sofa sleeper, make way for this ultra-modern piece. More
Meet the First Family
posted by: on Mon Jan 10, 2011 at 09:19pm HAST We're telling you all about the BIA's New Hawaiian Home project in our January issue. Now, meet the owners of this groundbreaking project. More
Make 2011 your home's best year.
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Dec 30, 2010 at 02:04am HAST This is, no joke, no staging, what my office looks like during our busy 2011 planning time. More
HGTV's 2011 Dream Home
posted by: Joanne Romero on Tue Dec 28, 2010 at 03:55am HAST Find out how you can win a $2 million grand prize from HGTV, including this exquisite home. More
Problem Solved
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Dec 02, 2010 at 05:02am HAST You won't have to throw out anymore plastic cutlery with this handy kit. More
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Nov 12, 2010 at 05:22am HAST In my opinion, once November rolls around, it’s officially holiday season. And what better way to get in the holiday spirit than to decorate your home? More
Green Homes, Nice Prices
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Nov 12, 2010 at 04:10am HAST Green living is going mainstream with two new local projects. More
Detective Work
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Fri Oct 29, 2010 at 07:13am HAST Did you know October is Energy Awareness Month? If you're looking for ways to get the family involved in reducing your electric bills, look no further. More
Power-Wash Your Laundry
posted by: Joanne Romero on Tue Oct 26, 2010 at 04:56am HAST You power-wash your house and driveway to give your home the ultimate clean. Now, you can apply that same power to your laundry. More
Two Great Events This Weekend!
posted by: Sabra Morris on Fri Oct 15, 2010 at 05:12am HAST Still unsure about what to do this weekend? Why not tour some gorgeous kitchens and homes? More
The Green Curtain
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Fri Oct 08, 2010 at 04:55am HAST Look what I found while writing this month's bath trends story. More
(More) Landscaping Problems, Solved
posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 12:54am HAST Expert landscaper Kevin Mulkern of Mulkern Landscaping gets to the root of two common landscaping problems. More
PV in Hawaii for Zero Down!
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 11:45pm HAST Owning a photovoltaic system in Hawaii just got a lot cheaper. More
Questions about homeownership? Start here.
posted by: Sabra Morris on Thu Aug 26, 2010 at 11:46pm HAST The National Association of Home builders isn't just for remodeling insiders. More
Green Gets Bigger and Better
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Aug 05, 2010 at 06:45am HAST Energy Expo 2010 is just around the corner. More
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
New Home Store in Town
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Jul 23, 2010 at 02:24am HAST Your favorite shop just hit town, and you won't believe how big it is. 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
Fourth of July Sale
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Jul 02, 2010 at 03:48am HAST This Fourth of July is the USA’s 234th birthday. It’s cause for celebration with barbecues, fireworks and, of course, sales. More
Affordable Appliances
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Jun 25, 2010 at 01:51am HAST So you desperately need a new refrigerator, but money is tight, and you just missed out on the government’s rebate program. Better luck next time? Not with this strategy. 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
Learn to Garden
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 01:42am HAST Learn to garden for free this weekend. More
Colorful Gardening Containers
posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:28am HAST If you've driven near Zippy's on Nimitz recently, you might have noticed some pops of color across the street. More
Trash to Treasure
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:14am HAST See what 111 plastic bottle can become. 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
Eco-Friendly Home Accessories
posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu May 13, 2010 at 01:31am HAST Eco-friendly accessories that mimic Mother Nature inspired our Green Issue’s RADAR piece. Check out two more favorites that you didn’t see in the magazine. 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
Green Day
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Apr 22, 2010 at 06:50am HAST Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with this... More
What to Do
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Apr 16, 2010 at 06:11am HAST With Earth Day just around the corner (April 22), I found myself asking, what can I do around the home to help? 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
Obsession Confession
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Fri Apr 09, 2010 at 01:23am HAST What's my favorite green snack? More
Strawberry Fields
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Apr 05, 2010 at 01:43am HAST Local strawberries added some green to Easter Sunday. More
Best Practice
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 03:29am HAST While you're waiting for your next remodeling project to come to fruition, put to practice these three energy-saving habits today. More
I'm back!
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Apr 01, 2010 at 01:46am HAST I've been a bad blogger, but a very green girl lately. 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
Turn It Up
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 06:02am HAST I came across these awesome speakers while researching for HHR’s green issue. 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
Feel-Good Pillows
posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Jan 27, 2010 at 01:41am HAST Modern designs and 100% organic cotton? Check. Eco-friendly insert options? Check. Smart fabrication? Check. These great new pillows are something you can feel good about. More
Calling All Chocoholics
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Wed Jan 20, 2010 at 04:44am HAST Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 31. The Haleiwa Farmers’ Market is hosting the Hawaii Cacao Festival. 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
Happy New Resolutions
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Jan 04, 2010 at 05:47am HAST Do you have any green resolutions for 2010? More
The New Year's Diet That Comes With Tax Credits
posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Dec 30, 2009 at 05:26am HAST Each year, countless New Year’s resolutions are made—and broken. Maybe we’d do better if they came with financial motivation? More
Last-Minute Green Gift Idea!
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Wed Dec 23, 2009 at 11:56pm HAST It's getting down to the wire. Here's an idea for you last-minute shoppers. More
Christmas at the White House
posted by: Joanne Romero on Tue Dec 15, 2009 at 02:13am HAST Decorating your home for the holidays? Find out how your décor compares to that of the White House... More
Tree Hunting
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Tue Dec 15, 2009 at 12:31am HAST Dreaming of a green Christmas? There’s still time to get everything you need—including a locally grown Christmas tree. 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
Share your brilliant ideas in HHR!
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Dec 03, 2009 at 01:30am HAST Do you want to be in Hawaii Home + Remodeling? I’m looking for YOUR ideas for January’s Green Living page. More
Wrap It Up
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Dec 03, 2009 at 01:14am HAST If you’ll be at Ala Moana Center this weekend finishing up your holiday shopping, get your gifts wrapped the green way for free. More
Pull up a stool. Get free design.
posted by: Joanne Romero on Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 07:00am HAST Do you have a room that could use a little extra help? Maybe you have a general sense of what you want to do with it, but you could use some professional advice? Here's how to get some, for FREE. 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
Give the Gift of Lower Electric
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 04:17am HAST The Blue Line PowerCost Monitor is predicted to be a huge seller this year, and it’s easy to see why. You can literally walk around your house and turn things on and off to see, in real time, how they affect your electric bill. More
Flower Power
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 05:25am HAST This month’s cover features fresh, beautiful sunflowers from the North Shore. I picked them up right before the photo shoot from one of my favorite flower shops. 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
A Sight to Sea
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 02:31am HAST Plastic, plastic everywhere. Only 1,000 miles northeast of us is enough of the stuff to cover Texas, twice. More
Easy, Fast, Delicious Salmon Cakes
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 04:58am HAST I love to eat, and I love to cook. The only problem is, after a long day at work, it’s hard to spend more time cooking in the kitchen. So when my friend Nicole offered up her mother-in-law’s easy (and fast) recipe for salmon cakes, I had to try it. More
Easy Clean
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 04:09am HAST Joanne and I took a trip out to Kapolei last week to visit the Simply Organized store. They had a bunch of cool, green products, like bamboo bathroom accessories and this spray bottle. 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
Reduce, Reuse and Control Pests?
posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 04:52am HAST Did you know you could reduce landfill waste and control pests at the same time? Terminix’s new eco-conscious insulation, R-Plus, does just that. More
The Silver Lining Goes Green
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Sun Oct 25, 2009 at 11:30pm HAST I share a very small house with my younger, greener sister. If it's eco-friendly, she knows about it. 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
Going Without
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Oct 19, 2009 at 02:10am HAST Could you go a year without toilet paper? One family did—and this weekend you can watch a movie all about their experience. 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
Blowing Me Away
posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu Oct 15, 2009 at 01:40am HAST If you’re like me, you hate cleaning your standing fan. Lucky for us, Dyson came out with a mind-blowing bladeless fan: the Dyson Air Multiplier. More
Green Learning
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Oct 12, 2009 at 11:08pm HAST Looking to learn how to be a little greener? I know just the place! More
Save Water at Home
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Oct 12, 2009 at 10:50pm HAST I’m so happy that our annual Kitchen and Bath issue is finally out! After working on this issue, it’s more apparent than ever that both rooms are full of resource-conserving opportunities. More
Counter Offer
posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu Oct 08, 2009 at 11:59pm HAST Green options are popping up everywhere. It’s no wonder that sustainable materials have reached our countertops as well. 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
Who Doesn't Love a Giveaway?
posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Sep 30, 2009 at 11:52pm HAST There's something about getting something for free that appeals to me, so when I heard of the latest giveaway at so'mace, I had to share. More
Maximum Usage
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Wed Sep 30, 2009 at 06:59am HAST Trying to do more with less? I swear by this natural, multi-use product for a multitude of things. More
Lights Out
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Tue Sep 29, 2009 at 04:24am HAST How quick are you to turn on a light in your house as soon as it starts getting dark in the evenings? Sure, it’s a modern reflex, but it hasn’t always been this way. More
Orange You Glad It's Fall?
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 05:20am HAST Fall has just begun, and although the traditional fall colors can’t always be seen in the foliage here in Hawaii, that doesn’t mean we have to live without them. 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
Island Dreams
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 02:57am HAST How eco-friendly is your mattress? If you’ve never even thought about it, you might be sleeping on something not-so-green. Lucky for us, SlumberWorld now offers the Island Dreams series of environmentally-friendly memory foam mattresses. More
Shake, Stir, Shop
posted by: Joanne Romero on Mon Sep 21, 2009 at 05:54am HAST Have you shopped for furniture lately? The latest trend is turning a sale into an all-out event. 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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Mahalo for removing your shoes
posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu Sep 10, 2009 at 05:03am HAST Picture this: your friends arrive at your house for a get-together. Without thinking, they remove their shoes and add them to the large pile that’s already convened at the front door.More
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
Food for Thought
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Thu Sep 10, 2009 at 04:46am HAST We’re working on October’s kitchen and bath issue right now. When I think of the kitchen, my mind immediately goes to one thing: Food! There are few green topics more important than food. We eat every day, several times a day. But where does our food really come from? And how was it treated before we got ready to eat it? More
Remodeling your kitchen? Score big deals.
posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Sep 04, 2009 at 05:52am HAST Here’s a buying tip: if you’re remodeling your kitchen, check to see if showroom display models are for sale. Usually, if they are, they’re offered at a highly discounted rate. They’re sold as-is, and you’re getting an incredible deal. Check these out that I found on sale at Archipelago Hawaii. More
Green Linens
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Fri Sep 04, 2009 at 05:43am HAST Are cooler days ahead? You never know this time of year in the Islands. But, whether it’s hot or breezy, I like to stay cool (and green!) with my bamboo quilt by HomeSource International. 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
Just Add Water
posted by: Jenny de Jesus on Mon Aug 17, 2009 at 06:42am HAST Welcome to Everyday Green, Hawaii Home + Remodeling’s first green-focused weekly blog! It’s my hope that here you’ll find simple, useful tips and information for living a little greener every day. More
Crabby in a Good Way
posted by: Joanne Romero on Sun Aug 16, 2009 at 11:42pm HAST Aloha and welcome to My Pad! Here, I'll show you my favorite trends, products and tips on anything and everything having to do with the home, and I would love to hear your feedback as well. MoreArchive
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