Thoughts of Home by Sabra Morris

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 styling
when 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.
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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
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HHR Behind-the-Scenes

posted by: Sabra Morris on Mon Aug 17, 2009 at 06:41am HAST Welcome to my blog, “Thoughts of Home.” In this space, I’ll cover everything from home and real estate trends to local events to what’s going on right here at HHR. We know readers love to see what’s happening behind the scenes, so I’m starting this endeavor with a few of my favorite photos.   More
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