
Home & Garden
From home remodeling to storm preparedness to DIY landscaping projects, here’s were we feature great articles to help you navigate home ownership and building your ideal tropical oasis on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Here’s How You Can Have a Low Waste Holiday Season This Year
Now, more than ever, we need to start becoming more environmentally conscious for the sake of future generations—this holiday season is no exception. Here are


Here are 5 Easy Ways to Deal with Pesky Mold in Hawai’i
We’ve all had our favorite shirts, backpacks, or our favorite electronics destroyed by mold in Hawai’i. One of the many challenges of living in Hawai’i


SMART Plumbing Hawaii | 5 Years of Success
The Hilo-based plumbing company, SMART Plumbing Hawaii, will be celebrating five years in business as of October 15, 2020. They started out with just ONE


What To Know When Hiring A Big Island Contractor
With building back on the rise here on the BI this is a MUST read & SHARE! If you are planning on building a new


Build Better, Live Better DIY – How To Make Pavers With Tim Vezina
Ok so here is the scenario, you have a great front lanai, but you are tracking cinder into the house. One way to prevent that


Simple DIY with HPM – 2×4 Park Bench
We are bringing versatility to this Simple DIY with HPM Building Supply by introducing The AnySize Chair from 2×4 Basics. IT’S EASY! Simple assembly with only a powered screwdriver and


HPM’S Hurricane Essentials Checklist
Time to tackle that hurricane kit you’ve been meaning to put together. Now… what to put in your supply box? Food and water—check! Maybe


Simple DIY with HPM – 2×4 Basics ShelfLinks
Are you in need of more storage? This is your answer! Just head over to HPM Hawaii to pick your ShelfLinks bundle today! IT’S EASY! Simple assembly with


Tips for Identifying a ‘Go-To’ Storm Shelter in Your Home
Safety is an important issue for everyone, especially during times of severe weather. Do you know where to go in your home if a severe