There are a lot of people here in Hawaii who are very concerned about what their beach bodies look like. To reach the goal of looking fit and attractive, many homeowners have decided to invest in their own home gym. To be sure, home exercise equipment can be a great...

We’ve all been there at some point – whether it’s washing up in the kitchen sink or taking a shower or bath, there is no convenient time for a clogged drain. Many people decide that the quickest solution is the best one – pouring some commercial drain-clearing...

Skunks have long been a nuisance to man, spraying their property, spraying their animals, and even spraying man himself. However, skunks only spray in self-defense. So how can you make sure to keep yourself and your family from aggravating a skunk to the point of it...

If you’re thinking about buying a home, there is a critical piece of information you need to know before you commit to the purchase. That critical piece of information is the answer to this question: “What is the HOA like?” The HOA – or Homeowners Association – that...

People around the world admire Hawaiians for being so laid back and easygoing. Besides the natural beauty of our islands, it’s these qualities that keep tourists coming back year after year. However, one thing that we should never be laid back about is personal...

With summer approaching, it is time to think about the way that your ducts are working. Why is that? Because energy loss due to leaky ducts in your central air conditioning system could be very costly. If there are leaks in your ducts, your system could be dumping...

Floods are some of the most frequent and disruptive weather hazards in the country. While most floods tend to develop slowly, with obvious signs that give warning of the danger, flash floods tend to develop very suddenly, with little to no warning signs. This makes...

When it comes to selecting a mirror, the first thing to consider is size. Large mirrors are typically best to reflect the more light into your space, particularly if you want to make it look bigger and brighter. To get the same effect with smaller mirrors, you have to...

An under-home crawlspace provides the ideal environment for many hazards. If we consider the kinds of conditions that are generally found down there, damp, dark, and largely undisturbed, it’s easy to see the need for caution. In fact, as home inspectors, this is one...

Having a blank wall can make a room feel very empty and unfinished, but even in this case, you don’t want to overfill the wall with pictures, shelves, and mirrors. What you really need is to put something in that space that fits in with the room and it’s colors. So...