Author: Darlene Dela Cruz
Leading with Purpose
A Q&A with Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros.
Resilience in Action
Hawai‘i Community Foundation builds on lessons from Lahaina to support communities and place-based partnerships.
Weathering Change
Chip Fletcher explains how natural hazards are evolving and impacting Hawaii’s future.
Financial Readiness for the Unexpected
Experts share simple steps to protect your money and your ohana.
A Deep Dive on Disaster Insurance for Homeowners
What your policy might not cover — and why it matters.
Utilities and Community Response
Restoring gas, water and power after emergencies takes skilled crews and cooperative residents.
Editor’s Notes: April/May 2025
Where life finds its place.
Family Ties
A mother and son team up with Homeworks Construction to design their legacy home.
True Cost of a Renovation: Lighting
Dial Electric Supply Co., Inc. continues our new series on budget considerations for popular home projects.
Editor’s Notes: February/March 2025
Winning teams.
Espresso Infusion
Welcome to our February/March 2025 edition!
Moody Hues Hit Dramatic Notes
Paint colors for 2025 take cues from the daring shades of the past.
Koolau Serenity
Designing a sweet escape for a nature-inspired renovation.
Top 2025 Trends
We asked our industry partners to share their insights on 2025 trends — don’t miss their thoughts in this special feature.
True Cost of a Renovation: Kitchen Upgrades
Homeowners Design Center kicks off an informative new series on budget considerations for popular home projects.
Shaping the Future
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we check in with Hawaii’s Professional Women in Building council.
Editor’s Notes: December 2024/January 2025
The gift of presence.
Pieces of Flair
Welcome to our December 2024/January 2025 edition!
Purple Reign
Color and artistry flow effortlessly in a Maui home full of beauty.
The Appliance Experts
Pacific Home and Appliance Distribution delivers exceptional service for every project.
Accessible Luxury for Island Living
The latest offerings from Red Knot bring a perfect blend of design and function.
Editor’s Notes: October/November 2024
Come to the table.
Residential Wonders
A new book explores limitless possibilities in local architecture.
Building with Grace
In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month in October, we’re shining a light on hardworking and dedicated mana wahine in the Islands’ construction, design, and remodeling industries.
Easy Entertaining
Sleek, modern furnishings add style to small spaces for seasonal soirées.
Bed, Bath and Beyond
A master bathroom remodel influences design decisions throughout this Valley Isle residence.
Editor’s Notes: September 2024
Denim and rhinestones.
Rest Easy
Curating spaces that rejuvenate your soul.
Diamond Standard
A stunning Honolulu home sets the bar for excellence in local residential architecture.
Urban Living Perfected
Style, scale and comfort come together exquisitely at apt. by HomeWorld.
Bold, Beautiful and Breezy
Taking risks with your home design choices can pay off in big ways, says a local interior designer.
Editor’s Notes: August 2024
Making it count.
Remembering Philip “Pip” White
The late founder of WhiteSpace Architects leaves behind a legacy of innovation.
Home is Where the Art is
Chic European design meets cool Island style at family-run INspiration Interiors.
Let the Sunshine In
Updating condo windows and doors is a breeze with Coastal Windows.
Design on a Dime
These budget- and time-friendly home hacks can make an impressive impact.
Snapshots and Skylines
A new book captures the beauty of Island architecture, construction and engineering.
Editor’s Notes: July 2024
Kalihi, represent!
Neighbor Island Muses
Interior designers on Hawaii Island and Kauai reflect on aesthetics, trends and more.
A Great Escape
Exploring new horizons of architecture and construction through this Hawaii Island abode.
Remixed & Reimagined
Creative combinations of textures and transitional design by Homeworks Construction flow through this new build.
Your Friendly Home Improvement Experts
Beyond tools and materials, Hardware Hawaii serves with heart and aloha.
The Life Aquatic
An outdoor lounge area transformed by Pacific Pool & Spa flows with inspiration.
Coastal Service
Bring the beach into your spaces with cues from North Shore life.
Editor’s Notes: June 2024
All the little things.
So Fresh and So Clean
Whites and neutrals can add a calming effect to interior design.
Sky’s the Limit with All Things New
Artistry and ambition take flight.
Backyard for All Seasons
Sturdy Stadium Zoysia from Hawaiian Turfgrass is the perfect home turf for year-round recreation.
Stonework Showroom
From indoor surfaces to outdoor accents, Selective Stone has you covered.
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Editor’s Notes: Hawaii Disaster Preparation
A special edition of Hawaii Home + Remodeling magazine, presented by aio Hawaii and Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
Letter from Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Micah A. Kāne, CEO and president of HCF, introduces the 2025 Hawai‘i Disaster Preparation Guide, sponsored by HCF.
