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Department of Commerce & Consumers Affairs IMPORTANT! Protect yourself! Use this website to verify a contractor's license and insurances are current, valid and in good standing! Do-It-Yourself-Contractor Considering taking on that next big project by yourself? You will find this article very interesting and informative Black Market. Local contractors vent their frustrations about unlicensed, illegal competitors Consumers, Contractors and Contracts Hawaii Contractors License Board “Protecting the public interest under the law…” Cracking down on unlicensed builders Article by: Caroline Wright, BIA Progress, Sept. 2007		Department of Planning and Permitting, City and County of Honolulu Do you Need a Builder Permit Third-Party Permits Third-party permitting process slow to catch on

30 Planning Tips: The first step of a successful project? Knowing what you want Help is on the Way: Fees and Qualifications will vary depending on what type of expert you select for your project Designing Your Space What is Interior Design? How do you work with an interior designer? How do you find an interior designer? Going Green A deeper look into nature's color.. 50 Must-Have Features for Today's Home Buyers What baby boomers, Generation X and echo boomers crave for their new homes Bathroom: Clean, Bright & Rich Consumers want spa-quality finishes in a simple yet luxurious package Take 6 Steps to the best kitchen for your money Light you Kitchen Right Choose a mix of sources and fixtures for the most-used rooms in the home Homeowner’s Design Center The Basics of Universal Design Simple home modifications for an aging consumer base Competing Green To Steel or Not to Steel This month, we tackle the debate of steel framed homes versus wood framed Love at first sight Article by: Andria Hayday, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, May/June 2007 The achievable green home Article by: Green Hawaii Blue-ribbon bake center Article by: Gary Thompson, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, Jan/Feb 2007 Take a powder www.Kohler.com Found space: 8 tips for small bathrooms www.Kohler.com How to pick the right colors for your kitchen or bath Article by: Sharon L. Novotne, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, March/April 2007		Hawaii Homeowner's Resource Guide Point Countertop The pros and cons of granite and solid-surface countertops. Get Turned on to Current Lamp Technology Chosing Carpeting Cut pile or loop, wool or nylon - there's a lot to consider when you're going wall to wall Top This From Natural stone to manmade solid surfacing, local experts pick their top kitchen counter choices Tank less Water Heaters Article from: Home Magazine, Sept. 2006 Counter Points Article from: Home and Remodeling, Feb. 2007 How to pick the best cabinetry for your kitchen Article by: Steve Slack, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, Nov/Dec 2006 Hardwood, engineered wood or laminates:Hard flooring decisions made easy Article by: Merideth Kimble, Hawaii and Home Remodeling, Feb. 2007

Remodeling her Career, One Job at a Time Article from www.hwbc.org, August 2007 Hawaii Home & Remodeling - September 2006 Hawaii Home & Remodeling - October 2006 Hawaii Home & Remodeling - September 2007