We've been pretty lucky on Oahu when it comes to hurricanes. Kauai or the Big Island typically take the brunt of the damage and we end up with relatively little. But just because that's been norm, doesn't mean it will always be so. I wasn't old ...

Living near the ocean has its perks, but the salty air can be tough on your home. Here are 5 tips to prevent saltwater corrosion:

1. Embrace the power of water:

• Annual pressure wash: Give your house a good rinse at least once a year. This removes built-up salt ...

Enhancing Property Value: The Power of Landscaping, Painting, and Decluttering

A home is not just a place to live; it's an investment. Whether you're looking to sell in the near future or simply want to boost your property's value, there are cost-effective and relatively simple ways to ...

Finding good, reliable help with projects around your home can be difficult. It often seems that service providers are so busy that they don't even have time for new requests. Well, hopefully, this list makes your search a little bit easier.

As a disclaimer, these aren't people that ...

The really short answer is, "No." 

In fact, unless your sea wall was built, legally, before 1999, you can't even repair it. I have heard of one exception where a property had a tree that was planted by Hawaiian Royalty long ago and qualified as a historical site ...

Check your beach's water quality at: Clean Water Branch System Website

Hawaii's New Water-Quality Monitoring Website Makes a Splash!

Aloha, beach bums and wave riders! We've got some great news for all you ocean enthusiasts out there. Forget the old days of blindly diving into the ...

"Riding the Waves: King Tides in Hawaii and Your Oceanfront Property"

Hey there, fellow oceanfront property owners in beautiful Hawaii! Today, we're diving into a topic that's as fascinating as it is important: king tides. If you've ever wondered what they are, when they occur, and how ...

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La'ie point

La'ie point or Laniloa is a section of land which is made out of coral and limestone and protrudes into the sea.  In Hawaiian legend this point was a mo’o (lizard) standing upright ready to kill anyone who passes by. This mo’o killed a lot ...

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Mo'olelo: Laie

Near the water hole in Malaekahana, between Laie and Kahuku, lived a man called Mano niho kahi ...