Homeowners Lucia and Brian of Manoa reimagined their master bedroom and bathroom to reflect their love of travel and exotic destinations. They hired Graham Builders for a renovation that transformed their spaces into stunning spa-like retreats. “During COVID,...
According to Pew Research, around 60 million American households are considered “multi-generational” -- generally defined as a family in which three or more generations live together. Here in the Aloha State, strong family values and the high cost of both caregiving...
It might be a homeowner’s worst nightmare: waking up to the smell of smoke, and the unmistakable sounds of fire, crackling and popping. “Building one’s dream home usually doesn’t start this way, but for too many people, it begins with a nightmare,” says Evan Fujimoto,...
Over the past three decades, the construction project delivery method known as design-build has become tremendously popular in the United States. In a survey conducted by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and FMI Consulting, homeowner satisfaction with...
As Graham Builders vice president of operations, Ryan Graham, has seen many situations in which hidden construction costs catch homeowners completely off-guard, delaying projects and sometimes derailing them completely. “Building or renovating a house involves more...
For those who are planning to build a new home, or embark on a renovation project, it’s sometimes difficult not to think of building permits as a necessary evil. What are the benefits of obtaining a building permit? How extensive must a remodeling project be to...
When Allen Kimura decided to expand his Oahu home to accommodate several generations of his family, he chose Honolulu design/build firm Graham Builders to handle the project. In their first meeting, the Graham Builders team carefully examined every inch of Kimura’s...
Renewal, rejuvenation, realignment, revitalization! The New Year inspires change in so many ways. Do your dreams for 2023 include a new addition, a complete kitchen and bath renovation, perhaps even the construction of a new home? Once you’ve decided it’s time to roll...
On March 4th, Graham Builders will resume its free monthly “Building Your Home For Life” seminars at the Honolulu Country Club. Graham Builders’ last in-person event was held in March 2020, just before the pandemic forced the end of most public gatherings....
The word “home” means different things to different people. As our lifestyles change constantly, so do the activities and tasks we perform in our homes. And for many reasons, it is helpful to have spaces in our homes that can change and evolve, too. “Truly flexible...