If you’re a homeowner planning to have some contract work done, whether you’re breaking ground for new construction or undertaking a remodel you’ll be well served by doing your homework. Before you can begin the work, you’ll need to find a contractor with whom you can work. Inevitably this will mean comparing prices, which means asking each potential contractor how …
Why You Need a Building Professional For Your Home Remodel
There’s nothing like the feeling of rolling up your sleeves and taking a do-it-yourself approach to issues around the house. From drippy faucets to creaky hinges, there are all sorts of small fixes that the crafty homeowner can undertake on his or her own. However, when it comes to a full home remodel, DIY may not be the way to …
How Clever Design and Construction of Your Hawaiian Home Can Save Energy
There is a trend in home design and construction toward greener, cleaner sources of energy. On the mainland, this might mean installing solar panels in the backyard, using rain barrels to collect water in dry areas, and insulating doors and windows to reduce heating and cooling costs. But Hawaii’s natural landscape and regional climates take special consideration when thinking about …
Planning and Designing Your Dream Home
Purchasing a home is one of the most exciting events of a person’s life, and can be even more thrilling when the home you’re purchasing has been custom-designed by you. If you’re thinking about planning and designing your own home to create the house of your dreams, here are some tips to incorporate to help you along the way. Get …
Uniquely Hawaiian Homes: Single Wall Construction
Greg Putman Construction prides itself on its deep connection to the community it serves. We make our home in Hawaii, on the Kona coast, and we love this area fiercely. As construction and remodeling professionals, it’s our job to build and repair homes that blend in perfect harmony with their surroundings, Hawaii’s naturally rugged and lush landscape. With such a …