Homes & Gardens
O‘ahu’s Great Neighborhoods: Kāne‘ohe
A Windward neighborhood with Hawaiian culture, longtime residents and scrappy small businesses.
O‘ahu’s Great Neighborhoods: Kaimukī
A supportive small business community where old-school meets hip and new.
Come Home to Ward Village
At Kō‘ula, experience contemporary indoor-outdoor living inspired by nature.
Ward Village: An Exceptional Urban-Island Lifestyle
At Kō‘ula, experience contemporary indoor-outdoor island living between city and sea.
Ward Village: The Perfect Place to Find Your Perfect Place
Hot Property: Situated next to Victoria Ward Park, Kō‘ula is a dynamic destination where nature and elegance coexist.
Real Estate: Curious What A $23 Million House on O‘ahu Looks Like?
This Hawai‘i Loa Ridge stunner comes outfitted with wow-worthy features—a saltwater infinity pool, a pneumatic elevator, designer décor and a pop art collection that would make Pharrell jealous.
Style Scoop: These Are the Trendiest Houseplants in Honolulu
We chat with the crew at Kaka‘ako’s newest plant shop, Mari’s Urban Garden, about plant therapy, the best low-maintenance plants and its ultra-rare $1,500 monstera.
4 Tips to Grow Veggies at Home with Your Kids
Springtime is the best time to start a vegetable garden in containers, on your lānai or in your backyard.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: How To Care For Poinsettias
Poinsettias have staying power beyond Christmas, if you treat them right.
Vladimir Ossipoff’s Personal Retreat Receives National Award
Out of the mist, the newly restored cabin gives us a new perspective of O‘ahu’s Leeward side.
Transform Your Home with the Right Addition
All Things New shares how an addition can elevate, improve your entire property.
An Award-Winning Builder Shares Tips to Create a Spa Bathroom
Relax and reset your bath with the help of Moorhead & Company Inc.
Need-to-Know Basics For First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home can be intimidating. First Hawaiian Bank shares some tips to make the homebuying process more feasible.
We Tried It: Kaka‘ako Butterfly Garden Workday in Honolulu
Plant flowers, pull weeds, harvest veggies and get dirty while giving back to the community in this family-friendly volunteer opportunity.
Honolulu’s New Urban Garden Project Helps People Living in Vulnerable Communities Grow Their Own Food
“I’m a gardener, I love gardening and I love saving the world one garden at a time. That’s my motto.”
Beat the Heat and Stay Cool This Summer
(Sponsored) No matter the size of your home, there are plenty of hacks to avoid paying a hefty electric bill at the end of the month.
3 Tips to Upgrade Your Fridge and Save You Money
(Sponsored) Hawaii Energy will even pay you $250 to upgrade to an energy-efficient one.
These 3 Historic Hawai‘i Houses Might Be On Sale Very Soon
Museums, universities and nonprofits used to be a safe haven for historic homes, a way to preserve them for public use. But now, three residences entrusted to local institutions are in danger of being sold.
Get Growing: 11 Tips to Start a Backyard or Lānai Garden in Hawai‘i
In Hawai‘i, you don’t have to wait for spring to start a garden. And you don’t need an acre to get started. To get you growing, we turned to master gardeners for tips.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 47 editorial and reader picks for the places in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
