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Cappies Review: Loudoun Valley High School, "The Addams Family Musical: School Edition"
Dead, alive or undecided, "When You're an Addams," it doesn't make a difference! Loudoun Valley High School told the eerie yet lighthearted story of everyone's favorite supernatural family with their production of "The Addams Family Musical: School Edition." The Addams Family is a creepy yet comedic musical written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
Enter the emerald outdoors
Walking barefoot on soft grass is one of life’s sweetest and most simple pleasures. Even more than that, it’s actually good for you. Research shows that walking barefoot on grass can help decrease stress levels by as much as 62%. It also strengthens the tendons, muscles and ligaments in the feet, and improves flexor strength. “A barefoot-friendly lawn encourages kids to play outdoors and adds both to a home’s value and its curb appeal,” says Sean Fong, owner of Hawaiian Turfgrass.
Collaboration is key
Collaboration is key Posted in: Remodel • Renovating 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 and FMI Consulting, homeowner satisfaction with design-build was rated highest of all project delivery methods, with more than 75% of respondents reporting very positive experiences.
A unique construction biz
A unique construction biz Posted in: Remodel • Renovating A Kailua homeowner was apprehensive. He’d lived in his home for more than 40 years and really wanted to add a large deck, though he knew it would be a challenge. Construction would involve moving water and electric lines; staging and material delivery would be difficult because of the deck’s placement. “After getting bids from three contractors, we chose Tal Builders,” the home owner says.
Time to roll up your sleeves
Time to roll up your sleeves Posted in: Remodel • Renovating 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 up your sleeves and get started, what are the next steps?
The heart of a home
The heart of a home Posted in: Remodel • Renovating Sharing a kitchen with other people can be quite challenging when their cooking styles and habits don’t quite complement your own. And sharing a kitchen with one or more close family members can be downright maddening.
A solid partnership
A solid partnership Posted in: Remodel • Renovating While many older homes have undeniable charms, they weren’t always built to take advantage of the natural gifts of their surroundings. That was certainly the case with a home Graham Builders rebuilt for a Pauoa family this past year. Created in 1958, the original single-wall home lacked the views of the neighborhood’s peaceful forests and the gentle breezes that channel through the valley.
Ready for the holidays
Ready for the holidays Posted in: Remodel • Renovating Are your upcoming holiday celebrations creating visions of an upgraded home? Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts and cookie baking parties could be more festive and welcoming in a newly remodeled home. Planning a home construction project that transitions from daily life to big holiday parties requires expert help. As Honolulu’s oldest residential design-build firm, Graham Builders has helped hundreds of families improve their homes.
A careful planning process
A careful planning process Posted in: Remodel • Renovating No matter if you’re a current homeowner or simply thinking about your dream home, choosing your contractor carefully is important. “There’s only so much land on this island, and only so much new development that can happen here,” observes Bruce Kim, president of Atlas Construction.
Exceeding Expectations
Exceeding Expectations Posted in: Remodel • Renovating Lately, Hawaii’s impossibly high cost of living has been a hot topic in local news. It’s a challenge many families have addressed by pooling their resources to create multigenerational homes in which several generations can live, often sharing expenses, chores and childcare.
Timeless Styles - Graham Builders | Hawaii Renovation
Timeless Styles Posted in: Remodel • Renovating As you plan your new home construction or renovation, you’ll likely check out the latest design magazines and websites for inspiration and ideas. Inspiration is wonderful, but as Malia Yee of Graham Builders tells clients, it’s wise to be cautious about embracing hot design trends. Over the years, the lead designer for the Honolulu design/build firm says she has steered dozens of clients from faddish styles she knew they’d regret.
The UAE Climate Change Action Strategy
The UAE is acting boldly in leading the Middle East on climate change action. “We see the climate change agenda as an opportunity for economic growth, which attracts new skills, new jobs,” said Her Excellency Mariam Bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at a recent Middle East Think Tank event hosted by Harvard Business Publishing.
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