You may have noticed as you travel across Hawai’i or other locations in a tropical climate that many of the homes are built off the ground on what is called a post and pier foundation. What is the purpose of that design? Why not just build a slab on the...
Everyone knows that Hawaii is a plant paradise, but few know the real secrets before you get here. Hawaii is filled with a variety of microclimates, from dry deserts to lush rain forests. What may grow well in one area may not grow in another. There...
It rains so much in parts of Hawaii that a good percentage of residents only have access to rainwater to fulfill all of their household water needs. Lucky for us, systems are pretty easy to install. If you have been curious about how to harvest rainwater, whether you...
We all know what rain is, but how many of us have actually considered harvesting it to use at home? You may feel comfortable using it for common household uses such as running a load of laundry or flushing a toilet, but did you know it can be used to shower in...
Hawai’i is a paradise for going Off-Grid. More and more people are making the move. With ample sunshine, rainfall and year-round growing seasons, living is easy in the Aloha State. With that easy living comes a high cost of living, but it doesn’t have to...
