water: Two hurricanes have come and gone here on Maui, 2018 update
- 09/14/18 05:01 PM
Two hurricanes have come and gone here on Maui and we have been very lucky to have no damages at our home. In each case they downgraded to a Tropical Storm, which is less severe than a hurricane but still comes with some extreme weather.
Plywood on the windows, ready for strong winds in Haiku Maui When you live off the grid like us, you're kind of prepared at all times: - not connected to the public power or water so no worries about outages - good supply of food on hand since it's a long haul to town on any day - … (14 comments)
water: Weather the storms with an off-grid home on Maui
- 08/28/18 06:34 PM
Survive a tropical storm or hurricane with an off-grid home on Maui - and come out smiling. Disclaimer - it's not about building materials, but more about lifestyle. During this past Hurricane Lane event that happened in Hawaii in August, it was a good feeling knowing we were completely prepared in so many ways. Strong winds knocked down trees, which knocked down power lines, causing loss of electricity for thousands of homes. In at least one location a water line was busted when the roadway collapsed, resulting in no water service to a number of homes in Haiku. Power and water loss are … (3 comments)
water: Haiku Maui HI 96708 - vacant land market update Feb 2018
- 02/28/18 06:03 PM
Haiku Maui HI 96708 - vacant land market update Feb 2018 Here's a quick report of the real estate market activity in my part of the island, Haiku. It covers a large area and there is so much diversity that it's really hard to make any comparisons, but if you follow the market you might find some interesting bits. At this point, it looks like sales volume is up from last year, and maybe even prices are up. Obviously there is a lot of inventory of large parcels and expensive parcels. If you can afford these prices, there are some really great … (4 comments)
water: The benefits of a rainwater catchment system on Maui
- 05/16/17 08:51 PM
Why would you want a rainwater catchment system on Maui? Some parts of Maui are not serviced by the County Water Department due to geography or lack of infrastructure, leaving land owners on their own when it comes to a water supply. This leaves you with few options... - Drill a well - very expensive unless you're close to sea level - Borrow from a neighbor - not a long term solution - Spring or stream - whether this is allowed is debatable - Water delivery - works in a pinch if you have somewhere to hold it - Rainwater harvesting - a simple and effective … (6 comments)
water: Have you considered off the grid living on Maui?
- 03/15/16 12:04 PM
Have you considered off the grid living on Maui? With increasing water shortages and power struggles with electric providers, many people are getting fed up with having no control over such basics necessities of life. We kind of take some things for granted when we own a home, such as clean and plentiful water, and a reliable source of power. But what happens when all that becomes unreliable? Look no further than places like Flint Michigan, or Lake Powell to see that we can't keep on like this. Shows like Unplugged Nation are letting people know that there are alternatives to what … (12 comments)
water: Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Listings Newsletter - March 2013
- 04/02/13 07:52 AM
Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Listings Newsletter - March 2013 For a change of pace, let's look at what's for sale on the ocean... beachfront and oceanfront condos in Kihei, Wailea/Makena, and Maalaea. Bank owned? No such luck. Short sales, yes a couple. Vacation rentals? Yes of course, with waterfront locations like this it would be a shame not to. The following condos are all oceanfront. ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. + 2. Leasehold Short Sales, Maalaea, $142,800.00 + $226,000 - buy a couple of nice units in the same building for when the whole family comes out on vacation - on different floors so you'll have a little privacy … (4 comments)
Two hurricanes have come and gone here on Maui and we have been very lucky to have no damages at our home. In each case they downgraded to a Tropical Storm, which is less severe than a hurricane but still comes with some extreme weather.
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