Before I get started, I'd like to introduce myself. Georgina M. Hunter. I'm a Realtor sales associate with Jim Sanders Realty Inc. on Maui. This blog is another way to connect with buyers and sellers who are looking for professional guidance. You can find more info at my website ... www.eastmaui.com Please contact me with any of your questions. 808 283-0635. hunter@eastmaui.com
It's time to start blogging about Maui Real Estate. Today's topic... building a cottage on Maui's north shore.
Building your own home is something many of us dream about, and some are lucky enough to accomplish. We are currently enjoying building our "secondary farm dwelling" on our Huelo country property on Maui. It's been a long process with many ups and downs, and I hope to be able to shed some light on all that it entails.
Here in Huelo (or outer Haiku), we have our own set of unique lifestyle challenges to deal with. Maui Electric service is not always available, and County water is not available at all. Telephone service is often on a "do-it-yourself" basis, but that's another whole story for a rainy day. So, basic utilities and access are some factors to think about out here, before even breaking ground to build.
What about the weather? Huelo is on the windward side of the island, meaning we are usually blessed with NE tradewinds which blow about 10-15 mph most of the day. Clean fresh air blows through our environment and home, and helps to keep a nice cool temperature. Yes it rains a fair amount in Haiku, but that's the beauty of it. Without ample rainfall, we'd all be living in a desert. Roughly we get about 75" of liquid sunshine a year. That's enough to keep the lawns and gardens watered, keep the dust down, and fill up the water storage tanks. We have never had to irrigate our lawn in the 15 years we've lived here! And the best part is... no bill for water service.
I will go into more detail about water catchment systems another time. Basically, it requires a surface to catch water, usually the roof of the house, a storage tank, and a pumping system to service the home. Being self sufficient in the water department is a really satisfying.
Power self sufficiency is another topic that will need serious coverage another time. Once again, it's a great feeling to be in that position. Much more on that later.
In the next weeks I will be detailing the building process of a 1,000 sf frame cottage.
Thanks for checking in to the new blog! Stay tuned for updates.
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