06-18-2007, 04:38 AM
Some random thoughts...
Lowes has some really interesting sheds made of waterproof/fiberglassish material in the $800 to $2000 range that could be excellent starts. They have windows, air vents and closable doors. Once you have a sleeping area that is off the ground and waterproof, you can do a LOT of outdoor living. Constructing a covered area for your outdoor kitchen (the only way to go) is easy. My friend Theo has developed a composting toilet system that is easy to manage and relatively inexpensive to build not to mention simple. However, as soon as you have your lot graded, you have a cesspool/septic dug and set up proper sewage right away. Water is easy; no matter what you are living in/under, you put up gutters and a catchment tank. My first structure had the catchment tank 3 feet off the ground so that we could run it by gravity. Chem-Tainer in Shipman Business park has a variety of formed containers that work well.
We got one 250 gallon and one 500 gallon. We still use the 500 gallon for our cabin.
Certainly where you buy is significant to your choices. Anything with a full acre or more is likely to be no problem for camping on. It is the smaller lots where neighbors may have issues.
For anyone interested, Theo's 2 acres in FernAcres with a full 700 foot unpermitted cabin, complete solar system, catchment in closed tank, phone, hot and cold running water, full bathroom and extra shower.... just went on the market. He had the driveway done and a large building pad put in near the back of the property for the building of a permitted home. The point of the cabin is temporary living while building, then... whatever!
Aloha everyone and good luck. It is a marvelous adventure to come to Hawaii... especially the east side of the Big Island. Our adventure has been one of the best of our lives! Aloha
Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!
Lowes has some really interesting sheds made of waterproof/fiberglassish material in the $800 to $2000 range that could be excellent starts. They have windows, air vents and closable doors. Once you have a sleeping area that is off the ground and waterproof, you can do a LOT of outdoor living. Constructing a covered area for your outdoor kitchen (the only way to go) is easy. My friend Theo has developed a composting toilet system that is easy to manage and relatively inexpensive to build not to mention simple. However, as soon as you have your lot graded, you have a cesspool/septic dug and set up proper sewage right away. Water is easy; no matter what you are living in/under, you put up gutters and a catchment tank. My first structure had the catchment tank 3 feet off the ground so that we could run it by gravity. Chem-Tainer in Shipman Business park has a variety of formed containers that work well.
We got one 250 gallon and one 500 gallon. We still use the 500 gallon for our cabin.
Certainly where you buy is significant to your choices. Anything with a full acre or more is likely to be no problem for camping on. It is the smaller lots where neighbors may have issues.
For anyone interested, Theo's 2 acres in FernAcres with a full 700 foot unpermitted cabin, complete solar system, catchment in closed tank, phone, hot and cold running water, full bathroom and extra shower.... just went on the market. He had the driveway done and a large building pad put in near the back of the property for the building of a permitted home. The point of the cabin is temporary living while building, then... whatever!
Aloha everyone and good luck. It is a marvelous adventure to come to Hawaii... especially the east side of the Big Island. Our adventure has been one of the best of our lives! Aloha
Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"