Not meaning to be too negative here... but, anyone who has carried a 4x8 sheet of plywood by themselves, in any wind, knows exactly what I'm talking a...

I'm guessing that it'd be pretty hard to put one of these homes together with any wind at all... those large styrofoam panels would be really unwieldy...

I only get to visit STX every couple of years. And, it's the only time I get to snorkel. I don't like to take a chance that I'll spend half of my snor...

Hi Meagan, Some other options for the (land line) phone issue: - Vonage is about $30/month. - requires reasonable speed internet in your ho...

Adrian, Supposedly, around noon is the best time to shoot underwater pics. This is when the Sun is straight overhead (or as straight overhead as ...

Hi Adrian, Some really nice photos... you have a great eye... and a wonderful appreciation of nature

Hey Chad, I finally saw the HHI with your place. I wish the building process was as easy as it looked in the episode: 80% of the time (2-3 days) ...

Probably most people have read this building blog, but just in case... this is a great building blog in STJ. Really entertaining, and lots of fantasti...

Hi Pia, I love your writing style... it has been really fun to follow over the year or so. I'm really impressed that you've been able to keep up ...

Hey blu4u, As an engineer, I would normally completely agree with you about caution when considering taking on a lot of work yourself. Anyone who...

Hey Texas_Webmaster, Thanks for the link to your building blog. I just finished reading though it... it was a great read. Your home looks great; ...

Hi Jamison, It's a neat idea, but I don't think you're going to find anything like that... because of safety (and practical) issues. Let me see i...

I was in Germany this Spring. On the drive from Heidelberg to Munich (about 5 hours), many (many!) farm buildings had solar cells covering their south...

Very cool... congrats. It seems the only question that hasn't been easily solved is the issue of hurricanes. What is your plan for protecting the...

Wonderful. And yes, happy PI day... I've decided to start celebrating Euler Day (Feb 7th)... I missed one it's most important years: 1828 (so did...

Just watched the Ziggy's episode on HHI. What a nice couple. Can't wait to go to Ziggy's on our next trip. I thought STX was shown beautifully. Noah, ...

I was glad that I hired a lawyer for the purchase of land on STX. A paved road is partially on my land. The lawyer put in the proper wording such that...

Thanks for the info. I just ordered one for my kids to give to mom for Mother's Day...

I really like the idea of cork also. And the various styles look great. The properties all sound great for the USVI application. I'm reserving fi...

Hi sebasco, Thanks for taking on this huge blogging effort. I think you'll find your documentation helpful throughout the life of your home. ...

Hi roadrunner, I'm on the same type of development path with my (steep) lot and house (although much slower pace since I don't live on island). M...

Can anyone see the burn area well enough to identify the northern/southern latitudes and eastern/western longitudes of the scene. My property is right...

Folks, What kind of maintenance have you required on the plumbing to the cistern? And how often have you had to do "surgery" on this plumbing to ...

Thanks Bombi, those are good links...

Thanks for the correction SunnyCaribe. Yes, I worry about moving parts and complexity as well. But, it seems that maintenance issues and differen...