Customer Reviews

The Hawaii Home Book: Practical Tips for Tropical Living

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Finally! A book written just for the homeowner in Hawaii. I like the friendly, humorous writing style. Great tips for everything from pests to roofs to rock walls. Lots of things I didn't know! Plus ways to save money and not be penny wise and pound foolish. Thanks to the author and publisher for writing the book we've all been waiting for. This one is a must-have, and the tips will save you the cover price many times over. Rate highly.

I bought this book and am really impressed with all the information because it is specific to Hawaii. It doesn't matter if you are a renter or a high-end homeowver, all the tips and info in this book are really practical. I like the section on propane, online tiki torches, rock walls, and swimming pool maintenance. I've passed this book along to friends, and I think it is the bible for living in the tropics. The bug section is really great, and includes info how to kill a centipede and what to do about carpenter bees. Even general topics like windows, flooring and screens all relate specifically to Hawaii...

The book has some good tips for living in the tropics. The sections on dealing with pests is the most valuable. Other parts of the book talk about general construction practices and products which anyone who has some interest in home improvement will already know, but the information may be useful to newbies.

Very informative anyone with a home or buying one should get this book. It doesnt matter if its a shack or a palace this book is a fantastic help.

This book is a good example of REAL life in the islands. The tips in here will save you the price of the book many times over. On the flip side, you may end up with the opinion that Hawaii is over-run with bugs, vermin, man-eating shrubbery, and that the geckos will carry you off in the night. We've visited the islands a dozen times, renting homes for two week periods to help us plan for retiring to the islands, so we felt pretty comfortable. after reading the section on pests in this book, my wife was second guessing the planned move. It is a realistic, sort of "I've lived through it" kind of book. The homes shown in the book are on the higher end of most people's budgets and are in far nicer condition than the average Hawaiian home.

Lots of great tips for the person thinking of building or buying a house in Hawaii. Some very interesting facts and local knowledge which is really handy. Well written in an uncomplicated manner, an easy read. Would definitely recommend.

Really liked the pictures and the info was pretty good - BUT - it paints/shows a prettier picture than Hawaii actually is. If you built a home to match the pictures/info - the cost would be prohibitive for the average person.