Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

The answer appears to be an emphatic ‘no’. At least, when it comes to the one Peter Paalvast built on his Taupō property, it is. In December 2021, Paalvast began erecting a ponga log retaining wall on ...