I have lived on the beach for over 2o years and have gone through dozens of beach chair brands, finding most of them in pieces after a couple of years or less. After having much difficulty finding a solid chair that stands the test of salt and sun, I can report with some amount of ..read more

We are sending our thoughts and prayers and money to the folks hit by Hurricane Ian. If you are looking for a way to help, FEMA is directing people to National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). This organization maps out activities between non-profits, faith-based organizations and community-based organizations so that efforts to help are ..read more

Residential Construction and Wind Loads Building on the coast in high wind zones requires adhering to a more robust set of building codes. The standards have changed dramatically over the past twenty years. Important testing and guidance comes from a variety of government agencies including the Department of Energy, FEMA and even the Department of ..read more

Thinking about building on or near the coast? There are a few additional hoops to jump through that you’ll want to understand and consider as you are planning to build your beach house. Here are ten tips getting started. Before You Buy Your Property 1) Know Thy Elevation. When you purchase a property, be sure ..read more