HOMES
Real Simple
Time and tides may be changing much of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, but not Ginny Anne Smith’s classic coastal cottage. Slideshow

Worth the Wait
It took 15 years, but a Michigan couple well-versed in the art of renovation turned their waterfront property into an idyllic retreat. Slideshow

Top 10 House Plans
We collected your favorite coastal home designs.

Take it Outside
Easy tips for creating a stylish, comfortable outdoor room

More Energy Saving Tips
Saving energy makes sense (and cents). Here are 10 easy ways to conserve that can add up to smaller utility bills.

Right Turn
We found a Maine rental with a private beach, inspiring decor, and easy access to as much lobster as you can eat.

When in Maine...
Eight great places on the Pine Tree State’s southern coast.

Shoreside Cottage
Though this bungalow is designed to occupy a small lot, its open living spaces, high ceilings, abundant windows, and well-designed floor plan allow the modest home to live large.

Clear View
Everything you need to know about windows

TRAVEL
Our Favorite Seafood Dives Special Section
Try our 25 finds for great casual dining. Come as you are—but bring an appetite.

Valley of Kings
Lush and rugged, Hawaii's panoramic Waipio Valley is a royal resting place and a visitor's eden. Slideshow

You Should Say Yes to SoNo
This urban gem on the Connecticut coast promises nightlife, shopping, and waterfront dining—plus a tiny taste of heaven. Slideshow

Salt Spring's Eternal
This enduring Canadian getaway has enough surprises to suit any taste. Slideshow

Artful Escape
Waterfront Edmonds, Washington, greets visitors with surprising sculptures and European charm. Slideshow

Top 10 Floating Inns
Sleep like a sailor—at least for a night or two.

LIVING
Fetching Finds
Browse through pet products designed for your beach-bound best friends.

Hawaii's Heartstrings
Slack-key guitar's unique hand-plucked style transports listeners to an island paradise.

Slack-key Style
Artist and producer George Winston shares his passion for Hawaii’s signature brand of guitar music.

So You Want to Live in... Florence, Oregon

Net Gains
Catching shrimp off the Florida coast keeps the Versaggi brothers busy. Cooking together at home keeps them close.

Not-so Secret Family Recipes
One of our editors tested recipes compiled by the Versaggi family of shrimpers. Here is his report on the satisfying results.

Eco Cool
Help preserve the earth with these eco-friendly products and ideas.

FOOD
Swordfish
Looks can deceive—though this satisfying meal appears complicated, it’s on your table within half an hour.

Behind the Scenes
Senior Editor Julia Rutland shares with us her experience judging The Great American Seafood Cook-off and clues us into what the Food Network cameras didn’t show.

Wild Blue Wander
Aboard the M/V Catalyst, Alaska’s Inside Passage serves as a spectacular backdrop for rustic adventure and fine food.

Run, Salmon, Run
Seafood lovers rejoice! Fresh wild-caught salmon is just around the river’s bend.

Salmon Specifics
Tips on eyeing and buying fresh fish

Tips on Filleting a Whole Salmon

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