Building at the Beach

Find green building tips, energy-saving ideas, construction material recommendations, and weatherproofing guidelines for building on the coast.

Building Tips

Find essential info for building on the coast from installing an outdoor shower to keeping storage dry.

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Outdoor shower
Photo: Brian Vanden Brink

Shower Power

Cooling down outside is the hottest thing in coastal home design. Consider five ideas when planning your outdoor shower.


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