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Notes on design and building
Practical writing on coastal design, construction, and the custom home process on 30A.
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The Guide to Building a Custom Home on 30A
A practical guide to building a custom home along Scenic Highway 30A: choosing where to build, picking a builder, coastal codes and permits, the build process, budgeting, and design.
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Building to Last on the Gulf: Materials That Stand Up to Salt, Sun, and Storms
How we choose roofing, windows, siding, and hardware for coastal homes on 30A, and where going beyond code pays off.
What a Developer's Eye Brings to Your Custom Home
Why building with a team that develops and sells its own homes leads to better decisions on layout, finishes, and value.
Navigating Architectural Review Boards on 30A
What architectural review boards in 30A communities look at, how the process works, and how to keep it from slowing your build.