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Oceanfront beach home with turquoise waters and swaying palm trees on a clear sunny day at Lanikai Beach on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii.

What Are the Best Building Materials for Beach Houses?

October 9th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Building a beach house or beachfront home requires a design process and careful consideration of the materials used due to the unique challenges posed by coastal environments. High humidity, saltwater…

Products to Help Your Home Build in the Caribbean

August 6th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Buying or Building a Home in the Caribbean? We Have The Tools To Help! Dreaming of owning a home in the Caribbean? The allure of turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and…

Bulkhead vs Seawall: What’s the Difference?

June 20th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

The term "seawall" is commonly used interchangeably with "bulkhead." While both seawalls and bulkheads have similarities, they're actually two different stabilization structures. If you have a waterfront property, you'll want…

What is Structural Composite Lumber?

April 11th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Engineered wood products are transforming conventional construction. Today, building structures demand more than what wooden decks and structures provide, requiring greater resilience against wear and tear, high load-bearing capacity, and…

Construction in the Caribbean: A Guide to Sourcing Supplies

March 14th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

The latest news shows that the Caribbean islands are some of the most vulnerable nations in the world regarding climate-related events. These disasters amount to high human losses, and the…

8 Essential Construction Project Management Tips

January 31st, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Although the construction industry saw a 7% gain in nominal value added in 2023, unfortunately, experts say the increase was likely due to price inflation, not volume. However, 2024 forecasting…

Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture: 7 Types & How To Choose One

December 21st, 2023 by Brad Enfinger

Wooden outdoor furniture can go a long way in accentuating your patio or deck space. From having a spacious sectional to enjoy a bonfire on to Adirondack chairs to sit…

5 Beautiful Tropical Hardwoods for Your Next Project

December 21st, 2023 by Brad Enfinger

Do you have a woodworking project in mind for your home but are unsure where to start? One of the first steps in any project is choosing which type of…

What’s the Best Type of Wood for a Pergola?

October 5th, 2023 by Brad Enfinger

If the idea of incorporating a pergola into your outdoor area has crossed your mind, you're certainly on the right track toward enhancing both the beauty and functionality of your…

How to Stop Soil Erosion Behind Your Seawall

September 20th, 2023 by Brad Enfinger

Soil erosion behind deteriorating seawalls is a serious issue that often goes unnoticed, leading to significant damage and costly repairs. Your first line of defense in stopping soil erosion is…