So you are looking to buy yourself a waterfront abode and you now have the problem of choosing between living on the sunny coastline or the edge of a crystal-clear lake. You likely have many questions about the differences between these two choices and why you ought to pick one over the other. So, which…
Most people have the goal or dream of owning their own little beach house. Either to have a holiday escape from urban life or a serene place to go live when we retire, being able to enjoy nature in the process. There are many pros and cons when buying a beach house. It’s pros vs….
By their very nature, beach houses are required to withstand some of the harshest weather conditions, so the materials used for these buildings must perform as required. Wooden shingles were originally used on coastal houses as this was seen to be the most effective way to safeguard the house against inclement weather conditions. Wooden shingles…
Although they sound like the same thing, and one may consider them interchangeable, there is in fact a distinctive difference between beachfront and oceanfront housing or accommodation. Things to consider when looking at buying your desired house or searching for a place to stay are your preferred price range; proximity to the sea and the…
Owning a beach house means you are a pretty lucky individual as you either have the relaxation and beauty of living at the coast or are fortunate enough to own a second home in a beach location. These wonderful slices of paradise offer a lifestyle of tranquillity, and in turn, the houses are built to…
From coast to coast spanning across the globe, we find colorful beach houses. People have been metaphorically painting their towns red for hundreds, possibly even thousands of years. Brightly painted coastal homes can be found from South America to Europe and everywhere in between. But, with the vast distance and culture between these various countries,…
Beach houses are the places we go to when we want to relax and escape the chaotic life in the city or the suburbs, but sometimes even our beach houses can come with a couple of dangers. If you have been on multiple beach houses, you probably will have noticed that they sometimes tend to…
If you have ever driven around certain communities, you should have noticed that most houses have gutters. Some houses, however, do not. Someone may have told you before that beach houses do not require gutters, but that is not necessarily true. After hearing this, you may have wondered, why do beach houses not have gutters,…
Beach houses have owls to deter pests. Similar to farmers using scarecrows, owl statues are put up to keep away rats, rabbits, sparrows, pigeons, and the occasional crow. The size of the statue and its positioning impacts its effectiveness. There is debate if they work long-term, however.
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