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08/17/2026

The Holidays are coming….where will your guests be sleeping?

08/15/2026

Framing!! Now we can start to see the spaces and the different rooms. Sooo fun here in Flagler Beach!!

08/14/2026

We have trusses!!! This is so fun to watch. They literally pull that entire truss up with a rope. Check it out!

Building Our Coastal MCM #12

08/12/2026

We got wood in Flagler Beach! Framing, stairs, trusses! For me, the stairs are the most exciting piece!!!

Building Our Coastal MCM Update 11

08/11/2026

Help! We can’t decide on flooring. We are building a coastal midcentury modern home but we can’t decide which floor tile we like. One is more of a sand color and the other is a little more gray. What do you think?

08/10/2026

Hands down...this one interior design decision will give you the highest ROI. Not all flooring is created equal.

08/09/2026

"Where to Splurge and Save for Better Vacation Rental Reviews"

Most splurge-vs-save advice for vacation rentals is about furniture and decor. But the data on what actually drives guest satisfaction points somewhere else entirely.

What the numbers say:

45% of travelers cite cleanliness as their top source of disappointment — ahead of price, location, or amenities
VRBO reports that 20% of guest complaints are noise-related
Host responsiveness is the single most-mentioned complaint in negative reviews — even more than cleanliness or noise

Splurge (spend real money here):

Appliances. Washers, dryers, dishwashers, ice makers — guests use them harder than a normal household would. The cheap option fails faster, and noisy appliances are their own complaint — a loud washer or dishwasher running at the wrong time can undo a quiet evening. Spending more here means fewer repairs and fewer noise complaints at once.
Bathroom fixtures. Slow drains, worn shower fixtures, and broken towel bars are one of the most common sources of guest complaints. This is the room where cheap hardware gets noticed fastest.

Save (costs you nothing, delivers the biggest ROI):

Be responsive. A fast reply to a guest's message does more for your rating than almost anything you could buy.
Hold your cleaning crew accountable. A missed spot is one of the first things a guest notices — often within minutes of walking in the door. First impressions set the tone for the whole stay, and a rushed turnover is not the welcome you want to give. You're already paying for this service — a quick spot-check before check-in ensures you're actually getting what you paid for.

The furniture and decor matter less than you think. Where you spend your money and your attention — that's what earns five-star reviews.

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

Who knew? 👀 Not all porcelain tile is created equal!

Understanding the difference in the types and quality of porcelain tile will help you from making costly mistake.

Trying to figure out how to choose porcelain tile? Look for PEI rating, water absorption, and slip resistance (COF) before you buy — the difference between full-body, glazed, and through-body porcelain matters more than you think.

Swipe through for what to look for before you buy - save this for your next tile run!

Follow along as we build out the floors on our own beach house. 🌊