3 Most Common Home Foundations: Pros, Cons & What to Know
US News recently ranked Myrtle Beach #1 in the top 25 fastest-growing places in the US. With its laid-back atmosphere and housing costs well below the national average, it’s no wonder the Grand Strand draws steady droves of yearly newcomers. But whether you’re new to...
5 Ways to Bring the Beach to Your Home: A Guide to Coastal Remodeling
Some of us are lucky enough to own a beach house or even a home near the beach. Others spend their entire lives by the shore and still take its chic with them when they go. Those of us fortunate enough to know the salt life see the beach as a special place to relax....
8 Essential Turkey Fryer Safety Tips
Juicy and tasty roast turkey on plate with Christmas decoration. Even more than roast beef and ham, a well-cooked fried turkey is a holiday essential for millions in the United States. To put it into perspective, Americans consume roughly 46 million turkeys around...
Build a LEED Certified Home in Myrtle Beach
LEED Certification is the Most Recognized Green Building Standard LEED is an acronym that most associate with energy efficient construction. The LEED certification is part of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED acronym stands for Leadership in...
Crawl Space Ventilation Myths and Facts
Odom Designs builds new homes along the Grand Strand that are on pilings or raised concrete slabs to prevent coastal flooding. First, soil samples are taken from the build site. The samples are sent to a lab for analysis before the final foundation type is selected....
Craftsman Beach Cottage: Home Design for Laid-Back Living
Craftsman Style is Elegance in Simplicity The American Craftsman style is most commonly associated with the Southern California bungalow or "beach cottage." Due to its popularity, the simple-but-elegant design is now found all over the world. The American Craftsman...