Hurricanes are devastating weather disasters threatening coastal communities worldwide — and they’re only getting more frequent and severe. It’s unpleasant to think about, but homeowners in vulnerable areas must prepare themselves for the worst. Here are five things to consider when building a hurricane-proof home. 1. Choose the Construction Materials Wisely Wooden houses might be [...]
Florida residents know that impact from a tropical storm is inevitable. Therefore, a question at West Shore Construction gets asked most often: "What are the best types of hurricane protection?" Whereas many would like a definitive answer, there is no absolute best choice. Surprisingly, this is a good thing because this creates room for personal [...]
Hurricanes strike the North American mainland, on average, just less than twice a year. Consequently, it is important that Florida homeowners properly prepare their property for a possible tropical storm. This includes having a good hurricane protection solution. As a result, assessing damage after a hurricane strikes will be less troublesome. What, Where, and When [...]
One of the more common remodeling projects West Shore Construction does for Florida residents is adding a bathroom, whether full or half, to the main living floor of the house. Particularly, customers will make plans for connecting the bathroom to the kitchen. Benefits Connecting a bathroom to the kitchen offers convenience for both guests and [...]
The kitchen is one of the two most important rooms in the home, according to Trulia, one of the nation’s premier home finders. It is also one of the first rooms that homeowners look to when considering remodeling projects. As with all endeavors, there are pros and cons to kitchen remodeling. The two most treasured [...]
Florida, the land of sunshine, is also the land of hurricanes. In fact, one can hardly think of relocating or living along the Gulf Coast, the Atlantic or the interior of the state without considering the impact storm season will have on such a choice. Homes in the Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota areas are not automatically [...]
Whether you have purchased your Florida dream home or one that needs some work to become the home of your dreams, hurricane preparation should be one of your primary considerations. Assessing your present home for hurricane readiness is important and you may want to consider working with professionals. Timing is Everything Florida’s hurricane season [...]
Living on the Gulf Coast of Florida in areas like Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice means that hurricanes are an expectation. Even in Tampa, replacing current windows with hurricane windows is often the first move toward protection. A more budget-friendly move might be installing accordion shutters for the windows. But what about the front door [...]
For aspiring entrepreneurs, there comes a time when launching a business makes sense. The independence of working for oneself and the potential for profits are too great to resist. Such individuals often do not have a spare room they can convert into an office. Lucky for them, a garage makes a suitable alternative. Preparing the [...]
Boarding up your windows is quite common, but many are starting to seek alternatives for plywood. This is understandable considering boarding up your windows isn't the most convenient process. Not to mention it doesn't look that great. Below we'll explain why you should be looking into alternatives for plywood, and 5 great examples of products [...]
