Yeah, beach house budgets can spiral quick if you're not careful. One thing I'd add is to factor in regular maintenance—salt air is brutal on paint, m...

I've tackled a few plumbing jobs myself just to save some cash. Honestly, faucets and minor leaks aren't too bad, but anything involving pipes behind ...

I've done the newspaper trick too, and it definitely helps. But honestly, after a heavy rain or two, doesn't the newspaper start breaking down pretty ...