Day: September 3, 2026

With another big coastal low-pressure system approaching from the northeast—and the editorial staff of Cape May Magazine begging me to actually make a deadline—the subject of building for storm resistance is on my mind.

We’ve all seen projects go awry, we’ve all heard the stories, and we’ve all seen projects take too long. What happened?

Walking down a street in Cape May, I judge houses by their porch details.