3 Porch Design Options to Connect to Outdoors
Category: Porches
February 16, 2016
A porch is sort of a transitional area between the indoors and the outdoors. It can be added to the front or to the back of your home, and it’s up to you to decide how much outdoors you want to allow in. Our Maryland porch contractors are here to offer you a few ideas […]
3 Backyard Project Ideas for 2016
Category: Decks,Patios
January 21, 2016
Even though you may not like winter, you have to agree that it’s a great time to sit down with your planner and a pencil and write down everything you want to do in the new year. Where would you travel? Which new skills should you learn? In what ways can you improve your home? […]
Where to Find Ideas for Your New Deck
Category: Decks
December 16, 2015
Are you planning to add a deck in 2016? Congratulations on finally pulling the trigger! A deck is a great investment that both you and potential home buyers will enjoy. If you are like most Maryland homeowners, you are probably planning to start construction early next spring to have the deck ready for the cookout […]
Top 5 Deck Construction Mistakes to Avoid
Category: Decks
November 12, 2015
When you are building a deck, safety should be one of your key concerns. That’s one of the reasons you should hire an experienced Maryland deck contractor to do the job. DIY deck is definitely not a good idea if you’ve never built a deck before or watched someone do it. However, an inexperienced or […]
5 Must-Haves for a Functional Screened Porch
Category: General
October 12, 2015
A screened porch is a wonderful addition or an alternative to a deck. If you are currently stuck with an old, deteriorating deck that poses a whole lot of safety hazards, instead of building a new one you can replace it with a screened porch. In many ways, a screened porch is more functional than […]
3 Limitations That May Affect the Look of Your New Deck
Category: Decks
September 15, 2015
When you think about adding a deck to your home, your imagination probably starts running wild. So many options! So many colors and materials to choose from! But before you start sketching up designs and working with your Maryland deck contractor to draw the plans, consider these limitations you may encounter. They may not be […]
How to Design Your Patio For Year-Round Use
Category: Patios
August 19, 2015
Everyone loves to sit out on their patio when it’s warm, but what happens when it gets chilly or downright cold? Do you just cover up your patio furniture and close the season? That’s what many homeowners have to do because they didn’t really plan for the cold weather when they designed their patio. At […]
3 Uses for a Gazebo on Your Maryland Property
Category: Gazebos
July 31, 2015
A gazebo is an open outdoor structure with a roof. Some gazebos have low walls and can be screened, while others are open or may have curtains on the sides. Gazebos come in many forms, such as round, square, rectangular, and even octagonal. As Maryland gazebo builders, we find that an 8-sided gazebo is one […]
3 Decking Options for a Hands-off Homeowner
Category: Decks
June 26, 2015
You don’t have a green thumb. You bought your home partially for its small back yard, so that you don’t have to spend hours mowing the grass. You stare with amaze and lack of understanding at your neighbor who spends evenings and weekends slaving over their flower beds or herb garden. You just want to […]
3 Ways to Incorporate Plants into Your Deck Design
Category: Decks
May 28, 2015
A large deck can easily end up looking empty and ill-fitting if it’s not designed with nature in mind. Your deck is supposed to be a bridge between the indoors and the outdoors. It ties to the indoors with its shape, texture and style, but how is it merging with your back yard? One of […]
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