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Posted in: Sun Room Maryland
James Moylan
Friday, February 17, 2012
When you think about adding a sun room to your home, you can practically feel the warmth of the sun streaming through a skylight, you can imagine the peace and beauty of having your morning coffee in a private space, you can envision yourself practicing yoga or reading a book or playing with your kids.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Friday, February 10, 2012
Your outdoor living space is all about relaxation. But is it as comfortable as you’d like it to be? Maybe you covet a set of cozy covers for your built-in deck benches, but you just don’t want to spend money on something that will be attacked by sun and precipitation.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Monday, February 6, 2012
When it comes to decking materials, there is no longer just plain “lumber.” Your options for selecting a material that will blend with the climate you live in and satisfy the desired look for your deck are many. So let’s take a look at one of them: capstock decking.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Deck railings remain a necessary safety measure, but they can also add unexpected curb appeal to your property. Solid wood, straight lines – you are no longer limited to just one or two options.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Smooth, curved decking can make you feel like you and your outdoor living space are even more in line (no pun intended) with nature. We use a variety of deck materials that feature curves, which means you can have the style and color of decking that you want without being forced into a straight-line deck shape. The only limit is your (and our) imagination.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Friday, January 20, 2012
It’s a busy world and we get that. While we enjoy meeting face-to-face with our clients to discuss your hopes for your home and get a good look at the space we’ll be working with, we understand that sometimes it’s impossible to make an in-person meeting work with your chaotic schedule and obligations.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
If you want to add guaranteed value to your home, the smartest way to get the best return on your investment is by building a deck. Done correctly, a deck practically pays for itself and can truly enhance your price point at resale.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Monday, January 9, 2012
Reluctant to make any exterior home improvements in this less-than-stable housing market? Don’t be. Even a poor economy can’t disprove the fact that adding a wood deck to your home offers over a 70 percent return on your investment, according to Remodeling Magazine's Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report for 2011-2012. Building a deck is still one of the most worthwhile home improvement projects.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland
James Moylan
Thursday, December 22, 2011
It’s one thing to have an idea for enhancing your exterior living space – it’s another to make sure the project is designed so that it’s properly supported and, therefore, safely constructed.
Posted in: Decks and Patios
James Moylan
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Each Design Builders project is unique, and each of our clients receives the same treatment: 100 percent attention to detail. The impetus behind Ron and Patricia Steinert’s dual project – interior and exterior renovations – was to revamp a property that had been a rental unit and turn it into a permanent home.
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