Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Deck Screens, Screen Porch Screens, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips, porch topics, screen porch products, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, Motorized Porch Screens, Motorized Outdoor Screening Systems, Screen Room, Phantom Retractable Screens, screened porch in Washington, DC, Screened Porch, Screened-in Porch, Eze-Breeze, Three-season rooms
Monday, August 05, 2019
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Lots of homeowners have open outdoor living spaces and, for a variety of reasons, find themselves wondering what their options are to enclose them. Whether you have a front porch with a roof but no screens, a deck, a double deck without screens, or a patio, the logistics of how to enclose these existing spaces is one of the most common questions posed to design and build firms.
Posted in: Screen Porch Questions, Deck Building Questions, Deck Design, Contracting Questions, deck questions
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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When it comes to installing a new deck, there’s always a lot to consider, but one issue you might not have thought about is whether you want to work with a deck builder or a design and build firm. What’s the difference between these two very different professionals, though, and which is right for your project?
Posted in: Deck Tips, Screen-Porch Design Tips, home remodeling tips, building a deck
Monday, July 08, 2019
If you have an existing deck or screen room structure, you’ll need to go through the demolition process before any new project construction can begin. If you’re looking to undertake this type of project in the Washington, DC, area, here are a few region-specific things to keep in mind about this demolition process.
Posted in: Decks and Patios, patio design, kitchen remodel, kitchen, kitchen remodeling, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, kitchen design, kitchen appliances, Screen Room, screened porch in Washington, DC, Screened Porch, Screened-in Porch
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
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The Palisades is a neighborhood in Washington, DC, and here at Design Builders we recently completed a backyard and kitchen renovation in that area that we’re excited to share with you! If you live in or near the Palisades and are thinking about undertaking a home improvement project, here are some details about that recent job to inspire you, as well as general reminders when looking to build in the area.
Posted in: infrared heaters, electric heaters, outdoor heaters, Heatstrip, Outdoor Appliances
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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When it comes to heating options for any outdoor space, the questions can quickly become overwhelming. Do you go with a fire feature or infrared? How do the costs of installation and operation compare? What options are compatible with my space and most conducive to how I want to use the area? It’s a lot to consider! If you’re currently on the fence about radiant heating specifically, here are five prominent benefits of the Heatstrip USA models to keep in mind as you continue your research: