Outdoor kitchens have exploded in popularity over the last decade, and they’ve become especially desirable with the continuing pandemic. (Just check out these current benefits of an outdoor living space.) Any exterior building project, however, needs to be completed with care and thought. This helps ensure the structure is durable and lasts for years to come, even when exposed to the most extreme elements.

When it comes to outdoor living spaces, insects are a huge nuisance! It’s a particularly big problem in the Northern Virginia and Maryland regions. During certain parts of the year in these areas, mosquitoes and other bugs can make your deck or porch feel downright unusable. If you’re aiming for a bug-proof exterior living space, here are some best building practices to look for in your design and build firm.

The pandemic has significantly changed the design and build industry. Whether you’re looking to add an outdoor kitchen, a screen porch, a deck, or some other outdoor living space in 2021 or 2022, here are helpful tips to ensure you enjoy a seamless, on-schedule build.

As the pandemic lingers and many transition from temporary remote work to permanent, people are continuing to spend a significant amount of time at home. As they look around and contemplate ways to upgrade and to improve their surroundings, here are the top four design trends that are emerging.

Infratech outdoor heaters are ideal for outdoor living spaces in Northern Virginia and Maryland 

Winter will be here before you know it. If you are thinking about turning that 3-season area into a 4-season area, now is the time to make plans. Decks, screened porches, and patios have limited use in Maryland and Virginia because of the way the DMV experiences four distinct seasons. While superb for breezy summer days and spring barbecues, it's admittedly difficult to subject oneself to near-freezing temperatures and strong winds on a covered patio during the transitional months and still be comfortable for more than a few moments.