Over the past year, our industry (like so many) has changed, and one of the major shifts has come with screened-in porches. Here’s what you need to know about this feature of outdoor living in 2021 and beyond.

It’s no surprise that a lot changed in 2020, and the design and build industry was no exception! As we get into 2021, here are four important ways the industry has changed.

As we near the end of 2020, the whole team here at Design Builders finds itself thinking about this crazy year. It’s been a rollercoaster for so many, and after everything we’ve been through (as a company, as a nation, and as a part of the global community), the biggest takeaway for us is how deeply grateful we are.

If you haven’t heard of Sunspace WeatherMaster windows, they’re one of our favorite window solutions for exterior living spaces. Here are twenty high-level reasons we recommend this brand to our Washington, DC; Maryland; and Virginia customers.

Best Methods to Remove Snow and Ice from Your Deck

Winter is coming to the DMV. Some eagerly await the winter, dreaming of warm nights spent curled up by the fire and crisp weekend days frittered away sledding down snowy slopes with the kids. Others dread the year's coldest season, dwelling instead on the frigid mornings spent scraping ice from car windshields and shoveling snow from walkways.

As a deck owner, it is in your best interest to care for your wood or composite decking material just as you would your cherished luxury import or front sidewalk. Unlike those objects, however, a low-maintenance deck installation is actually likely to incur damage if you try to fend off Mother Nature without taking the necessary precautions.