James Moylan

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Adding a Skylight to Your Screened-In Porch

Posted in: Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Screen-Porch Design Tips

James Moylan

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

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How practical is it to add a skylight to an existing porch ?

Homeowners are often intrigued by the idea of adding a skylight to their porch, enticed by the promise of natural, energy-saving light. While skylights can add beauty and energy efficiency to your outdoor living space, they can also cause a lot of costly problems if installed improperly.

Design Builders and the simplicity of the online construction estimate

Posted in: design blog

James Moylan

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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If you’ve ever taken on a home construction project, you’ve probably heard the mantra that it’s always going to take longer and cost more than you anticipated. As a design and build firm, we work hard to ensure that is not your experience. A big part of the way we do that is through online construction estimates.

A case study in Invisible Deck Rails: Bethesda and Chevy Chase

Posted in: deck builders, design exercise, design blog

James Moylan

Thursday, March 26, 2020

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Invisible Railings are becoming a wonderful option to traditional railing systems.

When you live in developed areas such as Bethesda and Chevy Chase, owning the newest house in the neighborhood can still mean owning a 40-year-old house. Such was the case with 2 homes Design Builders renovated.  One in the Overlook neighborhood of Bethesda, and another in Chevy Chase.

When Choosing A Screen Porch Contractor, what should you ask ?

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Deck Screens, Deck Contratcors, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Products, Deck Tips, Screen Porch in Maryland

James Moylan

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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Before You Hire a Screened-Porch Contractor, Make Sure They Thoroughly Answer These Questions

Deck building is at its most complicated when you want to add a screened porch that requires walls and a roof. In some states and counties you even need different permits, and contractors are required to have a special designation on their license to build anything with a roof.

Are you still paying by check ?  Welcome to the 21st century payment

Posted in: design blog

James Moylan

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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Design Builders knows you are busy. Between work and the house and the kids, it can be hard to find time to get everything done. The last thing you need is the logistics of your home construction project slowing you down. When it comes to the issue of paying your builder, though, many people still run into this problem. Basically, still being asked to pay by check.  Design Builders has embraced 21st century technology in all facets of its process.  This process helps ensure we never needlessly take up our customers’ time.