What to expect while your contractor is obtaining a Virginia building permit

Starting the process of selecting a contractor can feel overwhelming for a number of reasons. One, there are so many options within the Virginia region. Narrowing it down to the right contractor for you and your project can feel a bit like finding a needle in a haystack! And two, it’s an important decision. A lot of thought and care should go into selecting a reputable, knowledgeable, and honest contractor. Part of determining that is ensuring your contractor complies with all the steps associated with the Virginia building permit process. Before agreeing to work with anyone, make sure your contractor not only knows these rules but follows them to the letter.

How to approach outdoor fireplaces:  outdoor kitchen in Clifton, VA example

As outdoor living spaces become more complex and more adaptable to multiple situations, fireplaces are becoming increasingly common features of decks, screened-in porches, verandas, and other outdoor areas. This particular gas and wood-burning outdoor fireplace project illustrates how these tasteful patio features can be implemented and then customized to fit both lifestyle and desired aesthetic. It can be approached in terms of its general process, required inspections and codes, and additional features.

Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens are backed by the best warranty in the outdoor kitchen industry

One of the differentiating factors between high-end products is often the warranty, and this is definitely one area where Danver Outdoor Kitchens has made a name for itself. While other companies offer limited warranties or don’t honor warranties at all, Danver boasts a lifetime warranty on all stainless steel cabinetry.

While “green” products and issues of sustainability used to be predominantly limited to a niche market, these ideas and goods have certainly funneled into the mainstream over the past few years and decades. As it becomes increasingly common to see items created with this design concept in mind, Mitchell Slater, president and founder of Danver Outdoor Kitchens, discusses the relationship between Danver cabinetry and ideas of sustainability.

Exciting New Technology in the Outdoor Kitchen Industry

Few industries have changed as dramatically as outdoor living spaces over the last several decades. While they used to be seen as areas wholly separate from the main homes, they are now integrated and coordinated with those primary living spaces. The quality and variety of the furniture, cooking accessories, and everything else associated with outdoor kitchens have increased dramatically over that time frame. The founder and president of Danver Outdoor Kitchens, Mitchell Slater, discussed what’s new and exciting today when it comes to these outdoor entertaining spaces.