6 Questions to Consider Before Building a Home Addition

Posted in: Contracting Questions, home additons, interior design

James Moylan

Friday, May 22, 2015

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As your family expands and your lifestyle evolves, you may find yourself outgrowing your home. Maybe it isn’t spacious enough to suit your rambunctious children. Or perhaps it lacks the space to accommodate the home office or game room you've been dreaming of. The fact is, not all houses are built with enough master bedrooms, bathrooms, and other spaces to work for their homeowners year after year without change.

Questions to Ask a Home Addition Contractor

Posted in: Contracting Questions, home additons, interior design, home remodeling tips, interior remodeling, home improvement

James Moylan

Monday, May 18, 2015

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Just as you wouldn’t hire an unqualified individual to represent you in court, fix a sprained ankle, or teach your kids to play violin, you want the contractor you hire to build your home addition to be someone you trust.

The Role of Experience in Screened Porch Contracting

James Moylan

Monday, May 11, 2015

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The Importance of Choosing a Contractor with Experience Building Screened-In Porches

Though there are similarities between screened-in porches and exterior decks, there many more differences.

7 New Features and Ideas for a Screened Porch in Maryland or Virginia

Posted in: Screen Porch Questions, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Design, retractable screen porch, fireplace, design exercise, outdoor living, outdoor kitchens, outdoor living spaces, Danver cabinets, outdoor kitchen cabinets, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, Danver cabinets in Maryland, Danver cabinets in Virginia, Brown Jordan Outdoor Cabinets, Infratech outdoor heaters, Infratech infrared heaters, Outdoor Fireplaces, outdoor accessories, EcoSmart Fireplaces, Trex Decking, Trex, fire pit, Outdoor Lighting, Phantom Retractable Screens, Outdoor Appliances

James Moylan

Friday, May 08, 2015

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Screened-in porches have come a long way from the rickety, drab structures where grandmothers used to read romance novels in rocking chairs.

Thanks to advancements in technology and design, some of the screened-in porches of today are surprisingly cool, with cutting-edge sound systems, sleek fire pits, and state-of-the-art grilling facilities.

What is the best material to use for a patio in Maryland or Virginia?

Posted in: patio design, patio questions, how to build a patio, patio tips

James Moylan

Monday, April 13, 2015

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6 criteria for determine the best patio material in Maryland and Virginia

If you’re considering adding a patio to your house, you’re probably wondering what materials are best to use. Should you use flagstones? What about pavers? How can you get the best possible patio for you? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t a simple one, and that last question should largely tell you why – because it depends on what you want and can afford.