Whether you’re looking at a remodel or a new build, permitting is almost always a big challenge for a home improvement project. Permitting was an issue before COVID-19, and it can be an even bigger hurdle in our current landscape.

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.