If you were to take a quick tour of backyards in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC, you would see decks of all materials, styles, and shapes, from elevated cedar to vinyl hot tub decks.

However, one type of deck would appear more frequently today than in previous years: the ground-level deck. This type of deck design is gaining popularity among builders and homeowners alike due to its dramatic appearance and design. Read on for 11 of our top advantages of choosing a ground-level deck for your home.

In the world of high-quality decking, several marquee names dominate the industry. However, there’s recently been a major change to one of those select brands. If you’re in the market for decking boards and accessories, there is big news for one of those marquee names: TimberTech AZEK.

If you’re considering the addition of an outdoor kitchen to your home in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington DC, you’ve likely come across 2 names : Design Builders, and the brand name Danver. Danver is a designer and manufacturer of stainless steel cabinetry made exclusively for outdoor kitchens, and for many homeowners and contractors, they represent the gold standard in this industry. They have also become a favorite product of ours to install in the DMV.  If you’re wondering if Danver is right for your kitchen.

Here are five people who represent the ideal customer for this company.

If you live anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic, and your porch is more than 30 inches above the ground, you’re probably required to have railings on your screened porch. Local building codes mandate that all porches in Maryland and Virginia have this for safety reasons. The same is true for stairs with more than three risers.

Tips to Keep Bugs Out of Your Screened Porch

Ah, enjoying your backyard without having to shower in insect repellent.  What a concept.  It is possible to do this with the help of a well-built screened porch in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. If you've bug-proofed your screen room but still find bugs in your porch, it’s likely a problem with construction. Design Builders breaks down the most common problem areas and how you can fix them.