Posted in: Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, decks in Washington, D.C., historic deck building, Georgetown, screened porch in Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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If you live in the Historic Georgetown District in the Washington, DC, area, building a screen porch can be a complicated, involved process. It’s certainly possible, but before pursuing a project in this area, homeowners need to be certain the red tape, expense, and restrictions are all worth it. Before you start picking out furniture and thinking through lighting options, read through this overview to get a sense of what building in this historical area will entail.
Posted in: outdoor living, outdoor living spaces, deck add-ons, porch add-ons, Trex Decking, Trex, Outdoor Lighting
Friday, March 01, 2019
Once you have the bones of your outdoor living space, low-voltage lighting is one of the most elegant and visually stunning finishing touches you can add. While this option has been a popular choice among homeowners for quite a while now, here are the major considerations to keep in mind if you’re looking to create or to renovate an outdoor space in 2019.
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Planning a deck and wondering about return on investment? At Design Builders, we've tracked the resale value impact of hundreds of outdoor projects across Montgomery County and Fairfax County. Here's what the data actually shows—not marketing hype, but real numbers from real sales.
Yes, But With Important Qualifications
Posted in: Infratech outdoor heaters, Infratech, Infratech infrared heaters, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, Motorized Porch Screens, Motorized Outdoor Screening Systems, Automatic Porch Screens, building a deck, Archatrak, deck pavers, Screen Room
Monday, February 11, 2019
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With the continuing popularity of enhanced outdoor living areas, many homeowners are looking into ways to make their exterior spaces more beautiful, functional, and polished. Whether you’re aiming to add an entirely new outdoor living space in 2019 or you’re simply renovating an existing area, here are a few popular decking options that are primed to dominate the design and build industry throughout the year.
Posted in: radiant heating systems, AZEK, building a deck, building a rooftop deck
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
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Design and build firms that have projects booked well into 2019 have excellent insight into what customers are looking for with their outdoor living spaces in the coming year. Using these early cues, here are four trends you can expect to see throughout the coming months across outdoor living areas.