What’s New in Outdoor Cooking? 2025 Grill & Pizza Oven Trends

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James Moylan

Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Best Composite Decking for the DMV in 2025: Top Products vs Budget Options (Trex, TimberTech & AZEK)

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James Moylan

Monday, March 03, 2025

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Best Composite Decking for the DMV in 2025: Top Products vs Budget Options

If you’re comparing composite decking in the DMV, the “best” choice in 2025 usually comes down to how well a board handles humidity + mold pressure in summer and freeze-thaw cycles in winter, without turning into a maintenance project. Premium capped composite/PVC lines cost more up front, but they typically deliver better stain resistance, better fade performance, and fewer long-term headaches than entry-level boards—especially on shaded decks under trees or near pools.


20 Outdoor Kitchen Design Considerations

Posted in: outdoor living, outdoor kitchens, outdoor living spaces, Brown Jordan Outdoor Cabinets, cooking outdoors

James Moylan

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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So, You’re Designing an Outdoor Kitchen…Here’s What to Think About

You can practically taste the crispy crust of that wood-fired pizza from your brand-new outdoor kitchen. The problem? You haven’t designed it yet, and you aren’t even sure where to start. If you’re trying to figure out the ideal outdoor kitchen design for your home, here are twenty considerations to keep in mind.

Premium Kamado Grill Design & Installation in the DMV | Design Builders

Posted in: outdoor kitchens, outdoor accessories, kitchen design, cooking, cooking outdoors, kitchen appliances

James Moylan

Monday, May 18, 2020

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Expert Kamado Selection & Custom Outdoor Kitchen Integration for Maryland & Northern Virginia.

If you’ve been researching kamado grills, you already know the appeal: steakhouse-level sear, true low-and-slow smoking, and pizza-oven temps—all from one ceramic cooker. But what most homeowners in the DMV discover next is this: kamados aren’t “drop-in” appliances. The real difference between a great setup and a frustrating one comes down to proper planning, safe clearances, heat management, and seamless outdoor kitchen integration.

Whether you’re building a new outdoor kitchen in Montgomery County, MD (Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville) or Fairfax County, VA (McLean, Vienna, Reston), this guide covers what matters in 2026: how to pick the right kamado, where it should live in your kitchen layout, and what professional installation does that DIY (or “handyman builds”) often miss.

Decking Comparison: Trex Deck Boards versus Wood

Posted in: low-maintenance decking, deck topics, deck boards, Trex Decking, Trex, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, rooftop decks, Tile Decks, kitchen design, Zuri decks in Maryland, Zuri decks in Virginia, cooking outdoors, AZEK, Fiberon, Fiberon Horizon, Archatrak, deck pavers, Screen Room, Georgetown, screened porch in Washington, DC, Screened Porch, Screened-in Porch, round deck, curved deck, rooftop deck design

James Moylan

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Decking Material: How Does Trex Stand Up Against Wood?

If you’re looking into various decking material options, it’s a good bet you already have wood on your radar. But what about composite materials, such as Trex? Between wood and Trex, which option is the right fit for your outdoor living space? The answer obviously depends on each individual customer’s needs and preferences, and with that in mind, take the following four factors into consideration before making your final choice.

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