Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Deck Estimate, Deck Tips, Deck Design
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Posted in: Deck Design
Friday, September 26, 2025

If you’ve just reached out to Design Builders—whether through our website or a phone call—your first step with us is a simple online “meet and greet.” It’s friendly, low-pressure, and designed to answer one big question: What do you want this space to do for your life?
Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks in Virginia, Zuri Deck, Deck Design, low-maintenance decking
Monday, October 16, 2023
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Zuri is a premium brand of PVC-based decking from Royal Building Products. It is a unique product within the premium decking industry due to a number of differentiating factors. This includes the manner in which each board is constructed; the amount of rigorous testing, research, and development that goes into the product itself; and the maintenance and upkeep requirements compared to natural wood or composite decking.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks and Patios, Decks in Virginia, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Tips, Deck Design
Saturday, March 06, 2021
mber of Factors to Consider When Building a Deck and Resale
Looking for another reason to add that deck you’ve been dreaming of to your backyard? Here’s a good one: many homeowners recoup a significant amount of the money they invest in their deck because the deck adds to the resale value of their home.
Posted in: Deck Design, patio design, fireplace, Contracting Questions, outdoor living, outdoor living spaces, deck add-ons, outdoor heaters, porch add-ons, Outdoor Fireplaces, outdoor accessories, EcoSmart Fireplaces, Porch and Deck Accessories, fire pit
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Nothing provides quite the same blend of ambiance and function as an outdoor fire feature, but many people wonder about price. With so many fire features to choose from, which one is going to provide all the aesthetic beauty and functional warmth without breaking the bank?
This article compares three of the most common fire feature types: natural wood-burning fireplaces, biofuel fireplaces, and natural gas fires. For the sake of comparison, electric heaters are also included below. While not a traditional fire feature, they are a common alternative for those looking to heat their outdoor spaces.