Posted in: Deck Tips, Deck Design, outdoor living, outdoor living spaces, deck topics, porch topics, porch add-ons, outdoor accessories, Trex, Porch and Deck Accessories, Outdoor Lighting
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Low-voltage lighting transforms outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful retreats. Whether you're in Montgomery County, MD or Fairfax County, VA, strategic lighting extends usability into evening hours while highlighting architectural features and landscape elements. From deck accent lighting to pathway illumination, the right package elevates both aesthetics and safety for screened porches, decks, and outdoor kitchens.
Posted in: Screen Porch, Deck Screens, Deck Building Tips, Deck Tips, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips, deck builders, deck topics, deck contractors
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The biggest screen porch mistakes happen before construction starts. In Montgomery County MD, homeowners often miss critical details about local building codes, foundation prep, and weather-resistant materials that prevent costly repairs. This guide reveals what experienced contractors know about designing screen porches that withstand Maryland's humid summers and freeze-thaw winters—so you can avoid expensive mistakes.
Maximizing space in an outdoor living area is an essential part of the design process. Typically these outdoor spaces are small (relative to the home), so it’s important to make the most out of what square footage is available. In this project, the design and build team built a storage shed under an elevated deck, incorporating and utilizing a large swath of typically unused space.
Posted in: Screen Porch Tips, Deck Tips, Danver cabinets, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, Danver cabinets in Maryland, Danver cabinets in Virginia, deck topics, porch topics
Monday, September 14, 2015
If you’re considering stainless steel outdoor kitchen cabinets, you’re probably concerned about fitting new stainless steel kitchen cabinets into an existing or intended deck or porch design scheme. While you might assume that custom cabinetry is your only choice, there are other options. Semi-custom kitchen cabinetry is one such alternative, and these stainless steel cabinets are available from a number of sources.
Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks and Patios, Screen Porch Tips, Decks in Virginia, Deck Tips, patio tips, Danver cabinets, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, Danver cabinets in Maryland, Danver cabinets in Virginia
Monday, August 31, 2015
High-end outdoor living spaces are, unsurprisingly, significant investments. They function to both increase a home's usable living space and, when properly executed, add tangible value to its existing property. This doesn't come cheap, especially for add-on intensive projects like stainless outdoor kitchens in Maryland and Virginia that require large upfront expenses for materials, utilities, and upscale features. Is the payout worth the initial costs?