Are Outdoor Stainless Steel Cabinets a Good Long-Term Investment?

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

James Moylan

Monday, August 31, 2015

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Why Are Outdoor Stainless Steel Cabinets Great Long-Term Investments?

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?

What is the Best High-Quality Deck Material in Virginia and Maryland?

Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks in Virginia, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Zuri Deck, Deck Tips, deck builders

James Moylan

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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Decking Products Comparison: High-End Deck Options in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 

Narrowing down the best decking material for your project can be an exhausting process. There are a huge number of factors and a seemingly endless stream of information available via contractors, builders, and the Internet. To help successfully wade through this potential deluge of information, remember there is no hard-and-fast rule. What’s the best for one person isn’t necessarily the best for another.

What Percentage Do Home Improvement Contractors Make on a Job?

Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Screen Porch, Decks and Patios, Screen Porch Questions, Decks in Virginia, Deck Building Questions, Contracting Questions, outdoor kitchens, deck contractors

James Moylan

Friday, March 20, 2015

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General Contracting and the Rule of Thirds

When a leaky pipe needs fixing, a porch needs building, or a house needs remodeling, many homeowners hire a contractor to get the job done. Home improvement contractors are those who agree to fulfill the demands of a contract securing a service between two or more people within the context of the interior remodeling and outdoor living space industry. In any standard contract, money is exchanged for these services, but where do contractors get their price quotes from, and how can you tell if their estimate is legitimate?

Wooden Decks vs. Synthetic Decks for a Screened-In Porch

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Decks in Maryland, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Decks in Virginia, Screen Porch in Maryland

James Moylan

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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So you’ve decided to build a screened-in porch. You want the fun and enjoyment of being connected to the outside, but also the comfort of being protected from the elements – both weather and pesky little critters. Now you are mulling the next big question: should you go with traditional wooden decking or a synthetic decking material?

Should My Deck Contractor Have a Design Background?

Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks in Virginia, Deck Contratcors, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, hire a decking contractor, design aesthetic, deck builders, design aesthetic of a contractor

James Moylan

Monday, December 08, 2014

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Why it is important to hire a decking contractor with strong design capabilities

You know you want a deck. You’ve been dreaming of one for years now. Having barbecues with friends and family members. Inviting people over for the big game or to watch fireworks on the 4th.

And while you have a vague picture of what you want, you still expect the deck contractor you hire to come with suggestions and design ideas of their own. If there is something specific you want that cannot be fulfilled for example, you want someone who can offer a viable alternative. In short, you don’t just want someone to help you build your deck; you want a partner to help you design it.