In Ellicott City, Clarksville, Fulton, and Columbia, outdoor living isn’t just seasonal—it’s essential. As we move deeper into 2025, homeowners across Howard County are investing in spaces that elevate everyday life, entertain effortlessly, and blend design with comfort.

Backyards in Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Gaithersburg, Vienna, and Reston, aren’t just backyards anymore. For families from Prince George’s County to Loudon County, they’ve become places to cook, relax, play, and entertain—sometimes all at once.

If you're planning to build a new deck in Montgomery County, Howard County, or Prince George’s County, one of the first decisions you’ll face is choosing the right decking material.

Building Expert Offers Top Tips for How to Increase Screen Porch ROI

So, you want to add a screen porch to your Northern Virginia or Maryland home. Great! Now, how do you make sure you do that in the smartest financial way possible? Here are the top tips and insight straight from a custom design and build firm all about how to increase screen porch ROI.

When it comes to outdoor living spaces, insects are a huge nuisance! It’s a particularly big problem in the Northern Virginia and Maryland regions. During certain parts of the year in these areas, mosquitoes and other bugs can make your deck or porch feel downright unusable. If you’re aiming for a bug-proof exterior living space, here are some best building practices to look for in your design and build firm.