What Are the Best Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets for Your Deck?

Within the last ten to twenty years, there has been a huge shift in the mentality about outdoor living spaces. While people used to think materials, craftsmanship, and quality were limited for decks or screen porches, there is now the idea that all outdoor spaces can be as elegant, beautiful, and high-end as any interior space. This mindset extends to all facets of the outdoor space, including outdoor cabinets.

Screened-in porches have come a long way from the rickety, drab structures where grandmothers used to read romance novels in rocking chairs.

Thanks to advancements in technology and design, some of the screened-in porches of today are surprisingly cool, with cutting-edge sound systems, sleek fire pits, and state-of-the-art grilling facilities.

How to Determine if Your Contractor’s Estimate is Accurate

Most contractors in Maryland and Virginia will break down a project into thirds when conceiving an estimate. In practice, these thirds consist of (1) materials, (2) labor and (3) overhead expenses and profit. However, the total presented in an initial estimate is not always an accurate projection of how much a build will actually cost, be it a deck, screened porch, or outdoor kitchen design. Inexperienced or shady contractors do not always account for additional fees, unexpected costs, and other pricey details that can arise after a build is started.