Screen Room Electrical & Outlet Installation Tips

Posted in: Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips, porch topics, screen porch products, porch add-ons, outdoor accessories, Screened Porch in Virginia, Outdoor Lighting, building a deck, Electrical, Screen Room

James Moylan

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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Screen Room Outlet Installation in Maryland & Virginia

Proper outlet installation in your screened porch requires specialized knowledge of local electrical codes and outdoor safety standards in Montgomery County MD and Fairfax County VA. Unlike interior spaces, screen rooms demand weatherproof solutions, strategic placement for functionality, and compliance with DMV-area building requirements. Understanding these essentials ensures your outdoor living space is both safe and convenient.

Top 3 Considerations for Building an Outdoor Wood-Burning Fireplace

Posted in: Screen Porch Tips, Deck Products, outdoor television, patio tips, outdoor living, Infratech outdoor heaters, outdoor heating systems, screen porch products, Outdoor Fireplaces

James Moylan

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

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How to approach outdoor fireplaces:  outdoor kitchen in Clifton, VA example

As outdoor living spaces become more complex and more adaptable to multiple situations, fireplaces are becoming increasingly common features of decks, screened-in porches, verandas, and other outdoor areas. This particular gas and wood-burning outdoor fireplace project illustrates how these tasteful patio features can be implemented and then customized to fit both lifestyle and desired aesthetic. It can be approached in terms of its general process, required inspections and codes, and additional features.

Danver Outdoor Kitchens and Their Company Culture

Posted in: Deck Products, design blog, outdoor living, outdoor living spaces, Danver cabinets, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, Danver cabinets in Maryland, Danver cabinets in Virginia, deck add-ons, screen porch products, porch add-ons

James Moylan

Thursday, January 07, 2016

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Danver Stainless has built a distinctive company culture since 1988 that sets them apart in the outdoor kitchen industry—a commitment Design Builders admires when sourcing premium equipment for Montgomery County MD and Fairfax County VA homeowners. Their employee-first philosophy and organizational structure create the quality and reliability that discerning customers throughout the DMV expect in their outdoor living spaces.

Is It Safe to Build an Elevated Wood-Burning Outdoor Fireplace?

Posted in: Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Products, Contracting Questions, patio questions, deck questions, outdoor heaters, screen porch products, decking questions, Outdoor Fireplaces

James Moylan

Wednesday, December 09, 2015

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Are Wood-Burning Outdoor Fireplaces Safe for Elevated Decks & Porches?

There are few additions to an outdoor living space that can add the elegance, relaxation, and beauty of a natural wood-burning fireplace. That being said, many people looking to build an outdoor space from the ground up or those looking to modify an existing space question the feasibility of an elevated fireplace. Is it worth it, in terms of construction logistics and price, to build an elevated natural burning fireplace? And is it safe?

Why Can Screened Porches Cost a Lot of Money?

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Screen Porch Screens, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips, retractable screen porch, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, Brown Jordan Outdoor Cabinets, screen porch products, Screened Porch in Virginia, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, Motorized Porch Screens, Motorized Outdoor Screening Systems, Automatic Porch Screens, cooking outdoors, kitchen appliances

James Moylan

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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Why screened rooms can cost more money than you think

As with anything, home-improvement projects vary greatly in cost. However, as a general rule, you get what you pay for. That is, if a high-end, high-quality screen porch is what you want, you will need to pay for the correspondingly high-quality materials and labor.

If you’re seriously thinking about adding a screen porch, deck, or other outdoor living space to your home, consider the following factors that can affect the final price. That way, you won’t be surprised either way about the total when it comes time to actually get quotes and build.