Design Review: Modern Kitchen Renovation with Screened-in Porch and Patio

Posted in: Decks and Patios, patio design, kitchen remodel, kitchen, kitchen remodeling, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, kitchen design, kitchen appliances, Screen Room, screened porch in Washington, DC, Screened Porch, Screened-in Porch

James Moylan

Wednesday, June 05, 2019

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Featured DC Project: Factors to Consider When Building in the Palisades

The Palisades is a neighborhood in Washington, DC, and here at Design Builders we recently completed a backyard and kitchen renovation in that area that we’re excited to share with you! If you live in or near the Palisades and are thinking about undertaking a home improvement project, here are some details about that recent job to inspire you, as well as general reminders when looking to build in the area.

The 7 Most Popular Deck Features of 2019

Posted in: Infratech outdoor heaters, Infratech, Infratech infrared heaters, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, Motorized Porch Screens, Motorized Outdoor Screening Systems, Automatic Porch Screens, building a deck, Archatrak, deck pavers, Screen Room

James Moylan

Monday, February 11, 2019

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Most Popular Design Features for Decks and Screened Porches for 2019

With the continuing popularity of enhanced outdoor living areas, many homeowners are looking into ways to make their exterior spaces more beautiful, functional, and polished. Whether you’re aiming to add an entirely new outdoor living space in 2019 or you’re simply renovating an existing area, here are a few popular decking options that are primed to dominate the design and build industry throughout the year.

5 Ways to Save Money on Your Screen Room in 2019

Posted in: SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, Automatic Porch Screens, Screen Room

James Moylan

Thursday, January 10, 2019

4 Trending Items to Watch for Winter 2018

Posted in: Danver cabinets, Infratech infrared heaters, EcoSmart Fireplaces, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system

James Moylan

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

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4 Brands to Consider for Your Next Home Update

Are you looking to create a new outdoor living area in your home, or do you want to renovate an outdated existing space? If so, here are four brands that have been seriously trending into 2018 and why you’ll want to keep your eye on them for your upcoming project.

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

white-trimmed raised porch with gable roof in montgomery county, maryland

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.