Vinyl Decks versus Pressure Treated Wood Decks
Category: Decks
September 14, 2016
A lot people worry about the appropriate decking material to choose when getting a new deck. Two of the most common decking materials are pressure treated wood and vinyl. While wood remains the most popular choice for decking, vinyl decking is proving to be a breakthrough material for constructing decks. In this blog, we will […]
Benefits of Composite Decking
Category: Decks
August 10, 2016
This time of year especially, the deck is the place where family seems to gather and spend the majority of their outdoor time. It’s a place to entertain, eat, play, and celebrate the warmer Maryland months; the deck is by far one of the most important spaces of the home, if you have one. Decks […]
5 Reasons to Add a Sunroom to Your Home
Category: General
July 15, 2016
If you live in Maryland, or the surrounding areas, you know that we get to enjoy all four seasons and the weather that they have to offer. If your home has a porch, deck, or screened porch, you know that they are wonderful to use all spring and summer, but what about when winter rolls […]
Who is Responsible For Repairing a Shared Fence?
Category: Fences
June 10, 2016
Maryland is subject to some pretty harsh weather, this year alone, we’ve seem some incredibly powerful storms come through. Storms with enough wind and power to damage properties and cause trees and limbs to break. So what happens is a tree falls on your property and breaks a shared fence? Who will pay for the […]
5 Uses for a Pergola in Your Outdoor Space
Category: Decks,General
April 15, 2016
If you are like most Maryland homeowners finally shaking off winter blues, you are probably itching for a new backyard project. It feels like something is missing from you current outdoor living space, but what is it? May we suggest a pergola? This simple structure is relatively easy to install, yet it has the power […]
4 Ideas for the Space Under the Deck
Category: Decks
March 15, 2016
As you are planning your new deck, you may realize that it will leave some potentially usable space underneath. What should you do with it? It’s a good idea to plan for the space underneath the deck before the deck goes up, so that you can make any necessary arrangements in advance, as well as […]
3 Porch Design Options to Connect to Outdoors
Category: Porches
February 16, 2016
A porch is sort of a transitional area between the indoors and the outdoors. It can be added to the front or to the back of your home, and it’s up to you to decide how much outdoors you want to allow in. Our Maryland porch contractors are here to offer you a few ideas […]
3 Backyard Project Ideas for 2016
Category: Decks,Patios
January 21, 2016
Even though you may not like winter, you have to agree that it’s a great time to sit down with your planner and a pencil and write down everything you want to do in the new year. Where would you travel? Which new skills should you learn? In what ways can you improve your home? […]
Where to Find Ideas for Your New Deck
Category: Decks
December 16, 2015
Are you planning to add a deck in 2016? Congratulations on finally pulling the trigger! A deck is a great investment that both you and potential home buyers will enjoy. If you are like most Maryland homeowners, you are probably planning to start construction early next spring to have the deck ready for the cookout […]
Top 5 Deck Construction Mistakes to Avoid
Category: Decks
November 12, 2015
When you are building a deck, safety should be one of your key concerns. That’s one of the reasons you should hire an experienced Maryland deck contractor to do the job. DIY deck is definitely not a good idea if you’ve never built a deck before or watched someone do it. However, an inexperienced or […]
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