Welcome to our blog! This is where we have our recent project, tips, inspiration, and more. If you are looking for just a gallery of pictures and fewer words, take a look over at our portfolio. If you want to know our process and the before pictures, stay right here and comb through our recent projects. And if you want to learn, or have questions about the renovation process, this is also a great place to be! If you want to hear about a particular topic, let us know.
If you’re like the average family, you might have spent a lot of time in your home in the past year. If you’re ready to make a change in the year ahead, take advantage of some of this year’s fun and affordable home renovation trends to make your house more functional, energy-efficient, and stylish.
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Initially, the homeowner approached us to have a paver patio out their back door. However, they decided to do a screened-in patio after further consideration. And that’s not unusual for two reasons. First, homeowners don’t always know all their options. Second, it’s Maryland, and we have a lot of bugs. See how it turned out.
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Whether you’re ready or not, cold weather is here. That means ice and snow aren’t too far behind. Although it can create some pretty scenery, winter weather also causes slippery sidewalks and pathways. As you are gathering your winter supplies, remember the shovels and snow blowers. But there is another helpful tool: ice melt. Is it safe to use ice melt on pavers?
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Usually, we list out materials for our recent projects, the homeowner’s wishes, and how it went. But, for this one, we will let the pictures and the customer do the talking. While we are always happy with satisfied customers, it’s great to get testimonials of our hard work. For this deck and large patio, we worked with the Callows. They had a vision, and we had the skills to make it happen. Here are some of the after photos and the client’s review.
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The look and feel of your home can be influenced by many different variables coming together, but color is one of the most important. From the tiles in your bathroom to the paint on your shutters, designing the home of your dreams is all about color choices. So what is the best paver color for your patio?
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Like many homeowners, this one inherited the deck that came with the house when they bought it. It was a small, low to the ground deck. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either. As you can see from the pictures, it’s a pretty typical builders deck. It didn’t really allow for many people or had versatility. So, they wanted a new paver patio instead. But not just a typical paver patio, though. These homeowners wanted a new paver patio that was bold and unique.
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As fall stretches over Maryland, we turn our minds to all things cozy. There are many opportunities to enjoy the landscaping around your property, perhaps from the vantage point of your backyard patio. One of the best ways you can celebrate an autumnal evening is with the warmth and flickering light of a fire pit. There are so many reasons to incorporate a fire pit into your backyard design. But how do you start the process?
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Backyard Patio in Maryland Home For this backyard patio, the homeowner already had a design in mind. We love working with existing designs as much as we like creating ones. This homeowner had done their research too. They went online, even learned how to design software, and
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Your deck is an important part of your home. It extends your living room from the inside to the outside, affording you another place to entertain and relax. So what should you do when aging and rotting make your deck less fun and relaxing? Perhaps even dangerous? How do you know when it’s time for a replacement deck? Piecemealing new boards and staining as needed can keep your deck functional for a while, but eventually, replacing your deck is a wiser financial decision. Whether you’re upgrading for safety, aesthetic, or functionality purposes, here’s how you’ll know when it’s time and how you’ll benefit from a replacement deck.
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It might seem like ’tis the season for patios. That’s because it is. 🙂 Honestly, it is the most requested build we have right now. And this patio in Prince Frederick is no different. The homeowner wanted an outdoor space to entertain and hang out with family. Like so many of our homeowners, we sit down, discuss materials and finishes and come up with an overall design. The hesitation this client had was over the incline in their backyard.
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