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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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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There’s nothing like the lure of a crackling fire to bring friends and families together for long conversations and memorable laughs. A firepit on the patio will turn your backyard into everyone’s favorite place to be. To ensure everyone’s safety, though, you need the durable construction of a professionally built firepit. Whether you prefer a traditional wood-burning pit or a contemporary gas model, including a firepit on your list of backyard patio ideas is an excellent idea.
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Gorgeous Backyard Patio and Firepit in Fort Washington, Maryland Every project we do, we start the same way. We sit down with our clients and discuss what they want, then we actually listen. It might seem silly to say but you’d be surprised how many people say
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When we met with these homeowners, they weren’t sure what they wanted to do with their backyard. They had a vegetable garden but didn’t know how else to use the space. It was an awkward shape, and it wasn’t quite flat. The homeowners were to the point where they considered relocating to a home that had a better backyard. However, 7th State Builders were able to make this backyard transformation worth staying.
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