For these Annapolis homeowners, they needed a space where they could visit with friends and family outdoors. And with current restrictions, it seems better to do that at home these days and forgo going out. Still, they wanted an area that was multi-purposed and could be used throughout the year. 7th State Builders were happy to work with them on a custom design to meet their goals. Check out this lovely new patio space.
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7th State Builders took a trip south of D.C. to beautiful Accokeek, Maryland, to help this homeowner build a backyard oasis. They had ample space, but it was an empty canvas. Like so many of us staying home, they wanted a space to go outside and spend time. While they did have a pool, they needed something that was better suited for colder weather. This was also just the start. Read on to see the before and after of this stunning patio with a fire pit (if we do say so ourselves).
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It’s no surprise that we are seeing an uptick in home improvements. With everything going on with COVID-19, we are seeing that people are spending more time at home. Instead of spending money on summer vacations, people are investing in an outdoor oasis. This project was no different. The homeowner wanted to create a space her whole family could enjoy. In the end, we came up with the idea for a new patio in the backyard of this Waldorf home.
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It may seem like a simple job but even the small ones can make a big impact. Take this new front landing in Upper Marlboro. The house had an all brick circular landing. The style originally matched the house. Now, over time, it had become damaged and broken. When we spoke with the homeowners, they originally wanted to just redo the brick landing. However, we suggested something different.
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You have decided to improve your home’s landscape, but you don’t know where to begin. Do you want to upgrade an existing site or create a whole new outdoor space? Do you want to enhance the softscape or the hardscape, or a combination of the two? Of course, it helps to know the difference between softscapes and hardscapes for your home. The softscape is the living parts of a landscape – like plants – and the hardscape is non-living, inanimate elements – like walkways. Now that you have that figured out, you can begin planning your project.
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Warmer weather is on its way and the first signs of spring are starting to show. Needless to say, now’s the perfect time to upgrade your backyard. And, what better way to enhance your space than with hardscapes? Having the right patio design or stone walkway will add that little extra spark to your outdoor lifestyle. As a licensed home remodeling and building service in Maryland, 7th State Builders are the experts in helping you build your ‘dream yard’.
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According to recent studies, homeowner spending on remodeling projects reached $424 billion in 2017. However, not all projects will give you the best return on your investment. It helps to know which remodeling projects to invest in first. So, get inspired and stay up to date with the best upgrades to increase the value of your home below.
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Quite often, Maryland homeowners will call us with not just one, but multiple projects. That was the case for this replacement sunroom and new patio. For this house, it only made sense to update both the existing second-story sunroom and expand the patio portion below the deck. As you can see in the before pictures below, the old sunroom was outdated. It had screens, instead of windows, an old screen styled door, and a weathered staircase. Learn more below about how we updated and upgraded the living space.
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