Does spending more time around the house have you itching for some home updates? You’re far from alone. 70% of Americans have started new home improvement projects this year. And, plenty more have remodeling plans for 2021. Needless to say, updates are a natural part of homeownership, and everyone deserves a cozy home. With this in mind, these three updates, whether completed together or individually, can transform your home.
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When it comes to your home renovation, why not get the best of both worlds? Well, for this Waldorf, Maryland homeowner, we made their dream a reality with the addition of a new composite deck and screened-in room. The main purpose for this design was to provide multiple, versatile entertainment spaces. Ultimately, the second-story outdoor deck and first-floor screened porch are conducive to the ever-changing Maryland weather. So, with this in mind, the homeowners were excited to have the freedom to host gatherings and entertain company all year long. Check out the results.
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We have talked a lot about remodels lately. However, if you have the house the way you like and are just looking for more space, you might want to consider an addition instead. This isn’t just a great way to add space, it can also add value to your home. So, we want to discuss some awesome additions and how they add value to your home.
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Many times when we start a new project, it amazes us what previous contractors consider quality work. For example, this homeowner had trouble with their existing front porch and side stairway. The previous contract used indoor tile and concrete for both. This is a huge safety hazard. So, when it came to us building a new front porch and stairway, we wanted it to be not only safe but add value to their 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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We just talked about this in our last blog. To screen-in or not to screen-in? There was a list of pros and cons. One thing we mentioned, is that many homeowners choose to screen-in their back porches. Many times people don’t screen in their front porch for aesthetics. Still, there are many benefits to screening in your front porch. For this homeowner, the front of the house faces the water. They wanted to be able to spend more time enjoying the view and less time swatting bugs. We completely understand. Learn more about how we built this screened-in front porch below.
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Front and back porches are an extension of our homes. They add additional living space where we can enjoy the outdoors. As a lot of us find ourselves in-doors even more right now, a porch can be a much-needed reprieve. A lot of the time, when it comes to updating or building a new porch, homeowners are posed with the question if they should screen-in their porch. With summer approaching, this is a great question. So, here are some pros and cons to a screened-in porch.
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As we are in quarantine, more homeowners are at home realizing some things just need to be updated. This was no different for this Maryland homeowner. The existing front porch had settled over time. This caused the porch to be offset from the concrete steps. It also was making the roof sink. In addition, the latticework was damaged. This wasn’t just aesthetically unpleasing but posed real safety issues. That is why we did a front porch rebuild.
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It’s easy to overlook a space we pass through daily. However, your front door is of vital importance. This is the ultimate space where form meets function. Not only does it need to keep the weather out and unwanted visitors, but it is also the center of your home’s curb appeal. It’s no surprise that front door replacements provide the highest rate of return on any home upgrade investments. That is why we want to show you how drastically a new front door and landing can look with this before and after.
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We aren’t trying to toot our own horn, but the homeowners of this Sunderland Maryland house are very pleased with their new deck, front porch, and screened-in back porch. Yes, you heard that right, all of them were updated. Updating them all at once allow for a consistent look to the home. Learn more about what we did to update their outdoor space and see the before/after images.
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