Designing Your Northern Virginia Deck

Raised decks are great for families with little ones and pets because there's less risk of fall injuries.Having deck space at your home means more opportunities for entertaining others and enjoying the great outdoors and scenery we have here in Northern Virginia. We recently covered how many new buyers, primarily Millennials, place high value in outdoor entertaining areas, and deck designs remain a major selling point, particularly within our state.

Outdoor entertaining can just be watching your kids play, cooking and dining in patio/deck spaces, and even hosting parties that flow into your outdoor spaces. No matter what your entertaining need, if outdoor areas are where you want your guests to congregate, then you need to consider which type of outdoor living construction you desire. Continue reading

How Your Deck Construction Defines Your Personality

Hiring a Northern Virginia deck contractor is a great first step to expressing your personality in your outdoor living space. They can take all of your dreams and create a practical outdoor living area that adds value to your home, adds square footage to your property, and makes your neighbors jealous. The right custom deck contractor in Fairfax will study your personality, listen to your wants and needs, and create a usable space for years to come. Continue reading

Cleaning your Fairfax Screened-in Porch

covered4houzz4Summer’s wrapping up in Fairfax, and it’s time for you to clean your covered screened-in porch before the holiday season is upon us. Over the past three or four months, your porch has probably accumulated dust, pollen and many other irritants. Cleaning the screens alone will not suffice. Only a deep cleaning can remove allergens and other irritants from the space. Here are a few simple steps to getting the deepest clean possible for your screened-in porch. Continue reading

5 Facelifts for Your Northern Virginia Patio Design

Northern Virginia homes are gorgeous! They have beautiful architectural designs ranging from Victorian and Colonial to craftsman and rancher. On top of it, most properties have grand yards with different grades of slopes and greenery, so it’s natural for homeowners to want to enjoy the scenery. Here are some patio design ideas to have your patios match the elegance of your home and yard! Continue reading