A white picket fence is a symbol of the American dream. If you love the American dream of being able to work hard, raise your family the way you want, and gain a lovely home and garden in a friendly… Read More
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Does a Screened Porch Add Value?
If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your outdoor living space, you may wonder: does a screened porch add value to your home? The short answer is yes, but the extent of that value depends on several factors, including… Read More
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5 Under-Deck Design Ideas
If you have a high-elevation deck, there’s a good chance that you have plenty of room underneath it to do something completely different. Could you utilize this space for additional outdoor living purposes? Why not? There are at least five… Read More
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Pros and Cons of Ipe Decking
Ipe is a Brazilian hardwood that also goes by the names Brazilian Walnut, Pau Lope, and Diamond Decking. It has eight times the hardiness of Redwood cedar and is known for its beautiful deep color. Ipe, pronounced “ee-pay,” is one… Read More
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Flagstone Patio Ideas with a Fire Pit
A backyard is not complete without a nice place to sit with friends and family. A patio keeps you grounded. Flagstone is a natural, sedimentary stone that is extremely resilient and makes for an excellent patio material. Its beautiful combinations… Read More
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What Is a Custom Deck?
A custom deck has unique measurements, materials, and features that create a one-of-a-kind outdoor living space suited for a specific property. Standard decks have set sizing, dimensions, and materials, but a custom deck uses features that not every deck would… Read More
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5 Fantastic Patio Garden Ideas
A patio is a place to walk outside without getting your feet dirty and wet from the ground. It’s a place to place your patio furniture, cook on the grill, play card games, eat outdoors, sit around a campfire, and… Read More
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Reasons to Resurface Your Deck
A backyard deck should be a pleasant place to sit out with a nice drink, sit around a campfire with friends and family, etc. A backyard deck should last for decades with proper care, and you should not have to… Read More
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Prevent Weed Growth Between Pavers!
It’s that time of year again when nature comes to life again! Spring has sprung in Maryland, and that means that plants of all kinds are sprouting from the earth again, with many more to come as the year progresses…. Read More
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What Is Bluestone?
Bluestone is one of the several beautiful natural stones that you can use in your landscaping project. In Maryland, one of the best relatively local choices for patio materials is bluestone. What is bluestone?