Humans love a snug cozy home. We also love to be out in the fresh air. Sometimes we try to combine the two. This is where the indoor-outdoor space comes in. Sometimes we try to bring the outdoors indoors — by having plants in our homes. We also try to bring the indoors outdoors, …
The majority of homeowners who choose to install a composite deck do so because of the high quality, maintenance free material and the benefits it offers. But, as with nearly everything else, if water is left to collect mold will grow on composite decks. Identify and locate the source of the problem before you begin …
Screened porches are some of the most popular home additions, probably because they act as a connector between the indoors and outdoors. Screened porches let in the beauty of nature, without letting in the bugs that go along with all that nature. A screened porch for your Northern Virginia home will also add curb appeal …
Even though the white picket fence is perhaps one of the most common types of fences, some homeowners elect to leave their fence natural in appearance. Even though these picket fences are no longer white, they still hold the same qualities and characteristics of their traditional counterparts. And if the white picket fence has come …
Balancing privacy with neighborhood harmony A privacy fence is critical in allowing for your family to enjoy a space of your own without the intrusion of prying eyes, while also providing protection for small children and pets. But remember, a privacy fence on your Northern Virginia property works both ways – it screens-out unpleasant sights and …
A privacy fence is typically installed to create a sense of security within your Northern Virginia home or yard. However, privacy fences can offer a number of additional benefits for your Stafford, Leesburg, or Alexandria home. Privacy fences: Prevent outsiders and neighbors from seeing into your property. Reduce noise and wind around your property. Come in a …
The question of whether you should replace your fence or repair your fence  leaves many Northern Virginia homeowners wondering. If you are faced with a fence that is beginning to look worn, the gate does not open or close easily or you notice the fence post has been nudged by the lawnmower one too many times, …
When we think about fencing we usually think about keeping children, dogs or livestock in. We rarely think about cat fencing. Because a cat can leap, climb, dig and squeeze, we tend to think that a fence is not protection against (or for) a cat. But cat proof fencing does exist. So, whether you want …
One of the many things we need from a deck is that it be safe. We do not want to fall off the deck or get splinters from the deck and we do not want the deck to collapse underneath us. We know that for a deck not to collapse, the materials out of which …
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Last weekend a toddler fell into a nearby pool in Marcellus, Michigan, and it appears that the family dog saved the child from drowning. For anyone who appreciates dogs, it is a heartwarming story but the underlying story is truly terrifying: a life was almost lost. Just about every parent has had the experience of …
