How a Three Season Room Can Increase Your Home’s Value in Maryland
Adding a three season room to your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to expand your living space while increasing your home’s resale value. In Maryland, where homeowners love enjoying outdoor living without dealing with excessive heat, humidity, or bugs, a three season room offers the perfect balance between comfort and connection to […]
How Pergolas Define and Enhance Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor spaces often feel incomplete without a sense of structure or purpose. That’s where pergolas come in. These simple yet stylish additions frame outdoor areas, making them more inviting and functional. Whether you’re creating a cozy corner or enhancing a large backyard, pergolas bring a perfect blend of beauty and practicality. It’s no surprise they’re […]
How to Add a Porch Roof Without Losing Natural Light in Your Home
Adding a porch roof is a great way to enhance your outdoor space, but many homeowners worry about losing natural light in areas like the kitchen or family room. A dark, closed-off feeling is the last thing you want when adding to your home. At Custom Design and Build, we understand this concern. That’s why […]
Things to Consider When It Comes to Decks and Patios
Adding a deck, patio, or both to your home can elevate your outdoor living space, creating an inviting area for relaxation and entertainment. But before you dive right into your next renovation project, you’ll want to understand the benefits and differences between these two features. That way, you can determine which suits your needs best, […]
Types of Custom Outdoor Living Your Space Could Use
Customizing your backyard is one of the best perks of being a homeowner. It’s literally your domain, and you get to decide how it looks and functions. One of the best ways to enhance your backyard is to turn it into a custom outdoor living space. This means that you turn your backyard into an […]
4 Privacy Fencing Ideas For Your Backyard
Nobody likes to have nosy neighbors or looky-loos in their backyard. Fortunately, a tall fence with minimal (or no) gaps is a simple and easy way to have much more privacy for yourself and your family. No more will you have to deal with prying eyes while you enjoy some pool time or just read […]
How Covered Patios Change the Game for Hosting
Hosting an outdoor party, event, or get-together at your home is always fun, but it’s not always feasible. If you don’t have a covered area for guests, it could put a damper on the occasion, especially if the weather turns bad or the temperature is less than ideal. Fortunately, covered patios are an easy solution […]
How Custom Fire Pits Make Your Patio the Best on the Block
Fire pits may have been around in one form or another for centuries, but they’ve become an increasingly popular addition to backyards and patios over the past decade. Homeowners who want to really improve their outdoor living space for get-togethers or just casual time with family are turning to custom fire pits as their centerpieces. […]
Uncovered vs. Covered Outdoor Kitchen: Which is Better?
Outdoor kitchens can be a great addition to just about any home — especially if you and your family enjoy having snacks or meals in the great outdoors! Outdoor kitchens also make it easier to host BBQs and get-togethers without having to go in and out of the house every five minutes to prepare and […]
What is Hardscaping & How Can It Change Your Space?
Most people are familiar with the term “landscaping.” Whether you rent or own your home, you likely have to do a certain degree of landscaping work (or outsource it) to maintain a nice, clean property. However, while landscaping is a widely known and understood term, hardscaping is not. So, what is hardscaping? How does it […]
Modern Outdoor Kitchen Features That Make A Huge Difference
An outdoor kitchen is such a huge commodity that a lot of people overlook when imagining their dream home. It makes it easier to host garden parties, family get-togethers, birthdays, and even just neighborhood BBQs. Plus, it can turn an otherwise empty and unused patio into a fully functioning kitchen! However, if you’re just considering […]
DIY Fencing – Where Things Go Wrong
Most homeowners want to feel like the masters of their own domains — as they should! But there comes a point in every homeowner’s life when they have to decide whether to do something themselves or to call in the professionals. In theory, DIY fencing is simple. You just buy the materials, decide where you […]