Patio Pizzazz
Backyards aren’t just a place for swing sets and barbecues anymore. More people are treating their backyards like another room of their home. Whether you want an inviting entertainment area, a private retreat or simply a spot for basking in the sun or under the stars, your patio can be easily...
by SANDY DIXON, executive director for the interior redesign industry specialists
1400
Room For All Seasons
While outdoor living is hot, many are also looking for ways to enjoy the great outdoors no matter the season and with some of the comforts that come with staying indoors. The solution? Create a sunroom or screened porch. Expanded horizons These ever-popular all-season spaces not only expand the...
by kimyla guice stegall
1390
Exterior Add-On
The owner of this home wanted to reinforce and extend an existing 12-by-12-foot deck to a 12-by-18 feet, partially enclosed space to allow for year-round use. The team at Eastern Surfa-Shield & Cabinet Facelifters installed a high-efficiency, all-season and all-glass sunroom to give the family...
Compiled by Meredith Pruden
1369
Dream Green
The owner of this Bowie home is an avid golfer. He was preparing to move into his newly constructed home when he first heard of Southwest Greens via a golf tournament telecast where Sergio Garcia, a golf pro, endorsed the company’s custom-designed practice surfaces.  The homeowner...
Remodeled by Brothers Services Company, Hampstead
1364
Rock On!
As outdoor living areas grow in popularity, hardscapes are becoming more and more prominent in homeowners’ landscaping plans. From walkways and steps to retaining walls, the materials available for hardscaping can be broken down into three categories: Brick, concrete and stone. Deciding which...
Kathy Kidwell
1352
Calming Waters
The addition of a water feature brings a simple tranquility to any outdoor space. “The sound of flowing water and the beauty of flourishing aquatic plants, make ‘getting away from it all’ as simple as stepping outside,” says Larrisa Gleason, marketing manager for Beckett Corporation, manufacturer...
Kimyla Guice Stegall
1336
Looking Good
Living in a city or urban area, you use every precious square foot possible—and heaven forbid that you give up a parking space. A rooftop deck is not a rarity, but a rooftop deck on your garage is genius. Not only does it provide you with additional living space, it also preserves your garage’s...
Rick Baumgarten
1325
Culinary Herbs
Herbs are flavorful, aromatic plants that thrive in the summer because there is so much natural sunlight. But you don't need to give up fresh herbs when the weather turns cold. To have a few herb plants growing in the kitchen during the winter provides fantastic flavors that are well worth the...
Susan Bachman West
1329
Open Air Living
In recent years, the term “outdoor living” has been on the minds and the lips of many homeowners. This term once referred to backyard decks, patio furniture, pools and hot tubs. Now, the trend has grown to incorporate much more. “The  things that homeowners are used to having inside are...
Kathy Kidwell
1324
Outdoor Creature Comforts
Gone are the days of Rover’s homemade doghouse, constructed of simple plywood, a few nails and a splash of paint. And indoor cats, historically “trapped” inside, away from the natural habitat of their ancestors, now have access to the world of chasing bugs and feeling the wind in their whiskers....
Laura Lewis
1320