lifestyle

Bring the Cinema Outside: Turning Your Yard into an Outdoor Movie Theater

Get ready for a movie night like no other as we show you how to transform your backyard into an outdoor movie theater. Picture yourself snuggled up in cozy blankets, munching on buttery popcorn, and enjoying your favorite films under the stars. It’s time to bring the magic of the cinema right to your own […]
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Outdoor Kitchen with Blaze Grill

Why We Love Blaze Grills

As professionals who design and build custom outdoor kitchens, we’ve come to depend on Blaze Grills. So much so that we exclusively install their products. We strive to use high-quality products that our clients can depend on to offer top performance for years to come. Blaze Grills fits that definition. Today, we’ll go into a […]
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mother's day gift ideas

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for the Outdoor Living Enthusiast

If you just now realized that Mother’s Day is this Sunday, it’s time to go shopping. While you may be able to order online, you can also go old school and go to a local garden center. Our favorite garden store is Patuxent Nursery. They always have a great selection of plants, garden décor, fountains, […]
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Patio Installation

Update Your Outdoor Living Spaces for Spring

The days are getting warmer (and longer!), which means it’s time to get your patio and outdoor living spaces ready for entertaining. While weather this time of year can be unpredictable, as long as you keep an eye on the long-range forecast, you should be able to easily follow these tips to bring some life […]
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” This coming Monday is MLK Day, a day to honor the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you have kids, they may be […]
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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours

We’ve been saying Happy Holidays for years this time of year. That’s because while many of our clients and vendors celebrate Christmas, some celebrate Hanukkah, while still others practice a different religion. And when we say happy holidays, it also includes New Year’s. So, whatever holidays you celebrate, we hope they are safe and happy, […]
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Outdoor Christmas Lights

The Best Outdoor Christmas Lights to Brighten Your Landscape

Have you put up your outdoor Christmas decorations yet? Did you notice a bunch of burnt-out bulbs or tangled wires and think, “Oh no, not again”? Maybe this is your first Christmas season in your new home and you want to really highlight your holiday spirit.  If you need new lights, consider upgrading or changing […]
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veterans day

How Much Do You Know About Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is a federal holiday commemorated each year on the same date – November 11, which in 2022, happens to be today. The reason behind the date is that in 1918, during World War I, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, was declared between the Allied […]
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Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween: Halloween Mocktails and Ghostly Goodies to Try

Do you love Halloween? Us too. This may be the first “normal” Halloween for many families in Maryland and northern Virginia in a couple of years. So, we’re going all out. Decorations, costumes, Halloween parties with monstrous mocktails, and ghostly goodies. We thought we’d share some of the recipes we want to try. They sound […]
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Fall Yard Décor 

Fall Yard Décor Ideas to Welcome Autumn

We love autumn. It reintroduces us to some of our favorite things: sweaters, apple cider, pumpkin spice, fall festivals, and more. We also love the season because we get to check out the latest fall yard décor ideas and decorate the porch and patio. For inspiration, we turn to HGTV.com and Country Living. You may […]
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