Discover how Sunpro's innovative motorized screens and retractable awnings can elevate your outdoor living experience, offering superior sun protection, insect barriers, and seamless home automation...

When you live in Maryland, history isn’t just something you visit — it’s something you live in. From 19th-century farmhouses and mid-century colonials to turn-of-the-century Victorians and brick row...

For homeowners lucky enough to live in one of these older properties, maintaining historic charm can be both a joy and a challenge. Fortunately, Virginia’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HRTC)...

Across Maryland’s towns and cities, historic commercial buildings stand as pillars of character, identity, and opportunity. Whether former banks, mills, warehouses, or storefronts, these structures...

Learn how to navigate HOA approvals for decks, porches, and outdoor spaces in Maryland and Virginia. Avoid delays with expert tips from Design Builders.

Discover the advantages, installation tips, and maintenance best practices for motorized screens and awnings, and how they can enhance your home's comfort and style.

Discover how Outdoor Elements' pergola systems bring unparalleled customization, innovative technology, and sustainable materials to transform your outdoor living experience.

In the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area, outdoor living is more than a passing trend—it’s a lifestyle. Families are investing in their backyards, creating spaces that bring...

In places like Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, and Rockville, outdoor living has become more than a seasonal trend—it’s a lifestyle choice. For many Montgomery County homeowners, that lifestyle...

Discover how Outdoor Elements' pergola systems can transform your outdoor space with innovative designs, smart technology, and sustainable materials.

Discover how Outdoor Elements' customizable pergolas can elevate your outdoor living experience with innovative designs and versatile features.

If you’ve just reached out to Design Builders—whether through our website or a phone call—your first step with us is a simple online “meet and greet.” It’s friendly, low-pressure, and designed to...

Discover how Outdoor Elements' customizable pergola solutions can elevate your outdoor living space with innovative designs and smart technology.

Discover how Outdoor Elements' pergola designs are revolutionizing outdoor living with customizable, high-tech, and sustainable options.

Building a deck is one of the most effective ways to gain usable square footage without tearing into your house. Whether you’re working with a compact suburban lot or a spacious backyard, a well-de...

The homeowners we work with in Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, and Northern Virginia all want the same thing: a backyard that feels like an extension of who they are....

If you live in Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Great Falls, or Arlington, you’ve likely seen pergolas becoming a more common sight in backyards and patios. But not just any pergolas—louvered pergolas.

If you live in Ellicott City, Clarksville, Fulton, or Columbia, chances are your backyard is full of potential. In Howard County, where spacious lots and upscale homes are the norm, more families are...

In Ellicott City, Clarksville, Fulton, and Columbia, outdoor living isn’t just seasonal—it’s essential. As we move deeper into 2025, homeowners across Howard County are investing in spaces that...