If you’ve noticed that the temperature is dropping, it has likely caused some changes in your life. You’re more likely to bundle up and stay indoors for longer. Other things around you also feel the cold. That’s right; if there… Read More
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Decorating Your Fence and Deck for Fall
It is looking more like autumn than ever now! Why not have some fun, celebrate the season, and decorate your home exterior? While Halloween decorations are popular, so are festive fall features. Check out these tips and ideas for decorating… Read More
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Pergolas Over Walkways
Pergolas are outdoor structures with two or more columns supporting a slatted roof. This roof is usually open, but in some cases, they have clear or colored sheets over them to protect people from the rain. In other cases, people… Read More
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Should a Fence Gate Open In or Out?
If you are installing a new fence gate, you likely need a gate to access your backyard from the side of your house. You must ask this question: Should a fence gate open in or out? There are plenty of… Read More
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Why Do Some Driveways Have Gates?
The driveway is the main entrance to your home. Unless your home has a front walkway that leads to a public sidewalk, it is the only way to access your property without stepping on the landscaping. In Maryland, you might… Read More
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Screened Porch Ideas for Your Home
Spending time on a screened porch can be a highly pleasurable experience. When it has a great location and is built well, kept clean, and furnished beautifully, it can easily be the favorite room in the house, even if it… Read More
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Why Install a Split-Rail Fence
A split-rail fence is one of the most basic fence types of all. It is even simpler than a standard picket fence, with two or three rows of rails connecting each fence post. While it may seem extremely simple, this… Read More
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Protect a Screened Porch from Cats
Are you ready to install a new screened porch but are worried about neighborhood cats getting in or your own cats scratching through the screens? Cats’ claws can do some damage, but here at Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence in Gambrills,… Read More
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Where Should a Screened Porch Be Placed?
A screened porch is the most indoor-like of any outdoor living space. It is entirely like an indoor room, except that it is without central heating or cooling and has screens for windows that let in the breeze. If your… Read More
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Ideal Aluminum Fence Designs
Aluminum fences are fancy yet practical. They allow for a wide range of ornate, custom options but are also one of the most economical choices available. They are rust-free, which is especially helpful in the coastal Mid-Atlantic and are built… Read More