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Can a Built-In Charcoal Grill Be Installed in an Outdoor Kitchen?

I’m a charcoal snob. It’s one of the reasons why I really only deal with the higher end gas grills, because an infra-red sear burner is the only way to ...

by Dave Marciniak • January 26, 2014October 30, 2017

landscape lighting, Modern Design, Outdoor Furnishings, Patio Designs

Just Because It Doesn’t SAY It’s Landscape Lighting Doesn’t Mean It Can’t Be

Over the holidays I went to the Leesburg Outlets with MJ and her mom. While it was a little nutty and crowded, I discovered that Jos A Banks actually sells ...

by Dave Marciniak • January 21, 2013January 21, 2013

DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Patio Designs, Pavers, Stone, Swimming Pools, Virginia Landscape Design

Travertine Paver Patio Installers in Virginia – What to Know

When I was designing landscapes in Arizona, one option we had available to us was travertine marble tile. These were actual tiles – typically 12″x12″ and less than a half ...

by Dave Marciniak • March 21, 2012June 3, 2012

Concrete Design, DC Landscape Design, Drainage, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design

Drainage and Infrastructure Are Not Like Milk Duds

I’m still recovering from Halloween – 538 trick-or-treaters is a LOT Of kids – and it’s still framing how I look at things. Of the nearly $200 we spent on ...

by Dave Marciniak • November 2, 2011

DC Landscape Design, Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Outdoor Furnishings, Patio Designs, Swimming Pools, Virginia Landscape Design

Endless Pool and Landscape Design in Alexandria, VA

Last year I was contacted by some folks in Alexandria, Virginia, with an intriguing project: they have a small backyard, and wanted to install an Endless Pool without giving up ...

by Dave Marciniak • April 11, 2011

Concrete Design, DC Landscape Design, Design, Elements of Design, Hardscaping, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design

Elements of Design: Texture

Texture deals with how smooth or rough a surface is. When talking about elements of structures, smooth surfaces can often seem more modern and contemporary, while rough surfaces seem more ...

by Dave Marciniak • February 28, 2011

DC Landscape Design, Design, Garden Sculpture, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Maryland Landscape Design, Modern Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Products for the garden

Really Cool Outdoor Fireplaces and Features

One of the perks of my job is that I get to wander the internet in search of really cool products to use in my clients’ projects. I came across ...

by Dave Marciniak • February 22, 2011