Right now is a great time to start planning for an end of summer, early Fall redesign of your back yard. Add the elevated deck, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, fountain, flower beds and other accessories that will make your property a show piece and one you’ll not want to leave. We’ve included several ideas for […]
We pick up on building the Glickman “Dream Deck” with the installation of the deck material, the Gazebo, and support beams or metal ‘flitch plates” which will support the master bedroom walk-out balcony. To install the balcony support beams, Russ brought in a 75 ton crane to lower the beams over the top of the […]
It doesn’t take an expert contractor to know that the strength, integrity and lifespan of any structure is based on the quality of its foundation. For the Glickman deck this was especially true because of the extreme weight of the massive main level and the 2nd floor balcony. Also, the cinder block construction of the […]
Russ and his wife Anne had spent months planning their new “Dream Deck”. Some of the features that they had always wanted to have on a new deck included:-A walk out storage area under the deck that could be accessed from the lower level of their home.-A second level that would serve as a walkout […]
It may not seem important, but the tear out at the beginning of any remodeling projects is one of the most important phases, especially when adding an addition. In this case, adding a massive deck to the existing finish of a home. Extra care needs to be used to make sure that the siding, windows, […]
Update the Exterior of Your Home and Enhance the interior. We live in a world of first impressions. Outer beauty captivates our eyes. Drive by a house and the outside tells us if we’d wish to go inside. A truth universally acknowledged by real-estate brokers and home improvements sites is that anyone looking to increase the property […]
Summer is coming. Many of us will spend more time on the porch than we do in the house. Today, with the high cost of travel and expensive restaurants, there’s no reason to leave home when you can have the perfect outdoor living place in your own backyard. And one of the joys of summer […]
Gazette Newspaper: ‘This Potomac screened porch and deck won top honors from the Montgomery County Builder’s Association.’ ‘Outdoor solutions win county’s top remodeling awards.’ ‘Look at what local professionals have singled out for praise you’ll certainly come across the work of Russ Glickman.” Glickman’s interviews with the owners revealed a patchwork of personal requirements. A […]
There are many options when it comes to allowing for more enjoyment of the outdoors in your home. One popular choice today is a screened-in porch. Screened-in porches are a relatively affordable way to allow the sunlight and warm summer air in without the bugs and other unwanted visitors. As with any renovation, the most important […]
Frank and Linda had a large, relatively new home in Derwood, MD. They wanted a sunroom off the rear of the family room that was less formal, could house wicker furniture and plants, and could serve as a screened porch during good weather. They also wanted a deck and/or patio to grill, sunbathe, and entertain—and […]