"My yard is beautiful because if Alan! He did an amazing job with adding a stacked stone flower bed, a custom stone fountain, and trees, shrubs and flowers. Excellent customer service and very reliable. I recommend Alan and Lemonade Landscaping to everyone. Thank you Alan for making my yard beautiful and easy to maintain!!"
"The patio install is fabulous. I asked about a patio install quote on Wednesday and it was installed on Saturday in only 7 hours. Nicolas was easy to get in touch with, had excellent communication, understood our needs, and most of all did top notch work and installed a beautiful patio! If you need a paver patio installed, I highly recommend Nicolas Hardscapes!"
"I've hired Sweetgrass for three outdoor projects (stone patio, deck, fence) and they've done amazing work on all of them. They are my first choice and I've referred them to several friends and neighbors. Mauricio runs an amazing business."
"I have worked with Hutchins Landscape since 2016, not long after we moved into our property in Durham. My lawn is gorgeous thanks to the year-round care of Jon Hutchins and his crew. I cannot thank Jon enough for the MANY ways he has improved our property: landscape design; an array of beautiful plantings that flower during different seasons throughout the year; a seven-station irrigation system; a rock patio in the back yard; a fence for the property; and low-voltage landscape lighting. Any time I have requested service, Jon and his wife Carmen have always promptly responded. They are kind, professional, and personable. It is clear that they really care about their customers and take pride in their business. I cannot recommend them more highly--they are the best!"
"I had attempted to use the "Restore" product on my deck that is advertised on TV. The next rain it washed off and what didn't wash off cracked and peeled off. It left a weird color on the deck which Renew Crew cleaned with no problem and applied their "high quality" stain. It looks like a new deck, actually 28 years old, and we are extremely pleased with the professional job they did while taking care of the surrounding property and plants. They even completed the job on a Saturday because of the rainy weather we were having. I cannot think of anything they could have done to make the experience any better."
"I hired the Guerrero brothers to replace a porch for me. Luis came took measurements. Later called me with a price for decking. Came the next day on time to start the job. The Guerrero brothers does “Excellent Work”. I was very pleased with their work, cleaning everything up when they finished. Great Customer Service. I
Would hire them again."
"We had Brothers build us a new deck and porch cover. Their work is fantastic and they were very competitive on their pricing. We will definitely be bringing them back to do more. I highly recommend them for any construction or roofing work."
"Swanson quoted a fair price and after working to reschedule because of rain, showed up promptly and ready to work with a plan. Things changed a bit (there was an unknown existing blocked french drain) but work was completed on time and seems to be working as needed. I'm certain this was a much less creative task than their usual landscaping creations, but they were very professional and I would hire them again for more interesting work. Thanks!"
Restore Team LLC is a locally owned and operated exterior cleaning company specializing in professional pressure washing, soft washing, roof cleaning, deck and fence restoration, gutter cleaning, and exterior staining. We take pride in delivering exceptional results with commercial-grade equipment, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. Our mission is to protect and restore your property’s appearance while providing reliable, honest, and professional service on every job.\n
A sunroom may count toward your home's total square footage or living space if it meets certain conditions, which can vary by local regulations. Generally, for a sunroom to be included, it must be fully enclosed, properly insulated, and equipped with electrical access and a heating and cooling (HVAC) system, similar to a four-season room. It should also meet the same construction standards as the rest of the house. Three-season sunrooms that function more like enclosed porches typically do not count toward the total square footage and are considered exterior living space.
A screened-in porch requires maintenance to keep the screens clean and in good shape, and you may have to do some screen repair or replacement from time to time. A screen porch isn’t an all-season porch, so the weather can get in, including wind and rain.
A screened-in porch can add value to your home, with a potential return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 84%. The actual value added depends heavily on several factors. Climate is a major consideration; homes in warm, humid, or buggy areas (like the Southern regions) see the highest ROI. In colder climates, the value is diminished as the unconditioned space is unusable for much of the year. Other factors that influence the return include the quality of materials and construction, the size of the porch, and the local real estate market. While a screened-in porch can enhance curb appeal and attract potential buyers, it is not included in the home's total square footage for appraisal purposes.
A Florida room doesn’t have insulation, nor is the space heated, so in most cases, the room won’t be comfortable enough to use during the winter months. A four-season room, which is like a Florida room that’s insulated, heated, and cooled, is a better option if you’re looking to enjoy your sunroom all year long.
A sunroom will add more value to your home than a deck, but with a much higher up-front cost. Depending on its construction and function, a sunroom may be counted as additional living space, while a deck is strictly an outdoor feature. Both will increase your home’s value, but the sunroom will have a much bigger effect.
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