Before photo of the driveway. This surface was not properly coated, and sealed. The surface was exposed to the elements, and had plenty of mildew. Also, the brown border was painted on the surface, which will never hold up. Paint should not be used on concrete surfaces. The dirt, and mildew is the result of not properly sealing the stained concrete. Christopher Hill

Ann Betten
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Baltimore.

2010 NARI CAPITAL COTY MERIT AWARD WINNER Baby boomers residing in this single-family colonial in Mclean, Virginia, wanted to make big changes indoors and out. First, they were tired of their back yard and old wooden deck. The neighboring lot sloped steeply downward, creating significant run-off that prevented any semblance of a lawn or landscaping from taking hold. Worse, it prevented the couple from letting their grandchildren or dog out to play. To address the issue, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes excavated their entire yard so it was level. Then they designed and built a 5’ x 40’ retaining wall covered with ledger stone to separate the lots, installing an underground drainage system to keep runoff away from a new flagstone patio and surrounding plants and shrubs. Above the stone patio is a large no-maintenance deck reached via a wide stairway with matching railing. A 12’ x 18’ screened in porch sits to one side featuring cedar beaded ceiling panels and French doors that lead into the home’s dining room. Highlighting the interior renovations is a new gourmet kitchen with a custom-made wood cabinets and exotic granite countertops. The room’s focal point is a large island with a two-tier countertop and bar seating. Professional-grade stainless steel appliances include a gas cooktop, double-wall ovens, built-in microwave and dishwasher and large refrigerator. Other features include a porcelain tile floor, tile backsplash and a tray ceiling. A new master bathroom features floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a dark marble countertop and his and hers sinks. Contrasting light-colored marble floor and wall tile leads to a glass-enclosed shower. An adjoining walk-in closet completes the design.

This Live Edge Coffee Table is handmade using Oregon Big Leaf Highly Figured Maple for the top and steel 3/4" square modern base powder coated matte black. The top has a black walnut border and is covered by a 6mm layer of tempered clear glass to prevent any moisture damage and to give a very sleek modern feel. _____________________________________________________________________ PROCESS // These pieces undergo a 5 layer satin hardwax finish (OSMO Polyx) this helps protect from any spills or stains or sun fade and will keep the overall beauty of the wood. Dimensions are 35"W x 35"L x 16"T We use epoxy to fill voids and cracks to prevent cracks from growing and to stabilize the wood. Top is made from 3 slabs of amazing figured Big Leaf Maple with tons of Curling and Birdseye. All Slabs are Kiln or air dried to stable moisture levels to create long lasting quality slabs of the finest hardwoods. Hardwoods are locally sourced.

With the interplay of 304 Stainless Steel and Teak Wood, the Vogue Dining Set for 8 defines contemporary dining in the outdoors. The gently curved backrests and scooped seats of the chairs offer lasting comfort even without cushions. The robust Vogue Extension table is caulked with Sikaflex, a high-grade polyurethane sealant that prevents liquids from seeping through while providing a nautical appeal. The Vogue Dining Set for 8 features: 8 x Vogue Side Chairs 1 x Vogue Extension Table The Double leaf extending system within the table allows seating for 6-10. Accepts optional umbrella in both collapsed and extended positions. Chairs stack up to 4 high for convenient storage. Plastic glides on all stainless steel legs prevent scratches on any surface, indoors or out. Optional chair cushions made with Quick Dry Foam® core and 100% solution dyed Sunbrella fabrics. Crafted with SVLK Certified Grade A Teak harvested from sustainable plantations in Indonesia. Every piece is precision manufactured to standard specifications for commercial and residential use.

The 9 Piece Capistrano Square Dining Set by Forever Patio (FP-CAP-9SQDN-MC) will make every outdoor dining experience memorable with its ample seating and elegance to match. The set seats 8 adults comfortably, and includes 8 dining chairs and a dining table with a glass top. This set features variegated Mocha wicker with half-round strands that create a luxurious, contemporary look and feel. Each strand of wicker is infused with UV-inhibitors that prevent cracking, chipping and fading ordinarily caused by sunlight. Every piece is constructed with thick-gauged, powder-coated aluminum frames that make the set extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Also included with the set are cushions covered in fade- and mildew-resistant Sunbrella® fabric, available in a wide selection of colors. The comfort, beauty and quality of this dining set make it one that you will enjoy for years to come. Set includes: eight (8) dining chairs with cushions and one (1) dining table with a glass top. Features: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) all-weather wicker is infused with UV inhibitors that prevent fading and cracking ordinarily caused by sunlight. Half-round wicker design gives it a more tactile, luxurious look and texture. Thick-gauged, powder-coated aluminum frame offers long lasting durability and rust resistance. Sunbrella® cushion covers provide unmatched fade, moisture and mildew resistance, and can be easily unzipped for cleaning. Cushions are made from quick-drying polyurethane foam wrapped in moisture and mildew-eliminating Dacron fibers. Tempered glass table top designed for outdoor exposure. Full-sized design provides deep, comfortable seating. Compare dimensions to lesser brands to see the difference! Designed to match the entire Capistrano Collection. Call to build your own custom set.

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Baylen is 9 years old and was diagnosed at age 6 with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in October 2020, in the middle of the pandemic. DMD is a rare disease caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from producing a protein called Dystrophin, to which there is currently no cure. In lieu of Dystrophin, his muscles are slowly being encompassed with scar tissue. Without Dystrophin the scar tissue will eventually take over his muscles until they cannot perform adequately for his body. Since his diagnosis, he has taken to lego building and gaming, which are activities he can participate in without causing any damage to his muscles. Unfortunately the game room in his house is located upstairs while his room is located downstairs making it difficult for him to participate in these activities without assistance or pain from walking up the stairs. One of the biggest issues is at night, when his legs are in pain, he ends up in his parents room which prevents anyone from getting a restful night's sleep. A room where he feels comfortable and safe would greatly help both him and his parents. It would also be beneficial for his room to have more space for lego building and play video games without having to walk up the stairs.

The 3 Piece Bayside Sofa Set by Forever Patio (FP-BAY-3SS-SW) makes outdoor entertainment a delight with its ample seat space and contemporary design. The set seats 6 adults comfortably, and includes a sofa, a club chair, a loveseat, an end table with a Durawood top and a coffee table with a Durawood top. The Stone Wood wicker is made from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), giving it variegated tones and tremendous durability. Each strand of wicker is infused with UV-inhibitors that prevent cracking, chipping and fading ordinarily caused by sunlight. Every piece is constructed with thick-gauged, powder-coated aluminum frames that make the set extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Also included with the set are cushions covered in fade- and mildew-resistant Sunbrella® fabric, available in a wide selection of colors. Order any of the Quick Ship fabrics and not only will your order ship in 7-10 business days, you will also receive an accent pillow for each seat! Set includes: one (1) sofa with cushions, one (1) club chair with cushions and one (1) coffee table. Features: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) all-weather wicker is infused with UV inhibitors that prevent fading and cracking ordinarily caused by sunlight. Thick-gauged, powder-coated aluminum frame offers long lasting durability and rust resistance. High-density, watertight Durawood table top with UV inhibitors is fade-resistant and easy to maintain. Sunbrella® cushion covers provide unmatched fade, moisture and mildew resistance, and can be easily unzipped for cleaning. Plush, overstuffed cushions are made from quick-drying polyurethane foam wrapped in moisture and mildew-eliminating Dacron fibers. Full-sized design provides deep, comfortable seating. Compare dimensions to lesser brands to see the difference! Removable suspension seating provides additional comfort and easy maintenance Designed to match the entire Bayside Collection. Call to build your own custom set.

Ann Betten
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Baltimore.

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THEME The main theme for this room is an active, physical and personalized experience for a growing boy. This was achieved with the use of bold colors, creative inclusion of personal favorites and the use of industrial materials. FOCUS The main focus of the room is the 12 foot long x 4 foot high elevated bed. The bed is the focal point of the room and leaves ample space for activity within the room beneath. A secondary focus of the room is the desk, positioned in a private corner of the room outfitted with custom lighting and suspended desktop designed to support growing technical needs and school assignments. STORAGE A large floor armoire was built at the far die of the room between the bed and wall.. The armoire was built with 8 separate storage units that are approximately 12”x24” by 8” deep. These enclosed storage spaces are convenient for anything a growing boy may need to put away and convenient enough to make cleaning up easy for him. The floor is built to support the chair and desk built into the far corner of the room. GROWTH The room was designed for active ages 8 to 18. There are three ways to enter the bed, climb the knotted rope, custom rock wall, or pipe monkey bars up the wall and along the ceiling. The ladder was included only for parents. While these are the intended ways to enter the bed, they are also a convenient safety system to prevent younger siblings from getting into his private things. SAFETY This room was designed for an older child but safety is still a critical element and every detail in the room was reviewed for safety. The raised bed includes extra long and higher side boards ensuring that any rolling in bed is kept safe. The decking was sanded and edges cleaned to prevent any potential splintering. Power outlets are covered using exterior industrial outlets for the switches and plugs, which also looks really cool.

AirField installed an AirPave grass fire lane for their porous flexible paving at Baptist Trinity Residential Hospice, creating a beautiful, functional, ecological friendly solution to facility access. An installation of an AirField Systems grass fire lane at Baptist Trinity Residential Hospice brings green building benefits and incredible strength to a beautiful new facility. A time lapse photo series highlight the installation process of the 6,747 PSI sand filled 100% recycled geocell technology, providing the strength of asphalt and concrete while relieving some of the burden of costly storm sewers and drainage. This new installation highlights the benefits of paving with grass, as well as the comparative ease of installation. Concrete and asphalt surfaces occupy twice the area of buildings and are the most detrimental to clean water. Concrete and asphalt surfaces dominate the landscape of our urban environments and prevent rainwater from being filtered naturally. They send harmful polluted water straight into our streams, rivers and lakes. In urban America, concrete and asphalt pavements produce two thirds of our excess water runoff. They are responsible for significant hydrocarbon pollutants on our ground and in our water, causing ground water decline, and resulting in local water shortages. These concrete and asphalt surfaces also create huge increases in temperature known as the urban “heat island effect”. The pollution caused by impervious surfaces deteriorate the quality of our storm water runoff and create large overflows that our storm sewer systems cannot handle. It is also important to realize that the urban forest force is drastically diminishing, causing CO2 levels to rise, which in turn causes global warming. With all the negative influences of impervious pavements now is the time to turn our attention to alternatives for the benefit of the environment. From fire lanes, overflow, and event parking, to temporary and stadium parking, reinforced grass parking systems deliver the same strength and durability of asphalt and concrete without the negative affects mentioned above. These incredibly strong geocells reinforce grass parking, prevent rutting from traffic, protect turf roots, and promote beautiful grass. Reinforced grass parking structures, also know as grass pavements, enhance the environment by naturally filtering auto and truck liquids such as oil drippings, antifreeze overflows and many other leaks and spills. They also help with air pollutants after they have been knocked to the ground by rainwater and greatly reduce hot surface temperatures thus fighting global warming and the “heat island effect”. Grass pavements allow our groundwater to be naturally replenished, the roots of trees to breathe, and they help our streams and rivers flow cleanly in dry hot summers. A large part of the solution to urban environmental problems is under our feet. By paying appropriate attention to the everyday materials on which we walk and drive, we can replenish renewable resources, restore the natural regenerative processes, and produce a cleaner, healthier, safer, more sustainable world in which we must live. Porous pavements are potentially the most important development in urban watersheds since the invention of storm sewers. By routing rainwater directly into the earth as nature intended, the need for costly storm water structures can be drastically reduced. Reinforced grass parking has built in permeable spaces through which water and air can pass. Although some porous paving materials are nearly indistinguishable from nonporous materials in construction and superficial appearance, their environmental effects are qualitatively exponential. They allow air, water and heat to dissipate into the environment naturally helping to save the planet. AirField reinforced grass parking provides beauty and comfort, and with the unbeatable price and performance of AirDrain you can’t go wrong. AirDrain is the reinforced grass pave system the industry has trusted for years !!! Airfield Systems, LLC 8028 North May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-359-3775 Installer – GREENPRO Landscapes Kevin James 9847 Stewart Rd Arlington, TN 38002

Nicolock oyster blend rustico pavers being sealed in Huntington NY 11743. The sealing process begins with pressure washing the entire patio, removing all dirt/debris from the stone surface and in between the joints. Next, Nexgel Techniseal synthetic sand is applied in between the pavers joints and vibrated with a mechanical plate compactor. The plate compactor has rubber rollers to prevent the stones from cracking or scratching. This vibrating process allows the sand to fall in between the joints and density. Then, we clean the pavers with brooms and landscape blowers, to clean the excess sand from the pavers surface and to evenly spread the sand in between the pavers joints. The next step is to wash the pavers by misting water to penetrate the synthetic sand into the paver joints all the way down below the pavers. The sand and water activate a chemical reaction of the pollen that’s in the sand to cause the sand to harden. Finally, the application of the sealer, two parts components urethane dealer, specially formulated for Gappsi, is applied to the pavers surface and the sand joints to prevent stones from staining, extend their life cycle and further enhance their texture, color, and surface. Call Gappsi at 631-543-1177 for any cleaning, sealing, paver driveways/patio restoration and repairs in Huntington Bay NY.

5 YEAR GUARANTEE RODENT FREE! Removing and trapping the pest in your attic is only half the job. The other half is preventing pests from returning. The best way to do that is to pest proof and decontaminate. As you may know, leaving an attic with foul smells is not only unpleasant but it is also a danger to one’s health. We offer a comprehensive and environmentally friendly attic cleanup and attic decontamination program that will restore the condition of your home attic and will prevent future rodent infestations. 5 YEAR GUARANTEE RODENT FREE! Our promise is once we decontaminate and treat your attic, you will not have additional rodents for 5 years. We guarantee it!

Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential $30,000-$60,000 Award Level: Silver Project Description: Our company was contracted to do a master plan for the family who was in desperate need of a rear yard renovation. The existing lawn area remained saturated throughout most of the year and the runoff from the neighboring property ran across their back yard, down the side of their property and all the way to the sidewalk in front of their house. The water was so intense that it had begun to cut through the back yard and erode the soil across the sidewalk and into the nearby storm drain. By identifying these drainage problems and discussing solutions with the homeowner, we were able to design and create the aesthetically pleasing and sustainable solution of a rain garden. The goal was to slow down storm water runoff, and catch pollution and sediment by creating a rain garden that acts as a filter prior to entering the storm drain, while enhancing the aesthetics of the property. The rain garden created was a shallow depression, 12 - 16" deep that collects rainfall runoff from all downspouts of the home and water collected into perforated pipes underneath the lawn area. The perforated pipe begins at the highest elevation in the yard and ends in the rain garden, the new lowest elevation that has been excavated down to an 8" depth. The perforated pipe captures the runoff water and allows the water to seep slowly back into the ground as it runs across the property and into the garden. The garden was lined with a geotextile filter fabric to aide in removing contaminants from the water, prevent migration of the stone in to the soil, and minimalize maintenance. A large variety of plant material was chosen, focusing mainly on native wetland species for their tolerance of our local soil types, moisture conditions and the habitat they provide for wildlife. The garden was abundant with native wildlife and was a sustainable ecosystem for birds and butterflies upon completion of the project. After planting, we arranged decorative stone throughout the garden to slow the flow of water and help prevent erosion. The combination of vegetative and stone surfaces provides temporary storage for runoff before the water either evaporates or infiltrates the soil. The surrounding beds throughout the property were also all amended with compost and replanted with plants that work in harmony with the rain garden. The front, side, and rear yards are a beautiful display of colors that bloom throughout the seasons and the plants throughout the entire property provide food and shelter for native wildlife. The rear yard that was once a muddy play space for the kids is now a dry lawn space that can be utilized by the family and their neighbors. This multi­ functional garden has become the focal point of the residence. Photo Credit: Terren Landscapes

Schroeder Design/Build created seven different layout options and our clients selected an “L” shaped design that required removing a bearing wall. This allowed us to open up the kitchen area and create a laundry area that was formerly an under stair closet. The new kitchen features loads of counter space for working and cabinets and drawers for storage. Appliances were placed to maximize flow and prevent traffic jams. A well-planned layered light plan offers overhead, task and accent lighting throughout. The peninsula seating area allows the kids to sit and do homework or socialize while mom’s preparing meals. This kitchen remodel includes many special touches that make it perfectly suited for this family. The knee wall under the peninsula is tiled to prevent damage to the cabinets from accidental kicking while the kids sit on stools. There’s a niche behind the sink to add extra counter depth for plants.

The boss of this home office can now contemplate swirling lines of copper and lead caming that surround three different types of clear textured glass and colorful rondels instead of the family room. Each of these doors has been braced to prevent sagging and glazed on both sides to prevent rattling.

The hangers have a rich natural finish and polished chrome hook, which add warmth and sophistication to any closet décor, all while providing convenient storage and organization. These wide, rounded shoulder, wooden hangers prevent garments from unsightly hanger bumps and help maintain your garments’ natural shape. They also help to increase hanging space in your closet, by keeping coordinating components stored on a single hanger. The skirt/pant hangers, with the no-slip grip clips, also allow you to conserve closet space, as well as prevent unwanted wrinkles. Great for jewelry and many other storage uses, this organizer has 28 soft, clear see-through pockets to easily view and protect jewelry and other small accessory items. Alternatively, you can fill the compartments with sewing or scrap-booking notions as the perfect crafting companion! The provided hook hangs over any standard closet rod or door. With this combination of space-saving shape and accessible convenience, our organizer offers a great storage solution no matter the location. With 4 large shelves, each supported by an innovative hanging system, this unit is well equipped to store all types of accessories, caps, sweaters, crafts, etc. Made from heavy duty polyester canvas material, this durable fabric breathes and neatly stores all of your items. Quick and easy installation (no tools required), on a standard sized closet rod. This system is the perfect organization solution for your home, dorm room, or office! These handy storage solutions are just a small example of the many products by StorageManiac and J.S. Hanger. The innovative and sophisticated styling and design of each piece make these a welcome and useful addition to any home. These products allow you to keep everything tidy, neat, and in order, while providing a modern and sleek look. No matter the space, these products are bound to fit any need you may have! Photo Credit: Lambert McOwusu