With both Earth Day (4/22) and Arbor Day (4/27) fast approaching, it’s a perfect time to talk trees. Trees provide a long list of benefits, as well as adding beauty to our landscapes. From cleaning the air and providing shade… Read More
Native Plants for a Mid-Atlantic Landscape
When choosing plant life for your landscape…go native! With four distinct seasons and average rainfall here in the Mid-Atlantic, we are fortunate to have a good variety of native plants that work well in borders and gardens. Keep a few… Read More
Self-Storage Units – Everything You Need to Know
In addition to the 10% of households in the US that utilize self-storage units for their excess belongings, home sellers and buyers often find themselves in need of storage. Whether it’s to de-clutter your home to sell it, or you… Read More
Composting the Right Way
Composting is a gardening activity that many homeowners are interested in learning about, and often find easier to accomplish and more rewarding than they expect. Composting is one of the best things you can do for your home garden –… Read More
Seeds or Seedlings? Ideas to Get Your Vegetable Garden Going
With the start of spring next week, local garden centers will begin to stock young plants in the coming weeks. If you’ve always wanted a garden in your custom home’s backyard, but you’re unsure how to start, you may find… Read More
Bathroom Trends for 2018
What’s more important in home design: classic design cues or the latest fads? Most professionals contend that great design never goes out of style… however, new trends always surface as homebuyers rediscover old ideas and designers put their own stamp… Read More
Get Your Yard Ready for Spring!
Spring is just around the corner! Lawn care questions are prevalent among homeowners this time of year, so let’s review how to prepare your lawn, and your spring garden, for the warmer months ahead. Proper maintenance now will help you… Read More
Exterior Materials and Facades
One of the first selections for your new custom home is its exterior. In addition to architectural design elements – such as gables, porches, windows, trim, grille patterns and front door styles – it’s important to combine materials and colors… Read More
Smart Upgrades for a New Home
You’ve found the perfect location, a home design you love, and the right builder – Columbia Builders! Now that you’re ready to begin the process of building your new custom home, chances are you’ve been dreaming, researching, and planning for… Read More