How to Design the Ultimate Pool House 23 Mar 2025, 6:57 pm

Tips for Creating a Backyard Retreat

The bright, sunny days are making us all look ahead to summer. If you want to make the most of the season, consider adding a pool house. These outdoor living areas create an extra special time and the perfect staycation.

Custom-designed pool houses upgrade your swimming pools. They make entertaining easier because they eliminate the needs for multiple trips back to your house for food, drinks, sunscreen, and other items. A pool house also saves your floors from soggy visitors dripping water. Give guests the time to dry off with a private retreat in your own back yard.

A kitchenette stocked with refreshments and a sitting area for guests to relax are ideal in a pool house. Be sure to create a covered sitting area outside, as well.

There are many ways to upgrade a luxury pool house. An integrated sound system, Wi-Fi, lighting, and entertainment center will go a long way towards keeping guests engaged and happy.

Add ambient lighting, fireplace accents, or other extras to have your pool house reflect the style of your home. Professional landscaping can create privacy with a row of trees and add color to your home with gorgeous plants.

If you’re considering installing a pool, adding a pool house will make the project extra special. Pronto Pools and DiSabatino Design-Build are both part of DiSabatino Inc., so their designers and installers work together to create a seamless experience. Visit their portfolio of pool projects for design inspiration here.

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Top Spring Planting and Landscaping Trends 23 Mar 2025, 5:49 pm

How to Make the Most of Your Backyard

This week’s warm weather is making homeowners start thinking ahead to spring gardening. It’s never too early to start thinking of how to get your home ready in for the upcoming entertaining season of graduation parties, celebrations, family reunions, and more.  

If you’re beginning to consider how to update the curb appeal of your home, the following tips will help you make the most of your outdoor areas:

Drought Resistant Plants

Townships and counties are passing new water restrictions and water runoff regulations to navigate both water shortages and flood protections. If you’re looking to plant trees and shrubs that don’t need a lot of water, consider Russian sage, catmint, salvia, and yarrow. Catmint is a bright purple flowering plant that doesn’t need much maintenance and maintains its blooms throughout the warm months.

Pollinator Gardens

Another climate friendly landscaping trend is to incorporate pollinator gardens with your home. These might include bird baths, hummingbird feeders, bee friendly plants, and squirrel food. They also attract other pollinators such as butterflies. Make sure they’re not too close to your home – pollinators are notoriously shy around humans and pets.

Overflowing Flower Beds

Wild, untamed flower beds are a rising trend for 2025. They’re much easier to maintain than formal gardens. The easiest way to grow one is to create a mulch bed, poke some holes, and toss handfuls of wildflower seeds in the ground. That’s it. These gardens are meant to be messy and colorful.

Tree Borders

Are you looking to add privacy to your backyard? Consider a natural border of trees. Conifers and arborvitaes are both good choices to create a privacy wall. They grow quickly, stay green in the winter, and are generally very hardy in the Brandywine Valley. They also resist most deer and pests, as well as leaf disease.

If your yard needs a spring refresh, contact the landscaping experts at DiSabatino Inc. Our team of award-winning designers and landscape architects can show you how to make the most of your home.

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Prepping Your Yard for Spring 23 Mar 2025, 3:49 pm

Tips to Maximize the Health of Your Lawn

After a long, cold winter, spring is finally around the corner. Warmer weather means it’s time to get your outdoor areas ready for hosting special events and family gatherings.

Consider adding the following “to do” items to your checklist to give your home a head start during the spring cleanup. Taking the time to clear, maintain, and prep your backyard will make a huge difference in the coming summer months.

Remove Winter Debris

This is ideally the first step to get your backyard ready for warm weather. Remove dead or fallen branches from around your home. Rake any piles of leaves or yard debris to let the ground dry and get sunlight. Check your gutters to make sure they’re clear of leaves and dirt. This is also a good time to evaluate water runoff away from the home. If you spot any standing puddles or broken gutters, you should consult with a professional.

Trim Trees and Shrubs

You don’t have to cut back all plants, but you do need to cut certain ones such as perennials and vines. Test branches that look like they’re in danger of falling. You should also check around the trunks of trees for any winter damage. Clean your beds as necessary. This will help you prep for spring mulching.

Aerate and Fertilize

Once your lawn is dry and clear of debris, it’s time to apply pre-emergent pesticides and fertilizer. This step is critical to ensure the health of your plants and shrubs before insects emerge from hibernation, wreaking havoc on the leaves of many plants. It gives root systems an extra layer of protection as well.

Check Patios, Decks and Stonework

Evaluate your front walkway, back patio or deck, and any stone walls or other outdoor structures. Over time, they will need maintenance to keep them in good working condition. If you need any advice on whether it’s time to renovate your outdoor living areas, contact a licensed landscaping and masonry firm with a solid portfolio of work.’

Consider New Projects

Have you always wanted a pool, pergola, or patio? Right now is the ideal time to schedule a consultation with DiSabatino Inc. Their team of designers and installers is second to none in the Brandywine Valley. For inspiration, visit their portfolio of projects here.

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DiSabatino Inc. Partners with Ceccola Exteriors 24 Feb 2025, 8:46 pm

New Collaboration Offers Exterior Remodeling Services

Ceccola Exteriors has partnered with DiSabatino Inc. for all projects encompassing roofing, siding, window, and door replacements. Working with the DiSabatino team, their contractors will offer residential remodeling services throughout the Brandywine Valley.

“We’re excited to work alongside the DiSabatino Inc. team,” says owner Donna Ceccola, who runs Ceccola Exteriors with her sister Deb. Her son Christian Ceccola, Jr. works in the field. “As a second-generation family-owned company, our values and vision are aligned with theirs on how we can best serve our community.”

The Ceccola Exterior team offers superior exterior construction installation using the best materials in the industry, including Atlas, Owens Corning, Provia, Anderson, Pella, and Thermatru. Together, Ceccola Exterior and DiSabatino Inc. elevate the look of your home.

As an independent company, Ceccola Exteriors’ certified contractors will replace or repair siding, roof, windows, and doors on residential homes. They are headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.   

“Ceccola Exteriors has a stellar reputation for getting the job done quickly and efficiently, minimizing time and errors,” says Chris DiSabatino, president of DiSabatino Inc. “We wanted to partner with them to make sure our clients have superior service from beginning to end.”

DiSabatino Inc. now offers several interior and exterior expert teams: DiSabatino Landscaping, Esposito Masonry, Pronto Pools, DiSabatino Design-Build, Illuminations by DiSabatino, and Ceccola Exteriors.

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Bring Warmth to Your Home 18 Feb 2025, 8:23 pm

The Benefits of Adding Fire Pits and Fireplaces

Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits have consistently ranked as one of the most popular home projects for families, and it’s not easy to see why. What could be more enjoyable than stepping outside to enjoy the comfort and relaxation of your own backyard in every season?  

Increase time spent hosting friends and family with an outdoor heating element. The fire creates a focal point for gathering around, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying the outdoors.

Here are several ways you can enjoy your fireplace or fire pit:

A Gathering Place

In this colder winter weather, custom fireplaces and fire pits significantly extend your time outside. An outdoor fireplace can transform your deck, allowing you to enjoy the seasons year-round. These heating elements warm the air and keep pests away when hosting guests and family members. Centrally located fire pits also create a gathering spot for parties and events.

Customized Options

From simple wood-burning fire pits to natural gas or propane with natural stone accents, the design of each project can be adapted to fit every yard. The style of your fireplace is up to you, from building two-story fireplaces to small gas fire pits. Esposito Masonry team members have been building elegant, inspiring outdoor fireplaces that last for decades. They carry a wide range of stone colors, shapes, and styles

Outdoor Cooking

Not only do outdoor fire pits allow guests to enjoy outdoor entertaining well into colder months, but they’re also just as useful in the summer season too. And they’re not just for roasting marshmallows. Outdoor fireplaces can double as grilling stations as well.

Sustainability

Wood fire burning projects can help you clean up your yard. Burn branches, leaves, and yard waste, resulting in less landfill. Help keep your backyard clean and free from debris with a fire pit or fireplace.  

Whether you’d adding a fire pit to an outdoor patio or building a fireplace as a gathering spot for your yard, make sure to consult with a professional landscape firm to ensure safety measures are maintained. You can view DiSabatino Inc.’s portfolio of projects for design inspiration here.

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Advantages of a Four-Season Sunroom 11 Feb 2025, 8:06 pm

Bring the Outdoors In All Year Round

A sunroom addition is one of the most beneficial projects you can add to your home. It can be enjoyed throughout the year, regardless of the weather, and creates additional spaces for relaxing or entertaining. 

Sunrooms are extremely adaptable. They can increase value, living space, and comfort in your home. Four-season sunrooms offer protection from the elements, pesky bugs, and allergy-inducing pollen. They’re also one of the nicest ways to enjoy your coffee in the morning or unwind with a cocktail in the evening.

Your sunroom can be used in several ways:

Entertaining Areas

One of the most popular ways to use your new sunroom is as a place to host guests. From a large dining table to conversation chair seating, sunrooms add essential extra space. Extend your entertaining with a sunroom that helps bridge the gap between the indoors and outdoors. It’s a great way to create a separate area for food and drinks during events.

Home Office

Working from home? More than a third of the workforce is now remote, making extra space a top priority. A sunroom allows you to have the privacy of your own home office while affording the best views of your home. Most sunrooms also offer sound proofing, so you don’t have to worry about your family or pets being overheard on business calls. 

Children’s Playroom

If you have young kids, you know that toys can end up all over the house. A sunroom is a great spot to corral games and playthings. And since it’s one of the sunniest areas of your home, kids will naturally gravitate towards playing in a bright space when the weather isn’t ideal for being outside.

Growing House

Take advantage of the light coming through sunroom windows to get the perfect amount of sun for your plants. Even on cloudy days, a sunroom will be one the brightest spots in your home. Get the garden you’ve always wanted and the climate you’ve always needed by taking advantage of your all-season sunroom.

Hobbies

Do you enjoy reading, writing, crafting, or knitting? A sunroom offers you an area to indulge your hobbies without being disturbed by other members of your home. It can also give you an extra landing area for storing supplies. Enjoy your hobbies uninterrupted in your own space.

If you’re considering a sunroom, give DiSabatino Design-Build a call or view their portfolio here.

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Major Benefits of Covered Living Spaces 31 Jan 2025, 8:36 pm

Covered decks and patios define spaces and provide open areas for relaxing or spending time outside. They add style, increase comfort and livability, and allow you to entertain in your backyard during every season.

Outdoor living spaces can be outfitted with heating elements, fireplaces, firepits, and fans to make them comfortable, regardless of the temperature outside. They can also be modified to the style and layout that works best with your home.

If you’re considering adding an outdoor covered living space, here are a few things you should consider:

Customization

A covered deck or patio provides shelter from rain and protection from the sun. New StruXure pergolas have tilting louvers that automatically close with weather conditions. A pool house allows swimmers to relax and find shade. Outdoor kitchens extend parties and provide food for guests well into the night. The list of ways to customize your project is endless.

Smart Features

Landscape technology has made huge advances in the past few years. Outdoor lighting systems, weather tracking sensors, timers, and other smart features help manage your home from your phone or app. There are endless options for those looking to incorporate technology into your outdoor living area.

Motorized Screens

If you’re trying to decide between open air porches for views or screened-in decks for protection against bugs and pests, you may want to consider a retractable screen. These fully automated screens move up and down at the touch of a button to bring the comfort of the indoors outside. When not in use, they retract behind your walls, so you don’t even know they’re there.

Superior Design

Before any work begins, you should choose a professional design firm with a superior reputation. DiSabatino’s Design-Build team members will guide you through the process, working with you to build a project that fits your taste and lifestyle. They offer a comprehensive 3D rendering of the project that allows you to visualize the design and modify any aspects as needed.

DiSabatino Inc. recently renovated their outdoor pavilion, along with other displays including an outdoor kitchen, walkways, bridge, and landscaping options. Stop by and visit to view the latest in outdoor design and creativity.

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Adding Exterior Home Lighting 31 Jan 2025, 8:26 pm

How to Highlight Your Home Year Round

With the holidays behind us, many homes have taken down their outdoor lights and decorations, leaving dark areas behind. The lack of lights can leave your home looking gloomy and unwelcoming.

Illuminations by DiSabatino can help brighten your outdoor areas with outdoor lighting, one of the easiest and most effective ways to elevate the style of your home

The following options will help you decide the right kind of lights for your property:

Ambient Lighting

Strategically placed lighting highlights various areas of your home. These popular lights are often used in landscaping to brighten a specific area. They can accentuate a door, window, tree, or statue. Most lighting systems are LED and can be put on timers so you can set them up once and they’ll automatically light up at dusk. 

Security Floodlights

These kinds of lights are often used for additional home security. They are affixed to the home and can be turned on by a switch or motion detector. Floodlights often illuminate the backyards and driveways of homes. Most are extremely bright, so they should be used in areas where there’s little light.

Step & Rail Lights

You’re probably familiar with step and rail lights. They are now frequently incorporated into new patios and decks. They offer additional lighting for people walking up and down steps, as well as dimly lit grilling areas and areas around the property. Because these lights are usually soft, they also help create ambience in your outdoor living area.  

Garden Lights

Low-voltage garden lights illuminate walkways and paths. These lights are usually part of a series of connected lights in the same style. Most resemble “mushrooms” with caps on top of a short pole. Garden lights help homeowners and guests make their way to and from the driveway without tripping or falling. They also enhance the curb appeal of your home.    

Strands of Lights

String lighting is all about atmosphere. They help create an “outdoor area” by stringing strands of lights across poles or tall railings. Decorative string lights help extend entertaining outdoors. They’re easy to install and can be run on an extension cord or tied into the electric. You can choose from a wide range of string lights in terms of size, color, and cost.

To learn which lights are ideal for your home, visit Illuminations by DiSabatino’s portfolio of projects here.

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The Best Tips to Winterize Your Home 31 Jan 2025, 8:05 pm

How to Protect Your Property from the Coming Freeze

Winter weather is here bringing with it the chances of severe winter storms, freezing ice, and subzero temperatures. Next week, temperatures are expected to dip into the single digits for a few days.

Unrelenting rain and snow can wreak havoc on the health of your house and surrounding property. That’s why it’s essential to take the time to protect them today. It can make a huge difference in keeping your home safe from the elements.

Seal and Protect Vulnerable Areas

Make sure pipes are wrapped in foam insulation, especially in unheated areas like basements and attics. Close doors and windows and check for any leaks. You can use simple fixes to cover existing leaks, such as flexible tubing tape or tubes of fabric. Make sure any areas that are above unheated spaces, such as garages, have doors closed to maximize heat efficiency.

Turn off Water or Keep it On

To make sure pipes don’t freeze, you can shut off the water if away. If home, keep a sink slowly dripping water to prevent ice from forming. Open cabinets under sinks to let your house’s heat keep them warm. You should also keep your home heated to at least 65 degrees. A burst water pipe is one of the most damaging things to happen to a home. Keep an eye on your water in freezing temps.

Check the Inside of Your Home

You should schedule a regular inspection and cleaning of chimneys. If yours hasn’t been checked in a while, resist lighting a fire in freezing temps. Test your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. Replace the batteries every year and replace the alarms every ten years, at a minimum. Cover any pipes to unheated areas with extra layers, such as washing machines in unfinished basements.

Cover Vulnerable Plants

If you need to protect less hardy plants, you can bring them inside or cover them with burlap. Newly planted trees and shrubs should also be covered. Frost cloths are also available for purchase at a garden store. Annuals are meant to die each year, so you don’t need to cover them.

Selectively Edit Your Surroundings

Flush out your hoses and gutters to clear out clutter. Winterize any water features so ice doesn’t freeze in pipes. Prune and cut back trees and shrubs to protect from breakage due to heavy snow and wind. Perennial flowers need to be trimmed before the winter season. This helps them conserve energy and protect their root system. Evergreens, ornamental grasses, and a few other plants can be left alone. 

Take the time and effort now to protect your biggest investment, your home. These steps will also help make spring cleanup easier once the cold season ends.

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Why January is the Ideal Time to Begin Planning a Pool 18 Jan 2025, 4:49 pm

Even though the holidays are just past us, it’s the ideal time to give your family their best summer yet with a custom Pronto pool. Start planning now to enjoy every day with a relaxing pool retreat.

Before you begin, there are a few things to consider:

Decide on a Financial Plan

Consider how much you’re willing to spend before you begin your project. Decide on whether you’d like a fiberglass or a gunite pool. Most pool designers will suggest variations to allow for phasing, creating a multi-layered plan that makes room for potential features. This allows you to enjoy your pool now and add enhancements in the future.

Design with Your Family in Mind

The beauty of a custom pool is that it’s built to fulfill your needs. Whether you want to relax with a small, private hideaway or entertain friends and family with an elaborate backyard resort, a pool designer can match your wishes. Countless options and customized features ensure your pool will reflect your personality and enhance the beauty of your home.

Entertain in Style

How will you be using your custom pool? If you like throwing large bashes, you might think about adding a swim up bar with a grotto or waterfall. If you want a place to relax and unwind after a long week of work, you may want to install a hot tub. Your pool professional will work with you and your family to create an outdoor environment that accommodates your vision and lifestyle.

Highlight Your Home

The best pools are incorporated into the existing landscape. Features such as stone walkways, pergolas or decorative garden borders will enhance your pool’s setting. The right pool professional will design your custom pool so that it fits seamlessly into your backyard. Additional features such as outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and artistic lighting can be added to enhance your space.

Make the Right Choice

The first and most important decision when building a pool is picking the right firm. Use a company with extensive experience building custom pools. Review their portfolio of projects. The right firm will schedule an initial consultation, evaluate your landscape, and come up with a custom design that incorporates your vision and exceeds your expectations. They should also be able to back their work with a strong warranty.

DiSabatino Inc. has multiple divisions: Esposito Masonry, DiSabatino Landscaping, DiSabatino Design-Build, Illuminations by DiSabatino that work with the Pronto Pools team. Let us show you the full potential of your property.

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Outdoor Design Trends for 2025 13 Dec 2024, 7:26 pm

What to Look Forward to in the Coming Year

Every year, designers offer their predictions for what will be the hottest home design trends. Some are immediately popular, some take a while to catch on, and others never become as widespread as predicted.

This year, many outdoor and landscape designers are predicting more eco-friendly options, formal layouts, and a return to maximalism.

Here are some top trends for 2025, brought to you by DiSabatino, Inc.:

Less Grass

In the United States, lawns have been a staple of the suburbs for generations. Although a lush green lawn is an ideal for many, landscapers are also offering other options. Meadows, flower gardens, and vegetable plots have become more common in backyards. Many homes are also replacing grass with pea gravel or concrete dining areas. These options can cut down on grocery bills, are more environmentally friendly, and don’t have to be cut weekly. 

Formal Gardens

While some homeowners are embracing doing less, others want to do more. English gardens, which are often more formal designs using long hedges and formal cutting techniques, are coming into fashion. Clients are also asking for arbors and gates filled with roses and climbing flowers. These picturesque gardens make ideal backdrops for family and event photos.

Adding Drama

Landscape designers are using darker and more dramatic flowers than ever before. Pink and white hydrangeas and azaleas will always be popular, but less common plants are being incorporated into landscape design. The eclipse hydrangea is so dark the flowers look almost black, adding flair to any backyard. 

Wellness Retreats

It’s no secret that spending time outside reduces stress, eases anxiety, and helps regulate moods. Landscape designers are taking advantage of the benefits of the outdoors by adding peaceful areas for yoga or meditation. These spaces may also feature water elements, such as fountains or waterfalls.

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Give the Gift of an Athletic Court 4 Dec 2024, 6:15 pm

Why the Whole Family Will Benefit from a Year-Round Playing Surface

Want to give your children a holiday gift they’re sure to always remember? Build them an athletic court in your backyard!  

The benefits of an outdoor sports court are immeasurable. It’s a place to hang out year-round without waiting for open baskets, tennis reservations, or competitive games. Your home will be the place to be to make lasting memories with friends, family members, and neighbors.

DiSabatino Landscaping has partnered with VersaCourt to build personal courts across the Brandywine Valley. These custom designs work with the terrain and slope of your yard and can be tailored to any style or color. They offer basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, hockey and shuffleboard courts. 

The best way to get your kids off their screens and outside with their friends is giving them something to do outside. Benefits of an outdoor sports court include:

• 24/7 Accessibility
• Enhanced fitness and sports skills 
• An activity for guests at every family gathering or birthday party
• The convenience of your own court without driving to find one
• Versatility as a clean, flat area to use for other sports and games
• A safe, fun place for kids to hang out after school
• Low maintenance surface

VersaCourt also offers multi-sport game courts that give players the ability to play multiple sports on the same durable, easy-to-maintain surface. They have a wide range of accessories and add-ons to choose from.

Give DiSabatino Landscaping’s team a call to learn how you can install an outdoor sports court the entire family will enjoy.

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How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter 13 Nov 2024, 7:14 pm

Helpful Tips for Protecting Your Property

Although it might not seem like it with all the warm weather we’re having lately, winter is right around the corner. The harshest season of the year requires preparation and planning to ensure your home is protected against the elements.

Here are a few ways you can prep against the coming snow, wind, and rain:

Protect Outdoor Furniture and Items

Clean cushions, outdoor rugs, and decorations with soap and water. Make sure they’re dry before covering them tightly with tarps or bringing them inside. Garages and sheds offer much more protection from moisture and rot than keeping them outside, but if you don’t have the extra space, make sure they’re covered well.  

Tackle Lawns and Beds

Mulching adds another layer of protection for trees and plants. It helps plants bloom stronger and brighter as soon as spring arrives. Aerate and overseed your lawn to give it breathing room as it transitions into the cold season. You can lightly scatter shredded leaves over your lawn and beds to enrich the soil over the winter. This also helps water and nutrients reach the soil quicker and easier.

Clean and Store Tools

Go through your lawn care equipment, making sure to clean any rusted blades and oil as needed. Check your lawn mower and edge trimmer blades. Rinse and put away gardening tools and empty pots. Also be sure to tightly close any containers of birdseed so rodents don’t get into them.

Cover Vulnerable Plants

If you need to protect less hardy plants, you can bring them inside or cover them with burlap. Newly planted trees and shrubs should also be covered. Frost cloths are also available for purchase at a garden store. Annuals are meant to die each year, so you don’t need to cover them.

Selectively Edit Your Surroundings

Flush out your hoses and gutters to clear out clutter. Winterize any water features so ice doesn’t freeze in pipes. Prune and cut back trees and shrubs to protect from breakage due to heavy snow and wind. Perennial flowers need to be trimmed before the winter season. Evergreens, ornamental grasses, and a few other plants can be left alone. 

Take the time and effort now to protect your investment. It will also help make spring cleanup easier once the cold season ends.

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What to Expect During an Interior Renovation Project 2 Nov 2024, 3:51 pm

As more homeowners are staying in their existing space instead of moving, many are looking for ways to streamline, enhance, and increase square footage in their homes.

Interior remodeling projects enhance the value and style of your home, but they can be hard to navigate. If you’re considering a renovation, here’s what to expect:

The Planning Stage

Ask friends, colleagues, and neighbors for recommendations of design build firms they’ve worked with or heard good reviews about. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to find a reputable firm. Make sure you review a portfolio of projects to ensure the company does expert work in line with your design style and financial plan, as well as checking their warranty policies.   

The Design Stage

Once you’ve decided on a remodeling business, it’s time to start designing. Most companies request an initial interview involving all decision makers on the project. During this meeting, the clients and designer get a better understanding of what the homeowners are hoping to achieve and the style they are looking for. A detailed rendering of the project will follow so any adjustments can be made before work begins.

The Building Stage

When all plans and permits have been approved, it’s time to start building! This part of the project is mainly on the contractor, but to make the process run smoothly, be sure to stay away from the work site. There may be some delays when the firm runs into unexpected problems, but those are usually minimal. 

The Enjoyment Stage

It’s time to relax and enjoy your newly renovated space! Your home should feel like a newer, fresher version of your current space. Be sure to host a party or event to show friends and family your enhanced living area!

DiSabatino Design-Build is a full interior remodeling division that specializes in custom kitchens, finished basements, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. They also create home movie theaters and media rooms, bars for hosting and entertaining, and private gym spaces. To view their work, visit DiSabatinoInc.com.

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Five Ways to Boost Curb Appeal 22 Oct 2024, 3:42 pm

How to Highlight Your Home

Ask any realtor, and they’ll tell you that curb appeal is one of the most important factors that clients take into consideration when touring homes for sale. While kitchens and bathrooms can be renovated, the exterior of your home makes the biggest first impression.

If you’re considering a home remodeling project, the following tips may help:

Trim Your Trees and Shrubs

It’s time to address the summer overgrowth of your landscaping. Prune dead branches on trees, cut back plants and perennials, and clean up fallen debris. This helps ensure disease and pest infestation don’t spread, as well as making your yard look tidy.

Clean Your Gutters

This is the time of year when more things fall into your gutters, causing buildup and blockage. Hire someone or carefully clean your gutters out to make sure they’re swept free of leaves before wintertime arrives. A frozen gutter can wreak havoc on your home if left unaddressed.

Add Natural Stone

The beauty and durability of natural stone is well known. It’s also versatile. You can add stone to the front exterior of your home, lay it along walkways, create retaining walls, or add stone steps. An expert stonemason can create a project using any style, size, and color of stone you desire. 

Assess Your Front Entrance

Are your pavers cracking? Is the entrance to your home easy to access? Are your front steps level? Consider ways you could enhance the front entrance of your home, such as adding a portico or a new door. Home décor websites are full of inspiration for ways to style your front entrance.  

Consider LED Lighting

Strategically placed LED lighting is one of the most effective and efficient ways to elevate the look of your home. It highlights angles of your property, making it stand out from your neighbors. Lighting also increases safety and security for guests at night.

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Fall Landscaping Trends for 2024 12 Oct 2024, 3:39 pm

Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home

As the long summer days begin to dwindle and families head back from the beach, it’s time to give your property a fall refresh. There’s no better time to work on your yard, as the soil is easier to shovel and heavy spring rains haven’t flooded newly planted root systems.

DiSabatino Landscaping has a few suggestions to upgrade your property:

Consider New Plants

While mums are one of fall’s prettiest and most popular plants, there are plenty of other options to try. Consider cool-season vegetables and greens such as cabbage, rainbow chard, and ornamental grasses. The deep greens and purples of these plants pair well with fall’s trademark colors. Pansies, violas and black-eyed Susan’s also add splashes of seasonal color.

Add Fire Pits or Fireplaces

Outdoor fires are one of the most iconic aspects of fall. Adding a fire pit or fireplace with comfortable seating extends outdoor entertaining all season long. They can be adapted to fit any size or layout of your backyard. Enjoy time spend outside with friends and family gathered around a cozy fire.

Eco-Friendly Options

Consider composting. It’s one of the most green and cost-effective ways to recycle your grass and leaf clippings. As the trees begin to shed, try composting them instead of dumping them. You can also mow your lawn on a higher blade setting to simply cut the leaves up, helping protect root systems and insulate grass before the cold winter months
arrive.

Swap Out Your Mulch

Natural mulch needs to be replaced yearly, but rubber mulch can last for up to ten years. It’s a different look and may not be for every homeowner, but the maintenance is easier. Rubber mulch does cost more than natural, but since it lasts longer it can actually save you money over time. It’s a nice change for younger children that’s softer on bare feet.

Tend to Overgrowth

Spring and summer are the biggest seasons for plant and shrub growth. Make sure you evaluate your home and trim back overgrown plants. Oakleaf and mophead hydrangeas are old wood varieties that should be cut back so they bloom again. Dahlias are another plant whose bulbs should be dug up and stored over winter time. Evergreens do not need to be trimmed.

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Why You Should Consider a Sunroom 28 Sep 2024, 1:56 am

How to Bring the Outdoors In All Year

With colder weather approaching, consider adding an all-season sunroom to your home. It can be enjoyed throughout the year regardless of the weather and creates valuable space for relaxing or entertaining. 

Sunrooms are extremely adaptable. They can increase value, square footage, and comfort in your home. Four-season sunrooms offer protection from the elements, pesky bugs, and allergy-inducing pollen. They’re also one of the nicest ways to enjoy your coffee in the morning or unwind with a cocktail in the evening.

DiSabatino Design-Build designs and installs custom sunrooms that be used in numerous ways:

Home Office

Working from home? More than 35% of active job holders work remotely, making extra space a top priority. A sunroom allows you to have the privacy of your own home office while affording the best views of your home. Most sunrooms also offer sound proofing, so you don’t have to worry about your family or pets being overheard on business calls. 

Playroom

If you have young kids, you know that toys can end up all over the house. A sunroom is a great spot to corral games and playthings. And since it’s one of the sunniest areas of your home, kids will naturally gravitate towards playing in a bright space when the weather isn’t ideal for being outside.

Hosting Events

One of the most popular ways to use your new sunroom is as a place to host guests. From a large dining table to conversation chair seating, sunrooms add essential extra space. Extend your entertaining with a sunroom that helps bridge the gap between indoors and outdoors.

Greenhouse

Take advantage of the light coming through sunroom windows to get the perfect amount of sun for your plants. Even on cloudy days, a sunroom will be one the brightest spots in your home. Get the garden you’ve always wanted and the climate you’ve always needed by taking advantage of your all-season sunroom.

Space for Hobbies

Do you enjoy reading, writing, crafting, or knitting? A sunroom offers you an area to indulge your hobbies without being disturbed by other members of your home. It can also give you an extra landing area for storing supplies. Enjoy your hobbies uninterrupted in your own space.

Sleeping Area

Outdoor porches and screened-in decks were often used for extra sleeping areas in the summer, especially in the South. When you have guests visiting, you can use your sunroom as an extra bedroom. Pull-out couches or settees are great ways to host visiting family members for long weekends or holidays. During the day, they can be converted back to seating areas.

Contact DiSabatino Design-Build for a quote on a four-season sunroom. You can view their portfolio of carpentry projects here.

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How Outdoor Kitchens Extend Your Entertaining Space 28 Sep 2024, 12:54 am

Why You Should Add an Alfresco Cooking and Dining Area

An outdoor kitchen is one of the most frequently used and appreciated projects you can do for your home, delivering a second area to prep and cook food while guests mingle. This extra cooking space offers versatility, flexibility, and additional areas.

You don’t need a large kitchen to accommodate a full menu. Outdoor pizza ovens, griddle stations, and heavy-duty appliances can do a lot of the work. The kitchen may start out as a smaller project that becomes a larger one as your entertaining needs evolve. You may even find an outdoor kitchen is more enjoyable than cooking indoors. Before you begin, here a few design ideas for outdoor kitchens:

Indoor/Outdoor Elements

If you have an outdoor space with a covered roof, consider adding accordion windows and a ledge for bar seating that connects the indoors and outside. This casual setup allows guests to spend time with the cook while they prepare meals. It also makes serving simple and easy. The windows can be closed in cold or rainy weather.

Cooking Elements

A pizza oven is a fun addition that can cook a wide range of meals you wouldn’t be able to cook on a grill. They delight kids and guests alike. If your family doesn’t eat that much pizza, consider adding an outdoor grill or griddle that’s built into the outer wall of the kitchen. You can also add an ice maker, wine fridge, or kegerator.

Adding Warmth

Outdoor heaters are energy efficient, quiet, and practical workhorses. You can make your outdoor living area cozy year-round with a large fireplace or electronic heaters. They extend outdoor entertaining for months. If you’re having family for the holidays, an outdoor area is extremely helpful when hosting parties and events.

Ambient Lighting

You can instantly enhance a space with cozy LED lighting. It’s the perfect way to increase beauty and usability at night. A well-conceived lighting plan will also highlight a property’s focal points and add new life to your space after dark. Lighting also helps boost security and increases safety around your home.

If you’re looking for design inspiration, visit DiSabatino Design Build’s online portfolio of outdoor kitchens here.

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Escape from Reality West Chester, PA 26 Sep 2024, 8:13 pm

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Backyard Oasis Hockessin, DE 26 Sep 2024, 8:09 pm

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