Creativity abounds with these unusual pergola designs! Build yours with MAD Fence! A pergola is a structure that gives filtered shade over outdoor living spaces, walkways, or exterior entrances. Summer is on the way! As spring warms up, take the time now to consider these unusual pergola designs to have many pleasant memories under a pergola in your Maryland yard. Pergolas with Solid Roofs If you want a solid shelter overhead, you will need to modify your pergola so you don’t accidentally step onto a soggy outdoor carpet with bare feet. Use clear plastic panels or a retractable awning over y ..read more

Keep birds off your deck and where they belong with these ideas! Birds are lovely creatures, but if you prefer birds to stay away from your yard, particularly where you like to sit, then you can find plenty of ways to keep them at bay. If your backyard birds are pooping on your deck or damaging it in general, here is how to keep birds away from your deck. Don’t Have Bird Baths or Bird Seed Birds will come if there is food and water. If your backyard does not have these things, then it is less likely to get bird visitors. If you would still like them to visit but don’t want them on your deck ..read more

Make your deck nice and new for spring starting now! Even though spring has its rainy days, that does not mean that it is not a great time to build your new fence, deck, or screened porch. Spring is one of the best seasons to pursue your home improvement projects, especially outdoor home improvement projects. Learn more about how springtime is for deck renovations and how Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence can deliver in central Maryland!  The Best Time to Renovate Your Deck Why is spring the best time to renovate your deck? The second-best time for renovations is fall, but spring is a littl ..read more

Are you looking for the best screen porch contractor in Woodlawn? Call Mid-Atlantic Deck and Fence today! Do you feel that your backyard deck could be more than it is now? Are you planning on building a new deck, but want to maximize the design’s functionality? Moreover, do you live in central Maryland? Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence is happy to help you with your backyard deck project. With decades of experience and many happy customers, MAD Fence is ready to take on the challenge and help you answer the question, “Should I convert the deck to a screened porch?”  Why Keep the Backyard D ..read more

Are chain link fences as terrible as some think? Let’s find out! A fence is a sizable investment, one that you will stick with for a long time. An important purchase like a property fence deserves careful consideration of all your options. It is worth looking at options you might not have liked, because you never know if you are in for a surprise. Are chain link fences trashy? See if the info below changes your mind! Are Chain Link Fences Trashy? Chain link fences are one of the most underrated fences of all time. This sentiment might come as a surprise, but there are benefits that these hum ..read more

Is your fence a fun fence? If you have a backyard, there’s a chance that you have a fence to go with it. Backyard fences add value to your property and help protect your property. You can get more out of your fence than just a property border, though. In fact, you can have fun with it! Consider these fun backyard fence design ideas for your own Maryland fence. If you are looking for a fence contractor, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence is happy to be of service in central Maryland. Peepholes for Dogs A privacy fence can help keep your dog happy within the yard and away from distractions. It coul ..read more

Could your commercial property benefit from an outdoor living feature? Is your commercial property in need of some development? Perhaps you already have the main building in place, but you see a need that isn’t being met yet. Could an outdoor feature or two be the solution? No matter the type of commercial property you have, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence can help you install outdoor features for commercial spaces in Maryland. Types of Outdoor Features for Commercial Spaces What types of outdoor features for commercial spaces are there? Quite a few! Pavilions: Pavilions for commercial spaces ..read more

Have a gazebo? Make it cozy with these ideas! Over the last few years, coziness has been an aesthetic to aspire to in the home. When we spend so much time at home, it’s crucial to make it a comfortable place to be. Even if you are always traveling, home should be your safe landing place. The outdoors matters, too, and outdoor living spaces have excellent health benefits. If you have a gazebo, read on for these cozy gazebo design ideas. A Screened Gazebo Mesh screens keep out the bugs, and that is an excellent perk to have in Maryland, where mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other unfamiliar wing ..read more

Protect your deck and catch signs of rotting before they get worse! Is your deck old, gray, and worn out? Are you questioning if the deck is safe? Don’t go out onto a wood deck if you are worried that it is structurally unsound. If you are worried about the state of your deck, know these signs that a deck is rotting, and continue reading to know what to do about it if that is the case. At Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence in Gambrills, Maryland, we are happy to help you with all your residential deck needs. Signs the Wood Deck Is Rotting Soft, Flaky, Spongy Wood A wood deck should be made of woo ..read more

Plants make a deck come alive. Ready to spruce up your deck for spring? With the spring season upon us and warmer days approaching, you are likely looking to ready your backyard deck for another season of lovely days outdoors. Aside from ensuring the deck is structurally sound and clean, decorations truly make the deck a place you want to be. Nothing brings a deck to life like plants, fake or real; here are a few ideas to spruce up your deck with plants this spring. Ways to Spruce up Your Deck with Plants Potted Plants Potted plants are the go-to answer. They are one of the easiest solutions ..read more