A small backyard does not mean you have to settle for a limited outdoor living space. With thoughtful planning, the right materials, and a custom layout, even a compact yard can become a comfortable place for dining, relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors. The key is to design the deck around the available space instead […]
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There is nothing better than a summer evening on the deck — until the mosquitoes show up. For many Michigan and Chicagoland homeowners, the problem is not whether they have enough outdoor space. It is whether that space stays comfortable when they actually want to use it: after dinner, near sunset, on weekends, or during […]
Posted In: Custom Deck Plans
Tags: deck design for mosquitos, deck enclosures for mosquitos
If you have ever dreamed of stepping straight from your back door into a steaming hot tub after a long day, you are certainly not alone. A hot tub on your deck transforms an ordinary outdoor space into a private, year-round retreat. It is the perfect setup for relaxing during Michigan’s chilly winters or entertaining […]
Posted In: Deck Builders
Living in Michigan and Illinois means embracing the full spectrum of Midwest weather—icy winters, humid summers, and everything in between. At Miles Bradley Building & Remodeling, we’ve spent years helping homeowners design outdoor spaces that stand up to these challenges while staying beautiful and functional year-round. Whether you’re dreaming of a custom deck, a cozy […]
Posted In: composite decking, Materials
Picture this: It’s a snowy Saturday evening in January. You’re hosting friends and family for a cozy winter gathering. Boots stamp snow onto the deck, kids bundle up to play outside, and laughter echoes against crisp, cold air as guests lean on the deck railing to admire the frosty landscape. Then—CRACK. In a split second, […]
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