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Pool houses are the ultimate summer retreat for a backyard. They offer shade from the sun and can extend evening fun by bringing it indoors.

This pool house was designed and built by our team with the concept of mirroring the main homes “staycation” vibe. The homeowners wanted the ability to use the space year round for entertaining, and wanted to incorporate the views of the Wye River.  All of the main amenities are positioned for easy access to the pool and terrace and show extensive views of the river. 

Features include a cathedral ceiling, a 7 foot folding glass wall, a fire pit, a fireplace, compact kitchen and exterior cushioned seating.

The folding glass wall allows for the space to be opened, allowing those who wish to be indoor the ability to still be present to those outdoors. As a pool house should be, this space is an extension of the main home and definitely  has all that is needed for entertaining year round,

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Are you aware of all that our Home Operations and Maintenance Evaluation (H.O.M.E) offers? For the majority of homeowners today their homes are one of their most valuable investments. H.O.M.E. provides homeowners a comprehensive evaluation of the operations and maintenance of your entire home inside and out.

Why should you choose the H.O.M.E. program?

• Save money by eliminating avoidable repairs and failures.
• Extend the life of home components, equipment, and systems.
• Reduce safety and health risks in your home.
• Shorten your ‘to-do’ list.
• Maximize your home’s value and resale potential.
• Improve and maintain your home’s appearance and appeal.
• Take pleasure in your beautiful home where everything works as designed.
• Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home is professionally maintained.
• Extra Time to do the things that are most important to you.

How does H.O.M.E work and when should it be done?

• A Lundberg technician will conduct up to a 4 hour evaluation using a 300+ point check list.
• The H.O.M.E. checklist inspects all operations and maintenance needs of your home inside and out.
• During the evaluation minor repairs will be addressed (Included in evaluation).
• Larger repairs, if needed, will be noted and an estimate for repairs will be provided if desired.
• It is suggested that homeowners check the maintenance needs of their home 2-4 times a year.
• Routine maintenance as needed.

Subscription rates
H.O.M.E is offered as a yearly subscription, providing 3 levels of comfort for home maintenance

• 1 Yearly inspection visit: $250.00 total investment
• 2 Yearly inspection visits: $400.00 total investment ($150.00 annual savings)
• 4 Yearly inspection visits: $600.00 total investment ($400.00 annual savings)

***If repairs are needed and work is commenced a $250.00 credit will be applied to your final invoice after repairs are completed. Credit may only be used one time in a calendar year.

Home Operations and Maintenance Evaluation extended services
We understand that your time is valuable and when issues arise with your home, whether it be your weekend retreat or your main abode. H.O.M.E. extended services are available to address those issues when you cannot. Let H.O.M.E. extended services be your hassle free solution.

H.O.M.E extended services include:

• Seasonal preparation
• Pool closing/opening
• Landscape clean-up
• Deck and ext. furniture cleaning
• Outside furniture prep or store
• Dock and lift maintenance
• Ext. hoses/water line maintenance

Don’t let your unfinished projects and to-to lists continue to grow. Let us provide you with high quality workmanship for your home and check off all of those to-dos!
Contact us today at 410-643-3334 for more information.

We wanted to take a moment to thank you, our loyal supporters, for voting us ‘Best Builder’ for the Shore Updates 2016 Golden Anchor awards for the second consecutive year. As we are nearing our 40th year in business, we couldn’t be more proud to be part of such a supportive community.

We recently were awarded ‘Best Custom Home Builder’ in the “Whats Up Best of” awards for the Annapolis and Eastern Shore. It was our 6th year winning for the Eastern Shore and our 1st for Annapolis.

The team at Lundberg Builders take great pride in each project that we work on and aim to provide exceptional customer service to each client even after their project is completed. We thank our clients for trusting us with building, maintaining and renovating their homes and for their many referrals. We sincerely appreciate your support, trust and loyalty.

You can check out the full list of winners here: shoreupdate.com/2016goodies

As the summer approaches it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with back to school tasks and the end of those long summer nights. With life moving so fast we all try to plan ahead to be organized and get our homes to run more efficiently; but we often don’t get around to it.

Take a look at our quick list and tackle a few of these “to-dos” now before the months get even busier. Improve home safety, get rid of old summer toys and clean up the yard before heading out for your end of the summer vacation to help you get a head start!

Improve home safety. Many people save their vacations for the end of the summer in mid to late August. So it’s best to touch up on your home safety features before jetting off. Add deadbolt locks, trim bushes near windows and add motion sensor lights. If it’s within your families budget adding a home security system is always recommended.

Fix drips and leaks. Remember to check inside and outside, as the outside is often overlooked. Take a tour of all outdoor spigots and showers, and fix leaks as needed.

Brush up kitchen chores that you’ve been putting off. Rinse out trash cans and recycling bins with soapy water, run white vinegar through your coffeemaker (finish by running plain water), and wipe down kitchen light fixtures and appliances.

Out with the old, in with the new. Go thru summer toys and gear and donate or toss broken and worn beach toys, umbrellas and the like. Clean all sports equipment and outdoor toys while you’re at and put them in their proper space.

Clean dryer vents and washer hoses. Clean out dryer vents and check the hoses as well to help your dryer and washer work more efficiently. Cracked washer hoses can cause costly leaks — check and replace yours before they become a problem.

Clean cleaning equipment. Mops, brooms, buckets, and vacuum cleaners get dirty, too. Replace heads on mops, replace brooms altogether, scrub buckets, and service the vacuum cleaner.

 

Get your heating system checked to make sure there are no leaks and no surprises when cold weather sets in.

Test your smoke detectors. Replace batteries as needed. Go over your family’s evacuation plan and refresh if needed.

Prep for easy weeknight dinners and school lunches. It’s time to start thinking ahead to the busy months of back to school and fall. Get a jump start on kitchen tasks by cleaning out the cupboards and organizing your Tupperware, fridge and snack cabinets. This will help with making all of those school lunches that much easier!

Vacuum your refrigerator coils. The fridge can use up to 15 percent of your home’s total power, so you want it running as efficiently as possible. The coils get dirty over time and your fridge uses more energy. It’s estimated that you can save up to $100 a year by doing this.

Wash windows inside and out. You’ll be amazed with how much more light will come in and how much clearer your view will be.

Inspect outdoor play equipment. Reinforce, tighten and re-stain, reseal or repaint as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Therapeutic riding can benefit individuals with a wide range of challenges including cognitive, physical, emotional, or social issues. Horseback riding for individuals suffering from these challenges allows the rider to have independence and mobility where they may otherwise be restricted. The list of specific challenges and disabilities that can be helped with therapeutic riding is nearly endless, however some of the more prominent disabilities include severe brain trauma, cerebral palsy, autism  and muscular dystrophy.

TheraPony is a program specifically designed for children with cognitive and physical disabilities.The rhythmic motion of riding a horse causes the kids to focus on the movement – which is slow, deliberate, and relaxing. The child indirectly learns how to focus better, which is aided by the calming effect of riding.

• In addition to the movement experienced when riding the horse, tactile senses are stimulated. The horse’s skin is fuzzy, the mane and tail are rough, and the nose is soft. Discovery of these sensations often helps draw a child out, stimulating development of his or her verbal communication and interest in other physical objects.
• Motor skills are also developed as the child learns to ride, and eventually groom and tack. These new skills, and the child’s continued improvement upon them, increase their self-confidence, which increases their desire and willingness to learn skills at home and/or at school. Learning is no longer scary, but fun, interesting and rewarding.
• A child’s ability to interact socially is often improved as well. The therapy sessions teach the child how to interact with the counselor and staff people. Not only are basic communication and motor skills improved, but many children experience improvements in their overall moods. Children who before experienced angry outbursts or who rarely smiled are suddenly calmer, and smile more readily and frequently.

 

The goal of this type of therapy is to provide Veterans with relaxing and positive experiences to replace traumatic ones. Veterans return from the battlefield with wounds seen and unseen. Many suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), brain injuries, paralysis, or the loss of limb. Physical handicap and emotional withdrawal can prevent veterans – and their families – from “moving on” and living life fully

Instructors, physicians, therapists and volunteers direct the veterans and service members in the development of horseback riding and horse grooming/care skills. For the Wounded Warrior, the result is increased strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, confidence and trust. These activities are proven to promote healing of physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral disorders (including PTSD).

Whether it’s an aged mare needing love and attention or a healthy stallion that will challenge the veteran mentally and physically, a horse requires a connection with its caretaker and rider. And in forging that attachment, the horse helps re-connect the veteran to his family, community, and world. The horse is innately suited to re-establishing a veteran’s connection to the day-to-day world.

 

One of the most striking features of this custom home that we built was its sculptural, serpentine staircase leading to an oval cupola with 360° views.

This fabulous sculpture was just recently created and installed in the center of that staircase by Szabo Works. This breathtaking sculpture was hand-crafted by Michael Szabo of SzaboWorks.

You can check out more of Michaels artwork here: www.szaboworks.com