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Accent Walls: Six Important Dos and Don’ts

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    Accent Walls: Six Important Dos and Don’ts

    Accent walls are one of the easiest ways to add personality and interest to a room — but done incorrectly, they can make a room feel disjointed instead of thoughtfully designed.

    August 19, 2026
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    The Importance of Wood Rot Repair in Northern Virginia

    Wood rot is a common problem for homeowners in Northern Virginia, especially in areas exposed to moisture, such as exterior trim, siding, window and door frames, bathrooms, kitchens, and unfinished wood surfaces.

    June 22, 2026
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    Project Profile: Transformation with Wainscoting and Paint

    The transformative power of paint and new wainscoting is evident in an Ashburn, Virginia project we completed recently!

    February 22, 2021
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    Project Profile: Couple in Fairfax Station

    We saw a lot of rain this fall even if the worst of the 2018 hurricanes spared us in Northern Virginia.

    November 27, 2018
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    Color Contrast or Not to Highlight Trim?

    If you have beautiful trim work you want to show off in your home, don't feel that you have to paint the walls a bold color to show off the trim.

    October 30, 2018
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    Project Profile: When Architectural Details are Stunning

    It isn't often that the "before" pictures of a project are almost as beautiful as the "after" ones. That was the case, however, for an interior paint project we did this summer in Upperville, VA.

    September 26, 2018
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    More than a Painting Project

    Would it surprise you that a typical job for us often involves more than just painting a wall? Repeat customers Wendel and Louise in Reston wouldn't be surprised at all because they called us recently to work on their beautiful, split-level home.

    August 23, 2018
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    Summer Sun and Exterior Painting

    Summer is here, and the Northern Virginia sun is at its full-on brightest. It's not just a great time to be outside enjoying everything this area has to offer; it's also a good time to address home improvement projects such as exterior painting.

    August 16, 2018
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    How do you distinguish one painting contractor from another?

    How do you distinguish one painting contractor from another? There are several ways you can do it, but one reliable measure is to gauge the quality of their tools and equipment.

    August 7, 2018
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    Can we use cheap paint?

    Clients often ask us if they can buy the paint instead of us. Sometimes they think they’re saving money.

    July 2, 2018
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    Do You Have Wood Rot?

    Where there is wood, warmth, oxygen, and moisture, there is the possibility for wood rot. If you live in Northern Virginia and have wood anywhere in your home, particularly outdoors, you might have wood rot.

    June 25, 2018
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    Important Questions and Answers

    As professional painters, we always encourage clients to ask questions throughout their project. But, it’s equally important that you ask questions before you hire us.

    June 8, 2018
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    Transform Your Room With Molding

    Transform Your Room With Molding We often extol the virtues of repainting a room to transform its look.

    May 31, 2018
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    How Should I Stain My Deck?

    It's not unusual for us to hear from clients asking how frequently they should re-stain their deck. The answer depends mostly on the deck’s exposure to the elements (is it covered?), its age, and even the quality of the previous stain job.

    May 23, 2018
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    Painter For A Day

    If your honey-do list includes painting, hand it over to us! We have the perfect solution. Our Painter for the Day will take care of your one-day painting needs.

    January 15, 2018
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    Paint It Forward 2017

    It isn't every day that 1) our client is pint-sized; 2) they enthusiastically shout out "holy smokes!" when they see the results of our work.

    December 12, 2017
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    Painting kitchen cabinets

    What kind of paint should I use to paint my kitchen cabinets? If your kitchen or bathroom cabinets are past their prime, you might be able to have them painted instead of replacing them.

    August 23, 2017
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    Staining

    It would be great if you never again had to re-stain your deck. But, that's not the case for most of us - especially if any weather elements reach the deck and you use it!

    August 3, 2017
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    Powerwashing

    Now is a good time in Northern Virginia area to begin preparing your home’s exterior for hot summer days and outdoor entertaining.

    June 13, 2017
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    Father’s Day

    Father’s Day this year is just a few weeks away on June 18. What are you giving to the father in your life?

    June 2, 2017
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    Moldings

    There are many ways to add interest to a room and, certainly, we like to say that painting is the easiest!

    February 20, 2017
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