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Northern Virginia Interior Painting Project: Ceiling Painting

If you are planning an interior painting project for your Northern Virginia home, you probably have spent a great deal of time looking at paint chips and selecting a color scheme for your...
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Shiplap – Current Hot Décor Trend

An interior design buzzword, shiplap is a versatile material steeped in historical value. Shiplap is a plank with grooves at the top and bottom to allow shipbuilders to tightly fit pieces together making...
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Before and After: Barn Doors

At All American Painting Plus, the award winning, Reston-based residential painting contractor, we have noticed an uptick in the number of Northern Virginia customers jumping in on the barn door trend. These rustic...
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How We Can Keep You Cool and Save Energy

It doesn’t matter if you live in Arlington or Herndon, Dulles or way out in Haymarket, summertime in Northern Virginia is hot and humid. The most common method of beating the heat is...
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Why to Repaint Your Springfield House

If you are a Springfield homeowner and your house is looking a little…well, let’s say “tired,” it’s probably time to consider a home painting project. Appearance is a big motivator when it comes...
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Beyond Taupe: Neutral Colors for 2018

If an interior painting project is in the immediate future for your Northern Virginia home, our guess is you are struggling over selecting just the right color. You want a neutral tone; something...
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Do I Need Dry Rot Repair Work Done?

Do I Need Dry Rot Repair Work Done? Dry rot is not only unattractive, if left unattended, it can potentially do serious damage to the structural integrity of your Northern Virginia home. At...
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Signs Your Kitchen Needs a Touch Up

The kitchen is often considered to be the “hub” of most Northern Virginia homes. It is the most trafficked room in the house and after a while, it looks like it. Cabinets and...
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Leave Door Refurbishing to the Pros

Why You Should Leave Door Refurbishing to the Pros Your door takes a lot of abuse. Thousands of handprints have deposited dirt, grime, and oil. The door has been slammed shut, kicked shut,...
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Hiring Quality Residential Exterior Painters

If the exterior of your Northern Virginia home is in need of a fresh coat of paint, don’t even think about tackling it as a DIY project. It can be physically challenging, requires...