Capital Remodeling Inc.,

            I recently had vinyl siding put on my house by Capital Remodeling Inc. and I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the results.  A few years ago I had Capital Remodeling Inc. put windows in my sun room and that project turned out beautifully as well.  I am very happy with Capital Remodeling Inc.

            Everyone at Capital Remodeling Inc. is very professional and friendly.  During each of my free estimate appointment everything was explained to me and then it was all carried out 100%.  There were no surprises.  The Capital Remodeling Inc. workers arrived on time and worked until the project was complete.  The debris was hauled away leaving nothing behind.  Working with everyone at Capital Remodeling Inc on both projects was a wonderful experience for me.

Thank you very much Capital Remodeling Inc. for helping me make my house beautiful.

Sincerely yours,

Patricia

Alexandria, VA

To whom it may concern,

I am writing this letter to Capital Remodeling Inc. on behalf of me and my family.  We wish to thank you, Capital Remodeling Inc., for the outstanding job that was done installing the new windows.  The professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency of the Capital Remodeling Inc. installers was very welcomed and appreciated.

Our house, inside and out, now looks more fresh and updated as the cosmetic appearance is very pleasing. 

Inside, we have notices a difference in the lack of drafts and the feeling of the morning sun.

We heartily endorse and would recommend Capital Remodeling Inc. to anyone.

Sincerely,

Stephen

Capital Remodeling Inc.

            I just wanted to send Capital Remodeling Inc. a thank you note to express my true appreciation for a job well done.  I am completely satisfied with my new kitchen, which Capital Remodeling Inc. installed in November.

            The reputation Capital Remodeling Inc has for excellent work preceded them, and that is why I called only Capital Remodeling Inc. to remodel my kitchen.  I heard great things about Capital Remodeling Inc. so I expected quality work.  Thankfully, Capital exceeded my expectations.

            The entire process from design to completion went so smoothly.  The Capital Remodeling Inc. representative was very knowledgeable and helpful.  He explained several design options and even had great ideas for my kitchen that I hadn’t thought of myself.  I was truly impressed by his expertise and professionalism.

            That Capital Remodeling Inc. installer did an excellent job. He paid attention to even the smallest details, as well as protected my appliances and floor while he worked.  The installation was quick and the results are fantastic!  Me new cabinets are beautiful! I especially enjoy the convenient and practical features that make my kitchen seem twice the size and my new countertop is so attractive and easy to keep clean!

            Please comment the Capital Remodeling Inc. employees on my behalf for such great work.  It was a pleasure meeting everyone.  Thank you, Capital Remodeling Inc., for making my kitchen the envy of all my friends and neighbors.  I have already recommended Capital Remodeling Inc. to several of them who plan to remodel their own kitchens. I also look forward to replacing my windows with Capital very soon.

Sincerely,

Lara

Capital Remodeling Inc,

To Whom It May Concern:

            We just want to Congratulate Capital Remodeling, Inc. and its employees for a superb remodeling job in our home.  We are thrilled with the windows, kitchen and bathroom that Capital Remodeling, Inc. installed.

            Since Capital Remodeling, Inc. installed the windows first I will comment on them first.  They are beautiful and work perfectly. We had several windstorms in March and the windows that Capital Remodeling, Inc. installed were quiet, never rattled and kept the draft out.  The sliding glass door is a dream to work, unlike our former 40- year old sliding door that we could barely budge.  The Capital Remodeling, Inc. installers were fast, polite, neat, and friendly.  The entire job was done in one day and I would recommend these windows to anyone.

            The next project that Capital Remodeling, Inc. installed was the kitchen. Oh, my, what a difference!  I cannot compliment the Capital Remodeling, Inc. employees that did all of the work enough.  The Capital Remodeling, Inc. workers are top notch!  They are skilled, capable, friendly, trustworthy, clean, polite, and timely.  They gave extra attention to all of the detail in the kitchen and made it work!  Family, neighbors, and friends have all come in and have been amazed at how gorgeous my new kitchen is.

            Finally, the bathroom that Capital Remodeling, Inc. was outstanding!  The bathroom came together perfectly.  Between our ideas for that bath and the help of Capital Remodeling, Inc. employees, we created a masterpiece!  You could show our bathroom in Better Homes and Gardens. The shower is large for my extra tall husband (6’6”) to take a shower and not have to get on his knees and wash his hair.  The tile work that Capital Remodeling, Inc. did is also fantastic.  The tile work is fantastic and the Corian shower base is durable and fits our needs perfectly.

            I would highly recommend Capital Remodeling, Inc. to anyone and offer my comments or phone number to anyone that would like to discuss Capital Remodeling, Inc. further with me.

            In our opinion, to be the recipients of the quality workmanship, fair prices, and a beautiful outcome that Capital Remodeling, Inc. offers, is somewhat rare and extremely gratifying.

            Thank you to everyone at Capital Remodeling, Inc., you’ve made a huge difference in our home.

Most Sincerely,

Lisa

Rockville, Maryland

To Whom It May Concern:

            What refreshing surprise to find honest, hard-working individuals in today’s world!  In August, I talked to a Capital Remodeling, Inc. representative about getting replacement windows for my house (built circa 1975).  He was very informative and even bought samples.  My late husband and I had researched this once before and had not settled with any other company, until Capital Remodeling, Inc. I liked what they had to offer.  Capital Remodeling, Inc. is the best for quality, performance, and price.

            A gentleman from Capital Remodeling, Inc. came on my scheduled day off and measured the windows.  He was very polite and measured each window twice.  I felt that Capital Remodeling, Inc. knew what they were doing.

            I received a phone call from Capital Remodeling, Inc. stating that my windows were in and ready for installation.  After it stopped raining, a date was set for November 7^th.  It was a rough start, because the truck broke down, but they came shortly thereafter on November 10^th.  Capital Remodeling, Inc. sent out 3 able-bodied gentleman who very polite to install our new windows.  I was amazed with their experience.  They removed all the old windows and even vacuumed any residue inside the house.

            We had moved all the blinds, and furniture away from the old windows and I watched as the Capital Remodeling, Inc. employees took out the old ones.  My children (Ages 9, 10 and 16) were pleased with the ease of the sliding glass door replacement by Capital Remodeling, Inc. and their bedroom windows.  I was pleased with overall appearance to the house.  It certainly gave it a much nicer look!  Now, since Capital Remodeling, Inc. installed the new windows, there are no more drafts of cold air coming from any of the windows.

            I highly recommend Capital Remodeling, Inc. to any one who needs new windows.  Thanks Capital Remodeling, Inc. for an outstanding job well done!

Sincerely,

Maria

Dale City, Virginia

Author: Dan Calderwood

Paint is one of the most affordable and easiest ways to change a room. But choosing the right paint colors and right painter for your home can seem like an overwhelming task.

Paint, accessories, fabric, furniture, and flooring should all blend, so take a good look at the room you will be working on, preferably before you choose a paint color, and decide what will stay in the room, and what you may want to move out of the room.

The first thing you should do when choosing interior colors for your home, is look around at colors that make you feel good, happy, and relaxed. These colors are probably already in your home. A few examples are the colors you love to look at in your flower garden, the colors in your jewelry, or pottery, or they can be found in the colors of the clothes in your closet.

The second thing you should do is go to your local paint store and pick up a color wheel, and or sample cards, pick the sample cards that really catch your eye, and don’t be afraid to get as many as you want. Take these cards home and look at them at different times of the day and night, to see how the color will look when the sun shines in on them, or at night when you have lamps turned on, or candles burning. Study this for several days. Be patient when deciding which color feels best to you.

Complimentary colors - are the colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel.

Harmonious colors - are the colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. Like blue and purple.

Tints - are colors with white added.

Shades - are colors with black added.

Saturation - is the amount of color used. The more color, the more vibrant.

Color tone - is the degree to which it changes.

Pastels - use only a hint of color.

Decorating with Paint

When decorating with paint, Use the following ten suggestions for optimal results:

1. First consider the style or decor of your home. This will impact the color. Work out what sort of look or feel you are going for, whether it is urban, contemporary, modern or traditional. Once you know the look that you like and what look will work well with the other rooms in your home, the choice of color becomes much easier. So before decorating with paint, pick the look you are going for so that the paint you choose can help you meet that objective.

2. Decide on the mood you want the room to evoke. If you want a light happy feeling, dark colors will not accomplish that mood. On the other hand, if you want a mood that invokes intimacy, study, and cuddling up with a nice book in front of a warm fire, then darker colors are perfect. Os pick your mood and you will have a better chance of pickin your colors.

3. When decorating with paint you should know that some paints look differently in different lights; then look closely at the natural light exposure the room has. The amount of natural light and exposure to bright sunlight may influence you towards a choice of cooler shades like blues and greens. Less natural light may lend itself to warmer shades. So, when selecting your choice of colors make sure you check how it looks in daylight and artificial light.

4. Decorate with paint colors that compliment the rest of your home, and your things. The color chosen should especially be compatible with the fixtures which are difficult to replace easily, for example the fire surrounds, furniture, or carpets and curtains inside the home. Paint is a lot cheaper to change then furniture is, so choose colors that compliment what you have, or your money savings in using paint to decorate will go down the drain.

5. When decorating with paint, get sample cards and hold them up to your walls in all different lights, also compare them with swatches of fabrics for furniture, window treatments etc. If you collect samples of everything from carpet to curtains, and put together a storyboard, this will help inspire your creativity and make sure you are happy with your final selection, all before you spend any money at all.

6. Before you start your paint job make sure you have bought enough paint. This is especially important if you are having it custom mixed. It can be difficult to perfectly match colors later, so rather than deal with the hassle, know what you need before hand, and be sure to get a little more than you think you need for touchups etc.

7. Decorating with paint is fun, but cleaning paint off furniture and floors is not, so be sure to clear as many items out of the room beforehand as possible, and use drop cloths to protect your floor. Also, make sure the room is well ventilated throughout your painting job so you don’t hurt yourself.

8. Decorating with paint is fairly inexpensive, but you do not want to have to do it every few months, or even years, so spend a little more and make sure you buy a top quality paint. Don’t use poor quality materials, and put all your hard work and planning to waste.

9. Prep your walls well before painting, even the highest quality paints do not adhere well to dirty surfaces. 10. Paint color is one of the most profound and powerful ways to shape our surroundings. Don’t be afraid to go bold, you can always change your paint later if you find you hate it, but chances are you will wish you had used even more color.

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Author: Matt Barker

Picking which colors to paint the interior of your home can be a stressful venture. Following trends can make your home look fashionable one season, but completely outdated the next. What you want is to choose colors that will satisfy you now and in the future.

So how do you choose? In reality, there are no right or wrong colors, but there are poor color combinations. Pairing lime green paint with red accents would look terrible, whereas combining lime green and white looks cheerful and clean. One place to start is to look at what colors and textures are already present in the room, and go from there.

After looking at what you already have, consider what function the room will serve, and how you want to feel when you spend time in it. Don’t be too limited by so-called color rules. If you read a magazine article that you should never use red for a bedroom, you’re going to miss out on a rich array of options. Go with your gut, and select shades that make you happy.

Colors affect us. They can lift our spirits, make us feel tense, or make us feel at peace.

The kitchen for instance, is typically a place where family and friends gather, snack, and engage in friendly conversation. This is a great area to use bright, cheery colors that promote feelings of well-being. Yellow has long been a popular choice for this room, but be mindful of the shade you select. Lighter shades of yellow are associated in our minds with happiness and freshness, while on the other hand, a dull shade of yellow reminds us of sickness and danger.

The bedroom is your place of refuge from the rest of the world. If you want to give the room a sensuous feel, light red paint can envelop you in feelings of passion. Pink is the classic color for romance, but can be too feminine and overpowering for many people. Blue is a great choice for the bedroom if you want to create an area of stillness. The color blue promotes feelings of tranquility and has a calming effect on the mind. Blue also acts as an appetite suppressant, so be mindful of this when painting your dining room area!

When you’ve decided on what mood you want to create as well as the color family you want to use, be sure to paint a fairly large square on your wall. Don’t rely on paint chips, as the color can end up looking different on your walls. A paint chip also can’t give you an accurate idea of how the room as a whole will mesh with the new color. Your furniture, the amount of natural light in the room, and the type of flooring you have, all play a part in how color will look in the room. So you need to have a fairly large sample area to properly judge.

Selecting paint color can be intimidating, but remember to go with your gut. If you love a color and it evokes the feeling that you want, then chances are good that you will be happy with your choice for many years to come.

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Author: Jim Johnson

Nothing can change the appearance of a room quicker and easier than painting the walls and trim. It’s also one of the least expensive home improvement projects that you can undertake, especially for the impact that it creates. So here are the steps that you need to go through to prepare a room for painting.

First of all get everything that you can out of the room. The less furniture and decorative items that you have to work around, the better. After you have done that take off the electrical faceplates and heating register covers. They are usually only held on by a couple of screws anyway, so it shouldn’t be difficult to take them off. Also remove all knobs and handles that could be in close proximity to the paint. Then mask off all of the switches and receptacles in the room, and cover all the heavy furniture that is left in the room with dropcloths or bedsheets.

It’s a good idea to protect the floor by running a 2 in. piece of masking tape around the edge of the entire room and then bringing your dropcloths right up to the edge of the tape.

Now is the time to remove old wallpaper if necessary, as its usually not the best idea to paint over wallpaper instead. Very often wallpaper will begin to curl a way from the wall eventually and can run your beautiful paint job.

At this point you will need to remove any paint that is chipping or peeling by scraping or sanding it off. The most important thing to keep in mind at this point is to only remove the old paint and not part of the surface itself. If the previous surface was glossy, then be sure to rough it up with some sandpaper before applying the paint.

After you are finished with scraping and sanding the walls and trim, now is the time to make sure that all the painted surfaces are clean, by washing them down with a phosphate free degreaser or cleanser. If there are mildewed areas, include some chlorine bleach in your solution to help kill the mildew. After this, let everything dry out for the next 24 hours or so.

While the room is drying, you can be masking off any areas that need to be protected. For instance, masking off the doorway if it will be a different color from the wall. If you are using a brush for painting, the kind of masking tape that you choose can be important. Most home improvement stores sell what is called ”painters tape” that prevents paint from seeping through to the surface underneath and yet is still easy to remove.

Once all of this is done, you can get started with your paint job. The best way to start is to cut in all of the edges of the room first. This usually means using a brush to paint the first 3 or 4 inches in from all edges of the walls. Once you have the wall outlined with the new paint color, you can then use a roller to finish off the wall easily and quickly.

Painting your own walls and trim is a simple home improvement task if you approach it in an organized way. It’s also well within the reach of almost all homeowners to be able to turn out an excellent, high-quality paint job. So why not pick a wall and get started right away?

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