To Capital Remodeling Inc.,

            Hi!  I am writing this letter to express my satisfaction on the job completed in my house.  I am so very happy with the windows installed.  My house is much quieter and warmer than before.  The guys working on the house did a great job.  I was so pleased to deal/work with professionals at their job.  The outside appearance looks great.  I love it everyday.  I thank you so very much Capital Remodeling for a job well done!

Sincerely,

Lazaro

VA Beach, VA

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

Capital Remodeling Inc., one of the largest window remodelers in the United States, is running a unique direct mail piece in a few select areas that gives homeowners $50.00 in free gas just for getting a free quote.

Capital Remodeling Inc. has always tried to be innovative when trying to find new ways to reach homeowners in need of updating their homes. “Now the big thing is gas prices,” says Ronald Clark, a manager at Capital Remodeling. Homeowners are not going on vacation as much and are cutting back on other luxury items. “Capital realizes that homeowners are busy and their time is important” says Nathan Hall another employee at Capital. “That is why Capital is giving $50 in free gas to homeowners in a few select neighborhoods this month to reward the homeowner for just for getting a free estimate.” Capital Remodeling Inc. understands that if they are able to meet an additional prospect and demonstrate the effectiveness of Capital’s highly advanced windows in how much the homeowner can save on their current monthly energy bills as well as see an increase in their home’s value, Capital Remodeling will often earn themselves another happy customer.

With the housing crisis still in full swing, there is definitely less work out there and many companies at this point are doing whatever they can to drum up even a little business. Now is a great time for homeowners to get the best deal on work done to their home. But “buyer beware” warns another manager, “Many home improvement companies will offer the world, but how strong really are those company’s lifetime warranties of the companies that provide the cheapest deal?” It is important for homeowners to know that historically an astounding 90% or more of new home improvement companies go out of business within the first 5 years. This of course is even more scary in today’s market. If a homeowner buys new windows from the cheapest new company out there and the window seals fail causing a film to develop on the inside of the double pane windows and the company went out of business, even with a lifetime warranty, the homeowner is often left out in the cold, literally.

Capital Remodeling has a 20 year plus proven track record that gives homeowners an extra feeling of confidence even in today’s economy. Capital Remodeling also has a metal-free seal on their windows which is one of the most technologically advanced spacer systems in the world. Most windows nowadays are sold with argon gas, which is a clear harmless gas that is denser than air and is inserted in between the two panes of a double pane window. This argon gas helps a replacement window manufacturer reach a better energy saving value on their windows. What most homeowners don’t realize is that most spacer systems in double paned windows will leak this argon gas over time. Capital Remodeling’s windows have a revolutionary spacer system has been tested under a German, Canadian and United States test to maintain 98% of their argon gas for over 20 years. This is a huge improvement in the window field.

Capital Remodeling also proudly states that they have thousands of referrals throughout the states they service and actually display some of their customer’s feedback on their website

Capital Remodeling Inc. provides free convenient in-home quotes throughout their service area.

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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Article Written and Prepared by: Barbara Thorp

Let’s admit it, whatever our reasons for being attracted to a real estate property for sale, whether they be location, size, price, proximity, etc, etc, whatever they are, it still boils down to one thing: We are still primarily motivated by what we see.

Which is why the paintwork is very crucial when you’re considering putting up your home for sale. Indeed, paint spells the difference between a house that gets sold for a winsome price, and one that gets ignored.

Whether you need a major paint job for your home or just some minor touching up, only you can decide. But whatever you do, painting should be approached in a systematic manner.

The Basics in Painting.

If you have rooms that are on the small side, paint them with a lighter colour. Lighter colours make a room look larger. Conversely, dark colours make a room seem smaller.

Before you selecting colours, experiment with small patches of your house first. Colours in samples often translates to a very different appearance on your walls. To save money, time and frustration, buy a small amount of the colour of your choice and apply it to a small part of the wall in question. Let it dry and decide whether it is what you really want. Often, experimenting with colours can lead to spectacular results you didn’t plan on. So don’t be shy.

Remember to record the mix of the paint on the can so that whenever you need to re-order, you can effortlessly duplicate the right shade of colour.

What to Paint With.

Choosing the right paint depends on the particular area you’re painting. Generally, there are two paint types: water based or solvent based.

Go for water-based paints when doing walls and ceilings. They’re easy to apply, touch dry in 20 minutes, can usually be re-coated in two hours, and clean up in water.

A semi-gloss or satin finish acrylic, on the other hand, gives a hardy surface in high traffic areas, such as kitchens, family rooms or children’s rooms.

Flat or low sheen acrylic or vinyls are better suited for more formal areas like dining rooms, bedrooms and lounge rooms.

For ceilings, try a special ultra flat plastic known as ceiling white that helps mask imperfections. But choose one that doesn’t drip.

For areas that need constant cleaning, such as doors, windows and furniture, or walls subjected to frequent dampness, you can’t go wrong with solvent-based enamel paint. It gives hard-wearing surfaces a tough finish. Kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms are popular with enamel paint.

At the end of the day, the physical appearance of your home will be the reason a prospective buyer will make an offer. Paint your way to a successful home for sale then.

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Author: Julie Lohmeier

In the last 10 years, faux painting techniques have gone from obscure to popular, from the realm of professionals to do-it-yourself projects. These techniques are not difficult although they can be time consuming (what decorating or remodeling project isn’t though) and require quick hands.

Called “faux” painting because these techniques mimic or create a false look of stone, texture, leather, and more, you will find that the styles fall into one of two types: additive or subtractive. Additive (also called positive) techniques simply mean that you add color onto the wall. Sponging is the most common of this type. Conversely, subtractive (also referred to as negative) techniques means you take paint off after it has been applied. Ragging is a common subtractive technique. Most negative techniques use glazes and require that you move quickly before the glaze dries.

When it comes to glazes, there are two types: latex (water based) or oil based. Latex is by far easier since it cleans up with soap and water, but oil based glazes provide longer working times and generally provide a harder, more durable finish. However, for do-it-yourselfers, I recommend latex glazes and working in small areas at a time. I have also seen solutions that you can add to the glaze to lengthen the working time. For your first glazing job, you may well want to consider using this additive available at finer paint supply stores.

Here are the various type of faux painting techniques:

Sponging: Probably the easiest method, you apply paint to a wall with a natural sea sponge. It provides a richly textured look. In addition to good looks, it’s a simple way to camouflage an uneven or repaired crack wall. Use a couple of colors over the base paint to add greater depth. Be bold or subtle; it’s up to you. You can use glaze or paint just as easily with this technique. I’ve seen this done in a negative manner, but it is most commonly performed as a positive method.

Ragging/Rag rolling: Typically a negative technique, you paint a tinted glaze over the base painted walls. The glaze should be tinted darker than the base coat, keeping in the same color family as the glaze allows some color through it as well. Either use a wadded up dry rag or twist a rag into a cylinder. Then dab or roll the rags to remove the glaze. You can use one or two colors over the base coat. You may also do this in a positive method like sponging for a softer look and texture.

Color Washing: In this additive technique, you apply the tinted glaze mixture over the base coat using a circular motion as if you were washing the wall. Use rags for a very soft look or a natural sea sponge for a more textured appearance.

Strié: Create a historical and aged texture to the wall, with this negative method. Roll tinted glaze over the base coat, then use a wall paper brush to make fine lines from top to bottom. The glaze should be darker than the base coat to allow the lighter base to show through the fine lines.

Striping: The only difficult part of this positive technique is getting your stripes straight. Be sure to use a level or drop a plumb line. Tape off your stripes, then paint every other one with glaze. If you use a bold color, you do not need to tint the glaze to get a delightful two-tone effect. For softer colors, you may wish to slightly darken the glaze although it is not necessary. This technique may also be combined with color washing as you color wash the stripes for more interest and texture. Of course, for a more dramatic look, you can use paint in complementary or various colors.

Dry Brushing: This is a positive method in which you use a small amount of paint on a brush in herringbone patterns to create the texture. You will need tow or three colors to achieve the best results.

Frottage: Using plastic sheets for this negative method, tinted glaze is applied over the base coat and then plastic sheets are applied and smoothed over the glaze. Once the wall is done, the plastic sheets are removed for a marbling effect.

Faux finishes can provide interest and texture to your rooms - and less expensively than wall paper. While you may need to block out a full day to do the work, by the end of the day, you can sit back and admire the rich, luxurious look of your new room.