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Looking Back on 2016
2016 was a great year for MidAtlantic Contracting! We were able to launch our blog and come up with some very exciting posts! After writing a wide range of topics, relevant to our industry, we want to take a look back at the posts that we’re proud of. So, let’s take a look: Assessing Roof Damage Fall Gutter Maintenance […]
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DIY Cold Weather Home Projects for Winter
Winter officially began today, which means we’re in for some colder weather in Northern Virginia! With that cold weather usually comes some lack of motivation to tackle your home improvement projects. But, we’re here to help! We’ve come up with a list of activities that are cold weather friendly and will allow you to cross a few items off of […]
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Why You Should Hire a Contractor
When you make the decision to renovate or remodel your home, you might contemplate trying to do it yourself. The biggest reason that homeowners consider this decision is usually money. However, while it may save you money up front, it could come back to bite you financially later. We’ve gathered the real reasons why you should hire a contractor, instead […]
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What Should You Ask Your General Contractor?
Renovating and remodeling a home can be really intimidating for any home owner. The process can seem stressful, daunting and an invasion of your space. It requires a lot of time, money and emotional investment. But, your contractor should be your partner in the process, not your foe. So, when you begin the initial process, you should start by asking […]
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Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Winter is a little over a month and a half away in Northern Virginia. And with Winter will come much colder temperatures. Not only do you have to take care of yourself in the Winter, but you need to take care of your home. You should have a seasonal checklist for each season, to make sure you’re properly maintaining your […]
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What to Look for in a New Home
It happens to all families. You get the “itch” to move and you decide it’s time to find a new home. Whether you’re moving down the street, into the city or across the country, the reason you’re moving is probably because you want something different out of a future house. Your preferences have changed. But, regardless of what your preferences […]
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The Basics of Remodeling Your Home
Remodeling (or renovation) is a very big decision for homeowners. It costs a lot of money, time and patience, as you’re making huge changes to the structure and aesthetics of your home. When you finally make the renovation decision, you’ll want to know ahead of time what you should be expecting. Here is a basic breakdown of the remodeling process: […]
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Fall Gutter Maintenance
As Fall quickly approaches in Northern Virginia, the leaves on the trees will start changing colors. And soon after that, they will begin to fall from the trees and cover the ground, the streets and even clog your gutters. As a homeowner, it is important that your gutter system stays clear of debris, so that it can properly do its […]
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Assessing Roof Damage
In the Northern Virginia region, we had a pretty rough Spring season when it came to rain. And now that we’re in mid-August, we’re heading into what could be a strong hurricane season. As a homeowner, you should be on the lookout for any type of house damage caused by rain, hail or thunderstorms. Although some damage is easy to […]
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