Part 2: Building & Design Specifications for a Functional, Future-Ready Laundry Room
The Laundry Room Sink: Small Feature, Big Payoff If you have the room and plumbing access, include a sink in your laundry room – you won’t regret it. Homeowners who have one often say they can’t live without it, and those who don’t frequently tell us they wish they did. It’s truly a small feature […]
Part 1: Building & Design Specifications for a Functional, Future-Ready Laundry Room
Why the Laundry Room Deserves Better Laundry is a fact of life – but your laundry room doesn’t have to feel like a dingy afterthought. In many homes, the laundry area has long been treated as a utilitarian corner or a basement nook. Today’s homeowners are starting to expect laundry room specifications and designs on […]
10 Easy DIYs You Should Teach Yourself This Winter
Winter Is Prime Time for Home DIYs As a former Marine turned remodeler, I always feel like winter is prime time for a little home improvement. The days are shorter and we’re spending more hours indoors – why not use some of that time to tackle a few easy DIYs around the house? Winter is […]
Your Ultimate Home Renovation Checklist: Avoid Chaos and Build Smart With MGS Contracting Services
Renovating your home is exciting, but without a solid plan, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. Picture this: it’s the middle of a cold Virginia winter, snow piling up outside, and your kitchen is a construction zone. The project that was supposed to finish by Thanksgiving is now weeks behind schedule. You’re washing dishes […]
2026’s Earthy Vibrancy: The Warm, Bold Color Trend Taking Over
A New Color Era in Home Design Earthy Vibrancy Gone are the days of flat grays and sterile whites. Home design is entering a warm and soulful chapter, and the 2026 paint color trends are leading the way. For homeowners and designers alike, 2026 paint color choices are all about reconnecting with nature through color. […]
The Easiest Room Refresh That Takes Less Than 30 Minutes (And It’s Not Paint!)
New Year, New Light Want to make your home feel brighter, warmer, and more elevated—without picking up a paintbrush? After the holidays, many of us feel that familiar post-holiday slump when the festive decor comes down and our living spaces suddenly seem a bit drab. It’s a new year, and with it comes the itch […]
6 Outdoor Home Projects You Should Finish Before the First Freeze Hits: A Virginia Homeowner’s Guide
Introduction: Why Prepping Before the Freeze Matters in Virginia Shortening days, crisp air, and falling leaves signal more than just pumpkin spice season, they’re a warning bell for homeowners to prep before the first frost. In Virginia, the average first freeze can arrive by late October or early November (for example, Richmond has a 50% […]
8 Fall Home Projects to Winterize Your Home and Save Money
As summer’s swelter fades and the chill of winter lurks around the corner, fall offers a golden opportunity to get your home in order. The autumn months are the sweet spot for home improvements—cool enough to work comfortably, yet before the ground freezes and winter storms roll in. Tackling key projects now can save you […]
Why Your Home Feels Like a Sauna (and How to Fix It Fast)
Introduction: Why Homes Overheat in Summer Even with air conditioning, many homeowners find their houses still feel hot during peak summer months. At MGS Contracting Services, we’ve seen this issue in hundreds of homes across Northern Virginia and beyond. The reasons can range from outdated equipment to hidden inefficiencies in insulation and airflow. Hot attics, […]
Remodel vs. Renovation: What’s the Real Difference?
I. Introduction: Clearing Up the Confusion Remodel vs. Renovation Imagine this: You’re standing in your outdated kitchen, dreaming of sleek countertops, improved storage, and a layout that actually works for your lifestyle. You open your browser and search for home improvement options. One website talks about kitchen remodeling, another suggests a kitchen renovation. At first […]