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Value Blind & Heirloom Draperies

44927 George Washington Blvd Ste 100
Ashburn, VA 20147 703-858-9760

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I have used them for many, many jobs in multiple houses and they have always... - Sep 18, 2021

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Budget Blinds

Ashburn, VA 20147 703-729-9846

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My sales person was amazing. Highly recommend him. Office person... - Nov 16, 2022

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Smith & Noble - Julie Mauro

Ashburn, VA 20148 703-728-1380

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Julie gets 6 stars out of a possible 5 for across the board incredible service,... - Sep 19, 2018

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When it comes to decking out your windows, you’ll find so many choices, optional features, and price ranges that it’s easy to get blindsided by the process. Here’s our advice on how to buy the right stuff.

Plantation shutters. Roman shades. Good ol’ curtains. There are so many ways to cover your windows that it’s tempting to just tape newspaper over the panes and be done with it. Here are the best options to block light, keep prying eyes at bay, or just dress up the joint.

For many types and brands of window treatments, it pays to shop around. We report here costs quoted to Checkbook’s undercover shoppers when they sought prices for several types of window treatments at a sampling of local stores and online outlets.

Buying furniture means spending lots of money and making lots of decisions. Style? Fabric? Pattern? It’s enough to make you want to keep your old stuff. Which might not be such a bad idea. A skilled upholsterer can make old pieces look new again.

A good piece of furniture deserves a second chance. But if you’re thinking of redoing a sofa, chair, or headboard, first take a dispassionate look and decide whether it will last long enough to justify the cost of reupholstering.

A good painting contractor will produce better results than most DIYers—and finish faster. But because they don't have to pay for their own labor, lots of homeowners grab rollers and brushes. Before taking the painting plunge, consider the following.