Kitchen and Powder Room Testimonial
S&K did an excellent job. Remodeled kitchen, powder room, replaced windows (including matching stain), replaced two exterior doors. Quality of work was great and they left my house in clean condition when they were done. As issues were identified they provided good communication and successfully resolved all challenges, without any increase in price. I will […]
Customer Testimonial
S&K did a good job with our door installations recently. But it was really Kyle who impressed us the most as he graciously returned two days after installations and took care of some additional clean up work for us. He even went so far as to fix a couple of things on our house that […]
Save Big on a New Kitchen in March
This customer took advantage of our sale on cabinets and granite, and got an amazing kitchen remodel out of it. White Waypoint cabinets, new stainless steel appliances with Luna Pearl Granite and Grey subway Tile! Schedule your estimate today!
A Kitchen Remodel Success Story
Kitchen Remodel Success Story Rose writes, S&K saved my house. They came in and gutted my kitchen. I went from hating to even go in my kitchen to not wanting to leave. They not only did a fabulous job, they were professional and honest. Step by step I knew exactly what was happening and there […]
Window Installation Testimonial
A+ Service Review Valerie writes, I just want to compliment your installers, John and Nick. They did a great job and were the nicest young men, so pleasant and polite. We have had a lot of different contractors out lately for different projects and John and Nick were just a cut above everyone else. We […]
Another Satisfied Customer
Testimonial A+ Service Review Linda writes, My husband and I are very satisfied with the service we received from your company. The installers were very courteous and knowledgeable. They called before arriving to let us know they were a little ahead of schedule and ensure that would acceptable. They cleaned up the work area […]
Grate diy Light Fixture!
Cheese Grater Lighting An Easy DIY project Source: Hallmark Channel Paige Hemmis has a creative and unusual way to use cheese graters. Materials 3 Cheese graters (Use the 4-sided stand-up cheese grater) 3 black pendent hanging Edison lights (I ordered the Edison plug-in hanging socket pendent light fixture in matte black from Amazon) 3 “make […]
Winter Prep Checklist
Winter Prep Checklist Is Your Home Prepared Source: bobvila.com Give your home a once-over and tend to winter preparation tasks and repairs before the year’s first frost. “Getting the exterior of the home ready for the cold winds, snow and ice is critical for keeping Old Man Winter out and keeping it warm and toasty inside,” says […]
Your Fireplace Needs Attention
Your Fireplace Needs Attention Make Sure Your Family is Safe and Comfortable This Fall We’re completely into the Fall season now and so it’s time to start burning a fire in your home’s fireplace. Well, before you start, your fireplace needs attention. Autumn Maintenance tips from DIYNetwork states : Have your wood-burning fireplace inspected, cleaned […]
Cool Outdoor Tin Can Lights
Check out this great outdoor lighting idea! Source: inhabitat.com Summer is underway and it’s high time for picnics, grilling, and backyard parties! After sweltering in the sun all day, why not invite some friends over to share food and drinks while enjoying the cooler evening temperatures? If you are entertaining this summer, you can welcome […]
Fall Checklist for your Home
Fall Checklist Prepare Your Home Source: Better Homes and Garden – Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home. Most of the tasks listed below are well with-in the average person’s ability. But even if you choose to have a professional handle them, […]
Patio Door Testimonial
Hello Mrs. Bow, I’m so glad the rain didn’t stop the installation of my patio door. The gentlemen call due to traffic, which I advised them to take their time I’m home all day. The installation process was just great. The gentlemen was very nice in answering all my questions. My new patio door looks wonderful. […]
Window Testimonial
Just wanted to let you know that your installation team was fantastic! They came up with a creative way to replace our picture window that minimized damage to the existing custom framing and did a great job putting in the new window. Not only that, they cleaned everything up afterwards. We couldn’t have been more […]
Downtown Fredericksburg Could Have Laser Light Shows for the Holidays
Downtown Fredericksburg A holiday laser show to light up the town? Source: Fredericksburg.com by: Cathy Jett Downtown Fredericksburg could have some extra sparkle this holiday season. Fredericksburg VA Main Street is seeking the city’s permission to project laser lights into the trees, on the sides of some buildings and along the sidewalks to create […]
Make Your Own Bacon Candle!
Make Your Own Bacon Candle Finally The Perfect Candle Scent Source: Diyjoy Love bacon and DIY? If so, this is absolutely the most awesome idea ever! Learn how to make homemade bacon candles to scent your home with bacon all day long. This nifty trick also makes great use of leftover bacon grease, which I […]
Renovation Testimonial
Steven, we are thrilled with the renovation you and your team did for us! The remodeled bathrooms (3), hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, recessed lighting and windows, and replaced deck are all perfect! Everything looks absolutely great and was done on schedule and within budget. Everyone was very knowledgeable, easy to work with and had lots […]
Take Family Movie Night Outside
Take Family Movie Night Outside Make an outdoor portable movie screen for under $10 If you regularly tear the wrinkled sheets off your bed to use them as a makeshift projector screen, it’s time to upgrade. Make this portable screen on the cheap that stashes away in a closet til the next time you […]
Do You Need to Power Wash Your Deck Before Staining?
Power Washing Your Deck Is it the Right Call? Power washing can restore the natural color of your deck, but so can a deck cleaner. Power washing a deck is a quick and efficient way to get it ready for painting or staining, but it isn’t a necessary prerequisite. In fact, in some […]
New Project – Hail Damage Repair
New Project Hail Damage Repair A number of homes in the Northern Virginia area received hail damage a few months back due to the severe storms that passed through. Your home may have received damage, and you might not even know! Luckily we’re experts in discovering that damage and are readily available for hail […]
Wine Bottle Tiki Torches
Wine Bottle Tiki Torches An Easy How To Original Source: ViralNova The summer is upon us, and so are the summer parties. When you finish that bottle of wine with your friends, don’t toss it in the trash! Grab a few of these items at your local hardware store and make some killer tiki […]
Bathroom Testimonial
Here’s another testimonial from a happy customer! Mr. Bowen, I wanted to take a moment and tell you what an excellent job your team did in remodeling our down stairs bathroom. Your team arrived on time on the start date and finished well ahead of schedule. They did a great job in laying down the […]
20 Creative Ways to Make the Most of a Tiny Backyard
20 Creative Ways to Make the Most of a Tiny Backyard Source: Country Living 1. Tiered Planters Courtesy of Decor and the Dog Tiered planters will maximize the ground space you have available for planters and herb boxes. Get the tutorial at Decor and the Dog. 2. Vertical Herb Garden Courtesy of Making Lemonade […]
Double Hungs and our Warranty
Double Hungs and our Warranty Double Hungs, or Sash Windows are the most popular window type and exude classic style. They can be combined into multiple units to create more light. A sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels, or “sashes”, that form a frame to hold panes of glass, which are often […]
Capital Home Show
Did you catch us at the Capital Home Show at the Fredericksburg Expo Center? We had some great displays including: Windows Doors Siding Kitchens If you missed the last dates, keep in touch to find out when the next show is! Here’s a photo of our booth from this year.
This Great Upgrade is a No Brainer
This Great Upgrade is a No Brainer “Capping” . Makes the door / window low maintenance and makes it look better. Here at S&K, we’re constantly finding ways to upgrade your home’s style while finding ways to make your life easier. This particular upgrade is called “capping”. This easy project will make your door or […]
How to: Make a DIY Modern Concrete Fire Pit from Scratch
How to: Make a DIY Modern Concrete Fire Pit from Scratch There’s nothing better than enjoying your outdoor living space with the glow of a fire pit. Now that the weather is getting nicer for late night hang outs lets check out this simple DIY project. This version is cast of affordable, weather-resistant concrete […]
After S&K Renovates Your Kitchen, Use a Cabinet to Make This!
So you’ve hired us to remodel your kitchen and now you’ve got all these old cabinet boxes left over. Hold onto one of them to create this great arts and crafts station for kids! Rachel Pereira, from eHow.com gives a great tutorial on how to complete this quick and easy DIY project that will take your […]
Are You Thinking of Spray Painting a Table?
Are You Thinking of Spray Painting a Table? Did you see a side table someone was throwing out, but it didn’t quite match your style? Go grab it anyways and just paint it! Well not so fast, it’s not always as easy as it seems. There are a few things that go into painting furniture […]