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Moss Building & Design Receives Angie's List Super Service Award

July 12, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Northern Virginia Contractor Receives 8th Consecutive Angie's List Super Service Award We are very proud to announce that we have received the Angie's List Super Service Award for the 8th consecutive year. The award honors those professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews throughout 2017. The Northern Virginia remodeling company is proud to have established such a reputation for excellence in the remodeling and home services industry.
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5 Contemporary Home Design Trends

March 23, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Contemporary means “...living in the present.” In contemporary home design style, the word includes anything and everything in terms of style: Embracing a few standouts of past styles that are still popular (modernism, traditionalism, transitional) and mixing in present-day trends. Here are five contemporary home design trends that are popular right now:
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High Wind Warning for Northern VA

March 1, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
From midnight tonight through 6am on Saturday morning, Northern Virginia is under a high wind warning with possible winds up to 60 MPH. Wind gusts this strong are likely to cause power outages and possible damage to your home. It's important that you take proper precaution during this high wind warning, for both you and your home.
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Our Top 5 Favorite Farmhouse Chic Living Rooms

February 21, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Northern VA Remodeling: Farmhouse Chic Design Farmhouse chic (also known as farmhouse design) is a very popular design style right now. You can achieve a farmhouse chic look in any room of your home. Check out our blogs to see how you can make each room in your home more farmhouse chic.
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6 Examples of Beautiful Transitional Kitchens

January 29, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Transitional home design ideas for your kitchen Transitional design is one of the most popular design styles. Combining modern and traditional design, transitional interior design is the best of both worlds.
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What Is Transitional Design?

January 3, 2018
By: Carly McAlister
Transitional Design Style For Your Northern Virginia Home Transitional design takes components from traditional and modern design to create a harmonious space. It’s really the best of both worlds!
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7 Elements Of A Modern Bedroom

December 22, 2017
By: Carly McAlister
Modern design appeals to many people. It’s known for its straight, clean lines and simple decor. There are many modern design elements that you can use to achieve a modern design style in your bedroom. As your expert Northern Virginia remodeler, we’ve designed many modern homes and can share tips to help you create a modern home design.
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What Is Modern Interior Design?

December 4, 2017
By: Carly McAlister
Modern Interior Design With Northern Virginia’s Best Remodeler If you’ve been considering a redesign for your home, the New Year is the perfect time to start. It's a new, fresh start with the modern interior design you’ve always wanted.
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How To Create A Traditional Living Room

November 22, 2017
By: Carly McAlister
Create A Traditional Living Room Your Family Will Love Aside from the kitchen, the living room is a common place to socialize with your family and binge watch Stranger Things together. A living room with a traditional design style is more formal with lots of decor and detailed woodwork.
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What Is Traditional Interior Design?

November 6, 2017
By: Carly McAlister
What do you think of when you hear traditional design? Some think it's old or outdated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Benjamin Moore Announces 2018 Color of the Year, Caliente

October 18, 2017
By: Carly McAlister
It's that time of year again! People have been buzzing the last couple of weeks with predictions about the 2018 Color of the Year and now it's offically here. Introducing Benjamin Moore's 2018 Color of the Year: Caliente Image from Benjamin Moore This color is hot! No, really, the direct translation of caliente is hot. This fire engine red is giving everyone something to talk about! The bold color can be used in many rooms of your home. I personally can see this color being used for the following:
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Decorating your outdoor space with Northern VA's best remodeler

September 29, 2017
By: Carly McAlister
Cute and affordable outdoor ideas from Wayfair Yes, yes it is. And with pumpkin flavored everything comes....fall! And we can't stop thinking about all of the awesome design and decor ideas for your outdoor space.
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Remodeling Home Show in Chantilly, VA

September 23, 2016
By: Carly McAlister
Matt Muenster from HGTV Bath Crashers is in Town The Capital Home Show is at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA this weekend!
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Explore Mudroom Ideas with Northern VA’s Top Contractor

September 21, 2016
By: Carly McAlister
Mudrooms: The perfect organization trick for back to school By: Leora Kahn, Marketing Coordinator (LKahn@MossBuildingandDesign.com)
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Pumpkin Spice Home Decor And Everything Fall

September 20, 2016
By: Carly McAlister
Pumpkin Spice Has Arrived in Northern VA It’s Fall Y’all. I saw a pillow with that saying on it in Home Goods the other day and it made me smile. The best time of the year (according to me) is finally here. I know this to be true because Starbucks says it’s so. The unveiling of the Pumpkin Spice/ Salted Caramel lattes officially ushers in the Fall season and with that a new season of home décor ideas. Here are a few different ways to spread the Fall cheer!
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Easy ways to upgrade your kitchen cabinets

August 27, 2015
By: Carly McAlister
Easy ways to upgrade you kitchen cabinets Looking to upgrade your kitchen cabinets? We have you covered!
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Remodeling a Small Bathroom?

August 27, 2015
By: Carly McAlister
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Remodeling Experts Share Inside Tips For Homeowners

August 13, 2015
By: Carly McAlister
MOSS professionals share their remodeling tips I recently came across an article on HGTV.com about ‘Remodeling Fails.’ It was about things people often times do incorrectly when planning their remodel. This included things like buying the cheapest materials, not doing your remodeling homework, going too trendy, and many other things. If you’d like to read the full list you can read the article here.
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Design Trend: Carrara Marble Countertops

July 13, 2015
By: Carly McAlister
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Cool It! Tips For Keeping Your Northern VA Home Cool This Summer

June 24, 2015
By: Carly McAlister
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Fitbit: It does more than you think

June 18, 2015
By: Carly McAlister
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Design Trends: Kitchen and Bathroom Countertop Materials

June 11, 2015
By: Carly McAlister
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Choosing The Right Windows for Your Addition

August 29, 2014
By: Carly McAlister
Tips For Choosing the Right Windows for Your Home Addition When making an investment like adding an addition to your home, there are several things to keep in mind which range from how it will impact your landscape to choosing the right windows.
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Better Safe Than Sorry: Installing a Backup Generator

June 26, 2014
By: Carly McAlister
The Benefits of Installing a Backup Generator
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Remodeling Trends: Keeping Rooms

May 7, 2014
By: Carly McAlister
Keeping Rooms Are a Growing Home Improvement Trend More and more homeowners are choosing to add a keeping room to their home as they are remodeling their kitchen and considering the needs of their family. A keeping room is an informal area off to the side of your kitchen that allows space for your family to come together.
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Designing Your Home Renovation

February 7, 2014
By: Carly McAlister
Using Pantones 2014 Color of the Year in Your Home Renovation Pantones 2014 Color of the Year is Radiant Orchid. This color encompasses fuchsia, pink and purple undertones. Radiant Orchid compliments gray, teal, olive green, hunter green and turquoise. It makes for a bold statement in any home. How will you use the Color of the Year in your home renovation?
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Girls Night Out

November 14, 2013
By: Carly McAlister
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