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Finished projects, each with its own problem.

Real before-and-after projects completed in Virginia. More are added as each new project wraps up.

16-Foot-High Roller Shade Installation

A roller shade with a chain loop, mounted 16 feet above the front door — on hold for more than 10 years because of the height. Other contractors quoted over $1,200 and wouldn't offer a chain loop at all, citing child-safety policy. We measured, ordered, and installed it with scaffolding and a custom-cut wood spacer for the gap, for under $500 total.

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The story behind the installation A window-covering project that had been put on hold for more than 10 years was finally completed. We helped reduce the cost from $1,700+ to less than $500 and cut the turnaround time from 8–10 weeks to just 2–3 weeks. A happy customer can become a loyal customer—and lead to more referrals to our team. Read the Story Behind the Installation →

13-Foot Two-Story Family Room Window Covering Project

A two-story family room with ten windows, and a project on hold for years. The homeowner had been quoted about $10,000 and an 8–10 week wait. Blackout cellular shades on the bottom five windows took two days. Roller shades with a custom 13-foot chain loop on the top five took under three weeks. Total cost: under $2,000. See other ways to cover two-story windows →

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The story behind the installation After more than ten years on hold — originally quoted at $10,000+ and an 8–10 week timeline — this thirteen-foot window-covering project was finished for under $2,000 in 2–3 weeks. The homeowner was thrilled with the result and has since become a loyal customer. Read the Story Behind the Installation →

Two-story windows: five other options

No single window covering suits every two-story room. Here are five other options for the same kind of window wall. See the thirteen-foot story →

Floor-to-ceiling sheer drapes beside a stone fireplace

Option 1: Floor-to-ceiling sheer drapes

Sheer drapes hang from ceiling to floor, with a pulley system on each side so they open and close easily.

The same windows with white cellular shades; the arched top window is left open Two-story wall of windows with no coverings Before After

Option 2: Light-filtering cellular shades, remote controlled

Honeycomb shades let light in while cutting harsh sun, all remote controlled. The arched top window is left uncovered.

Floor-to-ceiling drapes on a two-story window wall

Option 3: Tinted windows with floor-to-ceiling drapes

Tint on the south-facing windows, paired with floor-to-ceiling drapes.

Cellular shades on the two top windows of a two-story wall

Option 4: Remote-controlled shades on the top windows

A remote-controlled covering for the top windows, which are out of easy reach.

Bay window: sheer curtains to blackout shades

Problem A light-filtering fabric curtain on this brick bay window didn't provide privacy at night, when the room inside was brighter than the street outside. The homeowner also wanted blackout coverage for napping in this living room during the day.

Solution We replaced it with a top-down-bottom-up blackout cellular shade — since this window faces the street, it can be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom depending on whether more privacy or more of the view is needed. The homeowner is very happy with the result: no loss of the street view, full privacy, and the ability to nap during the day.

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Study room light-filtering blinds to blackout cellular shades

Light-filtering faux wood blinds in a home study let bright morning sun through the gaps between the slats, creating glare on the desktop monitor. We replaced them with blackout cellular shades for better light control and a distraction-free workspace.

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The story behind the installation Gaps between light-filtering faux wood blinds let bright morning sun through, creating glare on the desktop monitor in a home study. Blackout cellular shades now give the room full light control, day or night. Read the Story Behind the Installation →

Home office glare fix

Problem Afternoon sun hit the monitor head-on, right where the desk sits, and stayed too bright even with the blinds closed — the gaps between the horizontal slats let glare through onto the screen. The office's two large windows were also covered by one wide faux-wood blind, which was heavy to lift fully open.

Solution We swapped the light-filtering blinds for lightweight blackout cellular shades, cutting the glare without losing the view or making the room feel closed in.

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Ceiling fan replaced with a remote-controlled one

Problem The homeowner's old ceiling fan had no remote control and no timer, so it was hard for her to operate.

Solution We bought her a new fan with a light, a remote, and a timer, and installed it. Now she can run the fan with the remote, and at bedtime she can set it to shut off by itself after 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours.

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Broken sump pump replaced in a basement

Problem The old sump pump in this basement hadn't worked in over 10 years, and its discharge pipe had never been connected.

Solution We cleaned out the pit, connected the discharge pipe, and tested the existing pump — it still couldn't move water.

We then installed a new pump and tested it again.

Now, when water in the pit rises to a set level, the pump switches on automatically and pushes the water out through the pipe.

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Built-in access panel

Problem The old access panel served as the covered entrance into the attic space above the garage. After being opened and closed so many times by different contractors working on the attic, the screw holes in the wood had worn too large to hold the panel tight against the wall, leaving a gap around the edges. That gap raised a real concern — loose fiberglass insulation could leak through it into the room, causing coughing or irritation from inhaling it.

Solution We custom-built a new access panel to replace the worn-out one, closing the gap for good. This size isn't a standard item you can buy off the shelf.

Blackout shade for an open kitchen pass-through

An open cutout above the couch let kitchen light spill straight into the living room, making it hard to nap or watch TV during the day. We installed a blackout roller shade sized to the opening, with a pull chain so it can go all the way down for a dark room or tuck away out of sight when it's not needed.

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The story behind the installation A large open pass-through between the kitchen and family room let light spill onto the couch, making it hard to nap or watch TV without glare. A roller shade with a chain loop now lets the two rooms control their lighting separately, closing in seconds when it's needed. Read the Story Behind the Installation →

Curtain as divider for a doorway to the study room

An open doorway between the kitchen and the study had no way to close off. We hung a floor-to-ceiling curtain on a tension rod that draws shut for a divider or ties back out of the way.

The story behind the installation A shared wall opening let kitchen light spill straight onto the study's monitor, causing glare — and there wasn't room for a swinging door. A curtain on a rod, with a tie-back, now closes off the light in seconds or ties open when it's not needed. Read the Story Behind the Installation →

More completed projects are being added soon — check back for new before-and-afters.