Virginia Clark-Billups' Blog

Home improvements and upgrades sometimes take a backseat when finances are involved. However, there are alternatives. The good news is DIY property owners do not necessarily need to possess professional-level carpentry skills to make meaningful upgrades. With a little DIY elbow grease, handy property owners can implement cost-effective home improvements. 1: Restore an aging wooden staircase Although kitchens...

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Posted on 06/25/2025

Dark room ideas: How to brighten a dark room

Light can bring depth, ambience and comfort to any room....

Posted on 06/24/2025

BURKE, VA Real Estate Market Update 6/24/2025

Click here to view BURKE, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/18/2025

Tips for Organizing Your Laundry Room

Laundry is a never-ending cycle, but there are ways to make it less of a hassle. A great way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your laundry day is to organize your laundry room. But where do you start? Here are some tips for ways to add order to the chaos of your laundry room. Drying Bars...

Posted on 06/11/2025

Extreme heat: Quick tips for keeping high temperatures at bay

Extreme heat can cause a plethora of problems for both...

Posted on 07/15/2025

Another Property Sold - 7209 Lake Cove Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315

Posted on 06/26/2025

7209 Lake Cove Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 now has a new price of $649,900!

Elegant 3 level townhome with private 2 car driveway located across the street from beautiful Lake Devereux. Rich hardwood flooring throughout the upper two levels and stairway. Large family room beside the eat-in kitchen has a patio door that leads to a low maintenance Trek deck that overlooks Huntley Meadows Park where you will be entertained by frequent sightings of deer, fox and bunny rabbits. This home includes a formal living room and separate dining room. The walkout lower level has a huge rec room with wood burning fireplace and a large sauna style full bathroom with jetted soaking tub and separate shower. There is also a ...

Posted on 06/21/2025

7209 Lake Cove Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 is now new to the market!

Elegant 3 level townhome with private 2 car driveway located across the street from beautiful Lake Devereux. Rich hardwood flooring throughout the upper two levels and stairway. Large family room beside the eat-in kitchen has a patio door that leads to a low maintenance Trek deck that overlooks Huntley Meadows Park where you will be entertained by frequent sightings of deer, fox and bunny rabbits. This home includes a formal living room and separate dining room. The walkout lower level has a huge rec room with wood burning fireplace and a large sauna style full bathroom with jetted soaking tub and separate shower. There is also a ...

Posted on 06/12/2025

Another Property Sold - 4509 Dartmoor Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310