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The In-Home Addition Helpful Remodeling Tips

April 14, 2011

The In-Home Addition

Enhance Your Space without Expanding Your Footprint by Mina Fies Many homeowners we talk to these days seem interested in expanding their living space.  Perhaps our recession-weary neighbors are anxious to look towards…

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Countertop Myths Exposed Helpful Remodeling Tips

February 8, 2011

Countertop Myths Exposed

by Mina Fies Aside from cabinetry, countertops are perhaps the most eye-catching feature of a kitchen, and thus should receive ample consideration during design.  When it comes down to it though, your countertop…

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Synergy Design & Construction Receives Remodeling Industry Award Current Events, News & Press

February 3, 2011

Synergy Design & Construction Receives Remodeling Industry Award

During a ceremony at the Westin Alexandria, Synergy Design & Construction, Inc. (dba Synergy Design & Consulting) was awarded the "2010 Capital COTY Grand Team Award for Residential Interior $250,000 and Under" from…

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Furniture – No longer an Afterthought Get Inspired

December 20, 2010

Furniture – No longer an Afterthought

by Mina Fies When approaching a renovation or remodeling project most people think of the furniture last; in reality that's the first place you should start! Furnishings play a big part in how…

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Water Conserving Tips Helpful Remodeling Tips

December 13, 2010

Water Conserving Tips

Kohler’s Top Ten Water Conserving Tips 1.  Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. 2.  Cut a minute off your shower time every day (saves more than 750 gallons of…

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Think “Outside the Box” – Opening Up Your Kitchen Kitchen Remodeling

November 29, 2010

Think “Outside the Box” – Opening Up Your Kitchen

by Mina Fies Look around at new kitchens being built in homes today and you'll see they're not built like they used to be – in a good way.  Today's kitchen is a…

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Charity Event Results Current Events, News & Press

June 28, 2010

Charity Event Results

We're proud to report that the 6th Annual Golf Tournament co-hosted by the Special Olympics of Northern Virginia and Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia was a huge success. The event was held…

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April Open Benefiting the National Kidney Foundation Current Events, News & Press

April 29, 2010

April Open Benefiting the National Kidney Foundation

Allen Hermeling (Redskins Sales & Marketing), Mark Mann (Shulman Rodgers), Mina Fies (Synergy D&C), and Reed Doughty (Redskins Safety #37) What a great opportunity to support a very worthwhile cause!  To find out…

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Charity Event Current Events, News & Press

March 3, 2010

Charity Event

On behalf of the Special Olympics in Northern Virginia and the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia (DSANV), we would like to invite you to participate or be a sponsor of the Sixth…

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Video Competition – Hiring a Contractor 101 Current Events, News & Press

October 7, 2009

Video Competition – Hiring a Contractor 101

We've entered the "WE Magazine for Women" video competition.  Please visit and post a comment to help us win! http://wemagazineforwomen.com/hiring-a-contractor-101/

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About.com Women in Business – Women to Watch Feature #2 Current Events, News & Press

September 1, 2009

About.com Women in Business – Women to Watch Feature #2

See my tips on how Mark and I work together, corporate social responsibility, our "green" business practices, and more! http://womeninbusiness.about.com/od/interviews/a/iview-mina-fies.htm?nl=1

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About.com feature article Current Events, News & Press

August 5, 2009

About.com feature article

Check out About.com's first article on us!  They will be following our company over the next year, so be sure to check back for updates… http://womeninbusiness.about.com/b/2009/08/04/profile-of-mina-fies-ceo-synergy-design-construction.htm

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Charity Event Current Events, News & Press

July 29, 2009

Charity Event

For the last several years, I've been proud to volunteer my time to the Special Olympics of Northern Virginia coaching golf. This year, it was my honor to volunteer as Treasurer for the…

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Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia Current Events, News & Press

July 29, 2009

Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia

Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia

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Special Olympics of Northern Virginia Current Events, News & Press

July 29, 2009

Special Olympics of Northern Virginia

Special Olympics of Northern Virginia

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Don’t be confined! Kitchen Remodeling

July 17, 2009

Don’t be confined!

How to reach your home's full potential (Part 1) by Mina Fies Let go of the notion that you are stuck with your current (and sometimes outdated) layout.  I constantly remind our clients…

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Synergy D&C Signs Contracts for 20 Projects, Adds Two New Staff Positions… Current Events, News & Press

July 11, 2009

Synergy D&C Signs Contracts for 20 Projects, Adds Two New Staff Positions…

Synegy D&C, a new home remodeling company in Northern Virginia, has defied the recession. The ten month-old company has added two new positions to keep up with demands of their project load. They…

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Synergy D&C – Interview – Channel8 News Current Events, News & Press

July 3, 2009

Synergy D&C – Interview – Channel8 News

  https://player.vimeo.com/video/5437612?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 Synergy D&C - Interview - Channel8 News from Mark Fies on Vimeo.

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Hiring a Contractor 101 Helpful Remodeling Tips

May 7, 2009

Hiring a Contractor 101

by Mina Fies https://player.vimeo.com/video/5322698?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 Hiring a Contractor 101 from Va Assn of REALTORS on Vimeo. We were featured in the May webcast for the Virginia Homeowners Alliance (VHA) to discuss tips on how…

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Smart Money’s Small Biz “Stand Out” Article Current Events, News & Press

March 24, 2009

Smart Money’s Small Biz “Stand Out” Article

Smart Money covers Synergy D&C! Check out this article on the importance of having a "Business Blueprint" and see the answers to these important questions: 1. What are we doing to stand out…

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