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Brothers-in-Law Turn Career Changes Into a Fresh Start With Fresh Coat Painters in National Harbor, Maryland

Ike Grigsby and Joseph Jones combine decades of professional experience and a shared passion for service as they open their first Fresh Coat Painters location serving Maryland and Northern Virginia.

By Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

January 14, 2026

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