This week’s guest post comes to us from Heather in Manhattan, a first-time homebuyer and renovator who set out to re-do her Upper West Side galley kitchen with a single-minded focus on removing an offending ...
Each week, we aim to translate insight from NYC homeowners and contractors into information you can use to make better decisions about improving your home. This week: a look at a few of our favorite modern ...
After three run-ins with extensive water damage, Brooklyn homeowners Brad and Michelle took on a kitchen, bath, and floor renovation to restore and update their pre-war Fort Greene co-op. Today, Brad shares their renovation story and ...
“Sweeten helped us with everything, really. The community was accessible and trustworthy and helped solidify what to expect in the process. We were first-time renovators and our Sweeten general contractor had the patience to help us find ...
With extra square footage and smart space planning, you can check the washing machine and dryer off on your wish list Editor’s Note: This post, originally published March 2015, is one of our favorites, demonstrating different ways to incorporate ...
Cramped bathrooms are a common challenge in New York City apartments. But as this Upper East Side condo renovation shows, even small spaces can be transformed into stylish and functional oases. The key is to ...
This week, I went behind the scenes of a design and build collaboration to learn about the journey of this Upper East Side kitchen from forlorn galley to stunning chef’s workspace. After the owners of this home came ...
A licensed GC brings protection and accountability to your project You’ve spent months, even years, dreaming up your home renovation. You’ll want to hire a licensed*, experienced, and professional general contractor to execute the remodel. ...
There are more than 10,000 general contractors in New York City – even if it were easy for a homeowner to do all of the research to make sure contractors are licensed, insured, and have ...
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