When kids flee the coop, it’s time for change Grown children leaving the nest gives parents an opportunity to rethink their lifestyle and their home. For some, that means turning an old bedroom into a ...
Sweeten’s Founder + CEO Answers Your Renovation Questions Welcome to #14 in our series, designed to bring clarity to some of the mysteries of renovating! Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a serial renovator, each ...
A family’s sustainable pursuits bring life to their Manhattan home Not wanting to leave their neighborhood of Inwood in Manhattan, Sandra, a designer and entrepreneur, and her husband Michael, a production manager, searched for a larger home. ...
Knowing how to hire a contractor successfully takes patience, asking the right questions, and understanding your needs Why the right general contractor is important Renovating can be a complicated process. However, the more you know ...
An uncertain layout gives back to a family of four When Sarah and Alok closed on a Tribeca 2-bed, 2-bath condo in the spring, timing was tight. Sarah was 37 weeks pregnant when they signed ...
A strategic makeover that’s fit for forever Project: Make a bathroom accessible and safe in Brooklyn Before: Elaine and her family moved into their brownstone in 1981 and the parlor floor bathroom hadn’t been renovated ...
A top must-have in a home—read more on costs and permits to how long it takes What if you find your dream home, but there is no washer and dryer to be found? Depending on ...
Chilling scenes transform to happy ever afters In the renovation world, nothing is more satisfying than witnessing the evolution of a dark “before” into a dream-come-true space. These kitchens and baths started out as unwelcoming, ...
Etiquette isn’t just for formal occasions! Read on for simple etiquette tips for working with your contractor. Sweeten’s Founder + CEO Answers Your Renovation Questions Welcome to #13 in our Renovation Question series, designed to ...
A Manhattan home renovates with the right materials and storage Christina had wanted to remodel her circa 1959 studio co-op in Murray Hill for the five years she’d been living in it. The kitchen and ...
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