What to know about remodeling a bathroom in Washington, DC from costs and permits to ventilation Washington DC has limitless possibilities that make it one of the most exciting places to live in the U.S. If you are remodeling a bathroom there, you may find a parallel set of challenges and possibilities for your project! […]
Chic subway tiles and storage space fixes made this co-op bathroom renovation a success Before: Complete a co-op bathroom renovation in landmark building Angela, an epidemiologist, moved to Manhattan from New Jersey and started renting. She loved the city so much, she decided to make it her home. She chose to live at The Manor, […]
A growing family prompts a layout change: adding a second bath and bedroom Project: Transform a one-bedroom unit by splitting the master bath into two; adding a second bathroom and an extra bedroom. Before: When Jeanne and Philip found out they were having a baby, it was just the incentive they needed to renovate. Changing […]
The costs to expect for kitchen, bath, whole home, and outdoor remodeling in Miami (plus resale value and permit tips!) Whether you own a modern beach-side condo, an on-the-bay house, or a bungalow away from it all on a quiet street, the process of doing a remodel in Miami can be enjoyable—with a rewarding outcome. […]
Both beautiful and functional, these vanities are making design statements If you are thinking about redoing your bathroom—whether it is a minor refresh or an extensive update—choosing the right vanity is essential. It can be a nice focal point for your design as well as a functional item that will keep you organized. We pored […]
A step-by-step guide, plus a much-needed bathroom renovation timeline How long does a bathroom renovation take? In general, our Sweeten contractors say that the construction period for a bathroom project will average about two to three weeks. Overall, expect the renovation to take between six weeks to three months for the planning, execution, and wrapping up loose […]
A bathroom gets a design and square footage overhaul Project: Expand a bathroom to add a washer and dryer Before: Ashleigh and Jonathan were renting an apartment in the Financial District of Manhattan while leasing out their own house in New Jersey, when they decided they’d rather own their everyday home. The couple sold their […]
Simple touches give this condo a personalized stamp Brooke and Sam knew they were home when they walked into this 1,800-foot, loft-style Brooklyn condo. The three-bedroom Fort Greene apartment was modern and gave them room to grow. That was good, because by the time they’d closed on it, they had one-week-old baby Leroy in their […]
A couple opts for the fresh and bright for a lasting look If you want to have your way with a New York City apartment, “handyman special” is the phrase to look for in the listings. And that’s exactly what our discreet homeowners—we’ll call them MR and SV—found when they walked into this one-bedroom Kew […]
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