An entertainment-focused kitchen preps with bright lights, bigger storage, and more dining space Photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Before: Improve placement and impersonal lighting The kitchen in Dawn and David’s loft apartment was not ideally configured. After living in the home for a dozen years, the pair decided to finally redo the kitchen. The […]
What can homeowners do when they need more space at home—but don’t want to leave? Many homeowners find themselves in a tough spot when their home’s space, design, or location stops working for them. Many wind up asking themselves: should I move, or remodel? A Zillow study found that when given a choice between spending […]
Tom Reber, the founder of The Contractor Fight, offers answers to common contractor issues and community support When owning your own contracting business, day-to-day questions or larger issues will come up where answers are uncertain or the path forward isn’t clear. A contracting community as a sounding board can be helpful in your goal to […]
A guide to home renovation costs for New Jersey in 2020, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus a basement budget and permit tips!) Nine million New Jerseyans live in the Garden State. And why not? There’s the option to live close to beaches, own a farm, or live the quintessential American suburban life. There’s also […]
Always just a phone call—or text—away At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in our own homes. We check their licenses, insurance, quality of work, and customer service skills. Trust and open communication are the lifeblood of our free renovation service, and our personal connection […]
Original or newly hewn, exposed beams boast some serious style While it’s true their original purpose was solely functional, exposed beams have proven their worth beyond utility time and time again. Whether your home has an industrial, rustic, or contemporary feel, they up the drama and demand attention. These renovators, who all worked with Sweeten, […]
Get a head start researching your business space with these important elements A playspace renovation in Union Square by Sweeten contractor Piotr Getting started on commercial renovations can be both an exciting and overwhelming time. Perhaps you’re launching a business you’ve been dreaming about for a long time, or, if that dream has already proven successful, […]
Making the leap from e-commerce or need a physical presence for your business? Here’s a commercial renovation cost guide to get started Designer Rebecca Taylor store project by Sweeten contractor David Opening a physical brick-and-mortar store is a bold and energizing step. It’s a chance to create a walk-in version of a business you’ve been growing, or a tangible realization […]
A restaurant renovation cost guide to opening your own business—from walk-throughs and permits to MEPs and construction deadlines Chikarashi renovation by Sweeten architect Steven and Sweeten general contractor Carl Restaurant renovation costs are hardly a prix fixe situation; they can vary dramatically based on the project. Is it a turnkey situation, where you’re planning to open up in […]
His key to success? Scheduling, scheduling, scheduling! At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in our own homes. We check their licenses, insurance, quality of work, and customer service skills. Trust and open communication are the lifeblood of our free renovation service, and our personal […]
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