First-time renovator

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A Mom and Daughter Remodel Their Forever Home

By cleverly using limited space, a first-time renovator nails it

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Entire Homes

A Twenty-Something Grabs a Reno by the Reins

A remodel brings major storage points and a new bath

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Ideas & Inspiration

First-Time Renovators’ Stories, Vol. 3

Get the lowdown on their projects and advice

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Kitchens

A Kensington Kitchen Finds Its Rhythm

Sixties-era appliances are finally replaced

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Ideas & Inspiration

First-Time Renovators Share Their Stories, Vol. 2

Bypassing the butterflies to achieve their dream space

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Ideas & Inspiration

First-Time Renovators Share Their Stories

First-time renovators remodel their kitchens and baths

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5 Couples Renovate for the First Time—Together

5 couples move in and renovate together.

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Kitchens

Sophia and Leon’s Upper West Side Kitchen Renovation – Homeowner Guest Post

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