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  • Modern Flooring Options & How Much They Cost

    by Carol Wang October 14, 2020
    October 14, 2020

    Replacing your flooring at home? Here, Sweeten reviews modern flooring options and their costs, so you can plan and pick wisely!  Renovating…

  • A Material to Watch: Concrete

    by Kelley Rowland April 1, 2019
    April 1, 2019

    It’s versatile, durable, and looks good too In renovation and design, there’s always a “hot” material or finish that somehow seems to…

  • A Couple Divides (and Conquers) a Bathroom Reno

    by Kelley Rowland November 28, 2018
    November 28, 2018

    One handled the budget; the other, the design Project: Refresh an old and outdated bathroom Before: Penny, a product manager for a…

  • Q&A with Jean: How Much Time Should I Spend Selecting and Ordering Materials?

    by Jean August 3, 2018
    August 3, 2018

    Sweeten’s Founder + CEO Answers Your Renovation Questions Welcome to #10 in our series, designed to bring clarity to some of the…

  • Q&A with Jean: Why Is Renovating in New York City So Expensive?

    by Jean August 30, 2017
    August 30, 2017

    Sweeten’s Founder + CEO Answers Your Renovation Questions Welcome to #2 in our series, Q&A with Jean, in which I hope to…

  • How to Prepare for a Bid Before a Renovation

    by Serena Solomon July 18, 2019
    July 18, 2019

    A primer on the key components and details needed to secure accurate bids for your project from general contractors When embarking on…

  • The Utility Sink Gets You Organized

    by Charlotte Barnard June 23, 2017
    June 23, 2017

    More than just for soaking laundry, a utility sink can lighten the load from bathing the pet to cleaning up after garden work A…

  • Natural Stone Boosts the Luxe Factor in the Bath

    by Charlotte Barnard June 9, 2017
    June 9, 2017

    Whether granite slabs or a full-on marble bathroom, natural stone offers durability, resistance to bacteria, and the flexibility to match every style Laura and…

  • Sounds of Silence: Soundproofing Your Home, from Acoustic Panels to Insulation

    by Carol Wang May 9, 2017
    May 9, 2017

    Soundproofing walls and windows add a layer of acoustic luxury (Above) Deniz and Ramon’s soundproofed apartment in Brooklyn Chances are, if you…

  • 5 Ways to Care for Your Renovated Home

    by Christina Tedder May 8, 2017
    May 8, 2017

    Here’s how to keep key materials—from countertops to appliances—performing at tip top As your home renovation draws to a close, you may…

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