Planning a home renovation in Phoenix? Sweeten outlines the costs to expect; including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus hardscape budgets and permit tips!) (Above) Design by Phoenix-based designer Ernesto Garcia Whether your Phoenix home is a contemporary, mid-century modern, Spanish mission, or anything else, a renovation is your ticket to making your home your own. […]
How to set realistic expectations on your client renovation timelines A speedy construction schedule might seem like the key to happy clients, but realistic expectations may actually be more important in getting to the finish line. Sweeten often hears questions and concerns about construction schedules, so we’re sharing what we’ve learned so you, the contractor, can […]
Sweeten’s 2020 guide to Hamptons renovation costs, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home, plus permit tips The Hamptons…the mere mention conjures up images of poolside luxury and endless summer. But what’s it really like to live—and renovate—there? If you’re considering buying a home in the East End to renovate, there are some things you should know. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Here’s what to know and ask when it comes to your project Renovating can be a complicated process; and the more you know about working with a general contractor, the better prepared you’ll be to navigate the road ahead. While these professionals execute the labor of your renovation, they are also your collaborator to the […]
From pre-planning to punch list, this printable guide organizes your renovation roadmap We totally understand: The renovation process has a lot of moving parts. In order to help guide you on this path, Sweeten, a free service matching renovating homeowners with vetted general contractors has compiled the best advice and expertise into a handy checklist. Read on for our […]
How much it costs to renovate your kitchen in Westchester County, NY (Above) Brooke and Paul’s Sweeten kitchen renovation in Pelham, New York There’s no doubt that Westchester is a picturesque place to live—the luxury of space and peace with the bustle of New York City a quick trip away. Some recent buyers and established homeowners alike feel it would be […]
Thanks to the unique ownership structure of a co-op, where you technically lease whatever space your apartment occupies, a co-op board, and its representative, the management company, have formidable power over any renovations you’d like to undertake. Because the board’s role is to protect the interests of all of the owners, the process is less […]
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