COVID-19 brings opportunities if you want to remodel your home, but you’ll need to know how to navigate When the global pandemic of 2020 hit, few homeowners were thinking about home remodeling. Yet as the pandemic wore on, life returned to (some) idea of normal and home remodeling once again became a topic. It was […]
Sixties-era appliances are finally replaced Project: Revamp an outdated kitchen in Kensington, Brooklyn Before: Racquel scored a deal when she found her 800-square-foot co-op in an estate sale, though she knew the kitchen (that hadn’t been updated since the ‘60s) would need work. “The first thing I did when I put my offer in was […]
The importance of curb appeal renovations? Homeowners can add value and make an impression, with basic landscaping to prepping the roof. Landscape/curb appeal project by Sweeten landscape designer Michelle Homeowners who put their house on the market want it to be shown in the best light, and nowhere is this more important than with its exterior. […]
Sweeten’s top 10 reno trends we predict will continue strong Renovators this year embraced trends new and old, from fresh takes to a more classic approach. Read on to see what made the cut. SLIDING DOORS A door can be more than just an entry from one room to another; it can take an open […]
Some of our favorite projects, big and small, in this booming neighborhood With the Barclays Center on the north end and the farmer’s market at the Grand Army Plaza on the south end, Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights has something for everyone. From its historic architecture to its tree-lined streets, and with close proximity to Manhattan, it’s […]
A licensed GC brings protection and accountability to your project You’ve spent months, even years, dreaming up your home renovation. You’ll want to hire a licensed*, experienced, and professional general contractor to execute the remodel. Make note that the term “licensed” can also be referred to as registered or certified. *An important note: Sweeten contractors […]
Each week we visit a member of Sweeten network to check out what they are working on. This week we thought we’d try something new and share a bit about a homeowner. D. Bryant Archie is a textile designer and Brooklyn homeowner member of Sweeten community. D’s apartment, located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, is painted with rich […]
Each week we visit a member of Sweeten network to check out what they are working on. This week we’re in Bed Stuy Brooklyn with South Fork Tile. The owner (Jean!) of this wood-frame house was looking to finish her kitchen by adding floor to ceiling subway tiles. She chose a medium grey grout and bright […]
I am not a tree-hugger. I like the idea of nature, but I like it best when witnessed from the confines of a lovely glass box. Nonetheless I’m studying for the LEED accreditation exam, which demonstrates leadership in the design and construction of buildings that promote energy-efficiency and resource conservation. The exam covers a lot […]
After living in New York City for fifteen years I’ve become a big fan of apartment living. It’s sensible and ecologically sound. We accumulate fewer things, leave a reduced footprint, and free up space around us for parks and plazas. Yet my Dream Home has always been a wood frame house. This might be a […]
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