Consider all of the materials (not just the tile itself!) plus labor to get a true picture of what it’ll cost to tile a bathroom When budgeting for a bathroom tiling project, it’s easy to become focused on the cost of the tile itself. After all, tile is at the heart of the project; it’s […]
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 […]
Replacing your flooring at home? Here, Sweeten reviews modern flooring options and their costs, so you can plan and pick wisely! “After” photos by Lena Yaremenko for Sweeten Renovating can be a big undertaking, and if your project involves an entire home, flooring is an important piece of the puzzle that unites the space. But when […]
Sweeten explains aging in place design costs, plus accessible design costs (and how to add them to a home!) (Above) Marissa + Jeremy installed bright lights for future aging in place in their kitchen remodel What is aging in place design? What does accessible design mean? To some, “aging in place” is a design term that […]
Remodeling costs in Washington DC in 2020, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus building additions and permit tips!) A stately Capitol Hill rowhouse. A mid-century modern jewel in Falls Church. A unique craftsman’s cottage in Kensington. Whatever your abode, it’s a great time to renovate in Washington DC, the sixth most populated area in the […]
A guide to house renovation costs for Westchester in 2020, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus a basement budget and permit tips!) (Above) Westchester home renovation by Sweeten general contractor Alan Moving into a new house—or realizing an older home hasn’t kept up with your lifestyle—can make renovation feel like a path to reinvention. However, […]
A cost breakdown on materials, labor, and permits for your Connecticut home remodel (Above) Home renovation in Westport, CT by Sweeten architect Elizabeth. Photo courtesy of Sweeten architect Elizabeth. Creating a budget for a renovation is unique to every project; the many variables, from your own taste for materials and quality of work to whether […]
Ready to start or graduate your business or medical practice to your next office space? Here’s how to cost out a renovation Office build-out by Sweeten contractor Paul in Manhattan Perhaps you have outgrown your home office or coworking space or maybe your business is in need of a fresh location or configuration. An office […]
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. […]
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