NYC renovation blog
Notes on kitchens, bathrooms, apartments and co-ops in New York City, from a renovation contractor at work here since 2005.
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Best Kitchen Sinks: Materials, Mounts and Sizes Compared
The best kitchen sinks compared by material, mount and size: stainless, composite, cast iron and stone, with advice for small New York City kitchens.
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Decorating a Small NYC Apartment Kitchen
Decorating a small NYC apartment kitchen without construction: a backsplash, pull-out storage, glass door fronts, removable wall coverings and a rolling cart.
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Bathroom Trends in Materials: Stone, Dark Tones, Concrete and Glass
Bathroom trends in materials and finishes, judged by upkeep: bold powder rooms, one-material rooms, dark schemes, glass, marble look-alikes and concrete.
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Bathroom Remodel Checklist for a New York City Home
A bathroom remodel checklist for NYC: goals, budget, board and city approvals, what to order first, the obstacles to look for and how to plan the weeks.
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How to Prepare for Your NYC Apartment Renovation
How to prepare for your NYC apartment renovation: make the small decisions early, set a budget with a contingency, visit a showroom and ready the apartment.
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Melamine Cabinets: What You Need to Know
Melamine cabinets: what the material is, where it performs well, where it fails, and what to check on the edges, the core and the label before you buy.
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Mistakes That Can Derail Your Kitchen Remodel
Eight mistakes that can derail a kitchen remodel, from choosing cabinets before appliances to ordering before the building approves, and how to avoid each.
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Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations: When to Start and What Fits a Short Window
How to time bathroom and kitchen renovations in New York City: count back from the date you need the room, allow for approvals, and what fits a short window.
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What to Do With Your Spare Room
What to do with your spare room: six uses that work, from a guest room to a home gym, and what each one needs in storage, wiring, sound and flooring.
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Where and How to Store Your Things During a Remodel in NYC
Where to store your stuff during a remodel in NYC: a spare room, self storage, a container kept at a warehouse, movers or friends, and what each one involves.