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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How the NY Real Estate Market Should Figure in a Renovation Decision
NY real estate reports rise and fall by the quarter. What they measure, and how much weight to give them when deciding whether, when and how far to renovate.
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Kitchen Trends That Last: Cabinets, Counters, Floors and Islands
Which kitchen trends last? We go back to an old list years on: smart appliances, cabinet colors, quartz counters, appliance finishes, flooring and islands.
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Do I Need an Interior Designer for a Renovation?
Do I need an interior designer? When it pays to hire one, when you need an architect or engineer instead, and how design and construction fit together in NYC.
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Construction Project Ideas: The Types of Projects and Where Yours Fits
Construction project ideas for a New York City home, from a cosmetic refresh to a gut renovation, with the type each one is and the paperwork it brings.
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Construction Tips for Your Workers’ Safety
Construction safety tips for a renovation job in New York City: ladders and falls, protective gear, dust and lead, loading equipment and occupied buildings.
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Women Building Futures and the Programs Training Women for Construction
Women Building Futures and programs like it train women for construction work: what they teach, what the numbers say now, and where to start in New York City.
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Revamping Your Closet: How to Plan One That Fits Your Clothes
Revamping your closet starts with measuring your clothes, not the closet. Rod heights, shelf spacing, shoes, doors and old plaster walls, for a NYC apartment.
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Home Renovation Ideas on a Small Budget: Planting, Driveway and Paint
Three low-cost home renovation ideas for a New York house: planting, the driveway and paint, with the city rules on street trees, sidewalks and lead paint.
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How Can I Make My House Childproof?
How can I make my house childproof? A list by age, from newborn to toddler, with New York City’s rules on window guards, lead paint and stove knob covers.
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The Importance of a Kitchen, and What It Means for a Renovation
The kitchen is where the day starts, where meals are made and where guests gather. Why that matters, and the questions it raises before a renovation in NYC.