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 to Make Your Kitchen Unique Without Dating It
How to make your kitchen unique: put the character in cabinet doors, wood, lighting, tile and one made-to-measure piece, and keep the layout and bones calm.
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What Is Real Estate? Property Types and What They Mean for a Renovation
What is real estate, and why does the type matter when you renovate? Co-ops, condos, houses and commercial space in New York City, and loans that pay for work.
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Kitchen Renovation Tips: Seven Popular Features and What They Ask of You
Tips for kitchen renovations: seven popular features, from concrete-look counters to an island, and the upkeep, space or wiring each one asks of you.
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What Not to Do While Remodeling in New York City
What not to do while remodeling in NYC: skip a permit, hire without a license check, start with no contract or no reserve, or begin before materials arrive.
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Tips for Planning Your Home Renovation
Tips for planning your home renovation: fix the scope, set a budget with a contingency, work the calendar back from the end date and know what to expect.
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Tips for Your Apartment Renovation: Five Decisions to Make Early
Tips for your apartment renovation in NYC: read the alteration agreement, then decide on walls, an open kitchen, shower or tub, and built-in closets.
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Storage Options for Your NYC Kitchen
Storage options for a NYC kitchen: cabinets to the ceiling, drawers, corner units, pull-outs, rails, open shelves and islands, and how to choose among them.
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Office Projects in New York City: What a Tenant Should Plan For
Office projects are a large part of New York City construction. What that means for a tenant planning an office renovation: approvals, permits and work hours.
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How to Create Space in a Small Kitchen When You Renovate
Create space in your next renovation without adding a square foot: clear the window, rework the layout and take back the soffits. What each move takes in NYC.
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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.