Month: October 2021
There Are Strange Men in my Bedroom Taking Off Their Clothes
The best thing about my apartment is that I can entertain large groups of friends. I enjoy opening my home to others. But it’s difficult to watch as my apartment
Read MoreA contractor with a website is a rare breed
Overwhelmingly, contractors answer “no” to the above question ( only 27% of contractors currently have a functional web site, from this book ). We know they have vans, vans and
Read MoreWhich Shade of White?
Architects tend to be perfectionists and also indecisive, which is a dangerous combination. In the architecture offices where I worked I spent hours locked in conference rooms with colleagues agonizing
Read MoreBreaking the Bank
My old boss used to say that for every project an architect has three equally-important priorities: cost, quality and schedule. As I began my remodel, maybe because of my background
Read MoreMinor Miracles: a contractor who emails and texts
I know for those of you who have not worked with many contractors before, it’s hard to believe me when I tell you this. But a contractor who texts and
Read MoreMy Sweeten Story: A Mint Bathtub Leads a Vintage Bathroom Remodel
Hudson County vintage bathroom remodel highlights a mint green palette and higher ceilings “After” photos by Curious Lens for Sweeten Homeowners: Homeowners posted their vintage bathroom remodelon SweetenWhere:Hudson County, New
Read MoreReady for Sweetening: Fort Greene Apartment
Here’s a space that needs some sweetening. This one bedroom prewar apartment is on Clinton Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The building is located brilliantly, on a lovely residential block
Read MoreSweetening the Layout: Fort Greene Apartment
Since none of the finishes or fixtures in the apartment are worth saving and the layout is somewhat awkward, without a real kitchen or closet space, the best strategy is
Read MoreMy contractor asked for a 33% deposit—is this normal?
Providing deposits for contractors is a crucial—and normal—step in starting a renovation Short answer: Yes. But there are exceptions, and your contractor may have some flexibility. Below, Sweeten outlines the
Read MoreRemodeling with the Family in Mind
Whether done in houses or co-ops, kitchen renovations for families make life easier “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten When you have young children, you realize quickly what does
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