Month: October 2021
Renovating Design Trends in Los Angeles
From efficient ADUs to spa-like bathrooms, home interior design in Los Angeles points to simplicity, utility, and going traditional Above) Sweeten renovators and actor Jaime Ray Newman and Guy Nattiv’s
Read MoreA Guide to Laminate Wood Flooring: Pros and Cons
Considering laminate wood flooring for your home? The benefits abound, from costs and style to durability With lumber prices skyrocketing, many homeowners are rethinking their material choices for renovations. One
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Home Value with a Kitchen Remodel
Shortlist these kitchen renovation projects to boost your property’s resale value (Above) Sweeten homeowner Katy’s renovation An outdated kitchen is not the only reason to remodel. Needing more storage space
Read MoreA Garage Remodel Turns Art Studio in Connecticut
Connecticut garage renovation creates a ceramic studio to slow down busy city life “After” photos by Nicki Chavoya for Sweeten Homeowners: Samantha and Justin posted their Connecticut garage renovation on SweetenWhere:
Read More3 Ways to Keep Gutters Running Free
> Take action to keep downspouts running freely before those shade trees start shedding in earnest. One of these guards won’t totally free you of ladder duty, but it could
Read MoreInsider Q&A with Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada and Moderator Chris Ermides (October 28, 2021)
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Read MoreRenovating with Heat and Water Conservation in Los Angeles
Remodeling? Consider these modern methods to improve your L.A. home’s heating and cooling Renovating a house in L.A.’s extreme climate requires special measures. Heat is intense during the summer and
Read More2021 Cottage Community: Finishing Touches | Ep. 3
> Host Chris Ermides is back at the Idea House, where the finishing work is well underway. From bathroom tiles to kitchen countertops, from built-in workspaces to scenic screen porches—here’s
Read MoreMy Sweeten Story: A Slow-Brewing Remodel Speeds Up in Queens
remodel in a Jackson Heights co-op delivers an open floor plan, kitchen peninsula, and spa bathroom “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Homeowners: Dia, a personal trainer, and Alex, a
Read MoreHow to Make and Mix Concrete
> iStock Concrete projects can be tough work. While there isn’t much you can do about the labor, you can lighten the load on your wallet by making your own
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