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A 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

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Which 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

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Breaking 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

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Minor 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

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My 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

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Ready 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

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Sweetening 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

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My 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

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Remodeling 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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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

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