Author: Robert Hayes
2021 Cost Guide for a Home Remodel in Dallas
Sweeten’s guide to 2021 home remodeling costs in Dallas: kitchen, bath, whole home; plus outdoor deck & permit costs Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States. It’s the
Read MoreBefore & After Garage: Creating a Retreat for Teens
> Tim Lenz Big kids want to be on their own—and parents like to know where they are. For one family, bonus garage space just steps from the house offers
Read MoreBefore & After Kitchen: A Farmhouse Refresh
> Wyse Guide Living in his grandparents’ old house, across the road from the family farm, a lifestyle blogger is making it his own. His latest project: an updated, more
Read MoreSources of Radiation in Household Items
> Many of us are unknowingly exposed to radioactive things everyday, here are 9 household materials and products that could be emitting low levels of radiation. Exposure to radiation can
Read MoreAn Architect Turns a House into a Top-Notch Family Compound
In this Westchester County home remodel, an architect-led design adds an addition, new interiors, and an outdoor oasis “After” photos by Nicki Chavoya for Sweeten Architect: Shana Sandberg of Revel Craft
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Sewer Backs Up
> Getty Images/iStockphoto When it comes to bad things like a sewer backup, it’s always smarter to be prepared. Read on for a few tips for handling a sewer backup.
Read MoreHow to Make A Galley Kitchen Look Bigger
> Jacob Snavely/Courtesy JMorris Design LLC Bring maximum functionality to a long, narrow cook space with tidiness and smart storage solutions, plus tricks to make the place look larger than
Read MoreBest Materials for a Kitchen Backsplash Remodel
How to choose a kitchen backsplash with budget, maintenance, and functionality in mind Above) Sweeten homeowners’ Jaime + Guy’s renovation You’ve decided to renovate your kitchen backsplash; but where should
Read MoreHouse Foundations: Types and Common Problems
> Carl Tremblay Getting solid support from footings, walls, piers and slabs. It does not matter which type of house each of the Three Little Pigs had. Without a stable
Read MoreHow To Paint Laminate Countertops
> Dana Schiffman Skip the kitchen design center and head to the paint department for a totally new look for your laminate countertops. Replacing countertops isn’t a whole lot of
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