Category: Home Improvement
Making it Sweet and Keeping it Real
Like many homeowners, when I began my kitchen and bathroom remodel I envisioned a Dream Kitchen and a Dream Bathroom. I wanted every element in these new rooms to be
Read MoreController of the Universe
“Controller of the Universe” by Damián Ortega, 2007 sculpture in the Weapons section. (via NY Times ) The post Controller of the Universe appeared first on Sweeten. Did you miss
Read MoreMystery Date: Meeting the Contractors
The most crucial decision I made in my remodeling project was selecting a general contractor. The contractor would manage the schedule and budget, maintain the quality of the work, and,
Read MoreIt’s Not All About the Benjamins: Choosing a Contractor
After meeting all four of the contractors who were interested in my remodel, I already had a hunch that I would work with Martin and his team. Nonetheless I wanted
Read MoreHey, Where Did My Kitchen Go?
My remodel got off to a roaring start. The two site supervisors, Brian and Joe, arrived with their team one Monday morning at 9:00, as scheduled, and before lunchtime they
Read MoreOn The Road
Whenever someone tells me they’re starting a home remodeling project I tell them the three things that I’ve learned in my fifteen years working as an architect. 1. It will
Read MoreThere 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 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 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
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