Category: Home Improvement
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
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
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 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 MoreWays to Watch ‘This Old House’ and ‘Ask This Old House’ Full Episodes
> Find full episodes of This Old House and Ask This Old House on the TV or digital platform of your choice Watch on TV PBS– New episodes generally premiere
Read MoreMaking Progress on the Concord Country Cape Project
> Progress is underway at Season 43’s Concord Country Cape project. Read on to learn about the latest updates from the site. Megan and Lincoln Pasquina and their young son
Read More7 Fun (and Easy) Fall Porch Decor Ideas
> Juliette Wade/GAP Photos Welcome fall and your guests with these seasonal decorating ideas that make a colorful impression. Nothing speaks fall more than colorful mums, pumpkins, and corn shocks.
Read MoreHow to Restore a Colonial-Era Beehive Oven
> Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains the history and function of Colonial-era beehive ovens and then restores one in a house built in 1750. Steps for restoring
Read MoreA Bed-Stuy Remodel Allows a Landmark Home to Start Over
This well-timed Bed-Stuy remodel preserves an inherited family home for years to come “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Homeowners: A young couple posted their Bed-Stuy remodel on Sweeten to revitalize
Read More3 Simple Tools to Pick Up Fall Leaves
> iStock From leaf blowers to vacuums, we’ve used all kinds of products and technology to tackle this annual chore. Sometimes the best approach is well-designed, simple tools. Like clockwork,
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