Tips for Renovating Interiors in Landmark Buildings in NYC
Considering how old the city is, it’s no wonder that NYC is full of history, both ancient and relatively recent. Take a walk in any of the five boroughs, and…
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Hiring a Contractor
Buying a fixer-upper can save you money if renovating, but you will need to find a reputable contractor. You have to be willing to bear with the inconvenience of living…
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Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs
You may decide your New York City condo or co-op needs some sprucing up after you have completed your purchase. Alternatively, perhaps you have been living there for some time…
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Best Home Improvements to Increase Your Home’s Value
Every homeowner loves a good home renovation. However, the motivation behind an improvement varies from one person to another. For some, it is a mix of personal preference and increased…
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Getting Board Approval To Renovate Your Co-op
People in condos own their homes, so getting all the renovation ducks in a row is relatively easier for them. Co-ops, which are cooperatives wherein residents own shares—not actual property…
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Hiring an Architect: What You Need to Know
When you are planning a renovation, particularly a large and expensive one, we advise hiring an architect, unless you have specific expertise in this area. If you try to do…
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Top 5 Tips for First-Time Home Renovators
There are many good reasons for wanting to renovate your NYC apartment. You might want to expand to accommodate a growing family, you might be looking to upgrade, modernize or…
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Important Apartment Upgrades Before Moving in
The day you move into your new home is a day few people would describe as “fun.” It’s time-consuming with all the planning, packing, moving and cleaning. Most homebuyers have…
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Safety Tips for DIY Home Repair Projects
Since nowadays you can’t throw a rock without hitting a home repair TV show, it is no wonder, so many of us are rushing to the hardware store to buy…
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Make Your Old Co-op Compete with a New Condo
Co-op apartments are facing tough competition these days on the NYC market. And it’s easy to see why. Few people, if any, like the thought of going through the co-op…
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