9 things I learned from my two-year DIY renovation

… dilapidated onebedroom coop in Hamilton Heights I not only bid adieu to my years as a renter I also embarked … ready to enjoy the fruits of my labor  Here dear reader is what I gleaned from my New York City renovation … 1 Line up … need itand one fine day you too will fold away the ladder sell some tools on Craigslist and enjoy the home you created …

By Mayra David |July 30, 2014 - 1:59PM
Staining wood: the easier alternative to paint

… Painting is a great way to refresh a room but it can also give a space a heavy feel and if youve … door frames and windowsills you probably dont want to slather it on again  Staining wood on the other hand lets you … that has traces of white paint from a bygone era I had some black stain known as behandela left over from a previous …

By Mayra David |June 18, 2014 - 2:30PM