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We always recommend clients move out of their apartments when they renovate. The contractor...

As a general contractor working in New York City, I encounter a lot of strange requests and tricky situations.

Here's a recent sampling--and a few tips should one of these scenarios resemble your situation.

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As a contractor working in New York City, I get to see a lot of extravagant homes and furnishings where price is not a concern. 

Below is a list of some eye-popping projects I have worked on, and some more cost...

The culture of tardiness in construction is rampant among many NYC firms both large and small. This can cost you a lot of money and aggravation.

Here's how to minimize the risk of a project not finishing on time, and...

The holidays are a good time to think about renovating your home: You’re likely to have a bit more time on your hands to plan and if you are fortunate, you may even have a holiday bonus to spend on a dream project.

Below...

In my experience, most contractors are honest and competent professionals, but if you hire one who is not, your project can become a nightmare. Think twice before hiring a contractor with...

1. The lowest price...

You’re nearly there -- mere weeks away from your dream kitchen. Now it’s just time to add the finishing touches. 

A beautiful backsplash can make a big impact. In small, NYC-style kitchens in particular, each...

The Situation

The cost of construction in New York City makes hiring a bad general contractor very expensive. Finding a skilled, trustworthy, responsive GC to renovate your apartment is essential.

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The Situation

Your contractor seemed professional before your renovation project started. Now you are seeing signs that something is wrong: The contractor is missing work days and isn’t returning your...