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Room for Improvement: A kitchen that makes sense, cheaper parking for residents and more

by Mayra David | 5/15/13 - 8:57 AM
Expensive parking, overheated bedrooms, and kitchens that don’t make sense for the act of cooking. Five New Yorkers share their apartment-life wants:
- Cheaper...
What a $10 apartment looks like, the worst rooftop addition ever (?) and more

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 5/09/13 - 8:58 AM
- Here's what a $10 East Village apartment looks like (...
NYC Renovation Questions: Can I move a gas line?

by Tracy Kaler | 5/08/13 - 1:33 PM

Q. I want to expand my kitchen into my dining room but there's a gas line in the way that's connected to my gas meter. Can I move it or do I have to work...

Ask an Expert: Attack of the scaffolding

by Teri Karush Rogers | 5/07/13 - 10:59 AM

Q. The building next door is doing some repairs, and, without asking permission, they put up scaffolding/sidewalk shed that extends across most of the...
NYC Renovation Questions: What should I ask when checking my contractor's references?

by Tracy Kaler | 4/24/13 - 8:57 AM

Q. I'm in the process of hiring a contractor for my renovations. What questions should I ask his references?
A. First off, ask each candidate for a...
5 things you may live to regret doing in your own apartment

by Julie Inzanti | 4/22/13 - 1:46 PM

You have to watch what you say to New Yorkers. Tell us we can’t do something in our apartments and we’ll do it anyway when you’re not looking, like plugging too many...

How to survive your neighbor's renovation, rainy day apartment photos work best, and more

by Sara Alessi | 4/15/13 - 8:58 AM
- Here’s why you should wait for a rainy day to shoot those...
10 things to do to your NYC apartment before you move in (or out) (sponsored)

4/08/13 - 10:13 AM

If you’re buying or selling a NYC apartment, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind—such as the actual buying or selling.
Fortunately, you live in the non-DIY capital of...
NYC Renovation Questions: Countertop problems in my kitchen -- should I fix, replace or request a discount?

by Tracy Kaler | 3/27/13 - 8:50 AM

Q. My kitchen renovation is done. One of the problems is a less-than-perfect granite countertop, which in essence runs through the whole kitchen and pantry...

Ask an Expert: What should we watch out for when buying a sponsor-renovated apartment?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 3/19/13 - 2:06 PM

Q. We are thinking of buying a co-op that was renovated by the sponsor. It's a middle-of-the-road renovation that isn't really our style but we're prepared...
10 first-time renovation mistakes even New Yorkers make

by Tracy Kaler | 3/18/13 - 10:28 AM

Renovating anywhere--let alone in New York City--is certainly not easy, even for the seasoned pro.
BrickUnderground has covered many of the mysteries and...
Real Estate Want: The perfectly updated Brooklyn Heights townhouse

by Julie Inzanti | 3/14/13 - 12:21 PM

Plenty of townhouses require upgrades and sometimes entire overhauls, but from what we can see, this $3.4 million ...
NYC Renovation Questions: What's involved in replacing a toilet?

by Tracy Kaler | 2/27/13 - 9:08 AM

Q. I'm thinking about replacing my old toilet. What's involved in that? How much will it cost? Also I've recently heard of some fancy toilets like the ...
Room for Improvement: A range hood, in-building laundry and an extra wall

by Mayra David | 2/20/13 - 1:10 PM

From thin walls, to a total lack of walls and, of course, the poor laundry situation… six NYC denizens share what they want to change about their living situation (one may have...
NYC Renovation Questions: What are the best paint colors for an apartment?

by Tracy Kaler | 2/13/13 - 8:58 AM

Q. I want to paint my apartment and I'm overwhelmed by the choices. Any tips?
A. First things first: Buy a paint color fan deck, available at any...
Ask an Expert: Can I get approved for a wet-over-dry renovation before I buy?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 2/12/13 - 1:47 PM

Q. I am thinking of buying the studio apartment next to my one-bedroom and combining apartments, but I want to change the layout so that a "wet" room (an...
Room for Improvement: Yearning for quieter, adjustable heat, warmer windows and a place to store food

by Mayra David | 2/06/13 - 1:18 PM
Sleeker kitchens, flatter outdoors, and, of course, more storage. Six New Yorkers share a few tweaks that would make their living space even more livable:
- ...
How to sell an estate-condition apartment

by Marjorie Cohen | 2/05/13 - 8:58 AM

So Great Aunt Martha died and left you her Park Avenue co-op?
Assuming you don't want to live there yourself, it's time to brush up on the intricacies of selling...
Introducing Click and Improve.com: Easy one-click home improvement & repairs for stressed-out urban dwellers (sponsored)

2/04/13 - 9:54 AM

The clock is ticking. Your future mother-in-law is coming to town and your apartment hasn’t been painted since the last Bush inauguration. (You remember it distinctly because...
NYC Renovation Questions: Where to turn when something goes wrong after the contractor leaves

by Tracy Kaler | 1/30/13 - 8:58 AM

Q: My renovation was finished 18 months ago, and I’m already noticing some things aren’t holding up as well as I expected. What can I do? Who’s responsible?...

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