Design + Architecture How do I get the landlord to turn our roof into a comfortable space to hang out?
By Alanna Schubach   |   June 1, 2021 - 1:30PM
Products + Services Can't find wood flooring for your NYC renovation? Here are some alternatives
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   May 17, 2021 - 9:30AM
Design + Architecture How to make your NYC renovation more pet-friendly
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   April 29, 2021 - 2:00PM
Design + Architecture 10 things I learned renovating the terrace of my Bed-Stuy brownstone
By Dan DiClerico   |   April 28, 2021 - 12:30PM
Design + Architecture Want to use reclaimed materials and appliances for a renovation? Here's what you should know
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   April 19, 2021 - 9:30AM
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How to renovate a brownstone or apartment to get more natural light
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   October 4, 2021 - 9:30AM
Classic NYC brownstones and prewar apartments often suffer from a lack of natural light. Here are renovation projects to brighten your home, no matter the footprint. [ Read More... ]
 
Design + Architecture How to build a shed or studio in your NYC backyard—custom, prefab, or DIY
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   April 1, 2021 - 9:30AM
Design + Architecture 5 interior design apps to help you decorate your NYC apartment
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   March 22, 2021 - 1:30PM
Products + Services Shopping for a Murphy bed? The best wall beds for NYers, from budget to high end
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   March 18, 2021 - 1:30PM
Design + Architecture Get the look of a NYC loft with French flair furnished by Design Within Reach
By Mimi O'Connor   |   March 17, 2021 - 12:30PM
Design + Architecture Want to raise a dropped ceiling and remove recessed lighting in your NYC apartment? Here's what you need to know
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   March 15, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Advice for weatherproofing your NYC apartment or brownstone against leaks and flooding
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   September 20, 2021 - 9:30AM
Here's how to make your apartment or townhouse more weatherproof—and prevent flooding in your basement and leaks from your terrace and windows. [ Read More... ]
 
Design + Architecture Spiral staircase alternatives for your NYC duplex renovation
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   February 17, 2021 - 2:30PM
Design + Architecture Where to buy one-of-a-kind wall art for your NYC apartment
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   January 27, 2021 - 1:30PM
Products + Services Renovating or adding a kitchen island to your NYC apartment? Here's a checklist
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   January 25, 2021 - 9:30AM
Design + Architecture NYC Passive House guide: Where to find eco-friendly apartments and townhouses that are healthy and quiet too
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Products + Services How do I make a black kitchen work in a NYC apartment?
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   December 22, 2020 - 1:30PM
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Want a child-friendly renovation? Here's how to do that without making it all about the kids
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   June 14, 2021 - 9:30AM
Renovating with kids in mind means anticipating their needs now and in the future—think smart storage and within-reach organization. But it doesn't mean compromising on your sense of style, or even curbing your enthusiasm for luxe materials. [ Read More... ]
 
Design + Architecture 5 things I learned redoing my NYC living room over the course of a year
By Mimi O'Connor   |   November 18, 2019 - 10:00AM
Design + Architecture Is your dumbwaiter a firetrap? Here’s what you should do to protect yourself
By Emily Myers   |   November 7, 2019 - 9:00AM
Design + Architecture The best online sites to buy gently used designer furniture when you live in NYC
By Mimi O'Connor   |   October 28, 2019 - 1:00PM
Design + Architecture How to find the best contractor to renovate your NYC brownstone
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   October 28, 2019 - 12:00PM
Products + Services The pros and cons of putting a concrete countertop in your NYC apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   October 21, 2019 - 1:00PM