DIY

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Small Projects + DIY
How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?
By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Small Projects + DIY
3 renter-friendly TikTok tricks to refresh your apartment
By Celia Young |July 13, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Small Projects + DIY
How much will it cost to paint my NYC apartment?

… of the easiest and least expensive ways to increase your homes value says Kimberly Jay a broker at Compass Editors … labor … Even the best paint wont hide a shoddy surface or application Any dings and dents cracks and crevices will … doorman andor property manager for their efforts  If you live on the top floor of a fivestory walkup be prepared to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 10, 2022 - 3:00PM
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Products + Services
What you need to know about installing a closet system in your NYC apartment or brownstone
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Improve
How to install a swing, hammock, or pull-up bar in your NYC apartment—if you're allowed
By Mimi OConnor |December 9, 2019 - 9:00AM
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Renovation
Faking it: 6 ceramic tile designs that will give you the look of wood
By Emily Myers |March 12, 2019 - 9:00AM
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Renovation
4 common brownstone leaks—and how we (mostly) fixed them
By Angela Tiffin |May 17, 2018 - 3:00PM
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Renovation
Here are 3 tips for a smooth apartment renovation if you're buying materials yourself
By Nathan Tempey |March 6, 2018 - 9:00AM