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NYC Renovation Chronicles

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What not to skimp on when renovating your NYC bathroom
By Mimi OConnor |December 17, 2018 - 4:00PM
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Tub reglazing: What you need to know about this affordable but stinky bathroom upgrade
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How to think about storage and lighting when planning a gut renovation
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9 things I learned from my two-year DIY renovation
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By Mayra David |July 21, 2014 - 3:59PM
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5 foolproof steps to painting any room—successfully
By Mayra David |July 8, 2014 - 1:59PM
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Staining wood: the easier alternative to paint
By Mayra David |June 18, 2014 - 2:30PM
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Strip decades of gloopy paint off your walls: our writer tests a few methods to find out what works

… When we first saw our apartment two years ago we knew one day wed liberate the gorgeous prewar millwork from … of paint from the heat And then summer finally came to New York City so we took a break from the hot dusty work Thats Peel …

By Mayra David |June 4, 2014 - 2:30PM
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