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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
By Mimi OConnor |September 11, 2018 - 1:00PM
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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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How I tricked out my humdrum closet
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
By Mayra David |June 4, 2014 - 2:30PM
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Renovation
Revive a long, dark hallway with a two-toned paint job
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