Remodeling your NYC kitchen: 12 sanity-saving tips

… Q Im giving my kitchen a complete makeover and I want to live in the apartment while the works being done What can I do to keep my life as stressfree as possible … A … your house  Contractors need a lot of space and you need to live eat and sleep at home so preparation for this type of …

By Fraser Patterson |April 23, 2014 - 2:30PM
Pocket doors: Why they may work for your space and how to install them

… you can now buy prefab pocket doors at the bigger hardware stores starting at around $250 Or you can use a … As far as locks you have a wide range of options and the hardware can run between $40 to over $1000 Once again if you … keep in mind pocket doors typically run on a track at the top of the door and jamb which can warp over time especially …

By Fraser Patterson |April 9, 2014 - 9:59AM
How can I soundproof my apartment?

… or material to another Soundproofing meanwhile implies a complete elimination of unwanted sound and can be very … its coming from Do you want to reduce the sound from a playground across the street Or do you live directly above a … a former general contractor and the founder of  Bolster a NYCbased company that guarantees the price and outcome of …

By Fraser Patterson |March 31, 2014 - 2:30PM
NYC Renovation Qs: Should I junk my bathroom tiles or tile over the old ones?

… of the job etc Also while were at it can wall tiles be replaced … A Great question First off the two … crucial to making sure that your wall is watertight to avoid further water damage as well as mold and mildewotherwise … a former general contractor and the founder of  Bolster a NYCbased company that guarantees the price and outcome of …

By Fraser Patterson |February 12, 2014 - 8:59AM
NYC Renovation Qs: I'd like to install a washer-dryer that vents outside. What's involved, and how much will it cost?

… boards require that you file a permit to do a job like this meaning that youd have to hire an architect to prepare … shaft with a dryer exhaustwhich pushes hot airupsets the balance of the draw and can be a fire hazard Next youll need … code says the duct must run less than 25 feet horizontally meaning you have limits on where you can put your dryer Each …

By Fraser Patterson |January 29, 2014 - 12:48PM