NYC Renovation Chronicles: What to do about those ugly popcorn ceilings

… could be simpler  I checked the usual suspects first Home Depot and Lowes both had hohum selections Both offered … Ceiling Tiles  Sounded simple enough But dont all home DIY project sound simple enough If there is one thing Ive learned its that in home renovation nothing is really ever that simple For one …

By Mayra David |September 18, 2013 - 8:55AM
NYC Renovation Chronicles: 3 DIY projects worth trying yourself

… After  marshalling our resources and prepping our apartment we were finally ready … all of our DIY renovations as we prefer to think of home improvement as a way of life not a phase in life That … we found on Craigslist called Forgotten Furniture  They sell secondhand vintage furniture and deliver it right to …

By Mayra David |August 28, 2013 - 11:21AM
Renovating? Grand Expediters NYC knows the Buildings Department, so you don't have to

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By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |July 10, 2013 - 11:08AM
Just moved in? Here's how to succeed as a first-time owner

… the holidays and all year long check out Bricks Tipping Survival Kit Of course its not all about money I dont think … Better shape up before you get booted from your coop Top 10 neighbors wed like to have 10 firsttime renovator mistakes Want to renovate Heres how …

By Roland Li |June 25, 2013 - 9:28AM