Category Archive For "Interior"
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How to Choose the Perfect Countertop for Your New Bathroom
Whether you are new to New York City or simply planning to renovate your apartment, creating your dream home can be a long (although ultimately rewarding) process. Despite being some of the smallest rooms in your home, bathrooms are often the trickiest spaces to remodel. When remodeling your bathroom, there’s a lot of factors to …
The Importance of Changing Your Filters
When many homeowners hear the phrase “furnace maintenance,” they blanch at the idea of messing with something so complex that keeps their house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The truth is, if you want to make your HVAC professional’s job easier (and save yourself money), there are basic maintenance tasks you …
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FAQ’s About Laminate Flooring
When the time comes to put a new floor in your home, there are many options available. People love the look and feel of hardwood floors, but they can be expensive and time-consuming to install; they may not hold up well to heavy use and abuse, especially if you’ve got a large family. If you’re …
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Latex vs. Oil Paint
Painting the interior of your home is one of the most beneficial home improvement projects that you can undertake. Not only will it make your home look completely new, but it is also relatively inexpensive. But there is one question many homeowners are faced with when beginning an interior painting project: should I use latex …
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Plumbing Damage to Look Out for When Purchasing a Historic Home
There is a number of beautiful historic homes in the New York area, any of which would make the perfect family home. However, it’s important to be aware of potential problems with older homes before you buy. After all, you don’t want to be unpleasantly surprised when you are ready to move in—or after you …
The Importance of Filter Changes
With summer just around the corner, now is the best time to make sure your HVAC system is in proper working order. You don’t want to get stuck in a pickle trying to find an HVAC technician last minute when your air conditioner breaks down as the outside temperature hits triple digits! Of course, ServiceWhale …
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Remodeling Ideas for the Perfect Powder Room
Now that spring is here, it may feel like the time to finally redo, remodel or clean out those oft overlooked parts of your home that you just haven’t gotten around to yet. No matter the size of the project−from picking out a new wall color for your foyer to remodeling your entire living room−this …
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3 Hardwoods for Your Next Home Remodeling Project
Home remodeling projects span from the very simple and quick to the most complex and time consuming. When you’re considering your next home remodeling project, one of the most effective ways to makeover your home is to install hardwood floors. Not only do hardwood floors look great, but they are also extremely durable, making them …
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Make Room in Your NYC Bathroom with Custom Storage Solutions
New York City may be home to big names and even bigger places, but living downtown can be another story entirely. Most homes and apartments in New York City—while wonderful—are on the smaller side, and it can feel especially cramped if you are remodeling. Even after spending tons of time and money to make sure …
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Ways to Conserve Energy
The temperature is a huge factor in how comfortable you feel in your home. In New York, heating and cooling (HVAC) systems can account for a huge proportion of your home energy usage. That’s why it is so important to make sure your home HVAC systems can work as efficiently as possible and allow you …
