The first thing we did was strip the many layers of peeling paint off the iron railing, using a blowtorch and a lot of patience.
Brownstone Boys: Our Stoop Makeover Is Nearly Complete
Interiors & Renovation
Luxury Senior Community Opens Its Doors at Former Leverich Towers Hotel in Brooklyn Heights
Located at 25 Clark Street, the 1928 building was one of several grand hotels in the Heights constructed in the early 20th century.
A Brief History of Decorative Painting in Brooklyn and Beyond
When the historic homes we live in and admire in Brooklyn today were spanking new, they were often enhanced with decorative painting.
Going Back Home: Artist Paul Sue-Pat Brings Life to a Bed Stuy Townhouse
In art and life, a painter and sculptor looks to the past to inform the present in Bed Stuy.
Brownstone Boys: Finishing a Basement
Turning a damp scary head-knocking cellar space into a useful area can mean increasing ceiling height, reducing moisture and finishing the space.
Brownstone Boys: How to Strip Paint Off a Beautiful Marble Mantel
All the fireplaces and mantels were removed from our house long ago, and we knew from the beginning that one day we wanted to restore at least one of them.
Restoring the Colorful Delight of the Concert Grove Pavilion in Prospect Park
It's been years since the graceful spans of this pavilion welcomed picnickers in search of fresh air shelter.
Brownstone Boys: Should You Replace a Lead Water Main?
Changing all of the pipes in your home may not solve the problem if the water main coming in from the city’s line is also lead.
Brownstone Boys: Repairing Our Stoop and Historic Ironwork
Some of the most iconic features of historic brownstones are the front stoop, iron railing and newel posts.
Fresh Greens: Leafy Colors Bring a Pop to Designs by Brooklyn Makers
Brooklyn creatives go green, fabricating designs from dinnerware to wallpaper in leafy hues. Some objects are not only green in color but also easy on the environment.
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