Brownstone Boys: How to Maximize Natural Light in a Brooklyn Townhouse
There are many budget-friendly ways to take full advantage of the natural light entering an attached row house without changing the house's original floor plan or removing any original detail.
Brownstone Boys: Updating Furniture With Our IKEA Dresser Hack
This makeover of an Ikea Hemnes three-drawer dresser cost us less than $50 and took just a couple days.
Brownstone Boys: Designing for Small Spaces
Do you have a small and possibly awkward space that just isn’t nearly as functional or beautiful as you would like it to be?
Brownstone Boys: Thinking of Renovating in 2021? Here’s What It Will Cost You
It’s hard to believe it’s been about a year since we all carved home offices out of our living space -- and spent more time in our kitchens than possibly ever before.
Brownstone Boys: Looking Back at a Year of Renovation
Like everyone, we spent more time at home in 2020 than ever before and it gave us the opportunity to tackle a few big projects at our place.
Brownstone Boys: Custom Shelves and Cabinets a Year in the Making
We planned on installing cabinets on the big empty blank wall across from our kitchen but the old fireplace bump out complicated it.
Brownstone Boys: Planning for Change Orders in Your Renovation Budget
When renovating a 100-plus-year-old house, there is a lot of opportunity for surprises. You’ll want to go in with a budget ready to handle whatever comes up.
Brownstone Boys: A Quick Guide to Restoring Finishing Details, Trim and Molding
Trim and molding aren't just the icing on the cake, they're an important architectural feature of your home and can serve to protect the walls from damage.
Brownstone Boys: Our Stoop Makeover Is Nearly Complete
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: 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.
