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    Brownstone Boys Reno

    Brownstone Boys: How Green Can You Go? Energy Efficient Renovating in Brooklyn and NYC

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    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Aug 5, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    11

    Whether you want to do your part to lower your carbon footprint or maybe just keep the energy expenses in check, there are lots of eco-friendly options to consider when renovating.

    Unrenovated historic homes can be leaky

    Brownstone Boys: Top Surprisingly Big Expenses When Renovating a Historic Home

    historic interior details
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Jul 22, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    Restoring a historic home is full of surprises! Some are welcomed, like the pocket doors we discovered sealed up in the wall or the 1906 Brooklyn newspaper we found under a bathroom.

    You might be surprised by our list

    Brownstone Boys: Can You Cool and Heat Your Home Exclusively With a Mini Split and Heat Pump?

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    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Jul 8, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    3

    Our new mini split system is working so well to cool our home now that summer's here, we're considering using its heat pump to heat our home in winter without any additional heat source.

    We could even go off the grid

    Brownstone Boys: How to Add Character With Recessed Shelves and Niches

    custom shelves in bathroom
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Jun 24, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    We remember walking through several brownstones in the search for our perfect home and finding interesting ornate niches built into the staircase.

    We wanted to enhance the character of our home

    Brownstone Boys: Backyard Makeover Reveal and Tour

    brownstone boys garden
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Jun 17, 2020 • 09:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    7

    We have spent morning, day and night in the backyard ever since we finished.

    It has exceeded our dreams

    Brownstone Boys: How to Enhance Your Space With Custom Furniture and Built-ins

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    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Jun 10, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    Because a custom item can be personalized to fit your space and taste, it can improve the feel of the entire room.

    Sometimes custom costs less than high-end off-the-shelf options

    Brownstone Boys: Lighting Design 101

    brownstone boys lighting
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    May 20, 2020 • 09:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    1

    Now that we have been living in our renovated house for more than six months, one of the things we would have done differently is the lighting design.

    We didn't make any huge mistakes

    Brownstone Boys: We Choose Plants and Grow Grass for Our DIY Budget Backyard Garden

    brownstone boys
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    May 13, 2020 • 09:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    4

    We have already planned our space, built our hardscaping, and now we are finally ready to put in the plantings.

    Our budget is tiny

    Brownstone Boys: How to Get Budget Kitchen Cabinets With a High-End Look

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    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    May 6, 2020 • 09:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    Kitchens are often the most expensive spaces to renovate, but fortunately there are ways to achieve a high-end look on a budget.

    Here are the options and what they cost

    Brownstone Boys: Varnish or Paint for Our Budget Replacement Double Entry Doors?

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    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Apr 29, 2020 • 09:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    3

    After installing some reasonably priced off-the-shelf replacement double entry doors more than a month ago, we noticed the weather taking a toll on the raw wood.

    It was time to get some protection on these doors
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