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    reader renovation diary

    Brownstone Boys: Thinking of Renovating in 2021? Here’s What It Will Cost You

    brownstone boys photo by Miki Takashima
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Jan 20, 2021 • 11:06am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    2

    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.

    Here are some of the most popular projects

    Brownstone Boys: Looking Back at a Year of Renovation

    brownstone boys year end
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Dec 30, 2020 • 09:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    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.

    We're looking forward to 2021

    Brownstone Boys: Custom Shelves and Cabinets a Year in the Making

    custom cabinets
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Dec 9, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    3

    We planned on installing cabinets on the big empty blank wall across from our kitchen but the old fireplace bump out complicated it.

    A radiator also got in the way

    Brownstone Boys: Planning for Change Orders in Your Renovation Budget

    brownstone boys
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Nov 18, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    2

    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.

    Here's what can go wrong

    Brownstone Boys: A Quick Guide to Restoring Finishing Details, Trim and Molding

    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Nov 4, 2020 • 11:36am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    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.

    They add character and elegance

    Brownstone Boys: Our Stoop Makeover Is Nearly Complete

    brownstone stoop
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Oct 14, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    1

    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.

    We repointed the brick stoop

    Brownstone Boys: Finishing a Basement

    brownstone basement
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Sep 30, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    Turning a damp scary head-knocking cellar space into a useful area can mean increasing ceiling height, reducing moisture and finishing the space.

    It can be quite involved

    Brownstone Boys: How to Strip Paint Off a Beautiful Marble Mantel

    in process marble mantel
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Sep 16, 2020 • 10:11am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    2

    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.

    We're getting ready for winter

    Brownstone Boys: Should You Replace a Lead Water Main?

    water main
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Sep 2, 2020 • 10:55am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno
    5

    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.

    When is it worth the cost and trouble?

    Brownstone Boys: Repairing Our Stoop and Historic Ironwork

    stoop restoration
    • Interiors & Renovation

    • Bed Stuy

    Aug 19, 2020 • 10:00am
    by Brownstone Boys Reno

    Some of the most iconic features of historic brownstones are the front stoop, iron railing and newel posts.

    Without them, the houses just wouldn't be the same
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