Category: NYC home improvements

3 pieces of furniture that will add style to your apartment

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Do you want to make some small changes to your apartment, but you don’t have an idea what to do and what to add. Home improvements do not have to be large and expensive. There is furniture that will add style to your apartment within everyone’s budget.

Create your budget for home decoration and there are a lot of ways to save money. For example, consider buying second-hand furniture and have unique pieces of furniture in your home. If you live in New York City, you can easily find send hand shops for furniture and home decoration.

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Benefits of buying second-hand furniture

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In the United States alone, as much as 10 million tons of furniture end up in landfills each year. That is why raising awareness about the ecological consequences of wastefulness and excessive consumption is more important than ever. Recycling and repairing still functional pieces is also a way to save a lot of money on furniture. Antique and vintage furniture is typically structurally and stylistically of higher quality than the furniture you can purchase from IKEA or other affordable manufacturers. So, those homeowners who are on a budget but want unique pieces should definitely find out more about the benefits of buying second-hand furniture. Continue reading “Benefits of buying second-hand furniture”

Should you move house or just renovate?

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Living in a home that you are not satisfied with is not a good idea. It can really affect all other aspects of your life. There is always a way to resolve this sort of issue. But for a lot of people, choosing between it is a better idea to move house or just renovate is hard. A lot of people are sentimentally attached to the home in which they live in even though they do not seem to love it there as much as they did before. Continue reading “Should you move house or just renovate?”

5 tips for running a sustainable household in New York City

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When you are running a sustainable household in New York City that will both benefit you and the world it will be cheaper to live in and also eco-friendly in most cases. If you do not know how to do it then keep reading and see a couple of tips that we will provide for you. So you can start running a sustainable household in New York City by yourself. Continue reading “5 tips for running a sustainable household in New York City”

How to choose the perfect tiles for your kitchen

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Renovating a home means improving its quality and its look as well. This is why people renovate their homes, not because they are bored of looking at the same color of walls and the same furniture. Home renovation is a good way to have a “fresh start” even though you are still living in the same home you used to. One of the things you must renovate every couple of years is the kitchen. This is a place where you prepare food meaning that these surfaces are usually wet and a lot of steam is present. Over time, all of this can make your kitchen cabinets and tiles look not as good as they did before. This is when renovating a kitchen is the perfect solution if moving to a new home is not an option. Even if it is, you might need or want to renovate the kitchen in the new home to your liking. This is why we decided to write you this helpful guide on how to choose the perfect tiles for your kitchen when renovating. Continue reading “How to choose the perfect tiles for your kitchen”

Major home renovations: how to stay organized and not lose your sanity

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Major home renovations are a huge disruption in your everyday life. They introduce chaos in your activities and living space. To be clear, they are something you want and need and they will be worth it in the end but they are tiresome. That being said, to more or less sail through this chaos you will need to be organized and try to keep your sanity. There is no sure way to do that but you can prepare as well as you can for it. So, take steps to minimize the disruption that renovations create and to keep the stress level to the minimum.

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Guide to staging your NYC apartment like a pro

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Your NYC apartment may seem like a great deal. It may be in a great location in a good building. It may also have a great layout and plenty of light but it might not spark buyer interest when you try to sell it. Your apartment may not seem that great to potential buyers and get the attention it deserves. This situation will ultimately come down to and influence its price. So, it is important to do something to make it more appealing. This is where the staging process comes in. You can always try to stage it to make it more appealing and present it as a great place to live. Here is a short guide to staging your NYC apartment that can help you sell it, boost the price, and get a better response from the buyers.

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How to pick a New York neighborhood in 2021

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Wanting to move to New York is one thing, but choosing the right neighborhood is another. There are many factors the determine which neighborhood you consider worthy of your attention. Of course, most of those factors are subjective in nature. That means that your personal preferences come into play mostly when you are choosing a place to live for the next period of time. Other, but not less important factors are objective in nature. This we can talk about. Some of those factors are the location of the neighborhood, median income, median home value, etc. But the value of neighborhoods changes with the passing of time. Some neighborhoods that were considered bad in previous years, now turn out to be one of the most popular ones and vice versa. So, how can you pick a New York neighborhood in 2021? This is what we are going to answer in this guide. So, without further ado, let’s begin! Continue reading “How to pick a New York neighborhood in 2021”

Fall home organizing – smart tips you cannot go wrong with

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It is that time of the year when you should organize your home and make it ready for a new season. Yes, some things that you will need to do can be a bit boring, but are definitely necessary and will make your home perfectly cozy. On the other hand, there are many things that can be pretty fun when it comes to fall home organizing. Surely, you will be satisfied with the result after you finish your work. Continue reading “Fall home organizing – smart tips you cannot go wrong with”

Decorating small apartment on a budget

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Are you looking to improve and decorate your apartment by having minimal costs? Well, you are in the right place! In this article, we will present to you tips for decorating small apartment on a budget. You are probably thinking at this moment how is that possible? The answer is that it is very simple. The primary thing that you need to do is to plan your budget really carefully. But, what is also an important thing is to be creative in decorating. By using your skills and imagination, you can be sure that you will make your apartment comfortable for living. So, how to achieve decorating a small apartment and not spending too much money? Continue reading “Decorating small apartment on a budget”