Renovating can be a complicated process; and the more you know about working with a contractor, the better prepared you’ll be to navigate the road ahead. We asked our skilled team at Sweeten, the free renovation matchmaking service, to provide…
Getting (and staying) organized has never looked so good Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast—or not—a closet with plenty of room for clothes, shoes, and accessories is essential. After all, getting dressed every day is so much easier, and less time…
Seven serene retreats with tucked-in storage Like the rest of your home, your bedroom is a place to surround yourself with the things you love. It’s also a place for more personal trinkets and mementos, which means storage for those…
Ron’s favorite part of the job? Making a difference in someone’s life At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in our own homes. We check their licenses, insurance, quality of work, and customer service skills. Trust and…
A relocated entry and new window transform a rowhouse cook space Project: Renovate a builder-grade kitchen in Philadelphia Before: The birth of the couple’s first child came two weeks after purchasing a two-story rowhouse in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood. The baby’s arrival…
Slide right into a more flexible living space with these renovations Walls and doors are losing popularity in the era of open-plan living, but what if you could have the best of both worlds? Imagine a space that is open to the rest of your…
A spacious kitchen is just around the corner This type of kitchen layout is all about maximizing the available square footage, but when you’ve taken advantage of every inch and still need more space, the question becomes: how do you make a galley…
One kitchen and two bathrooms get a fresh start If there’s one thing we’ve learned in seeing thousands of renovations, it’s not the size of the remodel that matters; it’s how closely you pay attention to the details. Thoughtful and careful…
Six Sweeten homeowners weigh in When you’re planning a renovation, one of the main points to consider is how you’re going to minimize the disruption of daily life. If you’re renovating a kitchen or bathroom, there might come a time…
Nobody wants a bedroom design that’s a snooze Is your bedroom a peaceful retreat, or does the vibe remind you of a college dorm room—or worse? Whether you’re dealing with lack of storage, an unsightly radiator, or discolored and uneven…