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Brownstone Boys: We Share Our Secrets About the Costs of Renovating a Brownstone
If you plan to buy a fixer-upper and transform it into your dream home, you have to understand the renovation cost to know if you can afford the purchase price. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: How We Gave Our Own DIY Spin to Vintage Doors
Our favorite room in our home is our vintage inspired guest bathroom, and more specifically, our favorite feature in it is the vintage glass WC door. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Some Things to Consider When Buying a Fixer Upper
There are many options out there -- houses that need from light to full gut renovations -- but what should you consider when buying a fixer upper? → Read More
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. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: How We DIY Landscaped Our Backyard and Patio on a Budget
So far we've created a patio, lawn area and planter boxes by doing the work ourselves using a combination of found and new materials. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Soundproofing During a Renovation
Do you find yourself knowing what TV show your neighbors are binging or worse yet what their daily fight is about? → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Our Top 5 Ideas for DIY Projects While We #StayHome
We’re using this extra time at home to finish up some DIY projects that have been on our list. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters
Are tankless water heaters all they are cracked up to be? We looked at our giant 80-gallon tank and wondered what to do. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Budget Backyard Makeover
We want our backyard to be dog friendly, with great relaxing and entertaining space and beautiful plantings that are easy to maintain. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Why Is Skim Coating Plaster Walls So Expensive?
Skim coating is part of the territory if you’re a fan of old buildings with plaster walls. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Heating and Cooling Options to Consider When Renovating
If you are installing air conditioning, can you get rid of your existing heating system and use mini splits to both heat and cool your home? → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Replicating Original Brownstone Doors
Double entry doors are one of the most distinctive features of a Brooklyn brownstone, but they are very costly to duplicate. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: The Pros and Cons of Wall-Mounted Toilets
wall-hung toilets have a very streamlined, modern look. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Top 5 Hacks for an Inexpensive Kitchen Renovation
We managed to put together the look we wanted on a much lower budget than anyone said we needed. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: How to Remove Decades of Paint From Woodwork
By far the topic that we get the most emails about is the process of paint stripping. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: New Year, New DIY Projects
We’re starting the new year off by planning some of our 2020 DIY projects. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: A Year in Review
In 2019, we successfully (mostly) completed a major renovation in less than 12 months. Here's a look back at what happened. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: When an Old Chimney Makes Furniture Placement a Nightmare
We turned a problem wall with an off-center chimney into a feature by extending it and painting it. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: Is It a Good Idea to Build a Bedroom With No Window?
Sometimes the best place to put a third bedroom is in the middle of the house. → Read More
Brownstone Boys: When Do You Need a Structural Engineer?
Dramatically altering the structure of an old house can sometimes require the services of a structural engineer to ensure safety for your family. → Read More