by Allegra Kochman | Feb 6, 2023 | Advice & FAQs, FAVORITES, PROCESS, Process & Planning
Which Type Of Architect Is Right For You? This article outlines three types of residential architects and the skills and services each provides. We also explain the importance of service level when selecting an architect for your dream home. For a related “how to,” we...
by Allegra Kochman | Nov 10, 2022 | FAVORITES, GUT RENOVATION, PROCESS
In this article, we provide you with a better understanding of the financial health of your home renovation by explaining various frameworks and definitions. Learning this vocabulary will help you understand and manage your expenditures for your home remodel. This is...
by Allegra Kochman | Nov 9, 2022 | Advice & FAQs, FAVORITES, PROCESS, Process & Planning
In this article, we help you understand the terminology and the strategies when your home renovation costs are above your budget. We have a companion article, “How to Manage Your Renovation Budget.” What is the difference between cost and budget? A budget is an ideal...
by Allegra Kochman | Aug 2, 2022 | FAVORITES, GUT RENOVATION, PROCESS
The Classic Six Apartment is the most common New York City apartment type built before 1940. The Classic Six is generously sized, and designed for another era: one of tiny bathrooms, live-in help, and a time when cooking was not a family activity. There are six rooms,...