by Allegra Kochman | Nov 10, 2022 | 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 | GUT RENOVATION, PROCESS
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 | Oct 19, 2022 | GUT RENOVATION
Introduction: A Client’s Guide to Architectural Drawings We will use the Air Jordan model XXXI to teach you how to understand the four basic architectural drawings so that you can know what makes up your construction project. The architectural plan drawing offers a...
by Allegra Kochman | Aug 2, 2022 | 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,...
by Allegra Kochman | May 13, 2022 | GUT RENOVATION, PROCESS
The prospect of undertaking a gut renovation can seem daunting. Follow the 5 tips outlined below to plan ahead and make the process seamless, predictable, and relatively stress-free. 1. Know Your Goals What do you want to achieve with your gut renovation? More light?...
by Allegra Kochman | Apr 29, 2021 | GUT RENOVATION
We have found that our clients want to make the most of their views, and we have found a way to give them what they want. There are two types of views we focus on, views out your windows, and interior views. Views out your windows We strategically move walls and doors...
