BolsterModern Harlem And The Modern Harlem BrownstoneIt wasn’t the brand new, more accessible staircase that excited Maria and Raquel Howard most about renovating their historic Harlem…Dec 6, 2018Dec 6, 2018
BolsterLessons in Design: A Harlem BrownstoneFrom the front stoop of Maria and Raquel Howard’s Harlem brownstone, nothing seems unusual. It’s a classic triplex on a classic tree-lined…Dec 4, 2018Dec 4, 2018
BolsterMixing old and new in your renovationNew York City is constantly reinventing itself. Sometimes it can feel like there are more cranes than cabs. So the eternal question…Nov 30, 2018Nov 30, 2018
BolsterEverything you need to know about kitchen cabinetsIn tandem with Sheri Mercadante at German Kitchen Center, we’ve put together a guide to everything you need to know about shopping for and…Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018
BolsterWhat homeowners need to know about updating their plumbing in NYCMany New York City homeowners are often surprised by the amount of work it takes to update their plumbing, as they are likely unaware of…Nov 28, 2018Nov 28, 2018
BolsterFour ways to be financially smarter during your NYC renovationMoney, like many things, is tricky business. And for as frustrating and complicated as finances can be, there’s no escaping that our world…Nov 27, 2018Nov 27, 2018
BolsterHow asbestos and lead paint can affect your NYC renovationThe age of a building can imbue a New York City apartment with a unique sense of history and grandeur; unfortunately, it can also mean the…Nov 26, 2018Nov 26, 2018
BolsterHere’s what to know if you want HVAC in your apartmentUpdating your apartment’s HVAC system could be a worthwhile renovation, one that will mean more comfortable temperatures indoors and more…Nov 23, 2018Nov 23, 2018
BolsterWhat’s the difference between cosmetic, partial, and gut renovations?When you hear the term “gut renovation,” what, exactly, do you think of? For some, the term may conjure a bare-bones apartment, stripped…Nov 22, 2018Nov 22, 2018
BolsterA guide to identifying the types of residential buildings in NYCNot to overstate the obvious, but New York City has a lot of buildings. And, like the neighborhoods in which they’re constructed, they’re…Nov 21, 2018Nov 21, 2018
