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Bathrooms don't have to be bland! Add color to a bathroom, like these homeowners did, to make the space inviting, intriguing, and relaxing. Source

A Brooklyn loft remodel optimizes every inch of the 900 square foot space to produce a cozy, industrial, storage-rich Cobble Hill home. Source

Sweeten’s guide to Chicago remodeling costs in 2021, including kitchen, bath, and whole-home (plus outdoor budgets and permit tips!) (Above) Remodel by Sweeten general contractor Christina. Photo: Chicago Home Photos The budgeting step can be nerve-wracking for first-time Chicago renovators. You’ve finally moved on from daydreaming to starting a remodel of your home. Start by […]

A couple aims to find a vetted contractor for their East Village kitchen renovation—finally Homeowners: Susan and Carl posted their East Village renovation on Sweeten Where: East Village, Manhattan, New York Primary renovation: Streamlining the kitchen of the 1,400-square-foot co-op to reach its full potential Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering […]

These 7 modern bathroom designs by Sweeten sleekly show off personal taste (Above) Sweeten homeowner Lexi’s bathroom renovation When you think of a modern classic bathroom, you probably conjure up images of white tiles accented with contemporary fixtures. It is a complementary mix of timeless design choices, like color scheme, cabinetry, and tile. To be […]

When remodeling pre-war homes in Washington DC, pay attention to exteriors and potential challenges to layout changes Remodeling pre-war homes in the Washington, D.C. area presents a rewarding challenge. It’s an opportunity to take a piece of the city’s history and both preserve and improve it. You can create a home with more mojo—a home […]

A dream shower and walk-in closet complete this Crown Heights closet and bathroom renovation “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Homeowners: Kate + Max posted their bathroom and closet renovation on Sweeten Where: Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: A new bathroom layout and combining closets in a 610-square-foot apartment Sweeten general contractor […]

Arboleda Apartments in La Puente, Calif., features 74 residences for seniors. LA PUENTE, CALIF. — RAAM Construction has completed the construction of Arboleda Apartments, an affordable seniors housing development in La Puente, approximately 20 miles east of Los Angeles. Development costs for the 74-unit, 71,499-square-foot property are estimated at $29 million. Of the total apartments, […]

Assembly Democrats ended budget negotiations last week, effectively canceling Governor Gavin’s proposed funding boost for high-speed rail, and also for active transportation and transit. Newsom had proposed that the legislature release $4.2 billion to the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA.) The money would have come from the high-speed rail bond Proposition 1A, which voters approved […]

Mechanical Problems With Early Electric Buses Problems For Transit Agencies (SGV Tribune) Bruce’s Beach Bill Passes State Assembly (Daily Breeze) Metro: $425M To Keep Trucks From Crashing Into Gold Line (@numble Twitter) New Pocket Park Under Construction At Boyle Heights Soto Station (Urbanize) Carnage: Police Seek Driver In Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash In Sylmar (Daily News) […]