Tag: Renovation
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Jersey City “Bunny Mansion” Renovation: A Duplex Transformed
In the often-unpredictable landscape of New Jersey real estate, Carol and Jon discovered what appeared to be their ideal first home in Jersey City: a stately 1926 detached house. The catch, however, lay in its configuration as a two-family duplex. Their vision, a single-family dwelling tailored for themselves and their growing retinue of beloved rabbits…
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7 Home Renovation Ideas To Increase Value
Upgrading your home isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a strategic investment. Whether you’re planning to sell soon or simply want to enjoy a more functional space, specific renovations offer a high return on investment (ROI). This guide walks you through seven practical renovation ideas proven to increase home value, backed by data, expert insight, and…
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How Regional Quirks Can Impact Your Home Renovation Plans
Renovating a home is never a one-size-fits-all endeavor. While blueprints and design plans provide a solid foundation, the true complexity of a renovation often lies in the regional nuances that influence every decision—from materials and layout to labor and compliance. Climate, culture, geography, and local building codes all play a role in shaping how renovations…
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Bathroom Renovation Delays: What Homeowners Should Know
Starting a bathroom makeover should feel exciting, but those dreams can quickly sour the moment your chosen contractor calls to say they’ll be a week late. No one enjoys sharing their home with tools, dust, and strangers longer than planned, yet unexpected hold-ups pop up on almost every job. Drawing from the stories of real…
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In pictures | Walter Lilly completes major renovation of Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace in south London (Image Wright & Wright Architects / Hufton+Crow) Walter Lilly has completed the first significant refurbishment of Lambeth Palace in more than 70 years – a £40m infrastructure and reservicing project aimed at improving accessibility and sustainability across the historic site. The works were carried out while maintaining the operation of…
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On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A beam listed in structural drawings as one foot wide turned out to be three, an early glimpse of the conditions crews encountered throughout the renovation of the Waldorf Astoria New York. The landmark hotel closed in…
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10 Signs Your Bathroom Needs a Renovation
The bathroom, often dismissed as a mere utility, holds an outsized role in the rhythm of daily life. It’s the quiet sanctuary for morning rituals, the brief reprieve after a long day, and a fundamental marker of a home’s overall well-being. Yet, unlike a living room or kitchen, which might announce their wear with fading…
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10 Signs Your Bathroom Needs a Renovation
The bathroom, often dismissed as a mere utility, holds an outsized role in the rhythm of daily life. It’s the quiet sanctuary for morning rituals, the brief reprieve after a long day, and a fundamental marker of a home’s overall well-being. Yet, unlike a living room or kitchen, which might announce their wear with fading…
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Budget-Friendly Renovation Ideas with the Right Loan
How can you give your home a makeover without spending too much money? Seven million homeowners in the UK are preparing to make home renovations during the next two years and anticipate spending an average of £14,000 each. The average homeowner will need to spend a substantial amount of money on renovations. But here’s the…
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CIOB Awards 2025: Renovation & Restoration
Gold Winner: Jason Hunt MCIOB, Willmott Dixon Project: Bristol BeaconScope: Renovation and transformation of Grade II-listed building into a concert hall and performance hub, completed in 235 weeks Client: Bristol City Council Value: £95m Project director Jason Hunt’s solutions-focused leadership, risk insight and determination overcame major historic defects on this ambitious project. These ranged from poorly executed previous…