A family's sustainable pursuits bring life to their Manhattan home Not wanting to leave their neighborhood of Inwood in Manhattan, Sandra, a designer and entrepreneur, and her husband Michael, a production manager, searched for a larger home. They found one in their own prewar building to move into with their sons, Luke and Eric. Their 1,200-square-foot co-op was well-designed, but the 90-year-old kitchen was narrow and their dining room was cramped, so they posted their project on Sweeten , a free service matching renovators with vetted general contractors. By opening new entryways and using clever and repurposed materials, they found their "happily ever after" home. Guest blog post by Sandra in Manhattan We've been living in the same 1927 prewar building co-op for about ten years; we love it here. The apartments are well-designed, with the kind of attention to detail (Good closets! Lots of air!) that is a hallmark of prewar design. The neighbors are friendly, th
2019 is here and the annual tradition of setting New Year's Resolutions and vowing to break bad habits has begun! The new year is the perfect time to start afresh and set yourself a few personal goals. This year, why not try setting some resolutions for your home too? From monthly decluttering, to cleaning the fridge once a week, these can be a great way to improve your family's wellbeing and the general cleanliness of your home. Once you have decided on your resolutions, the hard part is sticking to them! By late February, many of us begin to lose motivation. Make this year different – we have gathered six tips that are sure to make your New Year's cleaning resolutions a success! 1. Keep it simple It is easy to get carried away when making resolutions, especially when filled with the optimism and determination of the new year. In reality, establishing new cleaning habits will take time and willpower. So, the best approach is to settle for a few, simple resolutions. Thi
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