Mayra David
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NYC Renovation Chronicles: A step-by-step guide to a DIY backsplash
By Mayra David
March 19, 2014 - 14:30 PM
Backsplash Ideas From A DIY Kitchen Renovation
Read More Would You Rather: Save on a fixer-upper or splurge on move-in ready?
By Mayra David
March 14, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Fixer Upper NYC Vs Move In Ready Apartments | Would You Rather
Read More Room for Improvement: A secluded den, no more gloopy paint Read More
By Mayra David
March 7, 2014 - 14:59 PM
Five New Yorkers share their home improvement dreams, which include carpet-free floors, less paint and a den. Girls (and boys) can dream.
Discover the potential of an unused dumbwaiter
By Mayra David
March 5, 2014 - 11:59 AM
High ceilings, crown molding, graceful layouts and generous proportions are among the well-known elements of New York City pre-war apartments. But there's another, quirkier feature that's a sign of a bygone era: the dumbwaiter.
Dumbwaiters are small elevators found in large houses and buildings. They were used by servants and vendors to transport items like food, groceries and laundry from floor to floor, and usually they opened directly into the apartment.
Read More Would You Rather: A building with a communal workspace or a tricked-out roofdeck?
By Mayra David
February 28, 2014 - 09:59 AM
Breaking Down The Benefits Of Roofdecks Vs. Communal Workspaces
Read More Room for Improvement: Dreaming of a lavish ceiling and snow-proof parking
By Mayra David
February 21, 2014 - 14:39 PM
Six New Yorkers share their dream apartment overhauls:
Floorplan fix I would love to redo the layout of my apartment. I would actually reduce the size of the kitchen by half and use the second half for a new bathroom. Right now my kitchen is this odd, long shape that isn't really the best use of space. -Marni, Inwood
Debt ceiling I would love to have all the detailing in my pre-war apartment restored. The ceiling has beautiful details that deserve to be admired! Alas, this project is completly cost-prohibitive and I don’t see myself ever accomplishing this task! -Carol, Upper West Side
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