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“After” photos by Advanced Focus Photography for Sweeten Homeowners: Amy and Kevin posted their 1950s home remodel project on Sweeten Where: Westchester neighborhood, Los Angeles, California Primary renovation: Updating the 1,538-square-foot house, the couple revised the living room, kitchen, and “his” and “her” bathrooms—one even got a skylight. Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches homeowners with vetted general contractors for residential renovation projects, offering knowledge, support, and up to $50,000 in job-related financial protection— for free. Written in partnership with Sweeten homeowner Amy Making the decision in a work-from-home moment When it came to this renovation and our decisions...

Homeowners: Kayla + Jesse posted their one-bedroom apartment project on Sweeten Where: Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan, New York Primary renovation: Remodel a tiny kitchen to add space and character Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Written in partnership with Sweeten homeowner Kayla From Renting to Buying I’ve always had a passion for real estate. I even work in real estate tech as a product manager. Since moving to the city over 10 years ago,...

This is what Europeans-turned-New-Yorkers, Uldis and Serge, saw when they stepped into a loft in a 1929 industrial building in Manhattan’s Midtown East: soaring 12- to14-foot ceilings, floating steps to a steel and tempered glass mezzanine, and 10-foot windows overlooking a tree-lined courtyard. They were sold on the historic feel and open concept but a remodel was in order including a full kitchen installation, new lighting, and reworking the layout to fit a master bedroom. The first-time homeowners posted their project on Sweeten, a free service matching renovators with vetted general contractors, and found their Sweeten contractor. The space emerged with...

Condo owners Jill, a community college professor, and Cy, a non-profit executive, were crazy for their family’s Brooklyn life. But after years of apartment dwelling, they longed to give their daughters, Naomi, 12, and Camille, 6, the experience of living in a house all their own. They found it in the Clinton Hill neighborhood—a 1,920-square-foot brick townhouse. Built in 1899, the home was sorely in need of systems updates, but the couple posted the job on Sweeten, a service that matches renovators with vetted general contractors. They looked to Sweeten to find the right contractor who would realize their townhouse...