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A Hudson County vintage bathroom remodel highlights a mint green palette and higher ceilings “After” photos by Curious Lens for Sweeten Homeowners: Homeowners posted their vintage bathroom remodel on Sweeten Where: Hudson County, New Jersey Primary renovation: Revamping the main bathroom in their 150-year-old home, inspired by a bygone era Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches residential renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering know-how, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Written in partnership with the Sweeten homeowner Bathroom remodel “must-haves” Our home is a wood-frame row house in Hudson County, New Jersey. It’s 150 years old, has three...

Providing deposits for contractors is a crucial—and normal—step in starting a renovation Short answer: Yes. But there are exceptions, and your contractor may have some flexibility. Below, Sweeten outlines the reasons behind upfront payment amounts, and some options for negotiating your deposit for a contractor. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Why do contractors require a deposit? Deposits for contractors are critical because they essentially allow your project to begin! Your general contractor needs to secure a crew and begin ordering materials right away. They...

 Saturday:  Caleb stayed last night with us.  He woke at 7:21...I'd just looked at my clock and heard him cry out that's how I know when he woke.   I got him up and changed, warmed his cup of milk slightly and put him on John's lap wrapped in an afghan and took myself off to shower.  Before I'd stepped into the shower, I heard Kate come up in her car and walk across the back porch.  No she doesn't walk that heavy.  Our master bath wall is also the back porch wall.We all had coffee and chatted together (after my...

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