Vegetable Nirvana

A couple gut-renovated their whole house on a $250k budget—and created a place for gathering Homeowners: After falling for a 1950s one-level house, a couple posted their home remodel on Sweeten   Where: Culver City in Los Angeles   Primary renovation: A merging of kitchen, dining room, living room, and entry hall that would turn a walled-off mini-home into an eclectic open-plan With: Sweeten Los Angeles general contractor Homeowners’ quote: “It was a fantastic help to have Sweeten’s large asset bank at our fingertips to gain inspiration, find contacts, and overall keep the project moving.” Written in partnership with homeowners Liz and Michael. “After” photos by Jill Weller. Mixed motifs (on purpose) We made this 1,684-square-foot single-level home in Culver City, California, our own with a mix of styles: bohemian-eclectic (lots of plants and textures),...

From Chicago’s 2-flats or 3-flats to lofts and townhouses, here’s an overview to get started on an apartment remodel Chicagoans from Rogers Park to Woodlawn are actively updating and remodeling their apartments. As the third largest city in the US, Chicago issues about 3,000 permits every month. Here‘s our primer on how to remodel an apartment in Chicago with advice for a successful project. Apartment types in Chicago Two-flat and three-flat apartments Chicago is famous for its two-flat and three-flat apartments, which include separate units on separate floors. Investing in a Chicago multi-flat can be a financial advantage thanks to its practicality. You can reside in one apartment while renting out the others to generate supplementary income. Remodeling multi-unit structures can be a bit more involved than standalone houses since you have close neighbors to consider. A note about elec...