LAURENOVATION

Restoring Vintage Hardware

For a smaller project, consider cleaning and restoring your vintage hardware. You may have beautiful, detailed hardware hidden under paint.

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Friends and clients often reach out to me when it’s time to start making decisions about cabinets, tile, floor color, etc. The number of...

Nov 9, 20239 min read

In small vintage homes, making every inch of usable space functional is important. This especially holds true on a home's top floor when...

Aug 14, 20232 min read

Tips on how to rehab an investment property while 1. Increasing the longevity of finishes 2. Preventing common maintenance calls.

May 30, 20236 min read

If you are considering buying a fixer-upper property and renovating it, it is important to understand all the upfront costs.

Mar 30, 20234 min read

Learn how to create an income and expense statement for a property after a renovation

Mar 28, 202311 min read

How to turn the basement of a vintage home into the basement of your dreams!

Feb 23, 20237 min read

An outline of maintenance issues likely to arise in the 1st year post-renovation plus items to keep an eye on and maintain regularly.

Jan 26, 202310 min read

This article outlines how to find the best deals, what brands to avoid, how to decide what type of materials to use, and more!

Dec 6, 20229 min read

The below Chicago-based vendors are ones that I have worked with throughout my years in the industry.

Nov 3, 20222 min read

You want to buy a house or 2-flat to renovate, where do you begin? What are your financing options for the project? At what point should you

Oct 21, 202214 min read

You've hired a contractor and architect, created plans, and received your permit. What happens now? What can you expect during each stage

Sep 30, 202211 min read

When working with a contractor what do you need to have picked out and by when? How can you help to make sure a project stays on schedule?

Sep 23, 20229 min read

When you reach the stage where your renovation project is finishing, it's not over yet! This article outlines steps for wrapping things up p

Sep 22, 20224 min read

Finding a good contractor can seem overwhelming. How do you decide if they will do a good job? What questions should you ask? How do you...

Aug 15, 20224 min read

What questions should you ask when interviewing an architect? How do you know if they will be good at their job? This article will answer th

Aug 1, 20223 min read