Planning a home renovation or refresh in New York City? Here's how to tell these three professionals apart and why more NYC homeowners are hiring one team, Buddy Warren Home, to do all three. If you've started planning a renovation, a full remodel, or even just a room refresh, you've probably run into three job titles that get used almost interchangeably: interior designer, interior decorator, and contractor. Here's a clear breakdown of what each one actually does and how to figure out which...

When most General Contractors begin a new project: they think about budget, timeline, and materials (as they should). At Buddy Warren Home, we believe the difference between a good contractor and a great one comes down to two things: craftsmanship and an eye for design. And the gap between those two types of contractors is bigger than most people realize. The Horror Stories Are Real When I moved into my NYC apartment last year, I noticed the toilet seat has been glued onto the toilet. The...

When we first walked through this residential townhouse built in 1899, we saw what most people would overlook, potential. Decades of wear had left their mark: cracked walls, stuck sliding doors, a kitchen barely functional, and a bathroom that had seen better days. But underneath all of it was a home worth saving. Our goal was clear: maximize return on investment without sacrificing beauty or livability. As we've shared in a previous post, rental renovations require a particular mindset:...