DIY Archives - N.Y. Renovation Services

An open paint color catalog featuring a living room scene with a teal accent wall, a mustard yellow sofa, and a color palette.

August 1, 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Interior Paint Color

Discover the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect interior paint color. Learn how to consider natural light, furniture, and decor, and get tips for testing samples to create your dream home.

A vintage-style illustration showing various home maintenance tasks for different seasons, like raking leaves, mowing the lawn, and cleaning gutters.

July 31, 2024

A Seasonal Guide to Property Maintenance: Tasks to Perform Each Month

“Stay on top of property maintenance tasks with our comprehensive seasonal guide. Learn what tasks to perform each month to prevent costly repairs and enhance your property’s value. From inspecting gutters and downspouts in January to preparing your lawn for spring in February, we’ve got you covered.”

Victorian Queen Anne house in Queens being repainted with a vibrant color scheme.

December 19, 2023

A Step-by-Step Guide to Painting Your NYC Home’s Exterior

Discover the art of NYC exterior painting – from preparation to the final brushstroke, our guide covers everything you need for a stunning home exterior.

A New Yorker uses drywall shims and a mesh patch to repair a significant hole in a wall.

December 16, 2023

Cracked Open? No Panic, NYC! Patching Your Wall Woes, Brooklyn to the Hamptons

Cracked walls? No worries! Conquer them with this NYC Wall Patching Guide & step-by-step instructions, Brooklyn to the Hamptons. Master your walls, DIY style!

An illustration showing a person of diverse descent fixing a leaky faucet in a New York City apartment, with subtle references to Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, and Long Island in the background.

December 16, 2023

Taming the Drip: A New Yorker’s Guide to Conquering Leaky Faucets in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Long Island, and NYC

Unleash your inner New York plumber! Master the NYC Faucet Fix Guide & banish drips from Brooklyn to Long Island. This step-by-step guide & pro tips conquer leaks in any faucet.

Illustration of a house being renovated in New York, surrounded by iconic elements from Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Long Island.

December 15, 2023

How to Renovate a House – New York

This complete guide to home renovation walks you through every step, from budgeting and planning to finishing touches and maintenance. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, find reliable contractors, and enjoy your beautiful new space.

An image showing a homeowner fixing peeling paint on a wall, equipped with tools like scrapers, sandpaper, and paintbrushes, and a guidebook on painting techniques.

December 14, 2023

Peeling Paint: Unmasking the Culprit and Charting the Course to Repair

Unmask the culprit behind peeling paint and conquer this home improvement challenge with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to diagnose the cause, prep the surface, apply flawless paint, and maintain your masterpiece for years to come.

An illustration of a modern, bright New York City apartment with innovative, non-permanent renovations. Visible are vibrant removable wallpaper, temporary stylish flooring, clever furniture placement, and smart storage solutions, all set against a backdrop of the NYC skyline.

December 14, 2023

Renter Renovations: Unleash Your Inner Decorator (Without Breaking Your Lease) in NYC and Beyond!

Unleash your inner decorator (without breaking your lease) in your NYC or Long Island rental! Discover renter-friendly ways to transform your space with removable accents, clever storage, and lighting magic.

A Caucasian male in his 30s, standing on a ladder, carefully inserting a new air filter into a residential HVAC system, symbolizing the importance of regular air filter maintenance in home improvement.

June 14, 2023

Breathe Easy: Home Air Filter Replacement Guide

I. The Impact of a Dirty Air Filter on Health You might not know it, but the air inside your home can actually be more polluted than the air outside. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, even in smoggy, […]

Professional painters applying paint in a modern living room, showcasing the high-quality finish and efficiency of expert painting services.

January 5, 2023

Home Painting Guide: What to Do and Avoid

Painting Your Home: The Do’s and Don’ts (Don’t Do It Yourself, Do Hire RenovationServices.com) Painting your own house can be a rewarding experience if done correctly. Renovation Services.com is a great resource for those looking to renovate their homes. This company has many services to offer, such as renovation in New York, New Jersey, and […]