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New York, NY — Five years after building their dream waterfront home in Lloyd Harbor, NY, the basement spa this family envisioned remained unfinished. Except for the custom stainless steel hot tub that sat forlornly in front of the large picture window, their personal sanctuary lingered as an empty sea of cinder block walls and […]

Even if you’re considering a contractor based on a recommendation from a friend or family member, ask the contractor for more references, especially for those that match the kind of project you have in mind. And make sure you can see their work. While Covid-19 might make it harder to see that work in person, […]

David Dynega, CEO of Detail Renovations in Great Neck, New York, says the more references the better. Dynega will provide a list of 100 clients “so [potential customers] can pick and choose who they want to speak to,” he says. He also itemizes the list so potential clients can call past clients based on the […]

“Your home is one of your biggest assets, and protecting it means caring for it and improving it,” says David Dynega, CEO of Detail Renovations in Great Neck, New York. “Although some cost-saving tricks will serve you well during a home renovation, like refinishing old furniture or buying gently used appliances, there are some areas where […]

A floating floor doesn’t need to be nailed or glued to the existing subfloor, which makes it another easy option for non-professionals to install. “Very few tools are required, especially when you choose an interlock system,” says David Dynega, owner of Detail Renovations, a construction and design company in Great Neck, New York. Products like […]

The COVID-19 crisis may forever transform the way we dwell. Quarantining, remote working, and distance learning has forced us to retreat into our homes since the coronavirus outbreak began in March. Some have moved into vacation homes, while others made room for urban family members needing to escape city density as fears of the virus […]

First impressions are everything. For commercial buildings, that essential impression is made in the lobby. “Employers no longer see their lobby as a solely transient space where people merely pass through,” says Tiffany Kalloor, vice president and director of interior design for the Dallas office of Hoefer Wysocki, an interdisciplinary architecture, planning and interior design firm. […]

David Dynega In addition to skilled craftsmanship and experience, the success of any residential construction job depends greatly on communication. Contractors, subcontractors and clients must all be on the same page in order to meet budget, timeline and quality expectations. Although every project is unique, there are some best practices that every contractor can follow […]