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Grand Ave Leonia Renovation

9 projects · 142 photos

Renovation work on the Grand Ave property in Leonia, NJ — multi-room jobs done over the years.

Open sump pit next to the existing basement bath. First thing I dealt with downstairs.

Finishing the Basement

13 photos

basement

Brown tile, built-in tub surround, frosted shower stall — vintage and tired.

Tearing Out the Old Bathroom

5 photos

bathroom

Empty bedroom with the dark paneling and drop ceiling still up. Heavy and dated.

Bedrooms, Trim, and Fresh Paint

19 photos

bedroom

Front of the house when I bought it. Old roof, weathered siding, sad-looking trim.

Siding, Foundation, and Curb Appeal

21 photos

exterior

Speckled ceramic tile in one of the back rooms — coming up.

Pulling Up Layers to Save the Hardwood

30 photos

flooring

Original kitchen — dark cabinets, green laminate, vinyl floor. Everything had to go.

Gutting and Rebuilding the Kitchen

24 photos

kitchen

Old Williamson gas boiler still running when I bought the place. Lived its life.

Mechanicals — Boiler, Water Heater, Panel

8 photos

mechanical

Set the extension ladder up to walk the chimney before the tear-off so I knew what I was paying for.

New Roof and Rebuilt Chimney

10 photos

roofing

Backyard the day I closed — patio set, old gazebo, original shed. Plenty to work with.

Fence, Patio, and Backyard Cleanup

12 photos

exterior

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