Project In Process: The Art of a New Start: Rebuilding an Historic Brownstone
Completing a renovation in a historic home requires experience, professionalism, attention to detail ... and a personal touch too. At Houseplay Renovations, we honor the ways in which you connect with your own home, the quirks and idiosyncrasies of your space. We know that your home becomes an extension of your own personality and [...]
Project In Process: Time for Transformation: Jersey City Apartment Renovation
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in over 10 years in the remodeling business, it’s that investing in your home means investing in your life. A corollary: investing in your property value with a home remodel opens up new opportunities. Such is the case for this two-family building in downtown Jersey City. The homeowner purchased [...]
Project In Process: A House Reclaimed: New City Home Renovation
Since Houseplay has expanded its list of service areas to include Rockland County, this raised ranch house renovation in New City, New York is the first of our New York State remodeling projects. And what a pleasure it has been to help this family with three children to invest in their home and their quality [...]
Project In Process: Taking the Leap: Jersey City Apartment Renovation
When you have a big home remodel ahead of you, it can be tempting to do just a little bit at a time. However, the "chip away at it" approach can lead to even more stress and strain ... and cost you more money too! When you keep hiring different crews to come in, you [...]
Project In Process: A Chance for a Fresh Start: Jersey City Heights Home Remodel
It's your classic homeowners' nightmare: a fire that rages through your space. In this case, only a portion of our clients' home was severely damaged, but many of the finishes needed to be replaced. As you'll see from the before photos below, the main areas in need of rehabilitation are the kitchen and the [...]
Project In Process: Top to Bottom Transformation: Jersey City Heights Home Remodel
When you buy a fixer-upper house, you have a chance at a clean slate. You can start fresh, customizing the space for your style and your family's needs. That's the opportunity our clients have with this project. These Jersey City Heights homeowners are changing the layout of their row house completely, and updating it [...]
Project In Process: Suburban Elegance: Cedar Grove NJ Home Renovation
We’re excited about our recent expansion into the Cedar Grove community, where we are in the process of a wonderful Full Home Renovation! At Houseplay, we focus on Design and Build projects, working with our clients all the way from concept to completion. We specialize in large renovations that include multiple [...]
Project In Process: Designed to Suit: Hoboken NJ Apartment Renovation
You know that wonderful feeling you get when you try on a piece of clothing that feels like it’s been made just for you? Perhaps it’s those jeans that are neither too tight or too loose, or that dress that makes you feel like royalty. Just slipping on the item gives [...]
Project In Process: A Vision Made Real: Downtown Jersey City NJ Home Renovation
Did you know that the best home renovation contractors act as translators? At least, that’s what we’ve found to be true in our work. The art and science of translation is a key component of what we do every day. As general contractors, we translate our clients’ vision into actual products, [...]
Project In Process: Raising the Bar: Jersey City NJ Home Renovation
Have you ever felt that life is like a high-jumping competition in that just as you've cleared a new height, the bar is raised for your new jump? It's this type of challenge that makes both business and life exciting. When you raise the bar, you discover new capabilities and possibilities too. In every job [...]