While the 700-square-foot unit offered excellent natural light and a desirable layout, it hadn't been updated in decades. Years of wear had left the walls covered in peeling paint, cracks, discoloration, water stains, and faded finishes from constant sun exposure.

When our client purchased this three-story row house in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood, she wasn't looking to renovate. Her vision was to create a warmer, more welcoming environment that reflected her personality while enhancing the home's historic character and abundant natural light.

I had the opportunity to chat 1:1 with Angi’s List co-founder Angie Hicks, where we talked about women in the trades, industry trends, and what’s in store for the home services industry in the coming year! Also, who’s spending the most money on home upgrades right now, from emergency fixes to aesthetics.

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