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For the Love of Renovating: Tips, Tricks & Inspiration for Creating Your Dream Home Hardcover – June 4, 2024

by Barry Bordelon (Author), Jordan Slocum (Author)

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For the Love of Renovating is the inspiring, game-changing book every fixer-upper needs, whether the project is budget remodeling or a full gut renovation.

Jordan and Barry—aka the Brownstone Boys—are the enthusiastic go-to renovation team for historic Brooklyn brownstones and other older homes that need a little TLC. In their debut book, they walk readers through the entire house renovation process, starting with things to consider before you’ve made an offer, followed by guidance on developing a design, a schedule, and budgeting; they end by giving a room-by-room tour that includes tips and inspiration for a successful renovation. The book also features a chapter on preserving and refurbishing historic details like wooden archways and crown moldings. Throughout the book, beautiful photos and Renovation Recipes give the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for turning the house you have into the house you'll love.

Unlock the potential of your vintage home with this ultimate handbook for restoring historic houses. Whether you’re a new homeowner in search of DIY books to help plan home improvement projects, or are just looking for interior design books to inspire your dream home, For the Love of Renovating provides the perfect blend of gorgeous visuals and practical, hands-on advice.

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"For the Love of Renovating provides the perfect blend of gorgeous visuals and practical, hands-on advice."--Homes & Gardens

"The Brownstone Boys' new book will be your holy grail."--The Spruce

"An incredible resource for those looking to renovate a historic home, or really any space."-- Real Simple

"Jordan and Barry have a deep respect and love for restoration. They truly know how to preserve the best details of a project, and you can see that beautifully displayed in the pages of this book."--Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Co-Founder and Co-Creator of Magnolia Network

"A rewarding manual ... chock-full of useful rules of thumb ... the result is a comprehensive overview on revamping one's home."--Publishers Weekly

"A comprehensive and highly enjoyable guide."--Library Journal

About the Author

Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum are designers, renovators, restorers, and founders of the blog and website the Brownstone Boys, a sought-after source of information for people renovating homes of any age, at any scale. In addition to working with private residential clients, Barry and Jordan have a regular column on Brownstoner, have been featured in The New York Times, HGTV, New York magazine, and Apartment Therapy, and have appeared as guests on Good Morning America and Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Point of View on the Magnolia Network. They live in Brooklyn, New York.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co.
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454949279
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454949275
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.9 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.2 x 1.2 x 10.1 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #95,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #75 in Residential Architecture
- #221 in Interior Design
- #322 in Home Decorating (Books)

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Jordan Slocum is an interior designer and author of For the Love of Renovating. Jordan and Barry, aka the Brownstone Boys, are a Brooklyn-based couple with a passion for restoring historic homes. As designers and project managers, they work alongside clients from the purchase of property, through the design and build, and until the job is complete and move-in ready. Barry & Jordan's work has been featured in HGTV, NYTimes, Architectural Digest, Domino Magazine, Lonny Magazine, New York Magazine, Rue, Good Morning America and recently featured on Magnolia Network.
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Barry Bordelon is a designer, renovation project manager, real estate agent, and author of For the Love of Renovating. Jordan and Barry, aka the Brownstone Boys, are a Brooklyn-based couple with a passion for restoring historic homes. As designers and renovation project managers, they work alongside clients from the purchase of property, through the design and build, and until the job is complete and move-in ready. Barry & Jordan's work has been featured in HGTV, NYTimes, Architectural Digest, Domino Magazine, Lonny Magazine, New York Magazine, Rue, Good Morning America and recently featured on Magnolia
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Customers find the book to be a great resource full of helpful information, with one mentioning it's particularly useful for those planning renovations. Moreover, the book serves as a perfect guide for design, with one customer highlighting its attention to detail in the design process. Additionally, customers appreciate the amazing pictures throughout the book.

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Customers find the book full of helpful information, with one customer noting its practical tips and another mentioning it's particularly useful for those planning renovations.

"...The budget breakdowns, contractor cheat sheets, and practical tips added depth and make this guide feel more comprehensive than others...." Read more

"...It’s incredibly HELPFUL and FUN to read...." Read more

"Very good book. Interesting and informative guidance. Good read for anyone planning a renovation or room upgrade. Highly recommend this book." Read more

"...types of renovations, so I thought it would be very helpful on their journey of home ownership...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the design advice in the book, describing it as a perfect guide for all aspects of home renovation, with one customer highlighting its thoughtful approach to organizing and planning projects, while another notes its attention to detail in the design process.

"...standing alongside the authors in a gutted parlor, planning the transformation of a space...." Read more

"Love this book!! Incredible information and tips from the best design professionals!..." Read more

"...you through choosing the right house to renovate, how to organize and plan the renovation, and designing a beautiful home from top to bottom...." Read more

"...It’s thoughtful, insightful and the pictures are great!! I highly recommend!" Read more

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"...It’s incredibly HELPFUL and FUN to read...." Read more

"Very good book. Interesting and informative guidance. Good read for anyone planning a renovation or room upgrade. Highly recommend this book." Read more

"Love this book!! Incredible information and tips from the best design professionals!..." Read more

"...There are beautiful photos of their finished projects. It is an excellent book for anyone who wants to renovate." Read more

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"...Not just a beautifully written and photographed book—it should be a great investment at the start of a renovation project...." Read more

"...There are beautiful photos of their finished projects. It is an excellent book for anyone who wants to renovate." Read more

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I Checked out of library and liked so much that I ordered
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025
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I’m clueless about remodeling/renovating and wanted to get a general idea of steps in planning and executing. I will not be doing it myself but since I will definitely be on a budget I needed guidance from an expert and this book did that for me. When it was time for me to return to the library I decided to search amazon and was pleased to order the book so I could keep. The authors basically take you from beginning to end. I highly recommend this because ok if you are about to undertake a home update for the first time.

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Invaluable guide to transforming an historic space
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024
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The book felt like standing alongside the authors in a gutted parlor, planning the transformation of a space. Their genuine passion for the craft stood out - and the skills in balancing the preservation of an old building’s allure with the need to modernize it for today’s use. I've followed the work of the Brownstone Boys and supplied material to one of the projects in the book, but stand behind everything included here in the review. Each page seemed like a distillation of their deep experience, particularly in a challenging market like NYC. The budget breakdowns, contractor cheat sheets, and practical tips added depth and make this guide feel more comprehensive than others. Not just a beautifully written and photographed book—it should be a great investment at the start of a renovation project. I, and many others, will likely wish it had been released years earlier.

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Alan P
UNBELIEVABLY HELPFUL
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
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I've been following Barry and Jordan for a few months now, and their work has become a huge source of inspiration and joy for me. When I pre-ordered this book, I had high expectations, and it exceeded every one of them. It’s incredibly HELPFUL and FUN to read. I’ve treated it like a textbook, highlighting pertinent information, and it has become my essential guide and reference for all things renovation.

The inclusion of examples from their previous renovations made the content even more engaging and practical. I’ve read several renovation books, but this one stands out as the most clearly articulated and easy to follow. If you're interested in or planning a renovation, I highly recommend this book. Thank you, Brownstone Boys, for creating such a fantastic resource!

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Renovation Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
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Very good book. Interesting and informative guidance. Good read for anyone planning a renovation or room upgrade. Highly recommend this book.

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Marlene Carpentieri
Bought this book as a Father's Day gift for my son
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
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I read through the gift before I gave it to my son. He & my daughter-in-law, & their 3 girls moved in 2022, & he wanted to do some renovations. The book provides detailed instructions on all types of renovations, so I thought it would be very helpful on their journey of home ownership.They are having fun redoing the downstairs bathroom now.

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Lauri Schroeder
This book is not as great as I hoped it would be.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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The book had some good info but it didn't seem to show as much as it could. I was hoping for more pictures from other homes in Brooklyn.

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melissa h.
Design Details and Tips from the Best!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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Love this book!! Incredible information and tips from the best design professionals! I’ve followed these designers for a while and I would hands down say they are huge inspiration for our industry! The tips and details in this book are so important for a renovation or design project. Add this book to your library! I guarantee you will find information that will change your approach and possibly the outcome of your project at any stage. Love the attention to detail in the design process as well!

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melissa h.

Design Details and Tips from the Best!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
Love this book!! Incredible information and tips from the best design professionals! I’ve followed these designers for a while and I would hands down say they are huge inspiration for our industry! The tips and details in this book are so important for a renovation or design project. Add this book to your library! I guarantee you will find information that will change your approach and possibly the outcome of your project at any stage. Love the attention to detail in the design process as well!

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Theodore G Wisnewski
Good info
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
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Great book full of helpful information.

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