Mr. Crandell said that in order to remain part of the chains, branded hotels are generally required to perform "soft goods renovations" — replacing bedding, carpets and the like — every six to seven years, and more comprehensive renovations every 10 to 12 years.
In part because the apartment had such good bones, renovation was minimal.
If it's just renovations and they let the people who were there before stick around, then it's a good thing.
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It's also good from the renovation point of view, she said, "because it pushes you.
Eventually Lone invited me to become half-owner (our agreement was more emotional than legal, since only Danes are allowed to own property in Denmark), and we did a good deal of renovation, cheering up the house.
As a result of Hurricane Katrina's widespread destruction, homes previously in good condition required renovation, and the subsequent disturbance of lead in old homes makes the risk of lead exposure universal.
You might want to put a good portion of your renovation money into the kitchen.
