Sarah Almodovar initially hesitated to move into her husband Peterson's childhood apartment due to its poor condition. However, the rent-controlled price in Manhattan was irresistible. Over nine years, they renovated the 750-square-foot space, making it suitable for their growing family. They tackled one room at a time, managing stresses that came with living in a construction zone. Sarah reflects on their journey, noting the importance of creativity in transformation, from dealing with cockroaches to creating an oasis for their family.
When Peterson first suggested moving into his childhood apartment, I was hesitant - honestly it was a cockroach-ridden bachelor pad that hadn't been maintained in years.
We've transformed every inch of our 750-square-foot space as our family has grown from newlyweds to a family of five.
It was definitely stressful at times to live like that for a while!
We rented tools from The Home Depot (like a floor sander) or borrowed from our super.
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