Our TeamAlex Bandon

About Me

Alex has 18 years of experience in renovations. She started at This Old House, learning everything about residential construction and materials. She now owns North River Renovation Management, helping homeowners design, budget, and manage home makeovers.


Latest Stories

You Asked, The Remodeling Pro Answers: How to Get the Most Out of a Semi-Finished Basement?
Sarah Kahl’s house in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago has four bedrooms on two finished floors. But she wants to get more out of the wide-open semi-finished basement. There’s already plumbing for a powder room, but Sarah wants a full bath down there. Her budget is $15,000 for everything. In this series, expert Alex Bandon answers your specific renovation questions.
May 3, 2019
How Do I Make My Dated Apartment Sleek & Stylish for Only $12,000?
New co-op owner Kate Moskowitz recently acquired a New York rarity: an apartment with stairs. Her triplex space has great bones but needs an update to become the simple and contemporary space she wants. Kate has $12,000 to bring the space — particularly the kitchen — up to grade. In this series, expert Alex Bandon answers your specific renovation questions.
May 3, 2019