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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

This Brooklyn couple mastered the art of restoring historic brownstones. Now, they're sharing all they know

A photo of Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, the Brownstone Boys, sitting on a green sofa and holding their book, For the Love of Renovating.

When Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon embarked on their first-ever brownstone renovation, they were determined to restore the historic property to its former glory – but they weren't quite sure where to begin. Though they both came from design and real estate backgrounds, the 130-year-old property posed its own set of challenges, and the information available online just wasn't cutting it.

To help others going through the same, the pair – now dubbed the Brownstone Boys – started to share tips and tricks on their blog and social media. And now, several years down the line and with dozens of projects to prove their expertise, Barry and Jordan have organized all their renovation and restoration knowledge into a book: For the Love of Renovating.

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