8 Colorful Fall Decorating Ideas for Porches, Patios, and Yards
Get cozy outside, even when the temperatures dip. You won’t want to go inside when you set the stage for an enjoyable autumn afternoon or evening outdoors. Round up a mesmerizing fire pit, pillows in spicy colors, containers of chrysanthemums, and pumpkins of every size, then celebrate the crisp, cool weather. Check out these fall […]
2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Illinois
ILLINOIS — The autumnal equinox is still about a month away on the calendar, but it’s not too early to start planning a fall leaf peering tour in Illinois using the 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map. In Illinois, the weeks of Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 look good for a fall leaf viewing trip, depending […]
8 Reasons why Fall is a great time to buy a Home
At this point, it’s commonly accepted wisdom that the spring is the best time to buy and sell a home. For many years, that thinking made sense: you buy a home in the spring, so that you can move in during the summer, so that your kids can be settled in by the time they […]
Best Things to Do in Chicago in October 2021
Wondering what to do in Chicago this October? Here are the best things to do in Chicago in October. October is a great month to visit Chicago. Temperatures are typically pleasant but popular attractions are less crowded than they are in the summer. October also brings beautiful fall foliage as well as new fall and […]
5 Kitchen Island Features
A kitchen island offers many benefits to homeowners: an extra countertop, more storage, a place where family and guests can sit, improved circulation. But while the advantages of an island may seem straightforward, designing one isn’t. There are countless considerations that go into how an island looks and functions. To narrow down the options a […]
7 Benefits of Investing in a Lake House
Waking up to the sound of water and fresh air is a dream come true for most people. Whether you want to invest in a lake house as a vacation home or as your main residence, it is a big decision. It requires you to think carefully about the benefits it provides then determine if […]
The Best Paint Colors For Small Bathrooms
The age-old design myth that crisp white paint will make teeny-tiny rooms like small bathrooms and powder rooms feel so much larger. Sure, it sometimes rings true, but it’s most definitely not the only option. Sometimes the best way to make a small bathroom feel more spacious is to embolden it with dark, bright, or […]
Tips to Shrink Your Property’s Footprint Through Recycling
Recycling Tips 1. Confused about what can and can’t be recycled? You’re not alone. Chicago reported that it only recycled 9 percent of its waste in 2018. Recycle by City is a great resource to learn how you can help divert waste from landfills. 2. Consider bringing your own Tupperware to restaurants to take your […]
10 things to look out for in a Open House
Attending an open house is an exhilarating part of the home buying process– after all, imagining yourself living different styles of beautiful homes is quite fun. But don’t let the staged decor and lovely candles distract you from what you really need to know about the home: here’s our checklist of what to look for […]
School’s Back in Session, How to organize your home for the year!
It’s back to school time in Chicago. As a parent you try to make sure your kid or kids are organized as possible. You give them a pencil case to store all their pencils, pens, erasers etc. They have planners and binders to keep track of assignments and to store notes and other documents. And, […]
