Things to do in Chicago December 2021
Things to do in Chicago in December 2021 1. Christkindlmarket After going virtual in 2020, the iconic German-inspired holiday market at Daley Plaza returns to Chicago this year for just over a month of Christmassy celebrations. Details about specific vendors are still relatively light at the moment, but you can expect stalls stocked with handmade […]
How to Touch-up Paint Without Repainting the Whole Wall
PROJECT OVERVIEW The walls in your home see their fair share of abuse. Between kids, pets, and the general wear and tear of everyday life, scrapes and smudges are bound to emerge. However, there might not be enough of these ugly marks to justify repainting the whole wall. When that’s the case, a touch-up paint […]
Ultimate Fall Cleaning Checklist
Fall is the perfect season to get your home clean and cozy for winter and the holiday season and complete household chores that may have been neglected during summer vacations. The heat of summer has passed, and the weather is still mild enough to be outdoors to make sure everything is ready for cold weather. […]
What Is Industrial Farmhouse Style?
Industrial Farmhouse is a popular decorating style that blends both the industrial and farmhouse-inspired home décor trends of recent years. Industrial Farmhouse-style décor balances hard and soft, old and new, and cold and warm finishes, textures, furniture, and décor to create livable, comfortable spaces that are on-trend but have a timeless quality that is rooted […]
How To Transition Your Home Decor From Halloween To Thanksgiving
Switching around your home decor theme throughout the fall season can be made simple with some quick tricks and tips. After Halloween ends, you can easily create a welcoming and fresh environment for the next holiday. Here are 5 steps on how to transition your home decor from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Step 1: Remove Spooky […]
Does your Home have what Buyers Want?
Does your home have what buyers want? The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no longer need […]
Things to do in Chicago November 2021
November has arrived, bringing with it the first appearances of wintry weather and an onslaught of holiday events. Kick your month off by attending literary events at the annual Lit & Luz Festival, which highlights authors from Mexico and the U.S., or catch the final few weeks of this season’s Art on theMART projections downtown. […]
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 […]
