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Opening the Windows to Your Home Remodel

Have you been planning to renovate parts of your home? Maybe you want to bring back life into your home, increase property value, or you’re preparing to age in place. When starting to plan a home remodel, people often overlook the windows. Windows are more than minor features, they add style, natural lighting, and functionality…

Tips for a Healthy Home Renovation!

Most days we walk through our homes with tunnel vision, ignoring the little details on our way to the kitchen or straight to the family room to relax. When was the last time you stopped and paused to give your home the full attention it deserves? Take a moment to really get a good look…

Designing A Backyard Your Family Will Love

May 16, 2020

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The sun is back and the weather is getting warm again! Let’s turn off Netflix, close the laptop, and enjoy the nature right in your own backyard. Now that Illinois’ Spring season is in full bloom, it’s the perfect time of year to explore new possibilities for your home – especially for seasonal enjoyment. We’ve…

Are You Making The Most of Your Attic?

When was the last time you took a look around your attic? As you climb up the steps, waving away cobwebs, you may realize this dusty space has been forgotten. You may realize that this room is much bigger than you remembered. Is the room filled with boxes and random clutter? Forgotten memories? As you…

Are You an Empty Nester? Maximize the Extra Space in Your Home!

What is that strange, new sound you’re hearing…? It’s quiet! The beautiful silence of an empty nester. You have spent a lifetime being a great parent, helping your children flourish under your love and care. Now that they’ve left for college or recently moved out to start their own lives, the extra space in your home…

Home Renovations to Prepare for Aging in Place

Do you feel the stairs becoming increasingly difficult to climb each night? Are the door handles and hardware around your home causing unnecessary pain in your hands? Would a curbless shower and no skid surface make bathing less stressful? Whether you are planning for aging in place, or you’re caring for a parent who may…

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