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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…

Tips for Creating Your Perfect Home Office

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our daily lives. Many Americans have recently found themselves working from home, multitasking their jobs with caring for children and family members. The dining room table has become more than just a place for meals – it’s now the study hall for your children’s E-learning and…

Your Guide to Aging in Place for Retirement

Are you retiring soon, or planning to retire later in 2020? Soon you’ll have the opportunity to finally relax and enjoy the home that you worked so hard to pay off over the years! Staying in the house where your family created memories and where you’ve grown comfortable may sound perfect; however, aging in place…

Enjoy a Happy Holiday Season with Winter Home Prep

November 23, 2019

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As we prepare for another brutal Chicago winter, we also tend to get caught up in all the exciting holiday season prep and festivities. Are you planning a kitchen remodel in time for your family is able to come over in the new year? Do you have such a full calendar of activities that you…

Trending Colors to Redesign your Home for 2020 with Style!

2020’s Trending Colors to Redesign your Home with Style!

September 16, 2019

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Color enhances the design of every home by setting a “mood”, making a statement, and creating a certain energy. Whether you want to be bold, add visual interest, or make a few updates during your remodel, selecting stylish on-trend colors is an easy way to elevate the interior design of your home! As 2020 approaches,…

In-Home Study Rooms Built for Success!

August 19, 2019

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As the school year begins, so does another semester of book reports, essays, homework and test prep! Parents: Do you have a game plan ready to help set your student up for academic success this year? Is there a designated quiet area – aka “study room” – in your home? Children and teens need a…

Sports Dens are the New Trend for Basement Remodels

Unused basements tend to become filled with every old and unwanted item in the house from discarded gym equipment, outdated furniture and especially childhood memorabilia. Unfortunately, this precious square footage often becomes a scary wasteland that nobody really wants to enter – and not to mention occupied by dust! Other people have transformed their basement…

Growing Family? Changing Needs? Home Addition Solutions for You!

Is your home beginning to feel cramped? Are you expecting a new baby? Outgrowing your beloved home doesn’t need to warrant the headache of house hunting! Instead, upgrade your current home to meet your family’s changing needs by building an addition. Expanding your home adds value, maximizes your living space, and improves a family’s overall…

Top 4 Reasons Summer is the Perfect Time to Renovate - Michael Gould

4 Reasons Summer is the Perfect Time for Home Renovations

As summer approaches, a brand new renovation project aligns perfectly with the themes of freshness and new activity. Although other times of the year often spark renovations as well to spruce up your home, we’re sharing the top 4 reasons why summer is the most popular time to renovate… Exceptional Weather Chicago’s weather is much…