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The Ultimate Checklist for Aging in Place

We’ve all learned a lot about ourselves and paid more attention to our homes during the pandemic. Many of us are truly appreciating the value of our homes through the recent shelter in place. COVID-19 has given many of us a newfound gratitude for our homes and the protection they offer! Plus the vulnerable and…

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…

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…

Enjoy the Bright Benefits of Adding a Sunroom to Your Home

While we have been enjoying Illinois winter and unpredictable weather, designers are focusing on bringing more light and nature into the home with remodeling projects for 2020. Trending ideas include refreshing kitchen and bathroom spaces through decor, plants, lighter paint colors, solar tubes, and other sustainable pieces. Architects look at sunrooms or screened-in porches as…

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…

Planning Your Modern Kitchen Remodel

October 14, 2019

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Innovative kitchen remodeling ideas and modern design trends make it an exciting and inspiring time to renovate your home. Be ahead of the curve on emerging trends and innovations as you get your kitchen ready for the holidays. Remodeling your kitchen is an investment in your current home to match your family’s changing needs, style…

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…

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…

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…