Category Home Improvement

24
Nov

Cozy Up Your Home for Thanksgiving Dinner

It is almost time for the big Thanksgiving Feast! While most of your attention is probably focused on getting all the groceries, how you are going to prepare all the food, and who is attending the big dinner, you are also going to want your home in tip-top shape. A cozy home environment will put …

26
Oct

Freshen Up Your Home for Fall

As the leaves change colors and the temperatures slowly drop, everyone is getting into the fall spirit! Now is the time to transition your home from the light, summery décor you’ve put together for the hot months to a more comfy, autumn feel. Seasonal updates are your chance to get creative and completely transform your …

1
Sep

Home Maintenance

Home Maintenance Checklist: Must Do’s for Fall Now that the kids are back in school, it’s the perfect time of the year to get some things done around the house. Use the fall as a time to prepare your home for the winter when being outdoors doing repair can be less than desirable, and very …

19
Aug

Outdoor Kitchens in Orland Park

Summer Inspired Outdoor Kitchens in Orland Park, IL Regardless of your summer plans, there is no doubting that you will spend a lot of time outside. When the sun is shining and the weather is beautiful there is no better feeling than spending the whole day soaking up the sun. Your backyard is the perfect …

14
Jul

Creative Ways to Increase Your Home Value

Home improvement projects are on everyone’s to do list during spring and summer. With home improvement projects comes an increased home value (unless your this guy). Renovations also take add a personal flair to a house and give the homeowner an added sense of accomplishment. While many people think that home improvements can become a …

18
Jun

Great Summer Projects Around the House

So you’ve just finished your spring cleaning and now you’re looking to start a new project around the house. Whether you’re searching for a small DIY project to do with the kids or looking into contracting an addition to your home, summer is the perfect season to check off those projects that have been sitting …

22
Apr

Spring Time in the Kitchen

Oh Spring, the season of rebirth. In the home, it is a time for spring cleaning; cleaning out closets of all the boots and heavy jackets, cleaning the windows to prepare them for opening and letting in a fresh breeze. But don’t forget about the kitchen! Spring Cleaning Image via Rodale’s Organic Life Yup, there …

10
Mar

4 Reasons to Improve, Not Move

As families expand or simply need more space, everyone automatically assumes that moving homes is the only option. After years of living in a great neighborhood, having kids in a school they love and all of that time spent improving the value of your home, do you really want to give it all up? Luckily, …

10
Feb

Be Prepared: Problems We Hope You Don’t (but Might) Encounter During Renovation

It’s better to be safe than sorry, they always say. And whoever they are, they are right; especially when it comes to home remodels and renovations. When deciding on a budget for home remodels and renovations, most forget to set aside some emergency money. You never know quite what you will find when tearing down …

12
May

Color Selection

When remodeling a home, one of the most important things to keep in mind is a color scheme. Color is extremely important because it not only helps one express him/herself, but it also sets the mood in a particular room. Whether you are picking out granite or painting a room, you want to make sure …

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