How would you define a good neighbor? Is it someone you enjoy socializing with or someone you trust to watch over your home when you aren’t there? Sometimes you have to start by BEING a good neighbor in order to HAVE good neighbors. While you don’t have to be best friends with your neighbors, it certainly helps when the people who live around you are people you can still communicate with and feel safe around.
When making the decision to live in the city of Chicago or any of its suburbs, it can be difficult to narrow down your choices to the one that makes the most sense. Are you interested in the bustling inner-city or the quiet of a rural setting? Or how about something in between? If that still makes it tough to choose, it’s helpful to make a list of pros and cons about what areas you want to consider and why.
Nothing transforms your home faster than how it appears – both inside and out. And what that means is, color is the key! The way you use color, and where, determines how well everything else you use or decorate with will fall into place. There is no room for old, faded, or peeling paint – not if you want to create a lasting impression.
If you are selling your Naperville home, you’ve picked the right time. With the demand for housing at an all-time high, a shortage of inventory, and low mortgage rates, buyers are eager to buy a home in the suburbs.
We all recognize the immense role that home insurance plays in protecting our homes and our belongings. Sometimes, though, you can’t help but wonder:
“Why is my comprehensive home insurance premium so high?”
“What’s driving premium rates up?”
“Why am I paying so much more this year than I did last year – even with the same [...]
If it sounds like an impossible task to maintain a clutter-free home, it really isn’t! With a few minor changes to your daily routine, you won’t have to struggle with endless hours lost on decluttering. This will prove invaluable when entertaining guests, or when trying to sell your Chicagoland home – because you will always be at the ready.
As a first-time homeowner, you know what it takes to get through showings, closing, and moving day. You did it all and probably have quite a story to share with all your friends and family! Maybe it’s not been all that long ago since you bought your first home – or maybe it’s been a few decades.
Do you spend a good majority of time with your family in the kitchen in your Naperville home? If you don’t already have one, an island in your kitchen can give you more surface space to prep and cook, but also give you an instant area to dine as a family. Having an island kitchen is a growing trend that keeps getting better.
Did you know that dust motes can be hazardous to your health? They can contribute to everything from allergies to bacterial infections – and the likelihood will only multiply during the winter months when your house is closed up against the elements... why not add a touch of style and elegance with an abundance of indoor houseplants? Not only will they add a pop of color to your surroundings, but they will also purify the air and keep you and your family healthy!
We’re all looking at space and efficiency now that we’re mostly working at home during COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you work from home and need a home office, or you commute between work and home, here are 12 ideas on how to design your home office...
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