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In addition to popular rooftop bars, restaurants, and event spaces, many homes in the metro area come with a rooftop space for outdoor relaxation — it's one of the best ways to maximize your greenspace in an urban setting. If your rooftop space could use a refresh, or has felt like more of an afterthought, our real estate agents are here to help with inspiration that's both stylish and budget...

Spring is here, which means many green-thumbed Chicagoans are dreaming of the gardening season ahead. Rest assured that no matter how big or small your outdoor space may be, you have room to grow some beautiful plants. 

Container gardening is a great option for smaller spaces. Anyone with a deck, patio, balcony or stoop can easily grow a thriving container garden in Chicago or try thei...

With more time at home in 2020, people here in Chicagoland and across the country got busy working on their lawns and gardens. With the rise in gardening has come a renewed interest in sustainable gardening practices — which can provide you with the lush, invigorating, and relaxing outdoor oasis of your dreams, while minimizing any negative impacts on the environment.  Sustainable and eco-friendly gardening can mean adopting any number of practices, from avoiding chemicals that contribute to pollution, to opting for manual lawnmowers rather than gas-powered models. Broadly speaking, sustainable gardening really means adopting a mindful mindset and choosing methods, materials, and resources that can lessen your impact — and even benefit the local ecosystem. Feeling inspired to create a garden that gives back to the amazing natural world we call home? Here are seven simple sustainable gardening ideas to try out in your Chicagoland home this summer:

Many people spend the long, cold winter dreaming of all the fun things they'll get to do in spring. From picking fresh flowers, to hosting a backyard barbecue, to taking advantage of one of the area's incredible parks or forest preserves, there is no shortage of ways to go out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine as spring comes back to Chicagoland.  At the same time, it's important to make sure your home is ready for the changing spring weather. Your property's most important systems may need a tuneup to recover after a tough winter season. Meanwhile, it's important to get your property ready for the heavy rains and unpredictable temperatures that come with springtime in Chicagoland. You'll also want to think ahead about how you can best prepare your indoor and outdoor spaces for the dry, hot summer weather that lies ahead. 

As the winter weather settles in, plenty of people in Chicagoland go into "hibernation" mode, spending as much time as possible in the great indoors — all the better to avoid the snow, slush, and freezing winds that make their way through the region.  While staying in can feel cozy and comfortable, it's also easy to start to feel a little cooped up during the long, dark winter. As "cabin fever" sets in, many people start to feel restless, and begin looking around for productive things to do. Fortunately, the winter weather doesn't mean that you have to put your passion for DIY projects on ice! In fact, there are plenty of little things you can do around the house to make your home more functional, beautiful, and comfortable, even on a frosty winter's day.  Looking for some indoor home projects to tackle this winter? Here are five handy ideas to get your to-do list started: 
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