Area rugs can be a great addition to a room. They're usually much more colorful than carpet and feature fun patterns. Plus, there's no hassle with laying tackboards, banging your knees with kickers or stretching the carpet. Just empty the room, unfurl and rearrange the furniture. Follow these rules for the best plan for laying out your furniture for the dimensions of your room and th...
If you have unexpected company coming over and you need to have a presentable house in a hurry, than this is the guide for you. Don't stress! Your visitors are not going to take a white glove to your home; they are only going to see the living room, the kitchen and a designated bathroom. So close all of the other doors in your home, and tackle what's important.
Living Room...After such a long winter, it's wonderful to see that there is actually a lawn under all of that snow! Since your grass may have taken a beating, use these suggestions to give it a healthy start this year. Aerate If your lawn has trouble absorbing water or if grass is compacted, aerate the yard. This allows air and moisture to enter the top soil and produces healthier...
New seasons bring new colors and new decorating trends. Spring is the perfect time to clean and make old rooms fresh with new paint and decor. When you stylize your home for spring, don't worry about all colors matching perfectly. Accent bold colors with the lighter colors of spring or visa-versa. Make your house the hottest on the block with these design trends.
Radiant O...Are you looking forward to spring break, but the spring in your wallet is broken? Don't worry about affording a vacation to a tropical destination. Try some of these staycation ideas and have a great time close to home. City Pass Get a Citypass and visit some of Chicago's most iconic sites. Visit the
