Winter is here in Chicagoland! And with the frozen days and snowy weather comes a lot of outdoor gear, most of it ready to bring mud, ice, slush, salt, and snow into your home. But before you resign yourself to months of soggy entryways and dripping, bulky coat racks, there are a number of ways to keep even the harshest outdoors weather where it belongs — out of your hom...
If you have happened to watch any television over the past few years, you've no doubt noticed the explosion of the "house flipping" genre. In these shows, with titles like "Flip or Flop," "
The tradition of the open house started a little over a century ago, tracing its origins back to the first exclusive contracts between seller and broker. Before the exclusive contract, any agent could place a "for sale" sign on a property,...
First impressions are as critical in real estate as they are in every other aspect of life. Research suggests that an impression may be formed within just a few seconds, and that first impressions tend to color our perceptions overall. With so little time to create a positive impression in potential buyers' minds, homeowners cannot overlook the critical first impression their property creates. Enhancing your home's curb appeal can be an easy, low-cost way to ensure that potential buyers feel good about your property before they ever set foot in the door. Boost your home's curb appeal with a few simple tips.
For animal lovers, our two- and four-legged friends are more than pets, they're members of the family. And incorporating our pets into our homes is often a great way to personalize our homes and make our spaces more beautiful and functional for animals and humans alike. As we head into the new year, we share some DIY home projects for animal lovers.
