Double Hung Vs. Casement Windows: How to Decide? On a windy day, do you hear whistling through your windows? During cold days, do you feel a constant draft around your windows? Does it seem that your utility bills have increasingly gotten more expensive over the last couple years?
Read MoreHappy Spring! As you sit inside anxiously awaiting consistently warm weather, here are a few things to keep in mind as you start preparing your yard work list for getting your landscape up and running for the season: 1) Grasses and Perennials?
Read More1. Paint Color Comes Last. This might seem counterproductive to paint a room after you move in but if you are purchasing new furniture you might end up hurting yourself in the long term.
Read MoreThe homeowners wanted to update the home’s original single pane windows and cedar siding for better comfort and aesthetics. After several meetings the scope of work drastically changed.
Read MoreThis years Pantone Color of the Year is a breath of fresh air! After a few years muted pastels they gave us a bright springy green! This is just the kick in the pants we need during our dreary Chicagoland winter. Everyone welcome the Pantone Color of the Year... Greenery!
Read MoreWhat is Lagom? It is a Swedish word that means not too little, not too much. Just right. While you are probably thinking about Goldilocks and the Three Bears? We are talking about the Scandinavian trend of frugality and balance. IKEA has created a lifestyle project called Live Lagom.
Read MoreAfter a hailstorm, the owners wanted to utilize the insurance money to update their home while replacing the damaged materials. Erdmann Exterior Designs helped the homeowners unify the look of their new windows by installing Navajo Beige trim to match the Navajo Beige siding.
Read MoreWhat do you know about Beechworth Windows? Probably not too much. It is a fairly new product line. But being the sister company of James Hardie it's gotta be pretty good right? We've been installing their products and couldn't be happier with the results.
Read MorePre Insulation Attic This Naperville transformation is clear from the outside. But there were a few things that had to be done on the inside to prepare. First we air sealed the attic and installed new insulation. This helps with energy efficiency and air quality.
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