The 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.
Read MoreHaving a leaky roof is more than just annoying. Ignoring it won't make it go away either. The National Association of Home Builders suggests getting your roof checked every three years even though a good roof should last a few decades. These are some of the problems a leaky roof can cause.
Read MoreThis home had aluminum siding and wanted to completely eliminate all of it. The clients wanted to update the look and make the home look like it belongs in the upscale country club neighborhood in which it resides.
Read MoreYes, it is 13 days until Christmas... you should already have your holiday decorations out. With the first snow out of the way it is actually starting to look and feel like Christmas time. To achieve the merry look you will need a few things.
Read MoreDecember is here! Time to start the holiday decorating. While wreaths aren't exclusively winter holiday decor, they do seem to be more frequent once the cold weather starts. We found some DIY wreaths that we enjoyed and thought you would to. Let's get crafting!
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