Having 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!
Read MoreWhen we pulled up to this brick faced beauty in Park Ridge, curb appeal was definitely something that it wasn’t lacking at all. The house had great architecture to it and at first glance, we were pretty unsure what this homeowner was having us out to begin with!
Read MoreSince the world of Pinterest people have been able to visualize their dream homes. But how much is it going to cost you? Anyone can take a pretty picture and tell you that it is worth it. But we want to know about the dollars and cents. We are going to list by cost.
Read MoreWhat are your thoughts on these 2016 trends? Keep upper cabinets white or neutral for a clean, timeless feel, then go crazy with the lower cabinets by playing with various wood tones and deeper colors to take your kitchen in two different style directions.
Read MoreWhen we first arrived at this Morton Grove home, the homeowner had a lot of questions and concerns when it came to his project. The home still had all the original cedar on it from the 60’s and this homeowner was very attached to how the cedar looked on his house.
Read MoreLet's be honest we all dream of that perfect home. Maybe you've seen those Realtor.com commercials about finding your bliss. Yeah sure you can try and find the perfect house already completed but chances are you're going to have work with what you got and remodel.
Read MoreThe number one question we receive as contractors is "how much is this going to cost me?". It is a valid question. The answer is not as simple as one might think. There are two types of cost models when it comes to home construction. One, the bid also known as the fixed price.
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