Saying “Winter is coming” seems to evoke images of white walkers, dragons, and epic battles for Game Of Thrones fans all over the world. Saying that Winter is coming does not, however, evoke images of hanging out on or installing a deck.
Read MoreTis the season... for energy efficiency! Before you create your holiday shopping list, read through our energy efficiency tips and check these off your seasonal “To Do” list.
Read MoreWindows provide our homes with light and ventilation, and visually transform a room; but they can have a negative affect on a home’s energy efficiency.
Read MoreNow that the New Year has rolled around, you’re probably brimming with an abundance of new goals and possibilities for yourself. Some of those goals may be to exercise more, save money, run a half or full marathon or spend more quality time with your family.
Read MoreThe outside of your home has to take a lot of abuse. No matter what type of materials you have on your home’s exterior, they have to be able to withstand the rough Chicago winters, as well as the hot summer sun and all the various extreme weather events in between.
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 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 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 MoreEven though the weather doesn't feel like it winter is just around the corner. I'm all about chunky knits and wool socks but I'd rather not have to wear them inside my house. In a perfect world I would keep my home at a balmy 77 degrees...alas that would be expensive AF.
Read MoreBrr... you can start feeling the nip in the air. Fall officially starts on the 22nd. It is time to start getting your home ready for the rough Chicago winter. If you didn't catch our blog post last week it was about getting your garden and yard ready for all of that snow ❄️.
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