Welcome 2016! Now is a perfect time to start de-cluttering your home & tackling those projects that you didn’t complete (or event start!) in 2015. Don’t put them off for yet another year…no need to overthink, just start making a list that is workable and attainable. Start with one project at a time and once you get on a … Continue reading
I can’t stop thinking about the tragic fire that spread through a New York home last week killing 7 young children while they were sleeping which also left their mother and older sibiing in critical condition. It was said that the smoke alarms on the first and second floors were not working and that the only … Continue reading
With the sun shining bright, us Chicagoans start to daydream about Spring (or am I just speaking for myself!) But, with the sunshine… comes the risk of ice dams on your home. The icicles on your house may look pretty but could mean trouble. When the ice and snow start to melt off the roof, … Continue reading
The snow has arrived and with this comes the mess of melted snow & dirt inside the house. My plastic boot trays from Bed Bath & Beyond are out & ready to go! But in reality, by the time we enter the house & slip off our boots and walk to the tray…the mud is inside and all … Continue reading
As a native Chicagoan, I find myself commenting on how “warm” it is outside and compared to last winter’s brutal weather…we may as well be living in the tropics! Even though we are all pleased with the milder conditions outside, this does not mean that making sure our home is warm & toasty on the inside … Continue reading
Snow is just around the corner & these preventative steps are a great idea to do now before the cold weather arrives! -THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME- 1. LANDSCAPING: Turn off the water & make sure to empty out your hoses. Clear away sticks and leaves and be sure to fertilize the lawn one more time … Continue reading
Finally we have sunny days & much needed warm weather! After this long & treacherous Winter, your windows are probably in need of a good cleaning. As a listing agent, I tell my sellers that clean windows are an important detail that should not be overlooked. Your home should look fresh & clean & sparkling windows can … Continue reading
I love the bright colored outdoor furniture options that are popping up everywhere! Since winter was so long & drab, why not spruce up your patio with some color. Remember that just a little color, goes a long way. There are so many options to choose from but here are some of my favorites… Violet Resin … Continue reading
It is FINALLY starting to feel like Spring! Yippee…we can see green grass instead of piles and piles of snow. Even though it is exciting to see the sun, don’t forget that your home is also probably glad to have the long and cold winter be a thing of the past. From your roof, to your … Continue reading
Whether you are scouring the web, reading a design magazine or watching HGTV (my favorite,) there are so many opinions on what’s hot & what’s not for the new year. Ideas are everywhere! Be sure to not gravitate towards just what’s trendy because you as the homeowner, need to find what works best for you and your … Continue reading
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