Clever Storage for Kids’ Rooms
To many parents, the process of keeping kids’ rooms in your Chicago homes clean never seems to end. And, while a kid’s room may never look quite like the perfect rooms in magazines, a few clever solutions can make it easier to get – and keep – toys, books and clothes more organized. Think Vertical [Read More]
Stay in Sync with Your New Home in Chicago
Thanks to advances in technology, your are now able to communicate with your home in more ways than ever, even while you’re not there. Here’s a look at five apps that allow you to be in sync with your new home in Chicago: If you’re a bit chilly and would like to walk into a [Read More]
Illinois Housing Development Authority Making Rehabs of Foreclosed Properties Possible
Across Illinois, formerly foreclosed properties have returned to the housing market as a result of federal funding from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state’s housing finance agency. NSP funds available through the State of Illinois have enabled 17 subgrantees to create nearly 200 rental units and 91 homeownership units. Work on an additional [Read More]
Adding a Little Luxury to Your Home
Seventy-two percent of homeowners plan to decorate or redecorate in the next two years, according to the 2012 Houzz and Home Survey; and 86 percent said that improving the look and feel of the space was their most important goal. You can find plenty of décor inspiration on sites such as Houzz or Pinterest. And, [Read More]
Chicago Makes Two U-Haul Top Lists
When many people think of moving, the orange U-Haul truck is one of the first things that comes to mind. But, did you think of the fact that U-Haul spends energy figuring out where their orange trucks are going? It turns out a lot of those trucks and the people who rent them are headed to [Read More]
Prep Your Toolbox to Tackle Top Projects
The do-it-yourself movement in Chicago new home improvement continually grows stronger as a way for people to update their homes while saving money. If you’re one of those DIYers ready to get to work, you need to make sure you have the right tools for the job — no matter what that job is. You [Read More]
