12 New Trier Township High School students, finalists in an architecture class contest to develop the lakefront lot at 1330 Sheridan Rd. in Wilmette, presented their plans to judges. Senior Becky Greenberg, pictured here with Quincy Ikler and Max Jablow, took the top prize in the contest. Greenberg’s curvaceous, two-level structure features inverse concave and […]
When Melly Schwartz was a child growing up downstate in Danville, scavenging for interesting cast-offs was her “greatest delight.” “I’m a garbage picker from way back,” Schwartz, of Northbrook, says. ” I love to reinvent things.” Take, for instance, the black-rimmed oval mirror hanging in the upstairs hallway of the two-story home she shares with […]
You’ve probably heard about LEED certification and know it has something to do with building an energy-efficient home, but now North Shore residents have a chance to tour the first LEED-certified home in Winnetka. Located at 1092 Oak St., the 5,200 square foot colonial style red brick home will be open for tours every Thursday […]
Twenty years after finishing their dream home, Peter and Robin Baugher are at it again. The Baughers were the subjects of a mini Wilmette scandal in 1982 when they paid the then princely sum of $250,000 for a little house on Sheridan Road. Nobody could figure out why anybody would pay so dearly for a […]
When New Trier Township High School Architecture teacher Josh Wood heard about the Peter and Robin Baugher’s project to develop an environmentally friendly home on their Sheridan Road lot, he offered the assistance of his class. Intrigued by the possibilities, the Baughers met with Wood’s class as if they were clients, outlining their requirements in […]
It’s a good news/bad news deal in the spring. While it’s the perfect time to get projects done—everyone else is trying to book contractors and get their house painted, decks cleaned and gutters cleared—at the same time. According to Roger Castino, owner of Castino Painting and Home Services, spring is by far the busiest time […]
Spring is time to wash the windows and put away the heavy quilts, but it’s also the best time to do some big projects. Roger Castino, owner of Castino Painting and Home Services also advises his clients to use spring as an opportunity to freshen up inside. The 35-year-old company offers a host of services, […]
You know your home needs a good spring cleaning inside, but don’t forget that the outside of your house has also been beat up by the winter. “Spring’s the time for people to power wash and seal their wooden decks or their masonry patios, whether they’re concrete, brick or flagstone,” explains Roger Castino, owner of […]
Lake Forest designer Amy Leafblad says that while each season offers opportunities to change a home’s interior, spring boasts the opportunity to make the most dramatic difference. “By this point of the year, we are all feeling sun-deprived and most likely suffering from cabin fever!” Leafblad says. To create a new mood, Leafblad advises her […]
We love our gardens. From tiny window ledge herb gardens to pottage layouts worthy of a Nancy Meyers film; you can find these and everything in between on the North Shore. While most gardeners love choosing plants and spend hours with their landscape designer or their shovel, few focus on lighting their property and gardens. […]
