Appliance Repair or Replace? Tips on When to Fix and When to Flip
The dishwasher keeps leaking and you’re convinced it’s not because you overstack.
Home Maintenance: Spring Checklist
The snow is gone, and warmer weather is almost here to stay. Here’s a list of the 6 things that need to get done (not all by you) as you transition your house from winter to spring. Wash the windows. Wipe away the grime inside and out and let that sun shine in. Unless […]
Fresh: Birds of a Feather
Libertyville interior designers Carol Carani and Victoria Lidstrom have opened a shop, Leggy Bird Designs. They’ve partnered with Laurie King, a furniture restorer, and antique lovers Kelly Murphy and Danette Lemm. They stock the items they would choose for clients, mixing old and new to create eclectic, interesting looks. And when they’re not designing, you’ll […]
Rolling Stone Gathers Moss
Charlotte Moss heads to Lake Forest in May Manhattan-based interior designer Charlotte Moss often employs horseback riding anecdotes when talking about style and decor, but the longtime equestrian is no one-trick pony. In addition to creating timeless and elegant interior designs, Moss designs home accessories, including a fragrance, china and fabric, and she recently finished […]
Design Tips for Romance Ready Bedrooms
A beautiful bedroom can create an aura of romance and closeness every day for a husband and wife, says Summer Thornton, of Summer Thornton Design. Make it yours “I generally advise husbands to allow their wives to have a bit more influence in the bedroom,” Thornton explains. “It’s to their benefit since the bedroom is […]
Home Entertainment Systems
Although many experts recommend holding big events at reception halls, hotels or restaurants, there’s nothing like throwing a fantastic party at home—if you’re prepared. Think Through the Basics Seating, lighting, space. Is there room for 100 of your nearest and dearest to mingle, talk and laugh? A room, like this one, which was designed by […]
10 Ways You Can Help The Great Lakes
Want to help with the Great Lakes? Here are 10 different ways:
Boycott the Baggie: Pledge to Go Green
Each year, it is estimated that 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year.
Are You Prepared for the First Major Winter Storm?
When we experience extreme snow conditions in Chicago your house may experience what’s called an ice dam.
Keeping Your Floors Free of Winter Gunk
As sure as below zero temperatures, you can count on muddy, wet children tracking the remnants of a good time into the family home.
