For the sixth year in a row, our audience has spoken — this year louder than ever before. With more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories, what follows are the best businesses and services in Chicago and around the North Shore. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016.
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Builder A. Perry Homes It’s a four-peat for this family-run business known for award-winning architecture and expertly crafted custom homes. 564 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka Best Architect (Suburbs) Reynolds Architecture […]
Are you more “country rustic” or “European flair”? Or maybe even “polished casual” with a hint of “English garden”? Summertime calls for outdoor barbecues and family parties on the patio. However, using your front yard and backyard spaces this season might require renovations. But don’t panic! You just need to understand your tastes and find […]
Your dad works hard all year — this year give him the gift that will give him a break: Hester Home Maintenance. Finally, there is a reliable service that will take care of many of the tasks most critical to protecting and maintaining your home. Home maintenance is crucial and should be done consistently to […]
Your bedroom should evoke your sense of style, taste and comfort, and be your personal oasis. At Bedside Manor Ltd, we can help you create the perfect getaway without leaving town. Better yet, stop into one of our four stores during June and save up to 40 percent on all furniture. Here are five tips […]
Even a master of home design like HGTV’s Chip Wade admits there are projects he wishes he could redo. The key to a successful renovation, Wade says, is coming up with an authentic, personal cost-effective canvas before putting together that dream home Pinterest board. Make It Better caught up with the Atlanta native and host of Elbow […]
Walk into Rosemary Wormley’s basement and you’d have no idea where she has thousands upon thousands of Legos hidden. Hint: They’re under the bench. “People have always come to my house and said, ‘Where’s all your stuff?’” Wormley jokes. She designed the built-in bench specifically to fit her son’s large Lego storage bins, plunking down […]
If you showed up to a job interview with an ill-fitting suit, an outdated resume and bad breath, you probably wouldn’t get the job — no matter how qualified you are. The same principle applies to selling your house. Even if a house has great bones and is in a prime location, staging can make […]
Summer is almost here (we promise!), which means you’re about to spend a lot more time in your backyard. If that thought doesn’t excite you like it should, it might be time to design the backyard of your dreams. Not sure that’s possible? Your outdoor space has way more potential than you might think. Find […]
Chicago winter has gone easy on us this year and it’s already starting to feel like spring. Now’s the time to start thinking about that landscape job you may have been putting off. Whether you’re going for a refresh of an existing landscape, a total tear-out of an eyesore left by a previous owner, or […]
