Rocco Fiore & Sons is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2017. For 70 years, the respected landscaping company has delivered the industry’s best “quality, service and value.” The company began in 1938 when Rocco Fiore Sr. came to America to work for his uncle at the family nursery. In 1947, he established Rocco Fiore & […]
For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]
Everyone knows that summer is that time of year where you can finally stash away those thick winter sweaters and take that adorable short dress out for a spin. Summer may be known as a time to rearrange your closet, but it’s also an opportunity to redecorate your home! Don’t shy away from doing a […]
Welcome to the most popular summer gathering space: the outdoor kitchen. After all, why settle for a stand-alone grill and paper plates when you could have an entire kitchen in your backyard — refrigerator, oven, sink, countertop and cabinets included? We asked area experts for their top tips on creating the perfect outdoor kitchen. Here’s […]
Many people don’t associate carpet as the healthy choice for flooring. Contrary to popular belief, carpet holds a lot of health benefits, can be the green and natural flooring choice, and provides endless amounts of styles and color. Health Benefits New carpet is the lowest VOC-emitting flooring choice available and requires fewer cleaning chemicals than […]
You don’t have to do a full-scale remodel to introduce modern conveniences and style into your kitchen and bath. Simply changing the faucets can go a long way in updating the look and feel of your space. From hands-free faucets for convenience during holiday meals to elegant waterfall faucets for a spa-like bath experience, there’s […]
There is a riddle that goes something like this: There are only two barbers to choose from and there are no other barbers located within 100 miles. Barber Bob has a bad haircut and his shop has dirty floors and windows. Barber Bill always has a spotless shop and has a neatly trimmed haircut. Who would […]
Builders often brag that they build a quality home. Unfortunately, most homeowners are unable to measure quality. Here are some questions to ask a builder to determine their level of quality: Do you earn continuing education each year to understand proper procedures for materials and construction methods? Are there written rules for subcontractors to follow […]
When you consider the amount of time you spend at home, you should not compromise on having something that is well-designed and well-built. Your home is the venue for family traditions, where memories are created and where you rest and recover. At every price point, there are ways to minimize the compromises that most people […]
Hard surface flooring, especially hardwood or authentic hardwood lookalikes, are dominating main living areas in single family homes, condos and apartments all over the country. Given this widespread national trend, area rugs have become more important than ever. Rugs not only warm up a room and help designate different areas within open concept spaces, but they […]
