Landscape water features can run the gamut from decorative features such as pools, ponds and waterfalls to the more utilitarian like timed sprinkler systems and rain water collection. Whether you’re looking to add a new and delightful layer of sight and sound from the trickle of a fountain or just want to waste less water […]
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It’s Monday morning and the neighbor’s landscaping crew is at it. Again. The imposing whir of mowers and blowers penetrate the air until finally, it stops. Bird song returns but clouds roll in. Just as the downpour begins, another neighbor’s sprinkler system announces its morning cycle with a sputtering shush. Water runoff gushes toward the […]
In the world of desirable real estate, there’s almost nothing that tops a waterfront property. Local brokers Julie Deutsch, Jody Handler-Dickstein and Linda Levin weigh in on why a home on the lake is a great investment. When it comes to homes in the Chicago area, few amenities match the value added by being on […]
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 […]
The iconic home from the classic coming-of-age film “Sixteen Candles” is on the market. @properties, the largest independent real estate brokerage firm in Illinois, is listing the Evanston home, which is located at 3022 Payne St. in Evanston. The six-bedroom, four-bath beautiful brick home, listed for $1.425 million, offers three floors huge spaces and features newly renovated bathrooms, […]
The iconic home from the classic coming-of-age film “Sixteen Candles” is on the market. @properties, the largest independent real estate brokerage firm in Illinois, is listing the Evanston home, which is located at 3022 Payne St. in Evanston. The six-bedroom, four-bath beautiful brick home, listed for $1.425 million, offers three floors huge spaces and features newly renovated bathrooms, […]
Imagine an all-you-can-eat buffet that offers only meat. No veggies. No fruit. Not even water. Would you go? Probably not. This is how pollinators see your landscape, particularly if it appeals to only one type of pollinator. Whether your yard is a work in progress or you have an established landscape, a few simple plant […]
Ashley Murphy and Molly Graves whip your house into organizational shape so you can focus on the more important things: peace, calm, and being with your family. Moving — for those of us who enjoy both knowing where their stuff is and, you know, BEING ABLE TO ACTUALLY FIND IT — can be rather traumatic. You have boxes, […]
Ashley Murphy and Molly Graves whip your house into organizational shape so you can focus on the more important things: peace, calm, and being with your family. Moving — for those of us who enjoy both knowing where their stuff is and, you know, BEING ABLE TO ACTUALLY FIND IT — can be rather traumatic. You have boxes, […]
