As homeowners reach that point when their children have finally flown away and they take a look at their empty nests, they have an opportunity to really evaluate what they want out of a house — and have a lot of fun with it. Architect Paul Konstant builds a lot of homes for empty nesters […]
Mariani Landscape has a new addition: a Design Studio located in Lake Forest. The grand opening event, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Lake Forest Mayor Don Schoenheider, took place Wednesday, July 20, when visitors got a first glimpse into the interactive design space. “The design studio is the creative center of the company, where clients can […]
Building a new home, or having significant remodeling done on your existing house, is no small undertaking. Not only does it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the process can take six to 12 months (or longer!). That’s why it’s so important to choose the right professionals to handle your home construction or renovation […]
Building a new home, or having significant remodeling done on your existing house, is no small undertaking. Not only does it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the process can take six to 12 months (or longer!). That’s why it’s so important to choose the right professionals to handle your home construction or renovation […]
Is there any spot more desperate for organization than the garage of a busy family? Wayward basketballs, buckets of screws and nails, last year’s unused potting soil — you name it, if it’s an item you’re not sure how to deal with, it’s probably lurking in your garage. If the state of your garage causes […]
As a 53-year-old divorcee and former TV news anchor, I took my fourth and final child to college last fall. This prompted a huge life decision: I decided to empty a five-bedroom family home in Cincinnati and move to a 1,200-square-foot apartment in downtown Chicago. Preparing to move into such a dramatically reduced living space […]
As a 53-year-old divorcee and former TV news anchor, I took my fourth and final child to college last fall. This prompted a huge life decision: I decided to empty a five-bedroom family home in Cincinnati and move to a 1,200-square-foot apartment in downtown Chicago. Preparing to move into such a dramatically reduced living space […]
So far, we at Techo-Bloc have shared before and after pictures of beautiful backyard makeovers as well as design ideas for your own outdoor space. But, if you’re still not quite sure what works best for your home, we’ve made it easy to find out with our backyard persona quiz. With just eight easy questions like […]
Less than a decade ago, a hulking Hummer was the ultimate automotive status symbol. Unapologetically large and capable of guzzling massive amounts of gasoline in a single mile, the Hummer was the very antithesis of eco-conscious. Now, the brand is defunct and consumer culture has done a 180 degree turn toward the luxury hybrid. When […]
Less than a decade ago, a hulking Hummer was the ultimate automotive status symbol. Unapologetically large and capable of guzzling massive amounts of gasoline in a single mile, the Hummer was the very antithesis of eco-conscious. Now, the brand is defunct and consumer culture has done a 180 degree turn toward the luxury hybrid. When […]
