Within the last year, Bay Area cities have followed in the wake of others like Portland, Oregon, which led the charge for affordable housing solutions in crowded urban settings. The Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU ordinances in Portland allowed homeowners to squeeze stand-alone cottages for renters into their backyards within strict guidelines. Lacking the large […]
Within the last year, Bay Area cities have followed in the wake of others like Portland, Oregon, which led the charge for affordable housing solutions in crowded urban settings. The Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU ordinances in Portland allowed homeowners to squeeze stand-alone cottages for renters into their backyards within strict guidelines. Lacking the large […]
If you don’t like dealing with crowds during the Black Friday craziness, Cyber Monday is the shopping day for you. We even have a list of Chicago stores that are offering big savings online, so you can still keep it local. So, sit back and finish your holiday shopping so you can fully enjoy this […]
Super chic and seriously unique finds to delight every host, oenophile, and gourmand on your list — even the ones who have everything. Uashmama Metallic Wine Bag, $32-$59 Uashmama is a Tuscany, Italy-based cottage industry that relies on local men and women to sew each bag by hand with a sustainably cultivated fiber that doesn’t […]
Tom Hester founded Hester Painting & Decorating in 1968 with the objective of being known as the “best painting contractor around.” With four decades and three generations aboard, Hester has not only been recognized as Make It Better “Best Of” winner in the home and design for the past six years, but also continues to […]
The coasts are notorious for the soaring cost of real estate, but as these five hot local properties over $5 million demonstrate, Chicagoland has its share of pricey digs. 610 S. Oak St., Hinsdale $7.9 million Elegantly combining tradition and modernity, this brand-new brick home by architect Mike Abraham features a smashing two-story entry foyer with […]
Temperate sea breezes, open horizons, the sound of crashing waves: There’s nothing quite like an oceanfront escape to call your own. These beach houses make the most of their primo locations. 7607 Bay Colony Drive, Naples, Florida $16.75 million This four-story Mediterranean-style mansion on more than an acre of pristine beachfront in Naples, Florida, has […]
Every city has history, but Chicago’s is richer than most, and learning about it is as easy as taking a stroll through the streets (or the real estate listings). 1407 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago $6.495 million Constructed in 1886, this brick Victorian abode on a large corner lot in Wicker Park recently underwent an extensive […]
With more than 30 years experience in architecture, interiors, and landscape design, the Morgante-Wilson team delivers a comprehensive and consistent project from start to finish; creating personalized, memorable spaces. We asked Elissa Morgante, president of Morgante-Wilson Architects, to tell us more about the mission and passions that drive their dedicated team: Make It Better: Briefly describe your […]
There’s a nip in the air and the snow will soon be falling, but these light-filled Chicagoland homes are a sure cure for the winter blues. 200 Burnham Place, Evanston $1.899 million Located steps from Dempster Beach, this architecturally significant landmark six-bedroom home boasts a Daniel Burnham addition with a bright and airy conservatory, and […]
