Prior to 2002, giving women hormones during the peri and menopausal years was considered the standard of care. In 2001, 17.9 million women were on at least one hormone replacement therapy [HRT] drug. In 2002, a study called the “Women’s Health Initiative” hit the headlines, stating that HRT raised the risk of cancer and didn’t […]
Here’s a very useful list of what professional landscape companies do in the fall for their own properties and their clients’ homes. 1. Aerate the lawn’s compacted soil so water and nutrients can reach the roots. 2. Feed your grass roots since they continue to grow until about 40 degrees. Fall is a good time […]
With the popularity of outdoor living expected to hit its highest peak yet this year, we are seeing a shift away from seasonality as homeowners adopt a more year-round mindset regarding their outdoor spaces. Outdoor living is no longer restricted to spring and summer. The innovative approaches in high-performance materials, lighting, and outdoor electronics (video […]
In 2005, Claire Liszkay went on a trip to Nicaragua and what was originally a personal mission to learn Spanish turned into a life-changing experience. Liszkay watched workers at a local hospital strike over a lack of resources and funds. “I saw the disparity between folks who have and folks who don’t have. I had […]
Home Maintenance Program Takes Care of the Tasks Homeowners Forget or Ignore Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference in preparation for the upcoming cold weather. While many of these maintenance tasks are fairly simple, they are still very important to complete before cold […]
Today’s modern woman wants to feel youthful and vibrant, which includes feeling youthful “down below.” The problem is that when we begin experiencing issues in that department, we don’t openly talk about it and tend to suffer in silence. You are not alone … it is extremely common for women to experience changes in vaginal […]
When this Highland Park homeowner finished her master bedroom, bath, and dressing room renovation, all she could say was, “This project totally changed my life!” The proud owner of a 1924 red brick Georgian-style home worked with her architect to reconfigure a tiny master bath into a grand spa-like space without moving structural walls. In […]
More and more people feel comfortable designing with their own personal style in mind. Instead of just the basics, you will see lots of hand painted cement tiles (or porcelain that mimics the hand painted look), wide distressed wood planks, and decorative 3D (dimensional) tile used as accent walls. Marble and cement looks in quartz […]
Olivia “Livy” Shorter is just 7 years old and, in many ways, Olivia is a typical little girl. She loves cheerleading, baking cookies, and listening to Beyonce. She is the little sister to brothers Adam, 11, and Dylan, 9. As typical as Olivia is, she has lived with the burden of a chronic, incurable illness […]
Like many 6-year-olds, Liam Cohen has a bright smile, a favorite color (green), and is looking forward to days spent splashing in the pool and playing with his friends. But in just his first six years, Liam has undergone numerous surgeries and procedures to address the challenges he faces in living with a condition called […]
