Posts from February 2024
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Ring in the Year of the Dragon in Chicagoland
The Lunar New Year — also sometimes referred to as Chinese New Year — is the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar. It's celebrated by millions of people all over the world, but most notably by many East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 10 and the Chicagoland area is packed with events to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Wherever you are in the city or the surrounding suburbs, make sure to stop by one of these events for an unforgettable cultural experience.
Global Connections at Navy Pier
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Loop, Chicago
Attendees at the AON Grand...
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What Is Minimalism? A Less-Is-More Decor Approach That's a Breeze To Achieve
There comes a time in every homeowner's decor journey when they long to hit the reset button on their home's look, especially when the calendar turns over to a new year.
But instead of hopping on a new trend for 2024, why not consider one that has stood the test of time? Yup, we're talking about the effortless yet cooly elegant decor style known as minimalism.
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Are Your Curtains Wide Open or Closed Tightly? What Your Privacy Habits Say About You
Do you pull back the curtains on your life—or shut them tight? Welcome to the great drape debate of 2024.
Indeed, according to a study from the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners who earned more than $150,000 per year were almost twice as likely to raise their blinds as those with smaller incomes. One theory is that wealthy homeowners might enjoy showing off all they own.
But is leaving your windows completely naked s...
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Repair or Replace the Fridge, Dishwasher, or Oven? How To Decide
The wheezing washer. The fridge on the fritz. When your home appliances are ailing, you may struggle with that perennial question: Repair or replace? Sure, new is always nice, but that can get pricey. However, if you funnel money into repairs, who's to say it won't break down again later? Decisions, decisions…
Waffle no more, homeowners: Ask yourself these five questions to get some clarity on what to do.
1. How old is the appliance?
Appliances aren't made to last forever, and a general rule of thumb is that if your appliance has reached the ripe old age of 7 or more, it's probably time for a replacement, says Tim Adkisson, director of product engineering for Sears Home Services.
However, the ag...
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