Posts from August 2024
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Gray Vinyl Flooring Is the Trend People Love To Hate—Here's How To Make It More Bearable
If you're a renter or homeowner saddled with gray vinyl floors you absolutely despise, you're not alone.
The Los Angeles Times calls them "soulless" and says tenants hate them.
The Atlantic says they're a "lifeless hue" that can vary in shade from "vape cloud to wet gravel" and are so ubiquitous that people "have begun to plead for mercy."
"Fueled by social media, a hatred for trendy gray flooring is...
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5 Kitchen Features to Consider for Your Renovation That Are Worth the Investment (& 2 That Aren't)
A kitchen renovation means a few things: lots of planning, being okay with eating dinner out of the microwave for weeks, and, a seemingly unending range of features to choose from. Do you cook pasta regularly and need a pot filler over your range? Would a specialty ice maker elevate your beverage experience? And what's with all these "hidden" appliances lately? To help you better plan your makeover, we gathered expert insights from real estate professionals and interior designers to understand which upgrades are worth investing in, and which you might want to skip.
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Home Office Design Ideas
These days, it's more common than ever to have a remote or hybrid job schedule. When folks reach out to us for help finding Chicagoland homes for sale, one of the most requested features is a dedicated home office space.
If you already own your home, you might be wondering how to create or get the most out of a dedicated workspace. Our real estate agents are here to help with that too! These are some of our favorite home office design ideas of 2024....
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Cheap Tricks: How To Prep Your House To Sell When You're Broke
If you're planning to sell your home anytime soon, you've likely heard one phrase repeatedly: curb appeal. In other words, you have to make your well-loved, lived-in home catch the eye of potential buyers in the best possible way.
"Buyers are making decisions about your listing in the first seven seconds of arriving," says Tiffany Szakal, agent and managing broker at The Local Element in Grand Rapids, MI.
But it usually takes a lot of elbow grease—not to mention a large check—to
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The Dangerous Plant That Might Be Lurking in Your Backyard—and How To Avoid Blistering and Burning
Americans, beware: A seemingly innocuous green plant commonly found in backyards and parks can burn and scar skin by altering your DNA. (Warning: Graphic image ahead.)
What sounds like science fiction is actually the unpleasant-sounding giant hogweed. The pretty plant with flowers is, in fact, a massive invasive species that can cause major damage and is creating cause for concern across the U.S.
The British originally brought giant hogweed to the States through the United Kingdom. In the 1800s, Britons first imported the large plants from the Caucasus Mountains in Eurasia to their home turf.
The Brits loved its la...
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