Posts from October 2024
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La Nina Is Coming: How To Prepare and Protect Your House—Based on Where You Live
Weather: It's the pinnacle of idle chatter—a topic to fill time when talking with folks we have little in common with.
But the weather is much more than watercooler talk about the temperature outside right now. And phenomena like El Niño and La Niña merit a much deeper discussion. These climate patterns affect the economy—and, of course, real estate.
As of today, there's a 60% chance that a weak La Niña will develop as we head into the winter months. La Niña occurs when sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean drop to below-average levels for an extended amount of time.
If it does come to fruition, the pattern will likely affect temperatures and precipitation across the country.
But how will a potential La Niña affect you...
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Halloween Season: Where to Take a Haunted Tour in Chicagoland
Chicago is often considered to be one of the most haunted cities in America. With Halloween right around the corner, our real estate agents are here to share their favorite haunted Chicago ghost tours this season.
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Halloween Activities Around Chicagoland
It's about to be Halloween in Chicagoland, and our real estate agents are ready to celebrate. The Windy City offers endless ways to enjoy the spookiest season — if you're searching for fun, family-friendly Halloween events in Chicagoland, you've come to the right place.
- Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns - 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Experiencing the Chicago Botanic Garden after-hours is a great way to spend a crisp fall night, and Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns offers a chance to do just that. Taking place from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm on the evenings of October 16 to 2...
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Half of Americans Have a Cluttered Room They Consider 'Unsalvageable'—but Believe It or Not, There's Hope
Do you feel like you've got way too much stuff and are buried under clutter?
I certainly do. Over the years, I've spent thousands of dollars on professional organizers, read countless organizing books, rented dumpsters, and even taken everything out of my rooms and started over. Even so, clutter control continues to be a challenge.
I'm not alone.
According to a new study by Talker Research for The Container Store, half of all Americans have at least one room in their home that they believe is "unsalvageable" with clutter.
The respondents provide their r...
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What Is Paint Primer, and What Does Primer Do?
Primer helps prep, seal, and protect the surface you're about to paint, leading to better-looking exterior and interior walls.
"A primer works to seal in stains, create a smoother, more even finish, and ensures superior adhesion between the top coat and the surface you're painting," explains John Kim, a product manager at Dunn-Edwards.
Using a primer will also increase your paint's durability. (Read: It'll chip less.)
Do I need primer before painting?
While painting on a primer may seem onerous since you're essentially doing double the work, it's an important step for certain projects. But not all jobs call for primer; it depends on several factors—including the surface you're painting (is there a bad stain?), the type of pain...
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