Posts from November 2024
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Holiday Décor Tips to Make Your Home Feel Festive
Our real estate agents love every season in Chicago, but there's something truly special about the holidays. From the festive lights that illuminate the Magnificent Mile to the city's official Christmas tree in Millenium Park, there's always a lot to experience around Chicagoland this time of year.
If you want to bring some of that holiday cheer into your home, here's how to deck the halls in your Chicago home this December.
- Up Your Candle Game
'Tis the season to illuminate your home with candlelight. The warm glow of candles provides a warm holiday atmosphere, especially for family dinners. Choose some lively ornamental candle holders to pair with candles in holiday colors. If you're concerned about open flames, choose a battery-powered candle — many of them are al...
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Top Trending Home Projects To Tackle Before Winter Sets In
Feel like you just put away the grill and finished your fall cleanup? Well, it's already time to tackle a bunch of new home tasks before winter fully sets in.
Tech platform Thumbtack has compiled its top trending home projects to...
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Avoid a Blizzard Blunder! Here's How To Protect Your Home From a Snowstorm
Yes, it's beginning to look a lot like winter. Frigid cold weather is finally making its way across the country, dropping heavy amounts of snow in the central states. Many homeowners are bracing for the impact that continuing inclement weather can have on their property.
So, have you taken all the necessary precautions to protect your home from the perils of a snowstorm?
When a blizzard hits, it can unload heavy amounts of ice and snow that can cause severe damage to your abode. To bet...
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It Might Be Time To Break Up With Your Sofa: 6 Signs Your Couch Needs Hauling Away
Let's face it—a sofa isn't just another piece of furniture. It's often the centerpiece of a living room, where memories are made, naps are taken, and family time unfolds (plus a whole lot of TV binge-watching). But parting ways with it? That's tough.
Not only is it heavy and awkward to move, but replacing a couch can be pricey. The average cost of a new sofa ranges between $1,500 and $3,000, though options can stretch from $500 for budget models to $10,000 or more for high-end designs
That price tag—and its central role in your home—means many of us will ignore a sagging cushion or a frayed armrest and try to squeeze a few extra years out of our t...
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Minimalist Home Decor Tips for Every Room
Minimalist home decor is more than a trend — it's a method of simplifying your space and creating a clean, serene environment for your home. Like the Konmari Method that took the world by storm, minimalist decorating can also be a jumping-off point for self-improvement and more conscious consumption. If you're interested in bringing minimalist design into your space, here are a few tips to help you get started.
Choose a neutral color palette
Shades of white are what first come to mind when envisioning a minimalist color palette, but clean, white decor is not always the most realistic color for every lifestyle — especially one that comes with children and four-legged friends. I...
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