With only a month left of summer, everyone wants to spend every second they can outdoors. Here are some fun ‘indoor’ activities you can adapt to the outdoors to end your summer with a bang.
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Finding unique housewarming gifts is tricky, especially when it comes to first-time homeowners. Long gone are the days of cliche toasters and cheese boards. So what should you bring if you’re invited to a housewarming party?

Here are just a few gift ideas for the different kinds of people in your life:

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It’s time to find your dream house but there’s just ONE thing standing in your way: selling your old home. So how do you stage your current home to make it photo ready? Glad you asked!

Here are 5 simple tips to make your home full-price listing worthy:

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Since moving to the suburbs from downtown Chicago, my husband and I have taken our love for exploring restaurants from the city to Elmhurst.

New spots are popping up every month and some of the best places are hidden out of view.

Whether you live in Elmhurst or plan to visit (it’s worth the trip from the city!), here are the six best restaurant for your next date night or family dinner out.  Continue reading

Spring cleaning can either be the best, or worst, part of the new season.

On one hand, who doesn’t love spring weather? Plus, it can feel good to tackle those projects that you’ve been meaning to get to all winter.

But if you’ve recently moved into a new home, you probably already have a laundry list of “to-do” items to turn your new house into your home.

Here are six tasks to tackle these next few months that will add value to your new home…and immediately make it feel more like your own.

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If you’re putting your home on the market this spring, you may find yourself asking, “how much money do I put into my house?”

Well, there is not one simple, all encompassing answer.

The exterior of your home makes the first impression on your prospective buyers.  Whether buyers see your home for the first time online, or in person, you only have a few seconds to capture their attention.

If the curb appeal is negative, or even neutral, it’s challenging to get them to take a second look, let alone go inside with an open mind.

Luckily, there are some simple solutions that can really pack a punch. Continue reading