Posts with tag 'home living'
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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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Upgrading Your Home's Lighting Before Winter
Daylight savings time has come and gone, and we're officially in the darkest season of the year.
Don't get us wrong. Our real estate agents love winter in Chicagoland, but we could all use a little more illumination this time of year. These tips for improving your home's lighting will help you live in a brighter, cheerier space just in time for the holidays.
Let In More Natural Light
Natural light is more important than ever during the season when there isn't as much of it to go around. Depending on your home's layout, you could take advantage of sunlight from every angle, but the south-facing portions of your home tend to get the most light. Use lighter curtains for privacy, but keep thick drapes open as much as possible during daylight hours. You could als...
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How to Make Your Home More Pet-Friendly
Your pets are every bit as much a part of your household as you are — but houses aren't usually designed with their four-legged residents in mind.
Here's how you can change that. Read on to learn our real estate agents' pro tips for making your home cat- and dog-friendly — and how to find the perfect pet-friendly home for your entire family.
Creating a Pet-Friendly Space
Making your home pet-friendly is for your benefit as well as your pets' well-being. It's all about keeping your canine and feline companions happy and safe while also keeping your home clean and free from damage.
- Get on their level. One of the first and easiest ways to assess your home is to approach it from your pet's perspective. Look for hazards, like expose...
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How Long Appliances Last: When is it Time to Upgrade?
Kitchen appliances are often taken for granted. We use them every day, but we tend not to think about them too much — until they stop working.
One of the questions our real estate agents get asked the most when showing homes is, "How long will the appliances last?" The good news is that in a new home with brand-new modern appliances, they should last quite a long time! If you're selling your home, upgrading and replacing old appliances can also help sell your home faster and fetch a higher price. Here's what you need to know about the lifespan of various appliances, how to make them last longer and how to know when it's time to upgrade.
Refrigerator and Freezer - 10 to 18 Years
Refrigerators have one of the longe...
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