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Preparing Your Chicagoland Home for Winter: Insulation and Heating Tips
Our real estate agents are no strangers to wind and snow here in Chicagoland. In fact, we've learned more than a thing or two about how to keep your home safe, secure, and, above all, warm this winter.
Heating and insulation tips for Chicago winters
Winter will be here before you know it, and your home will have to withstand all the challenges the season brings. Here's how to stay warm and avoid heat loss in your home in Chicagoland during the coldest months of the year.
Update windows
Old windows are often extremely inefficient, and replacing them with modern windows can drastically improve your home's efficiency. Look for insulated double- or triple-pane windows that are Energy Star rated.
Find and seal air leaks
There are innumerable tiny and not-so-tiny places where cold...
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Hosting the Perfect Summer BBQ: Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space
Nothing says "summer" quite like hosting a backyard barbecue. The smell of food cooking over hot coals captures the mood of summer in Chicago like nothing else, and if you're anything like our real estate agents, you're more than ready to get the grill going.
That being said, you may also be ready to make a few improvements to your outdoor living space before inviting all your friends and family over. Here's how to level up your grill game and get your backyard ready for BBQ season in Chicagoland.
- Upgrade your grill.
If you've been using the same small, cramped barbecue grill for multiple seasons, it may be time for an upgrade. Especially if you're planning on hosting a get-together with lots of hungry guests. Charcoal grills are ideal for smoking meats and slow-cooking ribs and brisket, but gas gril...
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How to Get Your Chicagoland Home Ready for Summer
Are you ready for summer in Chicagoland? It's the season of street fairs and farmers markets, and days spent beachside along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. For Chicago homeowners, the months leading up to summer also offer an opportunity to prepare for the season ahead. Our real estate agents are here to share five helpful tips for getting your home summer-ready!
- Wash your walkway and driveway.
Chances are, there's a lot of dirt, plant matter, and other assorted grime and debris all over your driveway and walkway from the colder months. As summer approaches, it's time for a cleanup. If there's a lot of loose material, start by sweeping it up with a push broom and dustpan (resist the urge to use your leaf-blower to avoid raising a major dust cloud). Then use a power washer to spray down hard surfaces...
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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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