The kitchen is my favorite room in the house.  I love cooking and entertaining for family and friends. A great kitchen combines elements of design with functionality. The best part about designing a kitchen today is the number of designs, styles and layouts that you can play around with. Turn on HGTV or any other…

Chicago Real Estate On The Rise In November Without a doubt, Chicago is the best City in the US!  Living in Lake County for most of my life, I was sad to read this article last September in regards to how fast folks were moving out of Illinois.  The reasons why? Take your pick: Property taxes,…

Windows provide our homes with light, warmth, and ventilation, but they can also negatively impact a home’s energy efficiency. Most everyone knows that installing energy efficient windows can help reduce heating and cooling costs.  Uncle Sam will even give you a tax credit for installing these new windows in your home. If you’re building new, it’s important to understand…