December is one of the most popular times for people to get or gift new technology. We may decide to upgrade our own laptop and pass our old one on to our kids. Or, we may decide to completely revamp our office as a gift to ourselves to get ready for a productive New Year….
Home Tips, Design & Improvement
5-tips for Renovating or Installing a Bathroom
The kitchen and the bathroom are 2 of the spaces in your home that can have a major impact. I have lived in 3 different houses. The first one was built in 1961. It was old, outdated, and in need of some fixes. One of those was the upstairs bathroom! I wish I still had…
7 Ways To Welcome Spring Into Your Home
The past week or so in Chicago has been the most insane weather that I have seen in a long time! When I woke up in Chicago last Monday morning and looked out the window I had a shock. There was snow everywhere! It was beautiful. But umm… it was April 9th! I was certainly…
Earth Day is Coming – Be More Environmentally Conscious
Over the past few years, we have heard a lot about living “green”. But what exactly does that mean? The short definition is that Green living is a lifestyle that tries in as many ways as it can to bring into balance the conservation and preservation of the Earth’s natural resources, habitats, and biodiversity with human culture…
Spring is Here! Consider These Healthy Home Renovations
Last week we talked about what to do to create a healthy home from the start when building. It’s great to get a jump on making sure that your home is created with things to keep your home healthy. But, what if you are buying an older home or wanting to update your existing home?…
5 Tips for Building a Healthy Home From the Start
Even though I’ve gone through the process of building two homes over the past 12 years, there is still more to learn. Housing technologies, building materials, and processes are always changing. We are always learning more about the materials that go into building our home and whether or not they are good for us. We are…