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Home Office Design Ideas
These days, it's more common than ever to have a remote or hybrid job schedule. When folks reach out to us for help finding Chicagoland homes for sale, one of the most requested features is a dedicated home office space.
If you already own your home, you might be wondering how to create or get the most out of a dedicated workspace. Our real estate agents are here to help with that too! These are some of our favorite home office design ideas of 2024....
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Start a Container Garden This Spring
Spring is here, which means many green-thumbed Chicagoans are dreaming of the gardening season ahead. Rest assured that no matter how big or small your outdoor space may be, you have room to grow some beautiful plants.
Container gardening is a great option for smaller spaces. Anyone with a deck, patio, balcony or stoop can easily grow a thriving container garden in Chicago or try their hand at indoor gardening!
Whether you're interested in growing vegetables and herbs for the table or simply cultivating some charming annual flowers, our real estate agents are here to share some gardening tips for container growing in the Chicago area.
- Choose Your Container
First things first, pick out containers...
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Creative Storage Solutions for Small Spaces
Living in a small space has countless benefits, from improved energy efficiency to easier maintenance. But it also comes with a few challenges, including less storage space.
Finding storage solutions for small spaces often requires you to get creative, and that's where our real estate agents come in. We've worked on homes of every size in dozens of Chicagoland neighborhoods, and in the process, we've learned a thing or two about maximizing the storage potential of small spaces.
- Eliminate Excess
Decluttering is both an opportunity and a necessity when you live in a limited space, so take some time to assess your belongings and decide...
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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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