Posts with tag '2024'

Summer is the perfect time to embark on painting projects that can transform your home's appearance and increase its value. With the warm weather and longer days, it's an ideal season for home improvement. If you're considering selling your home or simply want to refresh your living space, here are some painting projects to tackle this summer.

• Refresh Your Front Door
  Your front door is one of the first things people notice about your home. A fresh coat of paint can make a significant impact on your home's curb appeal. Choose a bold color that complements your house's exterior. Trendy paint colors like classic red, navy blue, or even a cheerful yellow can create a welcoming entrance. Not only does this add visual interest, but it can help signal to pot...

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Last year, we shared with you some of our favorite historic homes in Chicagoland. Today, we're back with another look at some of the most significant historic houses in several Chicagoland neighborhoods. 

• Richard H. Driehaus Museum - 40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611 
  Housed in the beautifully restored Nickerson Mansion, the

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Retro diners have a unique atmosphere that makes a great place to charge up with a nourishing meal before work, enjoy a meal with the family or cap off a night on the town. In Chicagoland, you get an excellent mix of newer diners built in a retro style and storied establishments that have been around so long that their retro décor is as authentic as it gets. In the mood for a bit of a blast from the past? Try a trip to one of these 5 retro diners around Chicagoland neighborhoods.

• Pick Me Up Cafe – 4882 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
  A Chicagoland favorite for more than 25 years, Pick Me Up Cafe has earned a reputation for having a diverse menu that caters to a wide variety of dietary needs and preferences. They...

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