Exterior doors convey a home's personality right at the threshold, but keeping your home safe is their most important purpose. Here are a few things you need to check to make sure all your outside doors are capable of keeping you and your family safe. Check the locks. Start with the basics: inspect are the locks on your doors. If you see visible signs of wear or rust, your lock...
Cleaning out your bathroom exhaust fans can reduce the risk of mold and allergens, which makes this chore incredibly important. It may not be the most enjoyable task but it's essential for a happy and healthy home. Use these tips to make short work of an often-overlooked task.
The Oak Park area is seeing an upswing in the market for homes designed by famous architects, as indicated by the speedy sale of a recent Baird & Warner listing. Steve Scheuring, a broker associate at the Baird & Warner Oak Park office, sold one of Frank Lloyd Wright's "bootleg" homes in just two months. The Oak Park Wednesday Journal recently wrot...
Has your garage become a dumping ground for summer's toys and tools? Start the winter off on the right foot by sorting through and organizing all of the stuff you've accumulated in the warmer months. Going through all of the things you've stored is a great incentive to completely empty your garage and scrub the walls and floor (and you might find it easier to go through everything when it's out o...
The cold weather is on its way, and there are a few things that are important to keep in mind to prepare yourself and your wallet for the temperatures ahead. Furnace Replacement If your furnace is over 12 years old, consider hiring a professional to come and check it out. He will be able to assess it for energy efficiency, potential future maintenance, and any problems it may hav...
