When a strong winter storm blows through your neighborhood, a thick blanket of snow can cover sidewalks and driveways in a few hours. All that snow leaves you backbreaking shovel work, unless you have a properly maintained snow blower that's ready to clear your paths.
Tuning a snow blower isn't any more difficult than taking care of a lawn mower. Just follow these simple steps,...Despite a persistent housing market myth, spring is not the only time to buy or sell a home. For buyers and sellers looking to make a move in the next few months, current market conditions indicate a busy fall and winter. Midwest Real Estate Data LLC reported that 10,900 homes went under contract in October 2013. In June, 11,718 homes went under contract, indicating a much smaller gap between the...
Whether you're the official holiday host or just trying to bring a little holiday spirit into your home, seasonal decor is essential. Before you run out to buy a bunch of plastic snowmen and mass-market snowflakes, try a few of these DIY holiday decorations.
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During this festive time of year, there are hundreds of festivals, holiday parties, lighting events and parades all around Chicago. Take a look at these highlights and check your local city's homepage for celebrations happening in your own backyard. Holiday Festival Lights in Aurora is one of the largest outdoor holiday light displ...
Christkindlmarket Chicago kicks off today at Daley Plaza, an annual tradition inspired by the old Nuremberg custom dating back to 1545. Christkindlmarket honors and celebrates the traditions of Germany and Europe's yesteryear in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, while mixing in Chicago's holiday t...
