In the business world, we’re always hearing, “you need to spend money to make money.” Or is that the saying at casinos? Regardless, the saying holds true in a variety of aspects, and it definitely applies to your home. Most people need to treat their home as an investment, and if you put the right amount of money into it at the right time, you can increase its value and essentially increase yours! … Read More »

There comes a time in our lives where we consider downsizing our homes. The reasons can include retirement, or that fact that you no longer have children living with you. It might be that you want to reduce your outgoings and feel a smaller mortgage payment or rent is suitable for life right now. Whatever the motivation is, it can be quite daunting. In this article we give you some tips on how you can Downsize with less hassle … Read More »

During the winter, the weather can go from one extreme to another. In Chicago, the polar vortex saw temperatures drop as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. These cold temperatures can have a big impact on the exterior of your house so in order to avoid potential damage and a costly repair bill we look at a few things you can do to prepare your house for the cold weather. … Read More »

You know the feeling when you walk into a friend's home and everything is so fresh-looking and so clean it seems like the whole home was just renovated yesterday. Well, you don't have to feel ashamed of your own home any more - with these 7 cleaning hacks, James Garner will help you keep your home super clean and stay on top of it too. … Read More »