No matter how new your house is, window problems could arise at any time. They'll eventually need to be entirely replaced. Windows don't endure forever, even if they can last up to 20 years when they are of great quality and are maintained properly.

Ok, who blinked and brought us to the first weekend of August? Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t summer just arrive!? Well despite the fact that summer is fading away from us we still do have more fun coming so let’s get going!!

The dog days of August are here, and Chicago is ready—to party! Street fests, Lollapaloozas of all kinds, and family-friendly fun await you, indoors and out!

A restaurant serving German and Italian specialties? Could these seemingly disparate cuisines co-exist under one roof?

Water is literally one of the most destructive materials on the planet. The same soft liquid that you bathe your precious children in carved out the Grand Canyon. I’ll never forget at my first home inspection as a Real Estate Professional an old inspector uttered those famous words, “Water is not our friend”.

There's probably something in your home that needs updating especially if you can't even recall the last time you switched things up. What could have been hip back in the day is undoubtedly displeasing today.

There’s no denying that Chicagoans love their summer and being outdoors. In fact, this weekend is filled with outdoor summer fests as we close out the month of July in true summer fashion!

And on…and on…this weekend offers the best music throughout the city. Have fun at crowded Lollapalooza, purse your lips at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and finish your weekend with a Venetian Boat Parade!

Galit (in Hebrew, Fountain) is a Middle Eastern Restaurant in Lincoln Park, owned and operated by Andrés Clavero and James Beard Award-winning chef Zachary Engel. It’s not every day that you can find a restaurant with a sense of humor with a Michelin star, but Galit has found the sweet spot in balancing outstanding cuisine with a true sense of humor.

Many of us are considering or have already hired a person to clean our house. Something only done by the wealthy twenty years ago has now become commonplace for those of us in the middle class.

For the majority of homeowners today, having a large, bright kitchen could be a dream come true, but tight budgets and small kitchen spaces can be quite challenging to overcome.

It’s another jam-packed weekend here in Chicago with a variety of outdoor and indoor summer festivities sure to please everyone! So, plan your weekend wisely for a thumbs-up good time!!

If there’s a theme to this week’s Neighborhood News, it’s FOOD! Chicago’s neighborhoods are home to world-renowned restaurants, quality street vendors and food trucks. But a museum devoted to ice cream?

A leisurely walk in any Chicago community can yield great rewards. On Sunday, my husband and I were in Albany Park when we stumbled on the Harding Café, a small, family-owned spot serving up spectacular breakfasts and lunches seven days a week.

We all have habits. Unfortunately, for many of us the habits are often not too good for us. I ran across this list a while back and I think it contains a good cross section of habits that will certainly make you healthier, organized, and just better all around. I’m doing a few already and plan to take on more soon.

Exterior lights have a variety of uses for a home. They light up pathways to help residents and guests see at night. They add to the ambiance of a home, casting light on landscaping and illuminating the front of a home.

Have you been enjoying Chicago’s summer thus far? I hope so because we’re already half-way through July and the kids will be back at school before you know it! So, get out there and enjoy every moment of what summer has left to offer us!!

Where else but Chicago could you celebrate a French national holiday, judge Chicago’s best burger, immerse yourself in fine art, and see up-and-coming musical talent and national headliners in a single week?

Ce’st Magnifique! (It’s Magnificent) Chicago’s French Restaurants are celebrating Bastille Day. Why do we celebrate? Because the Bastille, a prison in France, had come to symbolize the harsh rule of the Bourbon monarchy in 1789.

July 4th has come and gone. We often think that summer is halfway over although we still have a couple of months to go. Around much of the country we can experience dry conditions.

When looking at houses, first-time homebuyers have a lot in common. They frequently fall in love with a house right away and become overly emotional. When they lose a bidding war, they feel overwhelmed and devastated.