The foundation is what holds up our home! As such, while doing routine checks outside our houses in the fall, we need to pay special attention to the quality and maintenance of our foundation.

It doesn’t take much time to go from a perfectly organized room to a cluttered, chaotic mess. Papers pile up on surfaces, coats and bags end up on furniture, shoe boxes and shopping bags get stuffed in the first place you can find. But if you’re proactive, you can avoid the common clutter traps.

Now that October and Halloween are behind us, it’s time to welcome November and the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday. Not to mention, we get an extra hour on Sunday as we turn back the clocks! So, let’s take some time this weekend to unwind a bit with some exciting events!

November is here, but the celebration of all things spooky continues in Chicago locations everywhere. Also, the cooler temperatures can’t stop some phenomenal outdoor activities this month! Enjoy November!

The structure that houses North Pond was built in 1912 as a warming shelter for ice skaters, and has been redesigned according to the Arts and Crafts tradition. The Arts and Crafts ideal is also found throughout North Pond’s culinary style.

If you’re planning to host Thanksgiving dinner this year it’s never too early to start preparing! With proper planning you can glide through the day with relative ease and actually enjoy time with family and friends.

As a homeowner, costs can really start to add up, so it never hurts to take measures to help you reduce your monthly utility bills. Here are a few ways to do just that!

One would be hard-pressed NOT to have a Spooktacular time this Halloween weekend in Chicago! Whether or not you’re decked out in costume, there’s a wide variety of events to choose from to suit everyone’s tastes!

Halloween weekend is here! And Chicago’s doing the celebration right, with family-friendly trick or treating, parades, spooky movies, and lots of other fun stuff!

“Come for the food, stay for the entertainment” ought to be the motto of this Lincoln Square mainstay. For 31 years, Barba Yianni Grecian Taverna has said ‘Yassas’ (Hello) with a taste of authentic Grecian cuisine on the North Side of Chicago.

Although most of the country has been in some state of drought this year, it’d be smart to take steps that will preserve your landscape and the integrity of your home - before the ground freezes! Here are some helpful tips.

It may seem inconvenient or difficult to decorate a small space in your home, but there are a variety of strategies to make that smaller area seem much bigger. Here are some ideas to help you maximize the space in smaller rooms in your home.

Not ready or in the spirit for Halloween? Well, this weekend before Halloween can change that! Here’s what’s in store for you in Chicago!

Halloween is for everyone, especially children and pets! On the next to last weekend in October, take your furry babies out for their own treats! Plus, spook-tacular events for you and your family!

Batter & Berries in Lincoln Park was founded by Dr. Tanya & Craig Richardson in 2012 as an eclectic breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant, providing a world-class dining experience like no other brunch/lunch menu.

Unless you’re a gym fanatic, exercise can seem like a daunting challenge to add onto an already busy schedule.That’s why those of us who live in higher income countries, like the US and UK, don’t get the recommended amount of exercise per week!

Is it worthwhile to improve your property, or is moving a better choice? Unless you built a custom home, you probably have a long list of things you’d like to improve in your current home.

Can you believe we’re halfway through October already and only two weeks away from Halloween! I say it’s time to pick your own pumpkins at a local pumpkin patch and partake in pre-Halloween festivities this weekend!

With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, now is the time to bask in scary movies, eat great treats, and enjoy the beauty of the autumnal outdoors. Chicago knows how to celebrate the season!

Located in Lincoln Park, Summer House Santa Monica presents an escape to the warmth and laid-back vibes of the West Coast. The California-inspired menu highlights simple, market-driven ingredients with a focus on local & sustainable farming.

So far we’ve covered how to reduce food waste and how to get the most out of various pantry items with different lifespans. Now, let’s take on best practices for freezing meat!