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Dec 8, 20232 min read
Restoring Vintage Hardware
For a smaller project, consider cleaning and restoring your vintage hardware. You may have beautiful, detailed hardware hidden under paint.
Nov 9, 20239 min read
HOW TO MAKE DESIGN DECISIONS DURING A RENOVATION
Friends and clients often reach out to me when it’s time to start making decisions about cabinets, tile, floor color, etc. The number of...
Aug 14, 20232 min read
HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ATTIC SPACE
In small vintage homes, making every inch of usable space functional is important. This especially holds true on a home's top floor when...
May 30, 20236 min read
TIPS FOR REHABBING A RENTAL PROPERTY
Tips on how to rehab an investment property while
1. Increasing the longevity of finishes
2. Preventing common maintenance calls.
Mar 30, 20234 min read
HOW TO CALCULATE THE COSTS OF BUYING A FIXER-UPPER.
If you are considering buying a fixer-upper property and renovating it, it is important to understand all the upfront costs.
Mar 28, 202311 min read
EVALUATING THE NUMBERS ON A 2-4 UNIT FIXER-UPPER
Learn how to create an income and expense statement for a property after a renovation
Feb 23, 20237 min read
10 ITEMS TO CONSIDER WHEN RENOVATING THE BASEMENT OF A VINTAGE HOME.
How to turn the basement of a vintage home into the basement of your dreams!
Jan 26, 202310 min read
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HOME AFTER A RENOVATION
An outline of maintenance issues likely to arise in the 1st year post-renovation plus items to keep an eye on and maintain regularly.
Dec 6, 20229 min read
SHOPPING TIPS FOR A RENOVATION PROJECT
This article outlines how to find the best deals, what brands to avoid, how to decide what type of materials to use, and more!
Nov 3, 20222 min read
MY FAVORITE CHICAGO VENDORS
The below Chicago-based vendors are ones that I have worked with throughout my years in the industry.
Oct 21, 202214 min read
10 STEPS FOR FINDING AND BUYING A PROPERTY TO RENOVATE
You want to buy a house or 2-flat to renovate, where do you begin? What are your financing options for the project? At what point should you
Sep 30, 202211 min read
THE 20 STAGES OF A RENOVATION PROJECT
You've hired a contractor and architect, created plans, and received your permit. What happens now? What can you expect during each stage
Sep 23, 20229 min read
RENOVATION SHOPPING AND DECISION TIMELINE
When working with a contractor what do you need to have picked out and by when? How can you help to make sure a project stays on schedule?
Sep 22, 20224 min read
A GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR FINAL PUNCH-LIST
When you reach the stage where your renovation project is finishing, it's not over yet! This article outlines steps for wrapping things up p
Aug 15, 20224 min read
HOW TO PICK A CONTRACTOR
Finding a good contractor can seem overwhelming. How do you decide if they will do a good job? What questions should you ask? How do you...
Aug 1, 20223 min read
HOW TO PICK AN ARCHITECT
What questions should you ask when interviewing an architect? How do you know if they will be good at their job? This article will answer th
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