How to make a small home (think under 1000 sqft) feel bigger

How To Make an 800-Sq.-Ft Home Feel Twice as Big   Small-space decorating hacks that actually work When you’re working with a modest footprint like an 800-square-foot apartment, clever design moves are everything. Here are five simple decorating hacks that make a small home feel spacious, stylish, a

Crystal Lake’s Raue Center receives ‘game-changer’ grant...

  The Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts has received a multiyear, $150,000 grant that could support a possible expansion into East Dundee. The grant, from the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, will fund “a strategic expansion and restructuring of the organizati

Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state? These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each one: Darker Shades

'No-Spend September’: 10 Home Projects Under $100 That Boost Comfort and Value in the Fall

‘No-Spend September’: 10 Home Projects Under $100 That Boost Comfort and Value in the Fall   Fall means crisp air, comfortable temps, and the perfect time to prep your home for the colder months ahead. However, tariffs, inflation, and the rising cost of materials can make renovations particularly pr