Heart of the Home: Mold in the home can make you ill
After moving into a rental home a little more than four years ago, Suzanne started becoming sick often. At first she didn't pay too much attention to it, but after...
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Master craftsman: Natof, Wright’s great-grandson, has made a name for himself
He started making furniture in 1988, building pieces for himself that were mostly made of two-by-fours and plywood. The first few years, he built basic works for friends, and friends...
Time for fall flowers: Tree and shrub sale gets underway
Break out the mums! No, sorry, we don't mean the Mumm champagne. We're talking fall flowers here. Mums always seem like the official flower of autumn. But there are many...
Heart of the Home: Estate sale season can heat up as weather cools down
Summer may be winding down, but the estate sale season is still hot! In fact, some professionals say winter can be its busiest time, especially with older adults who decide...
Heart of the Home: Slowdown underway, but real estate market still active
The end-of-season slowdown may be starting a bit, but the real estate market is actually still seeing some fairly decent action. At least that's what the experts are saying. For...
Heart of the Home: Despite horror stories, open houses can be helpful
So, you've finally put your house on the market, and your Realtor has decided to have an open house. You have mixed feelings about it — you're just not crazy...
Heart of the Home: How do you price a home being listed?
Greer Haseman has spent the last 30 years selling real estate. A savvy Realtor with @properties in Oak Park, Haseman's extensive real estate expertise includes being a multimillion-dollar producing Realtor...
Heart of the Home: Time to nominate candidates for Historic Preservation Awards
Nominations for the 2016 Historic Preservation Awards program are now being sought by the Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission. If you have or know of a stellar project that you...
A well-groomed and maintained home exterior and yard is crucial
For more than 37 years, Scott McAdam, owner of McAdam Landscaping in Forest Park, has been designing gorgeous gardens across the western suburbs and further. It's a profession he began...
Heart of the Home: Working together for a beautiful day in Austin
It was a beautiful day in the Austin neighborhood recently, thanks to a coordinated effort between the Oak Park Regional Housing Center's Austin Ascending program and the South Austin Neighborhood...