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Have you ever thought “I’m embarrassed to open my garage because it’s so messy”?   Is the garage your “shame place”, “the dumping ground”, or “the home eyesore”? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.   An Impulse Research survey found that 24% of homeowners are embarrassed to leave their garage doors open.   Considering the averageContinue reading “How a Garage Transformation Boosts Your Curb Appeal and Home Value”

Is your garage a space that attracts dust like a magnet, despite your best cleaning efforts?   Household dust comes from many sources. Pet dander, clothing fibers, dead skin cells, dirt, pollen, dead insects, and particles from paint, wood, and home building materials are just some of the things that create dust.   It’s impossibleContinue reading “Garage Dust Control: 5 Effective Tips Everyone Should Know”

If you’ve put off adding solar panels in Chicago, this is the season to reconsider. With the sun shining brightly and longer days, summer is the perfect time to switch to solar. Hotter days equal higher energy bills — unless you team up with Sunpower Solar by Matrix Solar Solutions.   Ways to Maximize SolarContinue reading “Summer: The Season for Solar”

Nobody wants a humid house, basement, or otherwise. Humidity makes the cold of winter feel colder, and the swelter of summer that much more unbearable. What’s worse is that your basement is one of the spaces in your home that’s most prone to mold. A humid basement at best is uncomfortable, and at worst, stinksContinue reading “Fight Summer Humidity in Your Basement”

No matter where you live, a hot garage can make working outside unbearable. When your garage is sweltering, nobody wants to work there, let alone hang out. Whether you’re using it for work, play, or storage, keeping that area cool is a must. If you have your eye on a garage gym, man cave, orContinue reading “Keep Your Garage Cool This Summer”

“Curb appeal” is a term that’s typically associated with the visual appeal of property to a prospective buyer. However, curb appeal should be something you consistently strive to upgrade and maintain, regardless of whether or not you’re planning on selling your home.   There are numerous ways to keep your curb appeal high. Keeping yourContinue reading “7 Garage Exterior Design Ideas Guaranteed To Boost Your Curb Appeal”

Your bathroom is a pretty utilitarian place in your home; it’s not the first place you might think of when you want to modernize your space. Your bathroom offers so many points of modernized renovation, and it’d be a shame to not take advantage of that potential. From an updated bath/shower to new tiles andContinue reading “Style Guide: How to Modernize Your Bathroom”

April showers bring May flowers. April showers may also make things a little messy before you can enjoy the blooms of spring. You may find layers of dirt covering your driveway, walkways, and your unfinished garage floor, however, we have some solutions to help you manage spring cleaning with ease. Respect for the garage WhenContinue reading “Spring Cleaning Tips For An Unfinished Garage”

Two things that most garages lack is a satisfying level of organization and visual appeal.   A few hooks on the walls and some DIY shelving don’t exactly maximize a garage’s storage capability. They also don’t provide one of the undervalued functions of any worthwhile storage system – looks that add to a room’s aesthetics.Continue reading “Garage Storage Cabinets: Smart Organization Meets Modern Style”

Regardless of why you’re embarking on a basement remodeling project, it brings with it a wide range of benefits that simply cannot be ignored. Not only does it add essential living space to your home, but it can also dramatically increase its value as well.   There are, however, a lot of factors you’ll wantContinue reading “Basement Components to Consider When Remodeling”