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August 9, 2017 By ctech Leave a Comment

Chicago Home Improvement Tips 2017

Chicago Contractor Tips – 2017

NOW is always the best time to make home improvement changes or interior design upheavals – for a renewed appreciation for your house.

Here are some cost-efficient ways you can improve the conditions in your home and help you feel as though you have a new home.

FIX what is broken, replace what is inefficient and throw away the unnecessary. This is very basic, yet most of the problems people encounter in their homes is the cause of either one (or all) of these three things. How often have you been putting off the repair of that leaky faucet, or that broken porch step? Remember that the longer you put off some repairs, like a broken water pipe, the more money you waste on unnecessary water consumption. And it’s not a great idea to start a year by wasting cash which you can use for other more aesthetic home improvement projects. That loose porch step might be the cause of a bad accident, so the longer you procrastinate, the more loose it becomes, and the higher the risk of falling and breaking your foot. If you have other inefficient things around the house, like that electric iron which takes so long to heat up, then replace it as soon as possible. Doing so might save your house from burning down, or it can also help you conserve a lot on your next power bill. Replace the 80’s-era desktop with a more efficient and power-saving high tech laptop. Don’t throw away old things which can still be used, though. Give them to charity. Your junk may be another man’s treasure.

CLEAN, clean clean!! Oftentimes, the value of one’s home greatly depreciates when it is constantly dirty. Dirt destroys paint and deteriorates wood. Dirt encourages bugs to multiply, and may be “heaven” to roaches and rats. Don’t encourage other unwelcome beings into your home by putting off the general house cleaning. Keep your surroundings spick and span – daily, if possible. Remember that the longer you postpone the scrubbing and the cleaning, the harder it becomes to thoroughly get it sparkling. Vacuum the most hard-to-reach places including your furniture. Not only will you feel better, it prevents any type of germs to cultivate in places where they should never be. If you find yourself itching and scratching, or if your child has been sneezing or coughing more often than necessary, then it may be caused by dust and mold. If you feel that you have thoroughly scrubbed the surroundings clean, and yet continue experiencing health symptoms, then it’s time to call the experts. Have a mold specialist and a bug and pest control service check on your home. Remember that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Besides, years from now, when you decide to sell your house and move to your dream mansion, every bit of cleanliness done today will contribute heaps to the higher re-sale value of your house ten years from now.

APPLY a fresh coat of paint, re-arrange furniture and replace bed sheets, seat covers and curtains. All these things are the most inexpensive ways to help you feel as though you’re in a brand new home. Don’t you find that changing your paint color helps revitalize your home, and keep it looking fresh and clean? Of course, prior to doing this, you need to do the first 2 tips stated above, but painting does not cost much – and you can do it yourself, too! It’s a great feeling scouting around for a new color at the home improvement store, then getting down and dirty in your overalls and roller-brush the walls yourself. Not only do you have a spanking-new looking home, you feel a lot of satisfaction by remembering that you did it yourself. You’ll have a renewed appreciation for your space. Next, re-arrange your furniture to get a new perspective. Change the seat covers, so that it matches your newly-painted walls. In your bedroom, change the sheets in colors or prints that are new to you. Sheets are not too expensive – plus they’re washable and reusable too. All of these changes combined will not only bring a fresh new look in your home, you’ll feel like you transferred to a better version of your old one too.

You don’t really need to be an expert to make improvements in your home. If you notice, the home improvement shows on television merely clean and enhance their target homes. You can do that, too. But whatever it is you decide to do, remember that every bit of care you put in today, right now, this very minute into your house will greatly affect its market value and beauty.

A Clean Look

Chicago Painters
5444 N La Crosse Ave
Chicago, Il 60630

Phone:    (773) 777-0048
Fax:        (773) 777-0048
Cell:        (773) 419-1718
Email:     sam@acleanlook.com

Filed Under: Chicago Exterior Painting, Home Improvement Articles, Home Improvement Tips

June 5, 2016 By ctech

Jefferson Park Home Improvement

Home Improvement Contractors in Chicago Jefferson Park

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A Clean Look is a Chicago Paint Contractor that focuses on exterior painting. We specialize in painting the exterior of homes and business locations in the Chicago land area.

Trust A CLEAN LOOK to provide professional exterior painting, on time and on budget. Our Chicago painters are reliable, insured and skilled at all aspects of painting.  Outdoors, they protect sidewalks and landscaping, then paint siding, windows, doors, gutters, soffits, columns, shutters, porches, decks, fencing and more.

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Call us today at 773-419-1718 or fill out the online free estimate form to get a free quote on your next Chicago Painting or other home improvement project.

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Filed Under: Home Improvement Articles, Jefferson Park Painters

March 7, 2016 By ctech

Make The Most Of Your Chicago Living Space

Chicago Home Improvement Tips: Make The Most Of Your Living Space

Your emotional state is often influenced by the surroundings that you are in on a daily basis. This is why the saying “your home is your haven” exists. If you think about it, you spend a lot of your time there. If you don’t work outside the home, you spend even more time in the house. How comfortable your home is has a profound effect on your life. By ensuring that home is a place that you always want to return to, this will remove one more stress from your everyday life. Here are some great ways to turn your home into a place you never want to leave.

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Aim to make your living space a comfortable area that you are happy to spend time in. Try to fix any minor flaws that can cause irritation. Not taking care of those little issues limits the amount of enjoyment you get out of your house. Your comfort is a gift you give yourself, so take it seriously. It could be something as simple as replacing uncomfortable furniture, or having shelving moved to within reach.

Enlarge your storage area. It may be time to build an add-on if you find you are running out of space. This is not unusual. You can make a room seem much larger by adding just a little bit of space. You will feel like there is more breathing room.

Assess your lighting to see if it is good fit for your needs as well as to see if it fits your decor and lifestyle. Even just a small change in the type of fitting used can brighten up a previously dull and dark room. It is so quick and easy to switch out your old bulbs, and it can make such a difference. Ratcheting up the complexity a bit, you could alter the light fixtures themselves, giving your home a fresh look.

Chicago Locations Serviced – Home Improvement 

We are located in the Jefferson Park community and provide home improvement services to the Forest Glen community including the neighborhoods of Edgebrook, Gladstone Park and Sauganash. We also provide services to most of the 77 Chicago land communities, as well as the North Shore Suburbs includingWinnetka, Wilmette, Highland Park, Glencoe, Kenilworth and all other Chicago northshore areas.

You can become an expert at gardening! A beautiful garden area can be created, so start by picking the perfect spot on your property. Alternately, you could convert your entire yard into a garden to transform your property into a relaxing green space. There are professionals that will tend to your garden, so you will not have to find the time but you can still enjoy the benefits. Placing more plants around your house can result in an improvement of air quality. Additionally, if you focus on a few herbs, fruits and vegetables, you can have plenty of wholesome, fresh additions to your meals and you can proudly state that you grew them yourself.

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The curb appeal of your home can be changed dramatically with just a few simple changes. Simple improvements like adding a coat of paint or replacing your roof or windows can save you money and improve the appearance of your home.

Having a beautiful home will help keep you happy, as most people do not realize how much time they spend there. So, home improvements aren’t only a good financial investment. They can also be a fantastic way to enhance your mood and well-being.

A Clean Look is a Chicago Paint Contractor that focuses on exterior painting. We specialize in painting the exterior of homes and business locations in the Chicago land area.

Chicago Painters
5444 N La Crosse Ave
Chicago, Il 60630

Phone:    (773) 777-0048
Fax:        (773) 777-0048
Cell:        (773) 419-1718

 

Filed Under: Home Improvement Articles, Home Improvement Tips

March 6, 2016 By ctech Leave a Comment

Enjoy Your Chicago Home More With These Improvements

Enjoy Your Home More With These Improvements

If you stop and think about it, you will realize how much your Chicago home affects the way you feel about your life. If you work at home, this is even more important. If your home is a place that you are proud of, you will be more productive and rest better. We offer the following ideas as ones to help improve your home, making it the place you love to be.

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You want your home to be a comfortable place to be. If you are like many people, there are more than a few things in your house that you are unhappy with. There is no good reason to live with that dissatisfaction. Happiness can easily be found by making improvements in your home. When things in your house are not the way you wish them to be, it is crucial for you to put in the effort necessary to correct them.

Try expanding the space you have. When you suffer from a lack of space, you may not be able to reorganize in the manner you really want. This is easily solved by making an addition to the area. Even if you only expand your room a few feet, it can really open up possibilities with your room.

ADDING LUXURY ADDITIONS TO YOUR CHICAGO HOME

If you want to add a little pleasure to your home, consider investing in a swimming pool or spa. Additions like these may not be what you personally prefer, however, they can add considerable value to the bottom line price that you are able to sell the home for. The updates can be large or small, ranging from the addition of an exercise room complete with a home gym to the installation of an in-ground basketball hoop in the driveway. This could even be quite financially beneficial to you too.

The quality of light is integral to the ambiance of a room. By lighting up your room in a proper way, you can create a more efficient work space and reduce eyestrain. Even just changing the wattage on your bulbs can make your home feel warmer and brighter. You can simply do it yourself or hire a professional.

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Having lush gardens will improve your mood on a daily basis. It is possible to transform your yard into a retreat where you love to spend time. Hiring a gardener is a good idea if you’re not exactly the green-thumbed type. In addition, placing plants in various areas of your home can improve the quality of the air and serve to reduce levels of stress. Vegetables, flowers, and herb plants will help brighten your day.

By making a few minimal changes to your Illinois home, its appeal can be dramatically changed. A fresh coat of paint, a new roof, and new windows can make your home look like it was built yesterday, while saving you money.

Creating a comfortable and enjoyable home is crucial to your quality of life since you spend so much time at home. Consider home improvement projects as an investment for your home and yourself.

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Filed Under: Chicago Home Improvement, Home Improvement Articles, Home Improvement Tips, HOME MAINTENANCE

March 6, 2016 By ctech Leave a Comment

Chicago Illinois Window Services

Obvious Signs It’s Time for Brand new Chicago House Windows

Even though it is not usually obvious that you might want to make your next Chicago home improvement project to replace windows, there are some signs that unquestionably clue you in that it is time for brand spanking new ones. If you notice any of the following with your existing windows, it is time to replace them.

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Condensation or frost buildup.

 

The inner pane is cold in the wintertime or hot in the summertime when you touch it.

Check to see if it is colder next to your window than the rest of the house.

If you notice any of these things with your existing windows, it is probably wise to replace them. Ultimately, this depends on your budget, but ensuring your windows do what they are supposed to results in a more energy-efficient home that saves you money in the long run.


CHICAGO WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

A-Clean Look offers an unrivaled Chicago window cleaning service tailored to suit the business or the residential consumer.

Our Chicago window cleaning employees are professionally trained and have over 10 years of on the job experience.

A Clean Look

Chicago Painters
5444 N La Crosse Ave
Chicago, Il 60630

Phone:    (773) 777-0048
Fax:        (773) 777-0048
Cell:        (773) 419-1718
Email:    sam@acleanlook.com

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Email:     sam@acleanlook.com

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