Table of Contents Do You Need A Permit To Rent A Dumpster In Chicago? How Do I Find More Information on Permits? How Long do Permit Applications Take? Am I Responsible for Getting a Permit? How Much Do Permits Cost? Are There Any Exceptions to the Permit Rules in Chicago? Knowing the Permit Process in […]
Table of Contents Be the Dream Host You’ve Always Wanted to Be Top 10 Dining Room Makeovers for the Holidays 1. Choose a Color Scheme 2. Use Contrast in Your Design 3. Change Up the Lighting 4. Create a Focal Point 5. Clear Room for the Tree and Other Holiday Decorations 6. Turn Storage into […]
Table of Contents How Much Goes To Waste? Work Within Your Community How to Manage Waste For Your Business Sustainably 1. Identify Waste Origins 2. Add Waste Tracking to Your Agenda 3. Implement Small, Sustainable Practices 4. Work Locally The Long Term Benefits of Sustainable Waste Management Sustainable waste management is a thought on everyone’s […]
Table of Contents The Difference Between Deconstruction and Demolition Why Bother Recycling Construction Materials? How to Salvage Building Materials During Home Deconstruction 1. Contact a Contractor 2. Get Necessary Permits 3. Decide Which Items can be Saved 4. Start from the Inside 5. Rent a Dumpster 6. Donate Your Materials Recycling Sets You and Your […]
Table of Contents What is Construction Appreciation Week? Why Does Construction Appreciation Week Matter? 1. Gender Inclusivity in the Construction Profession 2. Appreciating Our Safe Homes and Businesses Our Public Works Are Built by Construction Workers How to Celebrate Construction Appreciation Week 1. Leave A Good Review 2. Share on Social Media 3. Give Back […]
Table of Contents Why Clean Out The Garage? Top 5 Garage Cleanout Tips and Tricks 1. Start Small 2. Follow the 20/20 Rule 3. Take the 12-12-12 Challenge 4. Use the 5-Second Rule 5. Use the 90/90 Rule Slow and Steady Wins The Race We’ve all been there. You walk into your garage to put […]
Table of Contents What is Single-Stream Recycling? How Does Single Stream Recycling Work? From Your Home to the Bin From Your Recycling Bin to A Processing Facility What Happens at an MRF? After the Sorting Disadvantages of Single-Stream Recycling Tips on Buying Recycled Products Does Recycling Actually Help? We’ve all heard it – reduce, reuse, […]
Table of Contents Why is Resale Value Important? The Factors that Matter You Don’t Have to Spend a Ton What Are the Small Things? Top 10 Home Improvement Projects for Resale Value 1. Freshen Up with Paint 2. Work on Curb Appeal 3. Update Your Kitchen 4. Stage Your Home and Clean Up Clutter 5. […]
Table of Contents Why Convert the Garage? Top 10 Garage Conversion Ideas 1. Storage Space 2. Laundry Space 3. Home Office 4. Extra Living Space 5. Teen Room 6. Garage Gym 7. Annex 8. Host Guests 9. Music Room 10. Greenhouse Converting Your Garage Will Improve Your Home Tired of having all your old boxes […]
Table of Contents Why Are Basement Projects Worthwhile? Top 10 Finished Basement Ideas on a Budget 1. New Living Space 2. Home Theatres 3. Game Room 4. Home Gym 5. Home Office 6. Music Studio 7. Art Studio 8. Kids Play Room 9. Private Quarters 10. Rentable Space Whether you’ve just purchased a new home […]