House & Home
Counseling center offers tips for raising kids in tough economy
It’s tough out there.
Unemployment is still high, home values are low, and many people are underemployed.
Creative projects to avoid the back-to-school blues
Transitioning from sunny afternoons at the pool to long days in a classroom isn't easy for some children, especially when it's still nice outside. But if you involve your kids in a few simple projects that stimulate learning and creativity, you can get them excited about the new school year....Celebrate dad all year long with gifts he'll love
One day each year is set aside to honor dad. But, as you remember the times he got up early to take you to ball practice, taught you to ride your bike or came to your apartment to help you fix the leaky plumbing, maybe dads need more than one day to hear, "thank you." Maybe, just maybe, there are some special things children can do to celebrate dads throughout the year, creating memories for all that will last a lifetime....Ground Broken On New North Aurora Green Home
On the hot morning of Wednesday, June 8, 2011, JB Architecture held a groundbreaking ceremony for a home that will soon begin its construction in North Aurora, IL. The event was attended by family, friends, and the mayor, among others. In this particular case, the architects at JB Architecture of Naperville and the homeowners Jarrod and Jennifer Luker plan to build a sustainably-built home....Boost resale value by accessorizing existing home feature
Resale value matters, whether your home is on the market now or your plans to sell are several years in the future. Whenever you make improvements to your home, you should keep the resale value of those improvements in mind, real estate experts advise...~~A primer for those intending to organize a rather large neighborhood garage sale
The story behind the start of the famous ‘Timbercrest Subdivision Garage Sale’ in Schaumburg, Illinois...
LUXURY HOMES: Luxury and Style at Santa Maria Drive in Naperville
After walking through a set of vintage cottage-style arched doors you find a charming array of architectural detail. The stair turret adjacent to the foyer fills the entire front of the home with light through cascading windows that follow the graceful curve of the stair. Out of the eleven windows in this turret alone, the three facing directly forward protrude out and up having a dramatic effect on the interior and exterior of the home. (free registration required)...St. Charles police warn of summertime burglaries
Burglaries are common summertime crimes, and the St. Charles Police Department wants to help you avoid becoming a victim. ...Aurora Green Fest Coming Soon
AURORA’S SECOND ANNUAL GREEN FEST JUNE 11TH” “Growing Greener Every Day”...
Personalities in The Fox: Sam Rotolo and granddaughter Becca Cox
The first day of middle school: sixth grade! Wouldn’t any kid want a guardian angel? Maybe someone to walk her into school, someone to help say the Pledge of Allegiance with the student body, someone who the school is named after? (free registration required)...
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