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Should I DIY? 3 questions to determine if it’s best to renovate on your own A do-it-yourself mentality has taken hold in millions of households across the globe. Popular television channels like HGTV and DIY Network as well as accessible home improvement content on apps like YouTube has inspired many homeowners to tackle renovation projects around their homes. Taking such initiative is admirable, though it also can prove costly if homeowners end up biting off more than they can chew.

the cost of fixing DIY mistakes. Projects that are minor in scope and don’t require the use of potentially costly specialty tools may be better suited for weekend warriors than more complicated renovations.

2. Do I have the time?

Homeowners must determine how much time they have to complete a project before deciding to do it themselves. No one wants to spend months staring at an unfinished renovation project. Homeowners who are already pressed for time may not be able to complete projects in a timely fashion, which can make homes less comfortable and even less safe.

Home improvement videos and television shows have a tendency to oversimplify renovation projects, potentially giving homeowners a false sense of confidence in their DIY abilities. A concerted effort on the part of homeowners to determine if it’s best to renovate on their own or hire a professional should always be the first step of any renovation project. No 3. Can I pull this off? two homeowners are the same, but the following three questions can help DIY projects can instill homeowners with a sense of pride in their homes, homeowners determine if DIY is their best option. but it’s imperative that homeowners considering the DIY option conduct an honest assessment of their skills. A lack of renovation experience does 1. Can I afford to DIY? not necessarily mean a homeowner cannot successfully complete a DIY Professional home improvement projects are costly for a variety of reaproject. But in such instances, it may be best to start with small, straightsons. Materials can be costly, but so are the tools and labor necessary to forward projects and then gradually move up to bigger, more complicated do the job right. Homeowners may not have the tools necessary to comprojects as skills are fine tuned. And homeowners who have never been plete complicated projects. Specialty tools can be expensive to purchase at their best with a hammer in hand should not be ashamed to leave the or even rent, and the cost of acquiring such tools should be included in work to the professionals. any DIY project cost estimates. Labor also factors heavily into professional projects, and for good reason. Talented contractors have unique skills Television shows and online tutorials can make renovations appear easier that have been developed and perfected over many years. Those skills than they actually are. Homeowners considering DIY renovations can ask can ensure projects are completed quickly and correctly. Labor may seem themselves a handful of questions to determine if they’re ready for the costly, but such costs may ultimately prove to be a bargain compared to challenge of renovating their homes on their own.

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Speedy, reliable internet is something people have quickly grown accustomed to. That’s no doubt why dropped WiFi signals can be so frustrating.

Various things can contribute to slow or interrupted Wi-Fi. As a result, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to address underperforming Wi-Fi. But that’s good news, as it means there’s an assortment of strategies that consumers can try to improve the Wi-Fi in their homes.

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Relocate the router

PCMag.com notes that the location of the router can affect WiFi performance. If possible, locate the router in the center of the home so it can easily reach all parts of the house. Locating wireless routers away from walls and other obstructions also may improve performance.

Switch frequencies

Switching frequencies can help wireless consumers whose service might be adversely affected by congestion. Consumer Reports notes that wireless congestion can affect WiFi performance in apartment buildings and densely populated neighborhoods. In such instances, consumers can check their routers to see if they’re running on the 2.4 GHz frequency band. If so, switching them to the 5 GHz band, which has more channels and is likely to be less congested, may improve WiFi performance.

Set up automatic firmware updates

It’s easy to forget a router after it’s been plugged in and internet service starts working. However, manufacturers routinely issue firmware updates to improve router performance. Turning on automatic updates may improve WiFi performance, and such updates also can provide a host of additional benefits, including added security measures.

Slow and/or interrupted WiFi signals can be very frustrating. Thankfully, various strategies can help consumers quickly remedy such issues.

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Many people rent their routers from their internet service providers, but it may surprise some to learn that they can buy their own. Buying your own router can be beneficial in various ways, not the least of which is it can save money. Router rental fees vary, but they typically cost between $10 and $15 per month. Consumers will save money in the long run by buying their own router rather than renting one from their ISP. When buying their own routers, consumers also can pick from a host of options, including routers with strong performance ratings that may contribute to better WiFi performance.

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Decor ideas to give homes a fresh look this spring Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and that spirit of renewal can take hold inside a home.

Warm weather and longer hours of daylight make spring a perfect time to imagine a home’s interior design in a new light. The following are a handful of decor ideas that may inspire homeowners to give their homes an entirely new look this spring.

Wallpaper: Wallpaper fell out of favor years ago, but new styles that aren’t so heavily patterned can make for wonderful additions to any room. Large-scale prints can give a room a whole new feel without giving homeowners or their guests the impression that they have stepped back in time. A simple, mural-style floral wallpaper on the walls surrounding a table in a breakfast nook can bring nature inside.

Pastel colors: Nothing embodies the spring quite like pastel colors. If colorful, bright flowers dot the garden in the backyard, homeowners

want to create more free-flowing interior spaces can downsize their furniture and/or look for multipurpose features that make it hard for clutter to take over a room. Create more open space in entertaining areas by mounting the television and getting rid of a bulky entertainment center.

Create even more space by replacing rarely used end tables with a storage ottoman where books and magazines can be stored to give a room a fresh, clean look.

Accent features: Sometimes the smallest changes to an interior space make the biggest impression. Replace dated accents like vases and table lamps with newer items that reflect the latest styles and trends. Such adjustments won’t break the bank, and they can give can bring those uplifting pastels inside by painting an accent wall or even adding some brightly rooms a whole new feel. colored accent furniture to rooms that could use a lift.

Spring is a great time to reconsider home interiors. This spring homeowners can embrace various strategies, both big and small, to give Declutter: Clutter is often conquered during spring cleaning sessions, but homeowners who their homes a whole new feel.

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Homeowners eagerly await the arrival of the warm weather so they can cast off the remnants of cabin fever and bask in the sunshine.

However, as summer nears its dog days, the same sun homeowners once coveted can contribute to uncomfortable conditions in outdoor entertaining spaces.

Meteorologists at WHAS11 in Kentucky took to their neighborhoods in July 2020 to test just how hot surfaces can get in the sun during peak daytime temperatures.

Concrete sitting in the sun almost all day reached a temperature of 134.7 F, while the same concrete in the shade clocked in at just under 80 F. When air temperatures are around 90 F, unshaded concrete and asphalt can be 125 F and 140 F, respectively. While wood decking may not be as hot as asphalt and concrete, it still can get steamy underfoot.

Homeowners who want to be able to enjoy their outdoor spaces in an array of temperatures can think about investing in shade solutions.

Sun-blocking ideas like awnings, shade trees and large umbrellas can help people enjoy their yards all day long.

Canopy: A patio canopy is typically a freestanding unit that can be installed over a patio or a deck.

Some people prefer to bolt it down so it will not be knocked over in windy conditions. The fabric on the canopy can be removed during the offseason, helping to improve its longevity.

Awning: Awnings may be stationary or retractable. Many are installed directly onto a home and can cast shade on specific areas of outdoor entertaining spaces.

Shade sail: Similar to an awning but a bit less structurally rigid, shade sails are large pieces of triangular fabric installed over areas of a patio, pool or landscape, according to The Family Handyman.

Shade sails are light and airy and can be customized.

Trees: A natural way to increase shade in a yard is to plant more shade trees. If sun glare is an issue all year long, and it’s not just the heat of the sun that is troublesome, think about planting evergreen trees. Deciduous cousins will drop their leaves in fall and only be effective during the warm weather.

Patio umbrellas: Many umbrellas start at around $25. Umbrellas can be paired with patio tables, while stationary cantilever umbrellas sit out of the way on their own heavyduty stands. A cantilever umbrella tends to provide more shade than patio table umbrellas.

Curtains: Homeowners can block sunlight outdoors the way they do inside, offers MSN. Hang curtains from the sides of canopies or between posts on a deck to provide shade and cozy spaces.

Shade is in high demand when the sun is hot. Options abound for making outdoor areas more comfortable.

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In 1983, my husband and I moved from Aurora to Yorkville. This community was everything we hoped for when deciding where we were going to raise our four children. Over the years, I have gained knowledge and insight of the Yorkville community and surrounding areas. For almost 20 years, I was a stay-at-home mom. During this time, I taught exercise classes at the Plano YMCA and volunteered in my children’s classrooms. I have served on YMCA gymnastics boosters and PTO boards. Over 20 years ago, I started the first annual daddy daughter dance - a tradition that is still going strong today! When my girls entered high school, I was both a representative and former president of the Yorkville High School Sports Boosters. My husband also volunteered his time with the Yorkville School District. From 1990 - 2007, I assisted my husband in running the Yorkville Youth Football program: Fighting Foxes Tackle Football. Before earning my real estate license in 2002, I also cleaned homes in the area for 7 years to help supplement our family income.

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The average timelines for popular renovation projects Home renovation projects are significant undertakings. Working with skilled and experienced contractors can ensure projects go smoothly and are completed promptly. Timing is a big consideration for homeowners as they begin renovating their homes, and the home improvement experts at HomeAdvisor note that the following are some general timelines for popular renovation projects.

Home addition Short of a full-scale demolition and rebuild, home additions are the most time-consuming projects homeowners can undertake. HomeAdvisor notes that its survey of customers who recently completed home addition projects reported that the average time from start to finish was between three and four months. Certain variables, including the scale of the project and the local permits process, can extend the time it takes to complete a home addition.

Kitchen remodel Scale is a big factor to consider when estimating the time it takes to complete various home improvement projects, and kitchen remodels are no exception. Some HomeAdvisor users reported projects taking as long as four months, though the average time reported was roughly six weeks.

Projects that require major overhauls like rearranging the plumbing and moving walls will likely take longer than more cosmetic projects that are

limited to replacing cabinets and countertops.

Bathroom remodel More than 1,000 homeowners surveyed by HomeAdvisor reported that bathroom remodels took about 4.5 weeks from start to finish. Small-scale remodels that focus on painting the walls a fresh color and replacing existing tiles can be completed in less than two weeks. But like with kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels that involve replacing plumbing fixtures and removing walls figure to take much longer than that.

Siding installation HomeAdvisor users report that new siding projects take roughly two weeks from start to finish. That estimate is the same regardless of which materials homeowners are replacing and installing.

Replacement windows Homeowners who want to replace all the windows in their home can expect such a project to take roughly three weeks. HomeAdvisor notes that such a timeline need not concern homeowners worried that they will be forced to brave the elements during the length of the project. Much of a contractors’ time during a window replacement project will be spent on upfront measuring and then ensuring a tight fit once the windows have been installed.

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What is a ‘Landscape Designer’ and why do I need one?

By Meagan Provencher, ICN Landscape design is a very personal process. Good landscaper designers take the time to walk through your yard, discuss your needs, and then translate those needs into a workable design.

Many people start a yard project and then get overwhelmed and give up. A design can organize thoughts and ideas and can be worked on at any pace – helping to avoid frustration. The ideas and suggestions put forth by good designers are original and unique, much like art. Many years of education and experience, coupled with a passion for plants, show through in good design. These original ideas are also why most companies charge a fee for a landscape design plan. Make sure you do your research. Find out warranty and replacement policies. What kind of education does the designer have?

Will the designer be available for questions throughout the process? Make a list of questions and concerns ahead of time so you can be informed and comfortable with hiring a designer.

A Budget???

The budget for a landscape can be widely varied. Yards are like snowflakes – no two are the same.

Therefore, what your neighbor may have spent on their landscape will be not at all similar to what you may spend. Having a realistic budget is important to achieving success in your garden. Don’t expect ‘big box’ discount prices on high quality plant material. It makes a huge difference to install plant material that is originally grown in the Midwest and therefore, those prices may be higher. You can also save by installing some plant material yourselves. You can also install your landscape in phases.

Also, remember that the cost of a landscape usually includes plant warranties and carries the added bonus of being able to contact the sales staff and designer as often as necessary.

What’s in a Landscape Design?

A landscape plan usually consists of a larger portion of your yard like the front or back of the house, a major restructuring of older, existing plants, or starting from scratch with a new house. The process is somewhat involved, with site visits, client interviews, and measuring.

The yard is addressed as a whole so the design flows from front to back and keeps the needs of the homeowner in focus. A designer will then take all the information garnered from a site visit and start the design process. Scaled drawings are rendered showing labeled plants in context to your yard, estimates are generated, and a visit by you to the garden center is involved to see the plan and actual plants that were drawn in the plan.

It’s important that you can see the plant material that will be placed in your yard. You wouldn’t by a car without test-driving it first, why buy a tree that you can’t touch and see before it ends up permanently in your yard. Often, you can use this landscape plan over several years and complete your landscape on your timetable. Fees vary for landscape designs but in the long run, those fees are worth it to have a comprehensive plan that suits your needs and helps you enjoy your gardens.

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Though new flooring and ceiling tiles might not offer the wow factor of a remodeled kitchen, a 2019 study from researchers at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University found that replacing floors and ceilings was the most popular home improvement project in the United States in 2017, the most recent year for which data was available at the time of the study. More than five million homeowners replaced carpeting, flooring, paneling, or ceiling tiles in their homes in 2017. The popularity of such projects may have something to do with the relatively low cost associated with them, as the experts at BobVila.com note that overhauling surfaces underfoot and overhead costs an average of $3,283. That places floor and ceiling tile replacement projects among the least expensive home improvement projects homeowners can undertake, even though such renovations can immediately and dramatically transform the look of a room.

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How to choose the right lighting inside your home Lighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It’s easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls, and the right lighting can help homeowners create their desired ambiance, which typically changes depending on which room you’re in.

When choosing lighting for their homes, homeowners must walk a fine line between appearance and functionality. A fixture in the foyer that instantly impresses visitors likely won’t prove as awe-inspiring if it’s installed in the living room. When choosing lighting for a home, some general rules about what works in each room can help homeowners make the most informed decision.

Kitchen

Kitchens are often the busiest room in a home, so lighting here can be especially important. A kitchen often benefits, both practically and aesthetically, from different types of lighting. For example, pendant lighting above kitchen islands can make meal preparation easier and safer, but such lighting likely won’t work in breakfast nooks and informal dining areas in the kitchen. Recessed lighting works best in such areas. In kitchens with no island, under-cabinet lighting can be used to illuminate countertops and simplify meal preparation.

Formal dining room

Homeowners have many options and many needs when choosing lightMany people enjoy the look of chandeliers in formal dining rooms, and ing for their homes. A professional consultation with a lighting expert such fixtures can be installed directly above the dinner table. The interior or interior decorator can help homeowners find lights that provide both design experts at Better Homes & Gardens advise hanging chandeliers practical and aesthetic appeal. roughly 33 inches above the table in dining rooms with eight-foot ceilings, adding three inches for each additional foot above eight feet. Darkened dining areas may be ideal in restaurants, but homeowners may want to split the difference at home and choose dimmable chandeliers for their dining rooms. This allows homeowners to dim the lights for romantic dinners but turn them up for family gatherings with lots of people around the table.

Living room

Adaptability also is important in the living room, where homeowners may host anything from movie nights to book clubs to parties for the big game. It can be a tall order to accommodate such a wide range of activities, and many homeowners come down to deciding between recessed lighting and track lighting. If the living room currently has neither style, homeowners should recognize that it will cost considerably less to install track lighting than recessed lighting. Better Homes & Gardens notes that flexible track lighting provides ambient, task or accent lighting, and track lights can even be moved to change lighting schemes at any time, making them a budget-friendly option for homeowners whose living rooms are multi-purpose spaces. Recessed lighting also works well in living rooms, especially ones with low ceilings. That’s because recessed lighting is installed into the ceiling, meaning it does not take up any visual space in the room. That can help living rooms feel bigger.

Bedroom

The home improvement experts at BobVila.com note that bedroom lighting should provide enough light when getting dressed, but also be able to be toned down as residents prepare for their bedtime routines. Both portable and installed lighting can be used in bedrooms to serve these various functions. Recessed fixtures that dim can ensure there’s ample light to get dressed in the morning, but they also can be dimmed at night as residents try to get ready to sleep. Portable nightstand lights can make it easier for couples sharing a bedroom, allowing one person to stay up and read while the other goes to sleep.

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At the same time, Family Flooring America is part of a 500+ store co-op that provides everything that large-scale, national retailers have. With access to first-class marketing, advertising and training he is able to effectively promote the business and train his staff. National pricing on his products allows him to pass the savings on to his customers, and not be the prey of the big-box stores.

As part of the Flooring America coop, they also offers programs such as the “Confidence Plus Warranty” which allows customers to replace their floor at no charge, even if they simply don’t like it. As expected, however, due to Family Flooring America staff’s commitment to helping customers find just what they want, however, the warranty is rarely used. Titiner does realize choosing new flooring can be overwhelming. There are so many different available options. The key is to ask the right questions and find out what a customer wants and needs.

Titiner made it clear that the secret to success is not a secret at all.

“It is simply exercising the important practice of taking care of customers and delivering a fantastic experience.” he said.

“At the end of the day, we want to give our customers great flooring at a great price, and an overall fantastic value. We want to earn their business.” And there’s nothing more rewarding than having a repeat customer. “We have people who say they would never shop anywhere else,” he says. “People throw out the word trust a lot in business, but you can’t sell trust. You have to earn it. And that is what we try to do every day!”

“Our slogan is “Where Friends Send Friends’” he said. “We take that very seriously. We know that if a customer sends their relative or friend to us, than we have done our job well.”

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Gary Titiner grew up in the flooring business, working at his father’s store from the time he was a child. After graduating from law school, Titiner followed his heart and began working full-time for his father, learning something new every day. When his father retired in 2010, Titiner started Family Flooring America. Titiner believes his company is built upon a 55-year family legacy of experience and knowledge.

He says he’s in the flooring business because, quite simply, he loves it. “Every day provides new experiences.” he said.

“I love people, and I love that we can help make customers’ homes beautiful.”

Family Flooring America is a full-service flooring store with an extensive selection of carpet, hardwood, LVT, ceramic, area rugs and window coverings. While they offer installation on most all of their products, they are also quick to assist the D-I-Y customer who only wants to pick up flooring, or have it delivered. They also have a nice selection of financing options, so it is easy for people to get their dream floors now, but spread their payments out over time.

Why Saint Charles? Titiner says it was an easy decision. “St. Charles, Geneva, Campton Hills, South Elgin, in fact, the entire Fox River valley was good to my father, and continuing to be for me. People here expect and appreciate excellent quality in both product and service. They know great value when it is presented.” he said.

Titiner says his business offers the perfect blend of big and small. “We are locally owned, but we have the buying power of the big-box stores. It’s economies of scale at its best.”

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