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Posted by on August 1, 2009

Last Fling Last Fling Concert Tickets Available Online

The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling will be held Labor Day weekend along downtown Naperville’s Riverwalk. Tickets for the Rotary Hill Main Stage are now available for purchase online at www.lastfling.org and throughout the Naperville community (check the website for locations). The weekend lineup is sure to impress fans of all musical genres, with headliners to include: Robert Cray, Jason Aldean, Train and the Hat Guys. In addition to the two music entertainment stages, other activities include special events, carnival rides, Family Fun Land, food and beverage vendors, a business expo and Monday’s Fling Mile race and Labor Day parade. For more information on the Last Fling’s weekend events, ticket prices, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities visit www.LastFling.org. Read More

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Face-Time Lighting in Bath Requires Multiple Lighting Fixtures

Posted by on August 1, 2009

Bathroom lightingWhen remodeling the bathroom, it’s especially important to analyze lighting requirements. A beautifully lit bath is a wonderful place to begin and end your day. Ample lighting for showers, shaving, and applying makeup is needed, as well as other ambient light sources to enhance the room overall. Read More

Summer Stress Showing in Your Lawn? Lawn Doctor Offers These Tips…

Posted by on August 1, 2009

By Joe Dix,
The Lawn Doctor

Spring rains and cool temperatures keep lawns looking nice and green. During June, July, and August, though, less rain and hotter temperatures bring signs of stress with lawns looking less green and more yellow. Joe Dix, owner of Wheaton’s Lawn Doctor has some suggestions.

Lawn Doctor“Sometimes we’re asked if skipping a service in the summer will decrease stress to a lawn.” Dix says the materials are adjusted to account for the environmental conditions throughout the year, particularly during the summer. The summer services feed the lawn’s roots; when moisture returns, the lawn has the strength to recover. Read More

Homeowners Can Earn Up to $1,500 Tax Credit on Qualified Remodeling Projects

Posted by on August 1, 2009

The stimulus plan introduced recently includes an incentive for homeowners to undertake energy efficient home remodeling projects. Phil DiMaso, owner of Durabuilt Home Improvements, Inc. of Lombard, says homeowners have been most interested in updating windows and siding. Both improvements offer substantial savings according to DiMaso, but there are restrictions to note. Read More

Raise-Rite Concrete Lifting–A Cost-Effective Fix for Sunken Concrete

Posted by on August 1, 2009

Raise Rite, single step beforeTime, water and soil erosion can take their toll on a home, often leading to expensive and elaborate renovation projects. Concrete raising, however, is the alternative to costly replacement. Raise-Rite Concrete Lifting has been raising sunken concrete in the suburban Chicagoland area for over 35 years.

Slabjacking, or, mudjacking, as it is commonly called, is a cost-effective alternative to replacing sunken concrete. Read More

The Gift of Remodeling… You Deserve It!!!

Posted by on August 1, 2009

By Keith Druek, Owner,
Seabreeze West Remodeling, Inc.

If you are considering investing in your home, consider the following to maximize your investment:

Seabreeze• With the kids soon heading back to school, now is the ideal time to revisit and concentrate on any of your remodeling projects that you have been thinking about throughout the year. Changing the look of any room in your house, such as your Kitchen or Bathroom, can put the “Wow” factor into your holiday festivities. The Guest Bathroom is a popular room to remodel right before the holidays, because it is the one room that receives the most amount of traffic when guests arrive. Read More

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