Bedrocks Craft Beer and Pizza Bar: 700 W Jefferson Street (815) 744-8408 -Great place for craft beer fans with over 40 beers on the menu. Homemade pizza, calzones, and wings are available along with live music on Friday’s, daily drink specials and plenty of pool tables, dart boards, ping pong,
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Downtown Plainfield-What Makes It Great?
Downtown Plainfield is a unique and fun town full of great restaurants and businesses and many buildings that are part of the National Registry of Historic Places. Check out what makes Plainfield a great place to live! One of the many things that makes downtown Plainfield special is the National
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Pirate Party: Happening at the Shorewood Village Hall on Sunday, February 26th from 11 am to 2 pm. This party is for all ages and will include crafts, snacks, and a showing of the movie Pan. The cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non residents and the deadline
Continue readingTop Kitchen and Bath Design Trends For 2017
Traditional styles are losing momentum and both contemporary and transitional-style design elements are gaining popularity in kitchens and bathrooms. Bathrooms: Asian Fusion, Mid-Century Modern, and Shaker styles will rule in 2017. Both neutral and more bold colors will be seen including a lot of gray, white, and off white but
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Switch the plates: Update switch plate and outlet covers. Make touch ups: Touch up scratched baseboards, window and door trim, and marks on the wall that won’t go away. Change out hardware: Putting in new drawer pulls and knobs can give a room an inexpensive face lift. Home improvement stores have
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Tax season is upon us and there are many benefits awaiting homeowners: Mortgage Interest: This is a huge money saver and can be taken on both primary and secondary homes, as long as you itemize your return and your loan is less than one million dollars. Mortgage Points: Points,
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When thinking about doing a home improvement project to your home, do you ever wonder what your return may be? The Remodeling Cost Vs. Value Report from Illinois Realtor Magazine lays out what type of return you can expect on your projects: Replacing the garage door: 83% Steel entry
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Here are some of the best romantic restaurants in the area! Plainfield Sovereign: 24205 W Lockport Street (815) 556-8577 Wine & Cheese by TCC: 24104 W Lockport Street (815) 436-3499 Capri Sogno: 24102 Lockport Street (815) 733-5815 Volar: 24136 W Lockport Street (815)
Continue readingLet’s Talk Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is so important because it is the first impression that people have of your home. Here are some ideas to improve your home’s curb appeal, especially if you are thinking of putting your home on the market. Give the front door and shutters a fresh new coat of
Continue readingFive Tips For Selling A Home Quickly
1. Improve curb appeal: The curb appeal of a home is the first impression that buyers see; make sure the lawn is mowed and that porches, exterior walls and the driveway is clean. 2. Invest in small upgrades: Making small upgrades to a home can be a great idea before selling but be
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