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Soak in summer with the addition of a screened porch - just one of the many trends Orren Pickell Designers & Builders is seeing this building season
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Orren Pickell Designers & Builders Shares the Latest Offerings in Today’s Custom Homes

The homeowner’s wish list may vary in the custom market, but there are certain luxury amenities which boast universal crowd appeal. With more than thirty-five … Read more ›

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Chicago’s Green Rooftops Lead to Eco-Friendly Beautification in 2012

Chicago, IL. March 15th, 2012 – As spring quickly approaches, Chicagoans look to take advantage of environmentally-friendly landscape enhancements for their urban properties. Green rooftops … Read more ›

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Prepare for Spring – It’s Around the Corner!

Chicago, IL. March 8th, 2012: Your home’s curb appeal is just as important as your interior décor and personal style. With spring just around the … Read more ›

the beauty of Navite landscapes
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Ready, Set, Go! Spring Garden Preparation

Learn how you can prepare your native landscaping for season-long enjoyment of colors, birds, butterflies, and beauty. Join the Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones and … Read more ›

Soda bread baked in a loaf pan (Stephanie Hardiman Simon / TribLocal)

Basic Irish soda bread recipe

This isn’t a super traditional or family recipe for soda bread. Feel free to use this if you’re looking for an easy recipe or have … Read more ›

Even installing pavers around a tree can impact it. Be sure to protect your trees when you build a patio or deck.
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Planning a deck or patio? Watch out for your trees.

As our yards start to green up, it’s hard not to think about a summertime full of sitting outside under a favorite tree, sipping a … Read more ›

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Chicago Flower & Garden Show Welcomes Group Tours

Chicago Flower & Garden Show Welcomes Group ToursMarch 10-18, 2012 ~ Navy Pier CHICAGO (Feb. 20, 2012) – Group tours are a great way to … Read more ›

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Chicago Flower & Garden Show Welcomes Group Tours

Chicago Flower & Garden Show Welcomes Group ToursMarch 10-18, 2012 ~ Navy Pier CHICAGO (Feb. 20, 2012) – Group tours are a great way to … Read more ›

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More Homeowners Look to Increase Property Value and Home Appearance through Regular Landscape Maintenance

(CHICAGO, IL. February 20th, 2012) – With the American economy rebuilding and more consumers seeking ways to spruce up the look of their homes to … Read more ›

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Greater Chicagoland Chapter of NARI Provides Top 10 Remodeling Resolutions

If you’re considering a major investment like a kitchen re-do, room addition or bathroom renovation, it’s crucial to research candidates scrupulously. The goal is to … Read more ›