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Creating a Basement Escape

Creating a Basement Escape

Creating a multifunctional, family-friendly getaway in unused basement space. Scott and Patrice Stricker and their two sons have enjoyed their Lakewood home for the past five years. About a year and a half ago, they started thinking about finishing their cellar-style basement

Picnics: A Great Way to Spend a Summer Day

Picnics: A Great Way to Spend a Summer Day

Whether it is a romantic lunch for two, a family reunion, child’s birthday party or company event, a picnic is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and summer’s fresh produce.

A Room for All Seasons

A Room for All Seasons

A Cary family has their dreams come to life in a sunroom courtesy of Lifetime Remodeling Partners Michael and Stephanie Roberts knew they wanted a sunroom before they even built their home in Cary. “We wanted a living space that had windows and an airy feel,” said Stephanie.

Celebrate with the Class of 2008

Celebrate with the Class of 2008

Kathy Biron, owner of Above and Beyond Event Planning, shares tips to make your grad's party a success. Graduates love to have a place to mingle and celebrate the big event—not to mention all those years that have gone by.

Discover the Benefits of Yoga

Discover the Benefits of Yoga

Yoga has been around for 5,000 years. About 2,000 years ago, the physical form of poses (asanas) was designed to help people with their meditation practice in order to sit comfortably.

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Service League of Crystal Lake’s 34th Annual Housewalk The Service League of Crystal Lake’s 34th Annual Housewalk will feature three homes in Crystal Lake and Lakewood as well as a designer showcase and boutique in the Dole Mansion.

By Ashley Mastandrea

Each year, the Service League of Crystal Lake hosts their annual housewalk to raise money for the charitable work they do. It’s also a chance for homeowners to get inspired. “You get great decorating ideas,” said Nancy Martin, the Service League’s housewalk chair.

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Creating a Basement Escape

Creating a Basement EscapeCreating a multifunctional, family-friendly getaway in unused basement space.

By Ashley Mastandrea

Scott and Patrice Stricker and their two sons have enjoyed their Lakewood home for the past five years. About a year and a half ago, they started thinking about finishing their cellar-style basement to add more living space to their home. In April, just 55 days after construction began, Basement Escapes (BE) gave the Strickers more than they imagined possible.

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Summer's Last Barbeques

Summer's Last BarbequesBarbecues are a summer staple. Before the season is up, get out there and have one last blowout. McHenry County Living has rounded up some expert advice. From the grill to the grub, we've got it covered.

By Ashley Mastandrea

Gulgren’s Appliance Knows How to Grill

Wayne Gulgren, owner of Gulgren’s Appliance in Crystal Lake, knows grills. When an aggressive salesperson from The Holland Grill (www.hollandgrill.com) left one of their unique grills at the store, Gulgren started using the grill, steamer and smoker and never looked back. Now, he uses the grill at home.

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Creating a Basement Escape

Creating a Basement EscapeCreating a multifunctional, family-friendly getaway in unused basement space.

Scott and Patrice Stricker and their two sons have enjoyed their Lakewood home for the past five years. About a year and a half ago, they started thinking about finishing their cellar-style basement

Read more...
 
Picnics: A Great Way to Spend a Summer Day

Picnics: A Great Way to Spend a Summer DayWhether it is a romantic lunch for two, a family reunion, child’s birthday party or company event, a picnic is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and summer’s fresh produce.

By Ashley Mastandrea

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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park - Dole Mansion

Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

County Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!