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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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For Everything There is a Season

Image descriptionEach season throughout the year bring its own unique joy-and decorating opportunities.

By Ashley Mastandrea

“I’ve always loved decorating for the season,” said Peg Fenstermaker with a grin. “It has been my favorite thing to do for as long as I can remember.

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Rising Above the Clutter

Image descriptionReorganizing your storage spaces will save you time, stress and add value to your home.

By Ashley Mastandrea

With the New Year fast approaching and 2009 resolutions already on your mind, it may be beneficial to take a step back and evaluate your home’s organization.

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Recreate, Rejuvenate, and Renovate

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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A Room for All Seasons

A Room for All SeasonsA Cary family has their dreams come to life in a sunroom courtesy of Lifetime Remodeling Partners

By Ashley Mastandrea

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. “We wanted to feel like we were outside but didn’t want to deal with bugs or the weather.”

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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!