Home + Design

Let the Light In

Expert advice from Lakeshore Interiors on how to choose window treatments that work for every room Article by Sara Hoeman Selecting the right window treatments can make or break the ambiance in every room of your home. While picking the correct window treatments for every room in the house sounds like a heavy task, Denise Loehr, owner of Lakeshore Interiors, ensures that, really, all it comes down to is deciding what the space will ultimately be used for. “Each treatment depends on the goals...

Home + Design

Designing a RARE Space

How Rare Landscapes creates luxury landscaping that’s anything but ordinary Article by Kendra Johnson I think many homeowners would agree that by the time March rolls around, we’re all dreaming of warm weather and sunshine, specifically hosting summer barbecues, swimming in the pool, reading beneath the shade of a big tree, or hearing the bees buzz near the flowers.  That dream — to help homeowners and businesses rediscover the potential of their own land — is one Rare Landscapes specializes...

Life + Culture

Teaching Kids Household Responsibility

How taking on household chores can shape your kid's future success Article by Kimberly Blaker According to H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen in Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World, “A belief in one’s personal capabilities is an essential building block for successful adulthood.” One of the best ways for kids to achieve this sense of capability is to take on household responsibilities. Offering such opportunities makes kids feel essential to the family unit. It teaches them...

Home Services

Is There a Doctor in the House?

True North Home Watch prescribes peace of mind while you’re on vacation Article and Photography by Rebecca A. Hahn There just might be a doctor in your house if you’ve hired Mike Gottsacker from True North Home Watch, who ensures your home stays safe and sound while you’re on vacation. Years ago, doctors really did make house calls to their patients who didn’t live in the city. They owned acres of land just outside of town, so the doctor would grab his little black bag and head on out to his...