Greener Home Design: Should I Install Solar Panels?
March 4, 2021 •Brian Hogan
If you’ve been thinking about reducing your reliance on nonrenewable energy sources at home, you’re not alone — an increasing number of homeowners...
Read MoreNeed More Space? Here’s What to Consider Before Building an Addition
February 27, 2021 •Brian Hogan
Your house was almost perfect for your family back when you bought it — you loved its size, style, and potential just as much as you loved its...
Read MoreLet the Light In: 9 Home Improvement Projects That Infuse Your Space with Natural Light
February 20, 2021 •Brian Hogan
February may be the shortest month of the year, but here in the Midwest, it often feels like the longest: temps are still subarctic, snow remains...
Read MoreLuxury Vinyl Flooring: Basics, Benefits, and Misconceptions
February 13, 2021 •Brian Hogan
When deciding which type of flooring is best for your space, you don’t have to choose between beauty and durability — there are plenty of innovative...
Read MoreHome Renovation Projects That Offer a High Return on Investment in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn
February 4, 2021 •Brian Hogan
Home isn’t just “where the heart is” or “where you hang your hat” — it’s also where you invest a significant amount of your income. Just as routine...
Read MoreHigh-Impact Home Projects: 6 Popular Ways to Improve Your Space in 2021
January 28, 2021 •Brian Hogan
Unless you live in a new, custom-built home, there are probably a few aspects of your residence that you’d like to change, update, or improve. In...
Read MoreClean Like a Pro: Your Complete Guide to Kitchen Surface Care
January 23, 2021 •Brian Hogan
All home renovation projects offer a refreshing boost toward better living, but there’s something decidedly wonderful about a remodeled kitchen. From...
Read MoreSetting Up a Temporary Kitchen During a Renovation
January 14, 2021 •Brian Hogan
A full kitchen renovation tops the remodeling “dream project” list for many homeowners. It can take years of planning and saving to turn that dream...
Read MoreAre High-End Kitchen Appliances Worth the Expense?
January 7, 2021 •Brian Hogan
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic made the year-end festivities look a little different this time around, but people found plenty of ways to infuse...
Read MoreProject Hope: 12 Months of Giving Back to Our Local & Global Community
December 30, 2020 •Brian Hogan
As 2020 draws to a close, we’re feeling fortunate and grateful — fortunate that we’ve been able to continue doing what we love in these uncertain...
Read MoreBring on the Hygge: Easy Lighting Upgrades to Make Your Home Feel Cozier this Winter
December 17, 2020 •Brian Hogan
HDC is headquartered in Geneva, an idyllic midwestern city that remains strongly influenced by its Swedish roots — and not just during Swedish Days, t
Read More5 Popular Bathroom Upgrades
December 10, 2020 •Brian Hogan
If you could renovate any room in your house, which one would you choose? For most people, the decision is between the two most high-use,...
Read MoreHome Renovation and COVID-19: Your Health and Safety Questions Answered
November 25, 2020 •Brian Hogan
It’s been almost a whole year since the coronavirus pandemic first emerged, altering daily life as we know it and propelling the world into a dark...
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