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Understanding the R-Value of Insulation in Garage Doors and Walls
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersAre you tired of feeling a huge drop in temperature when you step out of your house into your attached garage during Chicago’s coldest months? Whether you are building a new custom garage in Cook County or upgrading an old garage in DuPage County, the choices you make about insulating the space can make a big difference […]
Your Dream Home Is Not Finished Until You Have a Dream Garage
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersYour dream home might be a 1,800 square foot cottage near your relatives in Chicago or a 4,000 square foot luxury home in Wheaton within a short commute to your job. Whatever its size and value, it is yours, and you have put a lot of time and effort into making that house a home. […]
Garage and Home Improvements With the Best Payback
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersThe choices we make in home and custom garage improvements are generally driven by one of two factors: either we make upgrades for our own pleasure, or we plan to sell the house soon and are making improvements that will help it sell quickly for the best price. Ideally, we take both factors into consideration. One important […]
What Home Buyers Want for Garages in 2019
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersThinking about possible home improvements in 2019? Want to make sure those home and garage improvements are going to make your home appeal to future buyers? According to the National Association of Home Builders, these are some of the top features currently desired by home buyers: 92% want a convenient, roomy laundry room. 92% want exterior lighting. […]
3 Solutions for Mud, Slush, and Snow on Your Garage Floor
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersAh, the joys of winter in northern Illinois! The garage floor is filthy, but it is too freezing cold to hose it down. Even worse, slippery spots can form on the floor, posing a risk of a slip-and-fall. The last thing you need during a Chicago winter is to be hobbling around on crutches. So what can […]
Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal With a New Garage Door
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersWhen some part of your home, like a garage door, needs to be replaced, you should not just automatically buy the cheapest option or an exact replacement for the one that broke. Your home may well be the most valuable asset you have. When the time eventually comes to sell it, you will want to get […]
Garage Maintenance for Above-Freezing December Days
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersThe Chicago area often gets a few days with 35- to 40-degree temperatures in December, giving homeowners a last chance to complete some lingering outdoor maintenance chores. Here are a few suggestions for garage maintenance on one of those days: Clean the Garage Gutters The Chicago suburbs had an unusual fall in 2018. We went from leaves […]
Holiday Decorating Themes for Your Home and Garage
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersIf your home’s front door and garage both face the street, your holiday decorating plan will be greatly enhanced if you decorate around your garage and driveway, as well as around your front door and walkway. You certainly have no shortage of options to fill up your outdoor space. As you have surely seen in home improvement […]
Holiday Home and Garage Decorating With New LED Lights
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersAs soon as the first holiday lights and wreaths appear on houses, businesses, and lampposts around town, you know it is Christmastime. To help create that holly, jolly spirit around your house and garage this season, here are some tips for using the latest in LED lighting: String New and Improved LED Lights on Your Garage When […]
Tips to Make Your Garage More Functional Year-Round
/in Uncategorized/by Blue Sky BuildersWith the holidays upon us, you may have a lot of company entering your house through the garage and would like to make the space look a little nicer. You may also find yourself wishing you had a better storage system in your garage as you struggle past the lawn care equipment and patio furniture […]