Project Ideas

3.22.12 ~ 6 Tips for Hiring a Landscaping Company

Are you tired of sitting around in folding chairs in a weed-infested yard that hasn’t been mowed since your neighbor’s teenager went off to college? You want this summer to be different. So you start thinking how nice it’d be to have a large patio with a built-in barbeque, lush green grass, gardens and maybe a birdbath.

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2.2.12 ~ Fireplaces Aren't Just for Houses!

Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you have to suffer through the long, dark winters without the romance and warmth of a fireplace. Why let homeowners have all the fun? Apartment Therapy recently posted an article about the benefits of ventless fireplaces and their potential for apartment dwellers.

Our ventless fireplaces are perfect for apartment living. They run on the biofuel ethanol, which is up to 40% more efficient than other fireplace fuels, like wood.

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11.21.11 ~ Inside Project Ideas for Chicago Winters

Just because the cold and snowy weather of winter limits what you can do outside, it doesn’t mean you can’t remodel the inside of your house.

In fact, winter might be the perfect time to get that interior remodel project done because a lot of contractors will offer better prices during the off season. And with less jobs on their schedule, contractors are more likely to be flexible with your project timeline and get it done faster.

Schwake Stone can help you with all your interior remodeling needs. Here are a few ideas to get started:

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