Expert Advice
What to plant in Chicago for a thriving garden this spring
From native landscaping to container gardens and plants with Midwestern sensibilities.
How Chicago’s tool library is helping people love where they live
Embrace the power of DIY
10 Chicago renters’ rights your landlord doesn’t want you to know
Know your rights.
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Should you move to Chicago?
Everything you need to know to help you decide whether to put down roots.
Where to easily donate your unwanted items in Chicago
Don’t have a car? These 8 places offer free pick-ups of bulky items like furniture, books, and appliances.
How to fix anything in your neighborhood
New Year’s resolution: Get things done.
The best websites for renting an apartment in Chicago
Looking for the perfect Chicago rental? Start here.
How to pick a neighborhood in Chicago
First, learn the layout of the city—there’s more than the lakefront—and then figure out what’s important.
The Chicago renters’ guide
From setting a budget to finding the best deals, here’s everything you need to know about renting in Chicago.
Working With an Architect on a Big Renovation
Working with an architect may be unfamiliar territory for many just getting started with their first big renovation. To help answer some of the basics, we reached out to Matt Nardella of moss design.
