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New year, new bungalow mystery.

I began a simple project on New Year’s Eve. Ok, I began what I THOUGHT was a simple project on New Year’s Eve. Having refinished the hardwood floors and patched and painted the plaster walls in the living room and dining room less than two years ago, the final project to finish these two rooms […]

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What to know before submitting your project for the CBA’s annual Driehaus awards

The fall season means a lot of things here in Chicago: the warm weather begins to turn chilly, colors start changing on the trees, and for bungalow owners, the end of October means they might have a Driehaus award or honorable mention in their future!

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A magical Portage Park bungalow with historic details and a surprise

I’ve got to be honest… I’ve walked by this bungalow for over a year and always wondered what it looked like inside.

When I realized that Karin contacted me and this was her home, I annoyed my husband for days about how excited I was to take a peek inside. I knew this bungalow was going to be special… the windows, the yard, everything about this home spoke to me.

And then I stepped inside…

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Step Inside a Charming and Beautifully Styled Bungalow in Galewood

The Morrissey’s purchased their first bungalow in 2014, and have worked hard to lovingly restore the original features of the home, including the art glass windows.

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How the CBA is fighting to #StopThePop

One of the big selling points when we purchased our bungalow in 2016 was the completely bare and unfinished…

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Project Organization: DIY Utility Shelves

One of the things I love about our bungalow is the amount of space we have. When we moved from our 700 square foot one bedroom