6 Easy Care Tips for Garden Tools
Look inside most garages and you’ll see a collection of garden tools hanging from the wall or leaning in a corner. Hartz Homes knows that these tools are a tremendous help in creating a beautiful yard. So, here are a few tips to keep your garden tool collection in tip-top shape and ready to tame Read More
Read More >>Ranch or two-story, what’s right for you?
One-story versus two-story home: Which is better? Hartz Homes know that the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. The number of floors in a home affects not just the way it looks, but also how easy it is to navigate and maintain, heat and cool, and much more. Here’s a brief look at the pros and cons of one-story Read More
Read More >>5 Tips for setting up a home office
More and more people are working from home offices due to the pandemic. Hartz Homes recognizes that a lot of people are setting up these offices for the first time. If you are one of these novice home-workers, here are five tips that can help you get you get set up. Decide what you need Read More
Read More >>Exemptions to be auto renewed for homeowners
Hartz Homes would like to pass along information that impacts homeowners in the Chicagoland area. On June 5, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law a bill that allows all qualified exemptions for levy year 2019 payable in 2020 to be automatically renewed and processed without re-application for 2020 payable in 2021. This includes Homestead Exemption Read More
Read More >>Ideas for creating a hobby room and keeping it organized
At Hartz Homes we see that many of our buyers are creating hobby and craft rooms. They are converting spare bedrooms, dens, and basement spaces. If you plan on joining the trend, here are five ideas on setting up a hobby room and keeping it organized. Store Frequently Used Items in Plain Sight Keep frequently Read More
Read More >>Best choice for first-time home buyers
If you are shopping for a new home, you must choose between new construction or buying an existing older home. And, if you are a first-time home buyer, this can be a daunting decision. Here are two pieces of advice that can help you make the best choice for you and your family. 1.New construction Read More
Read More >>Eliminate clutter in your new home!
Now that you are in your new home, here are some tips from Hartz Homes to help you get things organized and avoid clutter. We’ll help you with a plan to help you organize and maintain your home’s seven messiest places. Kitchen The kitchen is the hub of family activity and a high-traffic space. Therefore, Read More
Read More >>Tips for achieving a beautiful lawn
Tips for achieving a beautiful lawn At Hartz Homes, we know that your vision for your home doesn’t end at the walls of your house. You likely picture a lush, healthy lawn as the perfect surrounding for your family’s home. So to help you out, here is some practical lawn maintenance advice, especially for the Read More
Read More >>How to communicate your style to get the perfect home
How to communicate your style to get the perfect home So, you are building the home of your dreams with Hartz Homes, and you are ready pick out your personal selections. At the Hartz Design Center (shown in photos), there are countless choices in floors, countertops, appliances, cabinets, fixtures, and more. Communicating your preferences clearly Read More
Read More >>Need hand sanitizer? Here’s how to make it at home.
Need hand sanitizer? Here’s how to make it at home. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, hand sanitizer is in short supply. Hartz Homes would like to share a few simple homemade recipes that will yield all the hand sanitizer your family will need. First things first. We are home builders and are not medical professionals. Read More
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