http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Paula+Cherrist Advice Paula Cherrist Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=330253&ca=Advice It's that time of year again when the majority of people rush around looking for the perfect holiday gift for friends and family, half the time not having a clue what to buy. Instead of braving the crowds in the electronics section of the mall or resorting to re-gifting that fruitcake you got at wor... Entertainment Paula Cherrist Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328724&ca=Entertainment Whether or not you have lived in Chicago Illinois your entire life or are a recent transplant, with the holidays fast approaching once again there are some fantastic events you can experience in town. Many are free, too, so you don't have to worry about fun taking a bite out of your budget. Even if... Home Management Paula Cherrist Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=327750&ca=Home+Management The EPA has found that the air quality inside most condos and houses is three times as bad as the air quality outside in terms of pollution and harmful fumes and gasses. Most home and condo owners aren't aware of this fact, but they are probably aware of the way this type of pollution makes them fee... Home Management Paula Cherrist Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=321439&ca=Home+Management With so much emphasis lately on eco-friendly construction, materials and practices, more people are opting to incorporate eco-friendly products into their own home improvement projects. Perhaps one of the most common do-it-yourself projects is putting on fresh paint, be it inside or out. Paint can b... Home Management Paula Cherrist Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=315872&ca=Home+Management With more Chicago condo and home owners deciding to remodel and upgrade their current residences instead of buying a new house or condo, one of the projects that many decide to tackle is refinishing hardwood floors. Not only will refinishing your hardwood floors give your home a great new look, it w... Home Management Paula Cherrist Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=311192&ca=Home+Management Whether you've lived in your townhome, single family home or condo since it was newly constructed or just bought an older home, if there is a deck there it's going to have to be refinished at some point. To keep a wood deck in optimum condition it needs to have routine maintenance ideally performed... Real Estate Paula Cherrist Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=311227&ca=Real+Estate One of the more unusual but sometimes profitable real estate investments is buying parking spaces. In every large city, including Chicago, there is always a need for parking and demand outpaces supply. Even with public transportation readily available in large cities, the high gas prices and the gro... Real Estate Paula Cherrist Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=311239&ca=Real+Estate For parents, sending their children off to college is a major milestone in life. Besides facing the empty nest syndrome, they are also confronted with the high cost of college tuition. Many parents try to defer some of that expense by opting out of traditional dorm housing or renting an apartment fo... Home Management Paula Cherrist Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=308342&ca=Home+Management If you're overcome with the urge to grab a live preserver whenever you approach your bath, your instincts may be trying to tell you that some improvements need to be made. But you don't need to drown in debt or give up every weekend you have off for a month to make a big difference in how your bath... Home Management Paula Cherrist Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=297534&ca=Home+Management Whether it's a college bound young adult heading for a dorm or apartment for the first time, new Chicago condo buyer or retired couple downsizing, moving can be one of the most exciting and stressful times of a person's life. Your move could be just across town or across the country, but the basic t...