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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! 2021 Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were Nominated as the Best of the Best In the Home + Garden Category HOME + GARDEN Real Estate Group DUPAGE Penny O’Brien, Baird & Warner, Naperville KANE Melissa Garcia, REMAX, Sugar Grove KENDALL The Ayres Team, EXP Realty, Oswego Kitchen Designer DUPAGE HomeWerks, Naperville KANE West DuPage Cabinets & Granite, Batavia KENDAL Heritage Home Décor, Yorkville Basement Remodeler DUPAGE HomeWerks, Naperville KANE Hogan Design & Construction, Geneva KENDALL DRC Basements, Oswego Landscaping Designer DUPAGE Western DuPage Landscaping, Naperville KANE Golden Willow Landscaping, Aurora KENDALL Ground Effects Outdoor Living, Yorkville Exterior Enhancement DUPAGE Opal Exteriors, Serving Western Suburbs KANE James Thomas Renovations, St. Charles KENDALL Extreme Exteriors, Plano VIEW WINNER CATEGORIES ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT BEAUTIFUL YOU COMMUNITY LIVING DINING + CABARET HEALTH + WELLNESS LOCAL EVENTS HOME + GARDEN KIDS + TEENS SHOPS + BOUTIQUES WEDDING + TRAVEL ATTENTION WINNERS! ​Congratulations! Please Click the Link and Include Your County, Winning Category, Company Name, Contact Name, Phone Number and Preferred Email Address. We will Reply Within Two Business Days with Your Printable Certificate and Digital Banners & Logo to Use If You Wish Additional Details will Follow Re: How to Obtain a Souvenir Award Plaque ​CLAIM YOUR AWARD HERE bestofthebest@glancermagazine.com

HOME + GARDEN | 2021 Best of the Best Winners

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! 2021 Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were...

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were Nominated as the Best of the Best In the Arts + Entertainment Category HOME + GARDEN Real Estate Group DUPAGE Penny O’Brien, Baird & Warner, Naperville KANE Kristy Sreenan, Baird & Warner, Geneva KENDALL The Kearns Team, EXP Realty, Plano Kitchen Designer DUPAGE Kitchen Studio, Glen Ellyn KANE McDowell Remodeling, St. Charles KENDAL Heritage Home Décor, Yorkville Basement Remodeler DUPAGE HomeWerks, Naperville KANE Hogan Design & Construction, Geneva KENDALL DRC Basements, Oswego Landscaping Designer DUPAGE CB Conlin Landscaping, Naperville KANE Thornapple Landscapes, Batavia KENDALL Ground Effects Outdoor Living, Yorkville Exterior Enhancement DUPAGE Opal Exteriors, Serving Western Suburbs KANE Opal Exteriors, Serving Western Suburbs KENDALL Opal Exteriors, Serving Western Suburbs VIEW WINNER CATEGORIES ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT BEAUTIFUL YOU COMMUNITY LIVING DINING + CABARET HEALTH + WELLNESS HOME + GARDEN KIDS + TEENS LOCAL EVENTS SHOPS + BOUTIQUES WEDDING + TRAVEL ATTENTION WINNERS! ​Congratulations! Please Click the Link and Include Your County, Winning Category, Company Name, Contact Name, Phone Number and Preferred Email Address. We will Reply Within Two Business Days with Your Printable Certificate and Digital Banners & Logo to Use If You Wish Additional Details will Follow Re: How to Obtain a Souvenir Award Plaque ​CLAIM YOUR AWARD HERE bestofthebest@glancermagazine.com

HOME + GARDEN | 2020 Best of the Best Winners

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS! Winners Announced for DuPage, Kane & Kendall These Establishments Were Nominated...

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TRANSFORMING HOMES IN A POSITIVE AND UNIQUE WAY OK. How positively chic is this? Two dressers transformed into a beautiful kitchen island. If you love projects like this but aren't he "think-outside-of-the-box" designing type? No worries, this local designer is here to help. Lisa from Positively Chic Up-Cycle Furniture has been transforming outdated pieces since 2009. It all started out with her own baby dresser that she took with her when she moved away from the nest. When she sanded the 1980’s piece that was painted speckled black, she created a one-of-a-kind beautiful piece of furniture. She eventually took her hobby of creating, painting, making things and left her corporate job to devote 100% of her to giving vintage furniture a new lease on life; further expanding her talents to transforming her home from the 1990’s Oak era to a modern and current space. Word spread and Lisa began to do the same for others while filling her soul with ultimate passion. If you have an idea, she can bring it to life such as transforming old dressers to kitchen islands, personalized stovetop covers, unique home décor, custom painted cabinetry, and so much more! Follow her page today! You'll be amazed a the projects that are posted. Positively Chic, indeed. https://www.facebook.com/Positivelychicfurniture/

POSITIVELY CHIC | Plainfield Designer Turns Two Dressers Into a Beautiful Kitchen Island

TRANSFORMING HOMES IN A POSITIVE AND UNIQUE WAY
OK. How positively chic is this? Two dressers transformed into a beautiful kitchen island

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DON'T LOSE THE LUSTER, MAINTAIN NATURAL STONE COUNTERS – Durability is one reason homeowners choose natural stone for their kitchens and bathrooms, but the greatest appeal is often the sheer beauty of the material. Maintaining that luster and shine requires a bit of effort, but the ability to enjoy the unique character of natural stone makes it all worthwhile. It’s important to understand the shine on granite and other natural stone is not from applying a wax, but a natural shine that reflects a rigorous process. After being quarried from the earth’s surface using a combination of diamond wire cables, drills and even dynamite, these stone blocks are taken to a factory for processing. A giant gang saw using diamond blades slices the blocks into a calibrated thickness, similar to a giant bread slicer. The next step is a polishing line, where blocks pass under diamond polishing heads that apply thousands of pounds of pressure per square inch. Here, progressively finer grits bring out the natural polish of the stone. It’s this factory finish that enhances the inherent characteristics of natural stone – the veins, swirls and crystals. From there the slabs are bundled and shipped to local stone manufacturers and installers to be cut to a homeowner’s specifications. Once installed, you can maintain that luxurious factory finish with these tips from the experts at Granite Gold. Clean often. Even miniscule particles could have a detrimental effect on your natural stone. However, it’s important to avoid common cleaners and abrasives as they can break down the protective seal and result in expensive repairs or replacement. Also avoid using an abrasive scrubbing pad, which may leave unsightly scratches. Rely on scrubbing pads designed specifically for natural stone or look for “non-scratch” on the packaging. “Common, everyday household cleaners aren’t formulated for granite, marble, travertine or any other natural-stone surface,” said Lenny Sciarrino, CEO and co-founder of Granite Gold Inc. “They will dull the natural finish – the great luster and shine everyone enjoys – and lead to costly repair or replacement.” Seal frequently. Frequently sealing natural stone surfaces maintains maximum surface protection, penetrating stone surfaces to provide superior, long-lasting resistance to staining, etching and soil buildup. It’s easy to test when to reseal. Pour water (about 3 inches in diameter) on the surface and let it sit for 30 minutes. If the water beads, then the stone remains sealed. However, if a dark mark or ring is created by the water, it is time to reseal. Be sure to repair any etching or stains before the sealant is applied. Polish regularly. Polishing not only brings out the stone’s natural beauty, it reinforces the protective seal and provides ongoing protection against water spots and fingerprints. One time-saving but effective solution after sealing is Granite Gold Clean & Shine, which provides the cleaning power of the line’s Daily Cleaner and the luster from the Polish in one easy-to-use formula. You can find the products nationwide at Walmart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon; check the store locator at GraniteGold.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images #GlancerMagazine #HomeGarden #April2017

HOME + GARDEN | Kitchen Pretty

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