Adam Edstrom Ruhl & Ruhl

08/07/2023

https://adamedstrom.ruhlhomes.com/for-sale/homes/il-thomson-61285-1113-locust-street-qc4245138-25363718/?fbclid=IwAR3QkmLytz3lRtYgKExB8u3YRKb5JOW8-keT_LV1Zd_bwkkgVQ3bBAhWhmg_aem_Afzrfuafbxwx0BhjONHGpqsT2gLgDAcLAkVlKpiaKg_0lT8vcth6jshbp0sIO4w7Ghs

Enjoy small-town living in this nicely renovated three-bedroom ranch. This home features an updated kitchen and bathroom as well as new flooring, trim, and paint throughout. The basement offers a large family room, with additional space for storage. Out back you will enjoy a large double lot with a....

05/29/2023

05/22/2023

If you think having a tub is the key to making your bathroom feel nice and luxe, think again.

https://www.thespruce.com/make-a-luxurious-shower-space-7098088

Even if your bathroom doesn't feature a tub, you can still make the space feel luxurious with these designer-approved tips.

05/11/2023

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you.

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2023/01/19/pre-approval-in-2023-what-you-need-to-know/

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:

05/05/2023

Even though summer is a (long) month away, many consider this time of year the official beginning of pool season.

Before you do a cannonball, jackknife, or swan dive into the deep end, make sure your pool is clean, safe, and ready for the summer.

04/24/2023

Working from home seems like the dream when you’re stuck at the office. Sweatpants! Pour-over coffee! Lunch at that cute cafe in the neighborhood! TV—whenever you want! And, work … well, that will happen sometime, right?

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/home-office-design-tricks-productive/

Working from home seems like the dream. So much freedom! But there are also distractions galore. Try these tips to design an ultraproductive home office.

04/15/2023

Mushrooms are having a moment.

HBO’s recent megahit series “The Last of Us” recently grabbed everyone’s attention with its fungus-forward premise.

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/read-the-mushroom-how-to-pull-off-the-fabulous-fungi-decor-trend-at-home/

They're squishy and spongy and having moment. Learn why mushrooms are making a comeback in home decor and how to embrace it.

04/09/2023

03/30/2023

Think you need a big budget and top-notch taste to achieve a well-designed home?

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/the-simple-anti-decorating-trend-that-will-revolutionize-your-home-in-2023/

The founders of design website Sight Unseen and authors of "How To Live With Objects" dish on their surprising home design philosophy.

03/26/2023

Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home.

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2023/03/16/what-buyer-activity-tells-us-about-the-housing-market/

Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. 

03/21/2023

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert GuidanceTo sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago.

To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the marke...

02/23/2023

If your in the mood and ready for a generous pour of your preferred brew—we’ve got you covered. The latest at-home bar accoutrement on every beer connoisseur’s wish list includes something we haven’t seen in a house since college—a keg.

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/kegerator-a-sleek-way-to-keep-your-suds-fresh-and-tasty-and-why-every-beer-lover-needs-one/

Curious to get in on this new at-home bar trend? Here's everything you need to know about the Kegerator before buying one.