Jun 11, 20184 minPaint Your Co-op Like a ProfessionalWhen it's time to switch wall colors, do you grab a can and a brush and get started or do you tape, drape and sand? When a room has not...
May 11, 20183 minRich History of Park Forest, ILPark Forest has a rich history of firsts. It was the first planned community after World War II, the first town to feature an outdoor...
Apr 12, 20184 minProper Garbage Disposal EtiquetteDisposing of household garbage seems like a practice in common sense, however, many of us have never been taught nor given much thought...
Mar 5, 20183 minWhat are the Benefits of Cooperative Housing - Part 2There are so many benefits to owning a home in a housing cooperative, we had to break this blog up into 2 parts! Check out last month's...
Feb 6, 20184 minWhat are the Benefits of Cooperative Housing - Part 1There are so many benefits we had to break this blog up into 2 parts! Click here to read part 2. Owning a home within a housing...
Jan 10, 20183 minWhat is Cooperative Living?Cooperative living is so much more than a home with a roof and 4 walls. Cooperative living is built on a foundation of working with...
Dec 6, 20174 minHow to Keep Your Closets Clean and OrganizedWith the cold weather fast approaching, it's time to bring out the coats, sweaters and boots. If you're like me, however, this can lead...
Nov 8, 20174 minWinterize Your Vegetable Garden in 5 Easy StepsYou have spent all summer caring for the beautiful garden at your housing cooperative home. It has paid off in the end with a bountiful...
Oct 16, 20175 minHow to Save Money on Your Utility BillsOne of our co-op members recently attended the Park Forest Fire Department event which brings awareness to fire prevention. When she was...
Sep 14, 20174 min7 Safety Tips for Living AloneLiving along at our housing cooperative can be very exciting. You get to style your home the way you want, dictate your own schedule and...
Aug 4, 20174 min9 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe This Grilling SeasonWe all love a good grill-out, but do we ever really consider the dangers of grilling within a housing cooperative community? No need to...
Jul 7, 20173 minDisposing of Garbage ProperlyWe all produce it, we all dread taking it out and we certainly all can't stand it when we have to clean up behind a critter who has...
Jun 8, 20174 minMaking a Small Space Look BiggerDon't me wrong, our housing co-ops are very large considering comparable units in the Park Forest, IL area. In fact, our 2 bedrooms,...
May 6, 20173 minWhy Should We Care about Recycling?Not surprisingly, Nature has developed, over billions of years of practice, a way to reuse literally everything it produces. The feces...
Apr 11, 20174 minBecome a Container Gardening Pro!Container gardening can be a very rewarding adventure if done correctly. Care and patience are required when developing your container...
Mar 12, 20173 minEasy Ways to Enhance Curbside AppealHave you ever driven past a home with just the right pops of color in the just the right places, clean lines and what seems like perfect...
Feb 3, 20173 minSwitch it up without a long-term commitment!If your tired at looking at the same old thing in your home, don't paint...accessorize! We know how easily home owners can get bored with...
Jan 6, 20172 minBenefits of Private OwnershipHave you been in the market for an apartment? Or maybe you've already explored some home ownership options. Have you thought about...
Dec 8, 20163 min8 Bathroom Storage IdeasWhen it comes to bathroom spaces, we've got some great ideas for you. What can we say, our housing cooperative was built in the early...
Oct 27, 20162 minStorage Ideas for Small Kitchen SpacesWhile our co-op kitchens may be a tad small, they also provide enough space for the average family to do what they need to in their own...