Hyland Homes Blog
Collection of past projects, design ideas, and tips.
Paint Finishes Explained
Paint Finishes Explained Color isn't the only important decision when deciding to paint a space. Painting is one of the most inexpensive and effective ways to update your space whether you are trying to sell your home, wanting to refresh a room, or just...
8 Homeowner Safety Tips for Halloween
8 Homeowner Safety Tips for Halloween Halloween is a delight for people of all ages for many reasons including DIY decorations, candy, creative costumes, and tricks. While this is fine and dandy for some, if you're a homeowner, there are a few things to consider to...
Hyland Homes, Best of Houzz 2018
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2018—Hyland Homes of Clarendon Hills, IL Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World January 23, 2018 – Hyland Homes of Clarendon Hills has won “Best...
New Home in 2018?
Is a new home in store for you in 2018? Maybe you're... Outgrowing your current home -- 1, 2, 3, or 4 additions to the family and need the space to breathe Renting and want to start putting your hard earned cash into property Downsizing since the youngest has finally...
Traditional Master Bath Remodel in Clarendon Hills
Small Master Bath Remodel—Traditional We love coming across a space in dire need of updating, with a few unique challenges, and fabulous clients! Our favorite part of this small master bath remodel was tiling the shower enclosure and the beautiful tile wainscoting....
Master Bath Remodel in Clarendon Hills, IL
Master Bath Remodel—Now Retreat Ever wonder what your master suite would look like once it was... well, updated? We took this ordinary master bath/bedroom and turned it into a more functional, eye-candy, and updated retreat. From the faux brick wall in the master...
Exterior Remodel in Elmhurst, IL
Paint goes a long way in this exterior remodel! We had the pleasure of being hired by a fantastic couple who had a vision for what the exterior of their new home should look like and just needed it to be executed. This exterior remodel in Elmhurst, IL was spot on and...
Real Estate in DuPage County: Active vs. Sold
February-July 2017 Active vs. Sold Real Estate in DuPage County Sold homes in DuPage County have seen a steady incline from February through June 2017. July then saw a bit of a decline from the peak in June for active and home sales. To see the full report, click...
6 Vital Steps for Property Investments
Are you new to buying property investments? Taking the leap into the world of real estate investments (flips and long-terms) can be a wild ride, but not so wild if you have the right person to be your sounding board and to guide you along every step of the way! Along...
Clarendon Hills Mid Century Home Remodel
Mid Century Home Remodel What happens when a home is neglected and unkept? The elements of life take over -- wood starts to rot, critters find a new haven, and deep rooted repairs are needed. This investor mid century home remodel has been gutted to the studs and...
Hyland Homes, Best of Houzz 2017
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017—Hyland Homes of Clarendon Hills, IL Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World January 17, 2017 – Hyland Homes of Clarendon Hills has won “Best...
Sell Your Home Fast in 2017!
Sell your home fast in 2017 with these 5 tips. #1—Meet with Brent Hyland Brent Hyland has been working as a Coldwell Banker real estate agent in the Clarendon Hills area for over the over 10 years. What sets him apart from the rest? No. 1: He is highly invested in...
Master Bathroom Remodel in Western Springs
Making a 'Master' Bath in a Small Space Gone are the days when a master bathroom needs to be oversized and holding a jacuzzi tub. In this bathroom remodel our returning clients were looking to take their cramped, nonfunctional, and outdated bathroom to something they...
Elmhurst Kitchen Remodel: White, Natural, and Beautiful
Anything is possible when making your remodel dreams reality... ...99% of the time. Hyland Home’s model is that we will find a property in your desired location (regardless of the home’s condition, style, or datedness) and after purchase, transform it to the home that...
Ready to move to the Chicago Burbs?
Life can bring us to unexpected places. Maybe you were planning to live your entire life in the city—family and all—but something sparked and you are now looking to change your lifestyle and move out to the suburbs. Maybe moving out to the suburbs was always your plan...
Spruce Up Your Kitchen
Spring may not be exactly right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you can’t swap out some accents in your home—kitchen to brighten and refresh your space from the winter gloom. Leslie Hutchison from Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC suggests a few simple items...
Want to sell your home fast?
5 things to get your home sold fast in 2016. #1—Meet with Brent Hyland Brent Hyland has been working as a Coldwell Banker real estate agent in the Clarendon Hills area for over the past 10 years. What sets him apart from the rest of the pack? No. 1: He is highly...
Downsizing and updating done right
Cozy, cute, and perfect. Downsizing can be a tricky situation—most times you're looking to downsize into a condo or townhouse, which was initially the case in this situation until this well-maintained ranch sprung up on the market and in the price range for our...