If you’ve lived in Chicago for more than a few winters, you know the drill. The sky turns that familiar shade of "Lake Michigan Gray," the wind picks up off the water, and we all retreat indoors to find some semblance of warmth. For years, our home interiors mimicked the outdoors: cool grays, icy whites,…

If you’ve lived in Chicago for any length of time, you know our homes are as diverse as our weather. From the historic bungalows in Portage Park to the sleek, modern condos in the West Loop, there’s one design element that stands the test of time: hardwood flooring. I’m Penny, and here at Rovin’s Flooring…

If you live in Chicago or the surrounding North and West suburbs, you know that your home is your sanctuary against the elements. We deal with everything from humid, sticky summers to bone-chilling winters where road salt and slush are practically permanent residents in our entryways. Amidst the chaos of home maintenance: fixing the HVAC,…

If you’ve lived in Chicago for more than a single season, you know exactly how the "Windy City" earned its reputation: and it’s not just the politics. We deal with bone-chilling winters where the air is as dry as a desert, followed by summer days so humid you feel like you’re walking through a soup.…

If you live in Chicago, you know the drill. One week we’re bracing for a Polar Vortex that turns the air bone-dry, and a few months later, we’re dealing with the kind of summer humidity that makes you feel like you’re walking through a car wash. While we locals have learned to adapt with heavy…

If you live in Chicago or the surrounding North and West suburbs, you know that our weather is anything but predictable. From the bone-chilling, dry winters to the humid, sticky summers off Lake Michigan, our homes go through a lot. Your hardwood floors are no exception. I’m Adrian Tiutiu, president of Rovin's Flooring Inc., and…