Saturday, May 19, 2012
During the second phase of pool construction at the Hufnagl residence in New Lenox, the pool base is going down—85-100 bags of Pool-Krete—in preparation for the liner to be installed on top by the Aqua Pools team.
Andy Hufnagl and his wife, Angela, decided to put a 20x44 in-ground pool in their back yard, in part so their daughter, Autumn, could train and play with her friends. Autumn is a member of the Lincoln-Way Gators swim team. The Hufnagls live in New Lenox. During the second phase of construction, the Aqua Pools team spent a day putting the pool base down in preparation for the liner to be installed on top. The job of troweling—spreading 85-100 bags of Pool-Krete—fell on the shoulders of Tom Eiler. He said he has worked on more than 1,400 pool projects since Aqua Pools opened for business in 1978. Jim Eiler Jr. serves as vice president and chief salesman for the family-run business, which operates throughout the Southland. "After the liner is…
For $800,000, you could have stunning views of woods, water and a golf course in Orland Park. Plus, a look at what else is selling in the half-million dollar range in the Southland. Here are the 'priciest' homes of the week.
Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights
Thursday, May 17, 2012
John Mantas won't give up the secret to his pancakes. Readers selected his pancakes as their favorite in Oak Forest.
For John Mantas, running a restaurant is a family tradition. "I went to school and then I got kind of pushed into because of the family, working after school. And then I got to liking it," Mantas said. Mantas, a Palos Park resident, bought the building that now houses the Kingsberry Waffle and Pancake House in 1997 and opened his first restaurant, a steak house, the next year. By 2001, he opened what would be the first Kingsberry location in Oak Forest. He also owns a second location in Flossmoor. Oak Forest has its fair share of breakfast joints. So what sets Mantas' pancakes apart? "I can’t give you the secret. We do it a little bit different than everyone else does," Mantas said. He credits good ingredients and well-trained cooks. …
What's selling? A four-bedroom ranch on Ridgewood Drive in Oak Forest sold for $236,000.
A four-bedroom ranch home located at 15013 Ridgewood Drive in Oak Forest sold for $236,000. The home features three bathrooms, a large kitchen with ceramic tile flooring, a center island, bay window and granite countertops. The home has hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings and 1,536 square feet of living space. It was built in 1984. These properties sold recently in Oak Forest, according to Cook County records. Looking to sell or buy property? Check out the Patch Places real estate directory.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tom Sullivan of Sullivan Electrical Contractors in Oak Forest does his homework before tackling any job. He shared some facts & figures he found when comparing energy efficiency and energy costs in a recent study.
Watts of electricity used (equivalent to 60 watt bulb) Source: DesignRecycleInc.com Read More: Switch Off: Incandescent Bulbs Soon Will Burn Out for Good
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
As a result of U.S. government energy-efficiency standards, traditional incandescent light bulbs are being phased out. Local electrical contractor Tom Sullivan says consumers need to be educated so they can make the right choices moving forward.
Don’t be surprised if some of those old jokes about how many blankety-blanks it takes to change a light bulb bounce back into the comedic mainstream of life. No kidding. The job is not as easy as it used to be, not anymore. “The consumer needs to be educated on what it is they are buying and to find out if the new apples they are buying are equal to the old oranges they used to buy,” said Tom Sullivan of Sullivan Electrical Contractors and Epic Lighting Solutions in Oak Forest. “Because you can’t get the old oranges any more.” Sullivan’s comments come in direct response to energy-savings measures being implemented by the U.S. government. As a result of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, traditional incandescent light bulbs …
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Are you in the market for a new home? Why not do some comparison shopping? For $350,000, you could purchase a two-story home on a corner lot in New Lenox in or quad-level in Oak Lawn.
1. 790 Anderson Road, New Lenox. Asking price $350,000, according to realtor listings. This two-story home sits on a corner lot. It features three bedrooms with a loft, 2.5 bathrooms, an office on the main level, stainless steel appliances and 42-inch cabinets in the kitchen. It has hardwood flooring and professional landscaping, including a pond and patio with a view of Hibernia Park. The home was built in 2006. It has 3,500 square feet of living space and a lot that measures 114x147x153x100. 2. 4028 W. 93rd Place, Oak Lawn. Asking price $349,900, according to realtor listings. This quad-level home features four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a master suite that includes a private bath, a second kitchen with a rec room and an oversized back …
Evergreen Park resident Bob Erlich raises butterflies in his house and his garage. He then releases them back into the wild.
When he quit his job and stopped coaching baseball, Evergreen Park resident Bob Erlich went looking for something to do with his free time. He decided to raise butterflies in his back yard. Friends know him now as The Butterfly Guy. He is the curator of a butterfly garden at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Read More: Butterfly Guy Bob Erlich Recognized as King of the Monarchs Related Work: Light a Fire in Your Garden, and Start by Gathering Twigs Want still more? Visit Patch's House & Home topics page.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Is your home a castle? The 'priciest' home on our Patch list this week looks like something straight out of the old world, but it comes with all the newest upgrades. Plus, a look at what else is selling in the half-million dollar range in the South Suburb
Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Looking for a job? Oak Forest Patch is here to help.
MB Financial is looking for a customer service representative. Duties include handling money, maintaining records of transactions and referring to products and services. The job requires an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience. Experience in management is preferred. For more information and to apply, click here. Napa is looking for a deliver driver to work part-time. The driver must be able to work a manual and automatic transmission, have a good understanding of the metropolitan area and be able to navigate with a map and directions. Click here to see the complete list of requirements and to apply. The Southwest Cook County …
Bob Levy
7:49 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
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