On Family…and Turkey

Besides the fact that my father makes THE BEST turkey… seriously, I challenge any 5-star chef to take him on…Thanksgiving for me always comes down to one thing: family. (OK, two things: turkey and family – a group of people I can’t get enough...

Why can’t Gen-Y get us out of the housing crisis?

Generation Y, or the Boomer Babies, were born during the 1980s and into the 1990s.  They are often described by previous generations as technology-dependent, attention-craving, underachievers. It is also thought by some that Gen-Y should help fix our economy by...

Repurposing is recycling

Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog!  Repurposing is recycling.  Here’s the latest. Inspired by all things green, I keep coming across more innovative repurposing ideas for the home.  (Check out a recent post about giving new meaning...

Urban Suburbia: Can it beat the city?

Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Urban Suburbia: Can it beat the city?  Here’s the latest. Buildings with industrial spice, lofts with exposed brick and a modern flair, boutiques and shops within walking distance… everything you...

10 Brands not to miss at Greenbuild 2010

Greenbuild is fast approaching – it’s just a little more than a week away. If you’re headed to the Windy City, be sure to stop by and see what these companies are doing to not only produce quality home products, but do so in extremely...