Three Forks Preservation Group LLC

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Walk into a modern home, and everything is “open concept.”

05/10/2026

Sometimes one loses focus. Dizzy yet?

I genuinely cannot believe this is the “premium driveway finish” we paid over $15,000 for. The company hyped it up like we were getting some flawless custom job… and then left us with edges that look like they’re literally crumbling into the grass before it’s even fully dry.

Look at this mess.

The asphalt is uneven, chunks are spilling out along the sides, and the transition into the lawn looks like somebody dumped black gravel and hoped we wouldn’t notice. Meanwhile they stretched yellow caution tape across it like it’s some big professional reveal instead of damage control.

When I pointed it out, the contractor smiled and said this was “totally normal” and that the edges would settle over time.

Settle into WHAT?
My yard??

For the amount of money we paid, I expected clean borders, smooth lines, and something that actually looked finished — not a driveway that already looks like it’s falling apart on day one.

My neighbors have literally nicer-looking patch jobs.

At this point I honestly feel scammed. Am I being too picky here or does this look completely unacceptable for a brand-new driveway?

05/10/2026

The Home Alone house, then and now 🏠😱

*Note* Only the exterior and specific areas, such as the grand staircase, were filmed at the real Home Alone house (671 Lincoln Ave in Winnetka, IL). Most interior scenes were sets constructed inside a nearby high school gym (New Trier High School), including the kitchen, basement, and bedrooms.