Category : McMahon Services & Construction

0 619

Grill Safety 101: Fire Prevention

mcmadmin April 7, 2020 619 0
Once the weather starts to heat up, most people are ready to break out the grills and start spending more time outside. Picnics and backyard barbecues become a frequent event in many households across the US, and, while July is typically known as the height of grilling month, barbecues are[...] Read more
0 709

How to Handle Frozen Pipes That Have Burst

mcmadmin February 19, 2020 709 0
In Chicago and the surrounding areas, we deal with our share of cold weather during the winter. Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes, and if not insulated properly, frozen pipes can burst. When water freezes, it expands, causing extra pressure to build inside the pipes, which can leads to[...] Read more
0 722
  • stormy weather sign

Avoiding After-Storm Contractors

mcmadmin February 7, 2020 722 0
Mother nature can cause a lot of damage with heavy rains, lightning, hail, heavy winds, and all the other weather she likes to throw at us. When storms hit, there are some contractors that follow – ready to jump in and take advantage of the disaster situation and those individuals[...] Read more
0 665

10 Tips to Avoid Household Fires

mcmadmin January 22, 2020 665 0
In 2018 alone, over 1.5 million house fires were recorded according to the National Fire Protection Association. Approximately 3,655 civilian deaths were reported due to these fires, 15,000 injuries, and over $25 billion dollars in property loss. Fire can destroy a home in seconds, which is why it is imperative[...] Read more
0 581

Do I Need an Emergency Generator?

mcmadmin November 20, 2019 581 0
Power outages are common during extreme weather seasons. Typically power outages are inconvenient and don’t pose any major threats or problems. However, when a power outage lasts longer than a few hours it becomes more difficult to have life continue on as usual. Natural disasters can strike at any time,[...] Read more
0 720

5 Remodeling Projects for Fall

mcmadmin September 18, 2019 720 0
Fall is filled with cooler air, changing leaves and the promise of holidays just around the corner. It also means that winter is quickly approaching. This is a great time to start preparing your home for the cold months that Illinois is known for! Fall is the perfect time to[...] Read more