Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Libertyville are areas of the Midwest where flooding due to heavy rain and melting snow are regular occurrences. In the most extreme cases, flooding can have a profound effect on properties, leaving basements, homes, businesses, and schools flooded without an easy way for property owners to clean up the mess. Here […]
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Protecting Your Business from “Fire Chasers” After a Fire Occurs
Damage from a fire is a devastating experience. Your business or home is now inaccessible or uninhabitable, leaving you trying to figure out what to do first to begin to put back together your life or your business. However, even in these difficult situations, there are companies that are ready to take advantage of individuals […]
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How to Spot a Failing Sump Pump
According to industry experts, 98% of homes will experience some sort of water damage during their lifespans. This can be from a variety of reasons like rain, broken appliances, cracked pipes, or a broken sump pump – all culprits that can lead to a flooded basement and costly repairs. Install a Sump Pump Most homes […]
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The 5 Best Battery Powered Water Pumps
If you are dealing with water damage in your home due to flooding or a burst pipe, but don’t have a power source to run a water pump, knowing which battery-operated pump is best will help you keep your basement and home intact. Here is a list of the top five battery operated water pumps […]
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When the Power Goes Out – How to Remove Water from Your Basement Without a Sump Pump
The purpose of a sump pump is to keep water from flooding your basement. When a sump pump decides to break down, or when electricity is knocked out by a storm, the machine cannot complete the one task it’s built for. You are then stuck with a flood in your basement and no way to […]
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Fire Pits vs. Outdoor Heaters – Which is Better for Your Space?
In Chicago, we know what it’s like to have cold winters. When the first sign of temperature drop occurs, we know it’s time to start packing up the outdoor furniture and getting the patio ready for winter – we typically won’t see that space for several months. However, many of us like to continue to […]
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Avoid Sewage Flooding During Winter
Floods are the leading cause of home damage, putting a sewage backup as a primary cause for flooding. While flooding is primarily associated with the Spring and Summer seasons, preventative measures in winter tend to go overlooked. However, heavy rainfall and snow during the winter can cause sewage line backup and other problems, leading to […]
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Supplies Necessary to Clean Up After a Flood
Flooding is something that many homeowners and commercial property managers will occasionally encounter. Once the water has stopped flowing and it’s time to start cleaning up the mess of excess, it’s human nature to want to hurry up and get your property back to normal as quickly as possible. However, it’s important to pause and […]
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Use the Downtime of Winter for Home Remodeling Projects
Most people don’t consider the winter months as the prime time to take on home remodeling projects. Winter tends to be for relaxing and putting together a list of home repairs for the springtime. While piles of snow and cold temperatures may seem like a great reason to hold off from home improvement projects, there […]
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5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Patio Cozy for Winter
With summer behind us, most homes in Chicago start to close up their patios for the winter. With the world being different in 2020 and social distancing rules in place, having an outdoor space to gather with friends and family is important, even in the cold months. To get your patio ready for chilly nights […]
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