With summer in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about leaving home for a long vacation! Leaving your home shouldn’t be a nerve-wracking experience. With smart home devices becoming more and more advanced and intelligent, you can keep an eye on your home and not worry about water or fire damage without being physically […]
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8 HVAC Tips You Need to Know
As the weather gets warmer in the Chicago area, turning your HVAC system from heating to cooling requires it to work in new ways to keep the temperature in your home comfortable. Instead of keeping out the blustery cold of winter, it now has to work to reduce the humidity of summer and keep the […]
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Top Apps to Help You Take a Home Inventory
Regardless of the size of your home, or if you live in an apartment, taking an inventory of your assets and keeping track of the items in your home is an important step to keeping your property in order. While the process can seem tedious, taking the time to catalog your assets can be extremely […]
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Carpet Mold – What’s Happening Beneath Your Feet?
Carpeting is the number one floor covering in most homes. It provides warmth, decor statements, tends to be low maintenance, and has overall comfort over hardwood or laminate flooring. Carpets are also a great trap for dust and allergens, which can be easier on your respiratory system than kicking up the particles from hardwood floors. […]
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How to Save Wet Documents After Water Damage
Water damage hits without warning. Your home can be perfectly dry one moment, and the next day you are dealing with a cracked pipe and a basement full of water. When we think of flood damage, we tend to think of structural damage or larger items like electronics or furniture damage. We rarely think about […]
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Keep Your Home Safe from Sewage Damage
As homeowners, we hear a lot about the dangers of water damage in general. A leaky pipe, heavy rains, or a faulty hose in an appliance can cause flooding or standing water. However, given the choice between “normal” water damage and a sewage related problem… sewer damage is the bigger issue every time. Why Is […]
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Should I Remove Mold from My Attic Right Away?
Mold anywhere in your home is a serious problem that should not be ignored. Finding mold in your attic, regardless of how often it is used, can cause health issues for people and animals in your home. If you find mold in your attic, removing it quickly is important. Bringing in the mold removal services […]
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Keep Earth Day Going All Month – Check out these Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips
We celebrate Earth Day in April, but instead of just celebrating our amazing planet just one day out of the year, why not keep Earth Day going all month or throughout the year? We all know we need to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but don’t let all of your efforts stop there. When you decide […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Plumber and a Restoration Contractor?
As a homeowner, chances are you have, or will in the future, run into an issue that requires a professional plumber or restoration contractor. While no one wants to need these services, it is important to know which professional to call to help with your home repairs quickly and effectively. Water damage is a problem […]
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Spring Cleaning Exterior Winter Water Damage
Spring has finally sprung, and while we revel in the warm sunshine and green grass, the exterior of your home may need some TLC. Winter brings about cold temperatures, ice, and harsh winds – all of which can bring damage to your siding and require maintenance. Larger issues are easy to spot, but now that […]
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