How to Keep Your Backyard Safe for Summer
When summertime comes in the Chicago area, families gravitate to the backyard for fun - firing up the grill, playing in sprinklers or pools, gardening, and relaxing. If the backyard and its components haven’t been tended during the bitterly cold Northern Illinois...
How Duct Cleaning Can Improve HVAC Efficiency
Homeowners are always looking for ways to lower the cost of monthly bills. Energy bills are typically the most expensive bill, with heating and cooling being a significant portion of that cost. So if you’re trying to lower expenses, it’s worth improving the efficiency...
Steps to prevent basement flooding and damage, and what to do if it happens
When you think of basement flooding, you may consider disastrous weather events to be the most to blame. However, water damage is more often caused by internal issues like leaky appliances, plumbing problems, or improper draining around the perimeter of the home. In...
Preventing Snow Damage from Snow and Snow Removal
An average of three feet of snow falls every year in Chicago and northern Illinois. While it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed, sometimes its damaging effects on buildings and homes are overlooked. When snow or ice accumulates, it can really wreak havoc. It’s critical...
Are You Considering DIY to Clean a Dangerous Sewage Backup? Here’s Why You’re Better Off Hiring Pros to Do It
Sewage backups are nasty. They smell awful and can wreak havoc on a commercial building or home. One catastrophic event can wreck valuables, destroy floors, damage electrical wires, force you from your home, or cause you to shut down your business. A sewer backup can...
How to Set a Fire Preparedness Plan for your Building
A fire is a catastrophic event in any structure, whether it’s a residential property, an office building, or a business. Blazes can cause millions of dollars worth of damages and loss of income. Worst of all, they can cause injuries or deaths. Unfortunately, fires in...