Summer is here, and that means long weekends outside, backyard barbecues and roasting marshmallows over a fire-pit. While sitting around a backyard fire after a long day is extremely relaxing, there are a few different safety measures to consider before lighting those fires and getting cozy up to the flames. Backyard Summer Fire Safety Tips […]
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How to Keep Your Home Mold Free
Finding a small amount of mold in your home is normal and generally not something to worry about. Most homes are prone to mold in areas that have high humidity, like a bathroom or basement. While the initial problem may be minimal, mold is a problem that can spread quickly and become a larger issue. […]
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Prepare Your Home for Spring Storms and Prevent Flooding
Spring has sprung, and that means rain, rain, and more rain. While April showers bring May flowers, it can also lead to water damage due to excess moisture. By taking proper steps, you can prevent flooding from spring storms. Start on the Roof Flooding doesn’t just happen in the basement. Roofs can leak and cause […]
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Keeping Your Home Safe and Sound on Summer Vacation
Summer is nearly upon us and that means one thing – summer vacation! While some of us plan on a relaxing “staycation”, many people take advantage of students being out of school and plan a long family get away. When you’re ready to head out for a few weeks, you want to be positive that […]
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What Does Siding do for Your Home?
Siding isn’t just to keep your house looking good for the sake of curb appeal. While it’s true that the right siding type can increase the value of a home, as well as make it stand out within a neighborhood, siding also provides many things that are helpful to your home! Let’s dive in and […]
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Learn how to keep your Basement Flood Free – Common Reasons for Sump Pump Failures
Spring and summer are the seasons when a sump pump is most needed in your home. Melting snow and ice, along with increased rain showers lead to more and more water. Excess water leads to flooding and a sump pump is used to pull this water away from your home. Sump pumps are common in […]
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Matterport 3D Camera Technology – Why it Matters, and Why It Makes Us Different!
Since 1954, McMahon Services has been the “preferred contractor” for many Lake County Illinois insurance leaders, and our new technology puts us a step above the rest! Matterport, the industry leader in 3D camera capture technology, recently released Matterport Cloud 3.0, and McMahon Services is now adding this service into our restoration cases. 3D […]
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Fire Safety – What Are the Leading Causes of House Fires?
House fires can happen in a second and can quickly spread to a devastating situation. According to The National Fire Protection Association, 72% of fires in the United States are house fires – and many can be avoided with small changes to your daily routine. Understanding the leading causes of house fires will help you […]
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Flooded basement and no electricity – how to remove flood water without a sump pump
A sump pump has one job – to keep the water away from your home and out of your basement. There are instances when a sump pump decides to break down, or a storm knocks out the electricity… and your sump pump is now not an option to keep the water out of your home. […]
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Mold in Your Shower? Learn How to Remove it!
Regardless of how often you clean, chances are, at some point, your bathroom will suffer from some sort of mold problem. While the thought of mold in our homes leads us to immediately think the worst, bathroom mold is a fairly common occurrence, simply because of the room’s use. Mold thrives in an environment that […]
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