Small amounts of mold are common in most buildings and are pretty harmless if left untreated. It’s when the amount of mold starts to increase that there’s an issue. As a property owner, you should start worrying about the health of your tenants and the safety of your building. Mold is a substance that can […]
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Mold Restoration Companies: How They Can Help Your Business
As an employer, it is your job to provide a safe and healthy place for your staff to work. It’s important to keep your building clean and safe from health hazards like mold and mildew. How Does Mold Form? Mold is a common form of fungi that is found in most homes and buildings. In […]
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How to Protect Your Property from Springtime Flooding
The weather is finally getting warmer and snow is melting. Rainstorms are increasing, and with all of this extra water, springtime flooding is on the rise. Floodwater can cause extreme damage to your home if you don’t prepare for the excess water – but don’t worry! As long as you’re prepared and take the necessary […]
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What is a Storm Chaser and How to Protect Yourself from a Potential Scam
Dealing with the aftermath of a storm can be a challenging process, especially when you’re left with major repairs to your home or business. Storm chasers know that you are at a vulnerable point during this time period and just want to bring your property back to pre-loss condition. You may not even know how […]
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Celebrate Earth Day for More than 24 Hours with These Eco-Friendly Tips for Your Home
While the calendar officially designates a single day in April as “Earth Day”, we don’t have to limit ourselves to celebrating our amazing planet for just one day each year. In fact, we should make an effort to keep Earth Day going as long as possible. While we’ve all heard about how important it is […]
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How to Keep Your Sump Pump Running During a Power Outage
Regardless of what kind of property you own, they all have one thing in common – water under the ground. It doesn’t matter if you have a full basement or not, water can find a way inside the lower level of your home through small cracks in the foundation. Moisture can cause problems like mold […]
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Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Home Exterior
Now that winter has passed, you may start thinking about spring cleaning the inside of your home. With warm weather becoming more frequent, spending more time outdoors is common – you may spot some areas on the exterior of your home that need some TLC. In the Lake County, Illinois area our winters bring on […]
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How to File a Homeowner’s Insurance Claim After a Fire
When you purchase homeowner’s insurance, the last thing you want to do is use it due to fire damage. However, if fire should break out on your property, it is important to know how to contact your insurance company and file a claim. The good news is that your homeowner’s insurance will cover you in […]
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How to Set a Fire Preparedness Plan for your Building
As a building owner, controlling everything that happens to your property is not possible. However, there are different ways to plan for issues that may arise in order to keep your property and tenants as safe as possible. This will save you from a potential lawsuit in the process. As we move from season to […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Disaster Restoration Contractor and a General Contractor?
As a property owner, how do you react when disaster strikes your home or business? A fire or flood can happen at any time, mold growth can occur without you knowing about it until it is too late, or other natural disasters can happen without warning! When do you call a general contractor versus a […]
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