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How to Remove Water from Your Basement Without a Sump Pump

mcmadmin January 20, 2021 5405 0

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 flooded basement and[...] Read more

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Fire Pits vs. Outdoor Heaters – Which is Better for Your Space?

mcmadmin January 13, 2021 539 0

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[...] Read more

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Avoid Sewage Flooding During Winter

mcmadmin January 6, 2021 706 0

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[...] Read more

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Supplies Necessary to Clean Up After a Flood

mcmadmin December 23, 2020 463 0

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,[...] Read more

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Use the Downtime of Winter for Home Remodeling Projects

mcmadmin December 15, 2020 556 0

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[...] Read more

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5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Patio Cozy for Winter

mcmadmin December 8, 2020 485 0

With summer behind us, most homes in Schaumburg 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[...] Read more

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How to Prevent Washing Machine Water Damage

mcmadmin December 2, 2020 588 0

Recently, a homeowner mentioned that she left her home with her washing machine running and returned 30 minutes later to find the machine still filling up with water. This issue turned out to be a broken water supply line which caused extensive water damage to her laundry room, not to[...] Read more

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Checklist for Tenants to Prevent Apartment Fires

mcmadmin November 24, 2020 443 0

As the owner of an apartment building or a property manager, it is your job to ensure the safety of your tenants. While you cannot be physically present in the units of each apartment dweller every second of the day, laying down some apartment fire prevention guidelines. Doing so can[...] Read more

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How to Handle Water Damage from Automatic Sprinkler Systems

mcmadmin November 18, 2020 714 0

If you are the owner of a commercial building, protecting your property from fire damage is a number one priority. An automatic sprinkler system is a great safeguard against fires. What happens to the standing water that’s leftover after the flames are extinguished? While a sprinkler system saves millions of[...] Read more

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Fire Prevention Apartment Checklist for Common Areas of Your Building

mcmadmin November 10, 2020 920 0

Fire safety is important in every setting, but in an apartment building or condo complex, there are specific safety precautions to consider. Fire can spread quickly throughout the entire building, affecting the safety of all occupants. As the property owner or manager, it is up to you to establish fire[...] Read more