by McMahon Team | May 18, 2022 | Black Mold Removal, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts
When was the last time you had your motel or hotel’s carpet professionally cleaned? It’s probably been a while – or maybe it hasn’t happened even once. You may think that your carpets don’t need professional attention, but even if you have a dedicated cleaning...
by mcmadmin | May 12, 2022 | Black Mold Removal, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts
Carpeting is the number one floor covering in most homes because it’s inexpensive, low maintenance, and provides comfort underfoot. Unfortunately, carpet can also harbor unwanted particles like dust and other allergens, including mold. This is a major problem for the...
by mcmadmin | May 6, 2022 | Air Duct Cleaning, HVAC, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts
Most people spend more time indoors than outdoors, especially during the winter months. Chicago winters are long and harsh, so natives to the area may spend even more time indoors than those in other parts of the country. With so much time spent inside, it’s...
by mcmadmin | Apr 25, 2022 | Black Mold Removal, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts
Mold Problems? Here’s how to Safely Solve Mold Problems at Your Home or BusinessMold problems can happen at any time and to anyone. Here in Northern Illinois, we have wet weather almost year round, which can be a major source of leaks and resulting mold problems. It...
by mcmadmin | Apr 19, 2022 | Black Mold Removal, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
As a real estate agent, it can be frustrating to have a home sale fall apart due to problems with a home’s condition. Both buyers and sellers are disappointed, and some of these problems may seem impossible to fix. Mold can be a particularly scary problem, but...
by mcmadmin | Apr 15, 2022 | Air Duct Cleaning, HVAC, McMahon Services & Construction, Posts
A Professional Assessor Can Help Lower Your Utility Bill Homeownership comes with a lot of expenses–homeowners’ association fees, maintenance, taxes, and utility bills, just to name a few. Utility bills are often the highest monthly cost, with heating and cooling...
by mcmadmin | Apr 8, 2022 | Black Mold Removal, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
Most homeowners and business owners are aware that mold is a common problem in basements. Basements provide a prime environment for mold growth because they typically don’t get much exposure to fresh air or light, and are often damp. What’s lesser-known is that mold...
by mcmadmin | Mar 29, 2022 | Fire Damage Restoration, McMahon Services & Construction, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
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...
by mcmadmin | Mar 15, 2022 | Air Duct Cleaning, HVAC, Posts
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...
by mcmadmin | Mar 8, 2022 | McMahon Services & Construction, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
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...