With summer in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about leaving home for a long vacation! Leaving your home shouldn’t be a nerve-wracking experience. With smart home devices becoming more and more advanced and intelligent, you can keep an eye on your home and not worry about water or fire damage without being physically […]
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Top Apps to Help You Take a Home Inventory
Regardless of the size of your home, or if you live in an apartment, taking an inventory of your assets and keeping track of the items in your home is an important step to keeping your property in order. While the process can seem tedious, taking the time to catalog your assets can be extremely […]
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Grill Safety 101: Fire Prevention
Once the weather starts to heat up, most people are ready to break out the grills and start spending more time outside. Picnics and backyard barbecues become a frequent event in many households across the US, and, while July is typically known as the height of grilling month, barbecues are used from May through August. […]
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Snowbirds – Use these Smart Devices to Manage Your Home
Calling all snowbirds! Have you started using “smart” devices in your home? If not, it’s time you start looking at transforming your properties into smart homes! Smart devices are typically controlled through an app on your phone, which means you never have to step foot on your property to do things like control your lights, […]
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10 Tips to Avoid Household Fires
In 2018 alone, over 1.5 million house fires were recorded according to the National Fire Protection Association. Approximately 3,655 civilian deaths were reported due to these fires, 15,000 injuries, and over $25 billion dollars in property loss. Fire can destroy a home in seconds, which is why it is imperative that everyone be aware of […]
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How to Prevent Fires from Breaking Out On Your Property
During the chilly winter months very few building managers worry about fires breaking out in their properties. While the cold may be upon us here in Illinois, it is important that commercial building owners always keep fire safety at the forefront of their minds! Most Common Times for Commercial Fires If your commercial building is […]
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How to Plan a Fire Escape Plan for an Apartment Building
Owning or managing an apartment complex comes with a variety of different stressors. From collecting rent, handling tenant complaints, cleaning vacant apartments, and other issues, there are major things to consider as well. What happens if a fire breaks out in the building? Are tenants prepared? Do you have a safety plan in place? Here […]
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Is it Time to Hire a Maintenance Crew for Your Company? Answer These Questions to Find Out!
Many commercial properties depend on their maintenance staff for different tasks. This crew plays an important role in the company by keeping things running properly and quickly responding to building emergencies. Many companies find it difficult to justify hiring maintenance staff, which is why it is important to determine a few things before you set […]
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Prepare Your Building for Fire Prevention – Why You Should Plan in Fall
As a building owner, you cannot control everything that happens on your property. However, there are measures that you can put in place to keep your property, and tenants, as safe as possible, and helping you keep yourself free from lawsuits in the process. As we move into the autumn season, it’s the perfect time […]
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Experience Chicago Architecture at Open House Chicago!
Chicago architecture is some of the most interesting and beautiful in the world. At Open House Chicago, you have the opportunity to not just see the outside of these magnificent buildings, but learn about their history, and experience what they look like from inside. You will get to check out buildings like mansions on the […]
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