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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Use These Tips to Prevent Fire in the Workplace
We often hear about how to prevent residential fires, but it is also important to talk about how to prevent fire in the workplace. In 2018, there were 86 fatalities due to fire and explosions in an occupational setting in the United States. Business owners can use the following list to keep buildings and residents […]
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Prepare your Home for your Summer Vacation
It’s summer time! That means the kids are out of school, temperatures are warmer, and vacations are in full swing. Before you head to the beach, it’s important to take some time to prepare your home for your vacancy. Avoid Water Damage Make sure your sump pump is working properly. Install a backup generator and […]
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How to Prevent Fires in a Manufacturing Environment
Fire safety and prevention is the goal of any business owner. Fire can break out in a flash, and ensuring that your staff is safe and understands how to react in the event of a fire is the best way to guarantee the safety of everyone. What are the steps that manufacturing plants can take […]
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