Being a commercial property owner means keeping everything in tip-top shape in order for things to run smoothly at all times. This includes routine upkeep, emergency repairs, and future improvements to keep your tenants happy. With routine maintenance alone this can mean roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and additional issues that pop up from tenants on […]
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What is Your Responsibility As a Landlord After a Fire?
As a landlord, you are responsible for many different aspects of your property. If you own or manage many different locations, the responsibilities multiply – and it can be difficult to know what to do if an emergency like a fire occurs. Who is responsible for what? What does a tenant have to do if […]
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Protecting Your Business from “Fire Chasers” After a Fire Occurs
Damage from a fire is a devastating experience. Your business or home is now inaccessible or uninhabitable, leaving you trying to figure out what to do first to begin to put back together your life or your business. However, even in these difficult situations, there are companies that are ready to take advantage of individuals […]
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Fire Pits vs. Outdoor Heaters – Which is Better for Your Space?
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 us like to continue to […]
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5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Patio Cozy for Winter
With summer behind us, most homes in Chicago 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 patio ready for chilly nights […]
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Checklist for Apartment Tenants to Prevent Unit Fires
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 prevent the break out of […]
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How to Handle Water Damage from Automatic Sprinkler Systems
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 dollars in tax deductions, code […]
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Fire Prevention Checklist for Common Areas of Your Apartment Building
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 safety rules early on to […]
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Fireplace Maintenance 101 – Keeping Your Home Safe from Mishaps
Most homeowners don’t give a thought to how their chimney and fireplace actually work. You know that lighting a fire can keep your home warm and your energy costs down, but understanding how the units work and how to keep them regularly maintained is a great way to keep things safe and stop accidents from […]
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How to Remove Smoke Odors From Your Home After a Fire
A house fire is one of the most traumatic events anyone can go through. Once the professionals have cleared you to return to your home, you finally have a chance to see what was destroyed during the fire, and this can cause reality to set in even further – and make it more difficult to […]
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