Mold can grow in any type of building – commercial or residential – and it can occur both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. While there isn’t an exact number of how many species of mold actually exist, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are over 300,000 types […]
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Dealing with Water Damage from Sprinkler Systems
In a commercial property, protection from fire damage is a must. An automatic sprinkler system may be what saves your building from going up in flames, but what happens when the building is now soaked and water damage starts to seep in? While commercial sprinkler systems provide millions of dollars in tax deductions, code and […]
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Is Your Home Protected Against Sewage Damage?
Sewage water doesn’t just smell bad, it is also filled with bacteria and viruses. If it seeps into your home sewage water can lead to diseases for anyone that comes in contact with it, making them incredibly ill. Water damage from freshwater sources can cause serious damage, but sewage water causes worse problems. Instead of […]
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How to Make Your Backyard Safe for Summer
The hot months of summer are best spent outside in the backyard. After the cold winters spent inside, you and your family may see your backyard as a paradise of fresh air and fun in the sun. While that is very true, since your yard hasn’t been used for several months, it could use some […]
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Create an Emergency Plan for Older Parents
Many individuals are currently experiencing the reality of how to provide and care for their aging parents. Children between the ages of 40 and 60 are currently handling kids of their own AND the added responsibility of providing regular care to an older parent. All while trying to keep their own career running smoothly and […]
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10 Ways to Protect a Commercial Building Between Tenants
In the world of real estate, there are times when a building is vacant between tenants. As a property owner, it is in your best interest to protect your vacant commercial property as it waits for new renters to arrive. Insurance risks and liabilities associated with a vacant property can be extensive. Understanding the risks […]
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Top Smart Home Devices to Protect Your Home When You’re Away
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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8 HVAC Tips You Need to Know
As the weather gets warmer in the Chicago area, turning your HVAC system from heating to cooling requires it to work in new ways to keep the temperature in your home comfortable. Instead of keeping out the blustery cold of winter, it now has to work to reduce the humidity of summer and keep the […]
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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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Keep Earth Day Going All Month – Check out these Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips
We celebrate Earth Day in April, but instead of just celebrating our amazing planet just one day out of the year, why not keep Earth Day going all month or throughout the year? We all know we need to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but don’t let all of your efforts stop there. When you decide […]
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