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...
How to Keep Your Backyard Safe for Summer
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 Illinois...
Steps to prevent basement flooding and damage, and what to do if it happens
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...
5 Myths About Professional Carpet Cleaning
Installing carpeting is an investment for homes, businesses, or property owners that is worth the money and effort. Carpeting not only provides insulation and a comfortable feel, but it can also help increase the value of your property. That’s why people who invest in...
Winter Weather Damage Prevention
November and December can already be an expensive time of year given the financial demands of the holiday season. That’s why the last thing you want is an additional hit to your wallet in the form of damage to your home or commercial property caused by winter weather....
How Often Do Your Carpets Need To Be Professionally Cleaned?
Clean carpeting is great for both professional and home life. It helps filter the air of a space, feels pleasant underfoot, and adds a refined, warm look to any room. Carpeting needs to be regularly maintained, including regular cleaning. While vacuuming can help keep...