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...
What’s the Difference Between a Plumber and a Restoration Contractor?
As a homeowner, chances are you have, or will in the future, run into an issue that requires a professional plumber or restoration contractor. While no one wants to need these services, it is important to know which professional to call to help with your home repairs...
Selling a Vacant Home vs. an Occupied House – Which is Easier?
Selling homes is not an easy task. Each property comes with its own set of challenges from difficult sellers, picky buyers, and then there’s the property itself. Dealing with an occupied property is different than dealing with a vacant property. Selling each requires...
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...
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...
How to Handle Frozen Pipes That Have Burst
In Chicago and the surrounding areas, we deal with our share of cold weather during the winter. Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes, and if not insulated properly, frozen pipes can burst. When water freezes, it expands, causing extra pressure to build...