When you are purchasing a new home or shopping for a new homeowners insurance policy, it is important to make sure the policy has a clause included that covers mold damage. Typically, homeowners insurance policies will have vague wording regarding mold coverage. This makes it difficult to determine if any mold is actually covered under […]
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Do I Need an Emergency Generator?
Power outages are common during extreme weather seasons. Typically power outages are inconvenient and don’t pose any major threats or problems. However, when a power outage lasts longer than a few hours it becomes more difficult to have life continue on as usual. Natural disasters can strike at any time, and being prepared for the […]
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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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Top 8 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Winter is coming, and colder weather means frozen pipes. With frozen pipes comes water damage, and water damage can lead to a pretty big dent in your wallet. But before you put decide to pack up and move somewhere that doesn’t experience snow and freezing temperatures, here are eight ways to keep your pipes from […]
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All About Mold Remediation – What It Is, When You Need It, and Who Can Do It
You’ve found mold in your home, now what do you do? Heading to google has only produced results of “mold remediation”, but what exactly is mold remediation anyway? Is it the same as mold removal? Here’s the thing – there really isn’t such a thing as mold removal. Mold has microscopic pores that exist basically […]
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Save Money on Heating and Cooling with a Home Energy Evaluation
Owning a home can be an expensive venture, but it doesn’t have to completely break the bank! There are many ways that you can cut costs within your home! Cutting coupons, eating meals at home instead of going out to eat are some ways to save costs, but what about looking at heating and cooling […]
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How to Handle Flooding in the Chicago Area
Heavy rain and flooding can be common in the Midwest, specifically in the areas surrounding Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Libertyville. In extreme cases, these areas have been declared in states of emergencies, leaving basements, homes, schools, and businesses flooded without any idea of how to clean the mess. Read further for five tips to help […]
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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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5 Remodeling Projects for Fall
Fall is filled with cooler air, changing leaves and the promise of holidays just around the corner. It also means that winter is quickly approaching. This is a great time to start preparing your home for the cold months that Illinois is known for! Fall is the perfect time to take on smaller remodeling projects […]
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Top Four Important Parts of School Facility Maintenance
School buildings across the United States are aging. This is a growing problem for school districts as they fight against lack of infrastructure, building technologies that are not up to date for the 21st century, not to mention overcrowded classrooms and buildings. Preventative maintenance is paramount in keeping up a school facility and should not […]
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